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B3000 Engine Installation

Last post 04-21-2009, 11:36 AM by HellCat1988. 1 replies.
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  •  04-17-2007, 4:45 PM 8240

    B3000 Engine Installation

    I had a blown piston so I pulled the engine out with the torque converter attached to it.  Now I'm having trouble reinstalling the engine.  I'm not sure if it's caused by the torque converter not going all the way in or the crankshaft.  The clearance on the transmission side is from 1" to 1 1/8" from the torque converter bolt to the outside edge of the transmission housing.  The distance from the back of the engine block to the end of the flywheel is 1 1/2".  Obviously the torque converter should go in at least another 1/2" but it looks like the converter will go in all it can.  Looking at the old mark on the crankshaft it looks like it should go in probably another 1/4" but I can't get it to budge.  If I do get it to go in another 1/4" then the flywheel will be too close to the engine block and might possibly scrap the oil pan.  How do I find out which side is causing the problem?  If the torque converter needs to go in more how do I make it go in more?  I already got it to drop in two times.  If it's on the engine side, how do I get the crank to go in?  It looks like the crank is installed correctly.  Or is there another problem?  Thanks.
  •  04-21-2009, 11:36 AM 33995 in reply to 8240

    Re: B3000 Engine Installation

    You should replace your torque converter seal now that you've removed the converter from it.  They should be cheep enough.  Pry the old one out careful not to damage the hole, then pop the new one in with a large socket or something you can hit so that it applies even pressure over the entire seal.  Next, lube it VERY WELL with trans fluid, then reinstall the torque converter too it. There should be a dust cover that bolts to the engine that will allow you to reinstall the torque converter to the flywheel with relative ease.  Using a soft hammer or a regular hammer with a rag folded and attached to the end so you don't damage your converter, turn and smack the converter till it seats properly.  It should sit recessed into the bell housing less then an inch.

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