pickn4him Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Does anyone have a drawing or detailed pic of the torque converter lockdown bracket that mounts to the starter mounting hole and keeps the torque converter in place while pulling the engine? It looks simple to make from the drawing in the shop manual but I'd like a little more info. I have to do the oil separator plate in the coming weeks and I think I could make a reasonable facsimile out of a piece of angled metal trimmed to fit. If anyone also has an equally successful technique or trick for accomplishing this without the special tool would be appreciated as well. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 There is an access plug on the engine bell housing. Remove this plug and you can access the torque converter bolts. Also, if you need to remove the front crank pulley, before you remove the bolts, you can stick a big screwdriver or pry bar into catch the torque converter and keep the engine from turning over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I think he's more concerned about the torque converter pulling out of the transmission when he tries to separate the engine and trans. Just bend a piece of metal and bolt it to the bell housing to push on the converter. It doesn't need to be anything special, just as long as it will hold it there and not get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickn4him Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 That's correct. I don't want the T-C to slip, either forward or rotationally, when the motor comes out. I may just try to make something on the spot. I'd just like to have it ready and not have to stop & fab somnething. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 That's correct. I don't want the T-C to slip, either forward or rotationally, when the motor comes out. I may just try to make something on the spot. I'd just like to have it ready and not have to stop & fab somnething. i had absolutely no trouble reseating my torque converter after i pulled my engine. i did it several times just to be sure but it is not too hard to do. usually it is not knowing it needs to be fully seated ( it seems to be home when it's not) that causes problems. search "torqueconverter" and you will find a great write up on how to with great pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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