torque converter won't line up with flywheel

Old 06-29-2007, 06:21 PM
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Default torque converter won't line up with flywheel

i have a new torque converter from tci just put body back on frame of car know the torque converter holes are all off a fraction except for one. if i get a tap same size as torque converter bolts and run thru will this hurt anything i don't want to have to take body back off or should i call tci on monday any other ideas how to fix?
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Old 06-29-2007, 06:27 PM
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Is the flywheel new also?
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Old 06-29-2007, 06:46 PM
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Old 06-29-2007, 06:52 PM
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I dont thick it wil hurt to clean the holes out. Ive put in new flywheels and forgot to clean the new paint out with a drill bit and had to thread the bolt through the hole the first time. Its unlikely the holes are off on the converter. Could just be the new paint.
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Old 06-29-2007, 07:01 PM
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i worked 2 1/2 hours trying to get them started i'm pretty sure their off but their so close i can get them started but cross thredded only and there all off the same direction so the bolt tilts the same way on each one thats why i think they are off they must have a machine that taps them all the same time and it was off a hair
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Old 06-29-2007, 07:03 PM
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What kind of converter is it?
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Old 06-29-2007, 07:11 PM
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its a tci turbo 400 i had them match it to my engine its a 632 945 hp the tranny is also new tci there racing tranny
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Old 07-01-2007, 05:57 AM
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I've never seen a torque converter or a flywheel with threaded holes. I just line up the holes push the bolt thru and put a nut on it. Any way just drill out the holes on the flywheel a little bigger. Converter will not slip if bolts are torqued correctly.
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Old 07-01-2007, 06:35 AM
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ALWAYS trial fit this before your engine is in the car if possible...They are too often off by very small amounts,just enough to make your day miserable
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Old 07-02-2007, 04:35 PM
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I had same problem with my new TCI conv.just open up the holes a tad with a die grinder or drill.(i used die grinder,keep as tight as possible.)I have many hours no problems.Actually my converter even came with literature TELLING me I might have to do this.Yours should have too,maybe they forgot to pac it.Don`t worry it is normal you won`t have any grief later,just take your time & only remove material that you have to,good luck.
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