Larry,
1. The only functional difference between the 2 torque converters is the
cooling fins. The 58 TC will work fine on your 59. On a liquid cooled tranny
the fins just add extra cooling, which is a very good thing. If you do not
use liquid cooling, they are critical. For the fins to be effective, you
need to use the 58 bellhousing with the screened openings for cooling
airflow. I would use both the bellhousing and finned TC, and hook up the
liquid cooling lines.
2. The remove the 58 TC: Remove the bolts holding the trans case to the bell
housing and slide the trans straight back. It will "un-plug" from the torque
converter. Or you can leave the bell housing and trans attached and un-bolt
from the engine, and then slid it all back.
3. The spacer plate (between engine and bell housing) has one bolt (holding
it to the engine) near the RH alignment pin that is NOT accessible until
AFTER the bell housing is removed. It is necessary to leave the spacer plate
on the engine when the bell housing is removed.
4. The torque converter will remain bolted to the crank. After the bell
housing is removed, un-bolt (one bolt) the spacer plate and remove. All 8
nuts holding the torque converter studs to the crank should be accessible
now.
Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500
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From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Larry Ashbaugh
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 9:16 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] Torque Converter From Hell
Alright, I need help. The transmission shop wants the torqueconverter from
the Powerflite to compare with what they took out of my 59 Coronet, whose
transmission was filling up with hardpart shavings, a not-so-good thing.
Since this tranny is from my 58 parts car, it is the air-cooled, vice
liquid-cooled tranny from the 59, and has the little vanes for cooling. You
have told me to use the torqueconverter from the 58 for cooling, or go to
the liquid-cooled for better cooling. Not sure the shop knows which way to
go and I just want my car back.
Problem: the torqueconverter is bolted to the engine flywheel with 6-8
bolts in the front, and the engine is seized, so the torqueconverter
(flywheel) is not going to move. How can I get this thing away from the
engine if the engine doesn't turn so I can get to the bolts? Help!!!!!!
Appreciate you assistance. Thanks, guys.
LARRY in rainy, rainy, and even more rainy Ohio.
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