Re: [FWDLK] Torque Converter From Hell
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Re: [FWDLK] Torque Converter From Hell



Anyone think it would work on a '56 or so Dodge poly motor in a pickup
that's been sitting with 4 plugs out of it for an unknown amount of time?
It has had a hood on it.


Bill K.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Jones" <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 3:40 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Torque Converter From Hell


> I was advised to pour White Vinegar in the plug holes and wait a day or
so.
> I tried this on several of my Ford 8N tractors, and it worked. One of
these
> tractors was stuck 6 years ago when we bought this property. It freed up
> some in 24 hours. Don't know why, but it works.
> Try it, Ray
> --
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> Ray Jones, Jones Ridge, in the Ouachita Mtns near Mena, Western Arkansas
>
>
> > From: Vincent Van Humbeeck <vincent.vanhumbeeck@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Reply-To: Vincent Van Humbeeck <vincent.vanhumbeeck@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 12:00:24 +0200
> > To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Torque Converter From Hell
> >
> > I have exactly the same problem with my '58 Torqueflite and 318 engine.
I
> > was going to separate the engine and the trans while they were still on
the
> > frame, but could not turn the flywheel to unbolt the trans due to a
seized
> > engine, so I removed the whole assembly from the frame. So any advice or
> > assistance on that subject will be also helpful to me.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Vincent Van Humbeeck
> > '58 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door hardtop
> >
> > -----Message d'origine-----
> > De : Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
> > [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]De la part de Larry Ashbaugh
> > Envoye : dimanche 13 juin 2004 4:16
> > A : L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Objet : [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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