jwandhistools

Just took a job putting a 289 motor in a 65 mustang.
The customer pulled the motor and stopped.
Left the auto trans in the car.
Ok fine.

I drop the motor in no problem, but I cannot get the torque converter studs to evenly protrude through the flexplate.
At least not with the engine dangling from the hoist.
If I force the issue, the motor mounts don't reach the holes.

Ok stop laughing...

Studs on a torque converter is something I never see.
Makes the job a complete pain.

Ok, now what?
Remove trans and put the two together out of the car?
Special tool?

I am guessing pull the trans.

jwko

Moved to Classic Mustang section

rpg393

Torque convertor drain plug needs to line up with hole in flexplate ? or spigot on convertor bent / not seating ?

jwandhistools

It turns out that the place he got the engine from left the pilot bushing in the back of the crankshaft.
Pulled it out and everything went together easily.