Re: My 4L60 is out of the Vette. |
Subject: Re: My 4L60 is out of the Vette. by Trae1976 on 2010/2/25 14:23:21 Quote: Steve40th wrote: I'm curious where you found that info. The 4L60 may be different, but I just recently got a 700R4 mated to my engine, and I also had about 3/16" gap. However, Bowtie Overdrives' instructions specifically state that should be the case, and that no gap is a symptom of improper converter engagement. Curiosity got me, so I looked it up on their site. This is directly from their Intallation Guide: Quote: The best way to be absolutely certain that the converter is fully indexed into the front pump is to place the transmission/converter assembly up against the back of the engine. The bolt lugs on the converter should not be touching the flex plate. There should be a gap between the flex plate and the converter bolt lugs. With the transmission bolted to the engine, this gap should be approximately 3/16 but no more than ¼. (If the gap is larger than ¼, precision shims must be installed to obtain the proper gap before the converter bolts are installed.). Before installing the bolts into the converter lugs you will need to slide the converter forward to the flex plate. If a gap doesnt exist, the converter isnt indexed into the pump properly. To get it to index into the pump, you need to continue turning the converter, at the same time, applying slightly inward pressure until it fully engages. Another easy way to check when using a full size converter is to try and slide your fingers between the converter and the pump housing. If you can, the converter isnt fully engaged. This test doesnt apply to the smaller v-6 or small diameter high stall converters. |