Question on Matting engine & trans - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BabyBlue · 07-15-2007, 05:35 PM

Okay, sooooo exnay the matting problem...that I can take care of now, but now the problem is my new TCI flexplate doesn't fit my original torque converter as far as the bolt pattern goes. I'm guessing I finally screwed myself over, because I don't think I can put a torque converter in while the blazer is on the ground let alone what size to get and so on? Is the remedy taking the blazer to a shop, or is this something I should extend my engine startup date for?

larry may · 07-15-2007, 09:38 PM

Do what ever is needed to get the engine and trani evenly spaced all the way around then push them together. Jack it . shove it what ever it takes.

MI2CHEVYS · 07-16-2007, 10:01 AM

Like he said "What ever it takes"
Just make sure that the Guide Pins are lined up on each side of the trans.
Oh yea and from experience double check and make sure your torque converter is in all the way, some times they come out a little when you seperate engine from trans. Then you start thinking you have trans problems that really sucks.
GOOD LUCK !

07-15-2007, 05:35 PM	#1
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Question on Matting engine & trans Okay, sooooo exnay the matting problem...that I can take care of now, but now the problem is my new TCI flexplate doesn't fit my original torque converter as far as the bolt pattern goes. I'm guessing I finally screwed myself over, because I don't think I can put a torque converter in while the blazer is on the ground let alone what size to get and so on? Is the remedy taking the blazer to a shop, or is this something I should extend my engine startup date for? __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB. Last edited by BabyBlue; 07-16-2007 at 09:08 PM. Reason: new problem

07-15-2007, 09:38 PM	#2
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Question on Matting engine & trans Do what ever is needed to get the engine and trani evenly spaced all the way around then push them together. Jack it . shove it what ever it takes. __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

07-16-2007, 10:01 AM	#3
MI2CHEVYS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PHOENIX, ARIZONA Posts: 123	Re: Question on Matting engine & trans Like he said "What ever it takes" Just make sure that the Guide Pins are lined up on each side of the trans. Oh yea and from experience double check and make sure your torque converter is in all the way, some times they come out a little when you seperate engine from trans. Then you start thinking you have trans problems that really sucks. GOOD LUCK !



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