Flex plate/converter problem

[73K20]

The Flex plate flexes. In and Out. So there is supposed to be a small amount of movement available for the torque converter to move in and out.

It was the sound and no go in gear that had me set on a mashed pump

So should I remove the shims I used? 1/4" of play is acceptable?

And ya that's what I was afraid it was but I knew that torque converter was seated. Lol. Glad it was my own exhaustion this time.


1993 F250 460 waiting for diesel swap-my 1st truck
1973 K20 6" lift-totaled
1967 F250 2x4-building a 460 to drop in
1977 K10 lifted, mildly built sb400

 

[73K20]

So what about the starter. High pitch whine when I start it. Which way do I need to shim it?


1993 F250 460 waiting for diesel swap-my 1st truck
1973 K20 6" lift-totaled
1967 F250 2x4-building a 460 to drop in
1977 K10 lifted, mildly built sb400

 

[73K20]

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Sent from the dust in front of you!

Cool thanks


1993 F250 460 waiting for diesel swap-my 1st truck
1973 K20 6" lift-totaled
1967 F250 2x4-building a 460 to drop in
1977 K10 lifted, mildly built sb400

 

[350runner]

No prob

Sent from the dust in front of you!

 

[MadOgre]

So should I remove the shims I used? 1/4" of play is acceptable?

And ya that's what I was afraid it was but I knew that torque converter was seated. Lol. Glad it was my own exhaustion this time.


1993 F250 460 waiting for diesel swap-my 1st truck
1973 K20 6" lift-totaled
1967 F250 2x4-building a 460 to drop in
1977 K10 lifted, mildly built sb400

Yes remove the 1/4" shims I have had to move the converter forward to mate to the flex plate every time as well. No kidding

 

[bucket]

So what about the starter. High pitch whine when I start it. Which way do I need to shim it?

You want 1/8 inch clearance between the flexplate and the shaft of the starter. Easiest way to check clearance is with a drill bit.

 

[73K20]

You want 1/8 inch clearance between the flexplate and the shaft of the starter. Easiest way to check clearance is with a drill bit.

Cool trick. Thanks


1993 F250 460 waiting for diesel swap-my 1st truck
1973 K20 6" lift-totaled
1967 F250 2x4-building a 460 to drop in
1977 K10 lifted, mildly built sb400