has anybody got any advice on the easiest way to put the washer in between the torque converter and flywheel? Ain’t much space to work with and thought I’d reach out to the internet

Slide it in as you’re putting the bolt in? Then rotate the crank.

I use a small head pen magnet go through the big hole in the bottom of the bell housing while the hole I’m aiming for is in the starter spot. Stab a bolt through the washer and move on to the next. Don’t tighten them until all the washers are in.

Ok good. So Circle D sends with the converter three new bolts with two washers apiece, one thicker than the other. Should I use the thin or thick one?

you’re right, it isn’t hard. I’m just being lazy 😂! I will git’r’dun this evening. Thanks for all the info guys

Here’s how I did it. I had an extendable magnet I bought from O’reily, the on with the LED light. Popped it off and used it with another one and placed the magnets on either side of the bolt hole. Slide the washer in place at the bottom of the bell home and then rotated flywheel to the starter position. I took a harbor freight pick and heated it up to bend it around the flywheel so I could retrieve my magnets. Once I got all the washers and bolts in place I gauges it with a 1/8” drill bit. The 1/8” washer was tight. I hope this helps someone in the future