make sure the convertor is in all the way and not jamming against the pump
drive tangs
"Steve" > wrote in message
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> Hello Group,
> I am putting an engine in my Intrepid 3.3
> I am wondering how to line the engine up to the transmission.I am not sure
> of the sequence of putting it back together. I have the engine installed
and
> sitting loosely on the motor mounts and the bolts started to connect the
> transmission to the engine. I can get within about 1/4 inch and it gets
> tough. I kind of thought that if everything is lined up with the bolts
> started that it should slide together easily.
> I left it like it is for now because I dont want to torque it too much,
> doesnt feel right.
> I tried to turn it over by hand to line up the bolts for the flex plate
but
> it wont turn. I think something must be jamming up.
> Question is...Should I get it close and then bolt the flex plate to the
> torque converter or is it supposed to be bolted on after the transmission
is
> bolted to the engine? Books dont tell me much. Is there a trick to this
that
> I am missing...
> Thanks,,,
> Steve
>
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