Alright... I'm about to install my new tranny and converter.

I've heard that after you pour a quart into the verter you need to rotate it clockwise as you push it back.... but how do I know when to stop pushing back and turning?

What is the distance from the bellhousing to the outtermost part of the converter at correct installation depth? Is it 1"?

Any more tips?

Thanks for the help!

Also, once I have the tranny bolted back up, how do I rotate the converter while I am trying to bolt it to the flywheel?

 

WHn you put the converter on the trans you will see the input shaft has 2 sets of splines. The converter has the 2 notches on the part of it that goes into the pump (front of the trans). That is what your 3 clicks are, the first one the first set of splines, the second, the second set of splines, and third being the tabs on th pump seating in the notches in the converter. Once you get the trans back in place, stick a bolt into both sides on the side, easy to get to ones and snug them up enough so that the bellhousing is flush with the motor. You should be able to freely spin the converter while it's up there while reaching through the starter hole. If it spins, continue to get it all buttoned up, if it doesn't move or scrapes something, drop it back down and get the converter the rest of the way in.

The easiest way to get to all the bellhousing bolts is to drop that trans crossmember and let the tail hang. You should be able to get to all of them from the bottom with enough extensions that way. They are all studs on the top so you will need a 15mm deep socket. If there is a nut on the top of them you will need either a deep 13mm regular socket, or a deep well 13mm.

There are brackets on the driers side and the top. Don't forget to get them hooked up as well.