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RE: [Shotimes] Torque Converter to Flexplate Nuts

To: Robert Bruce <rbruce@bellatlantic.net>, clubairth@bellsouth.net,
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Torque Converter to Flexplate Nuts
From: Ian Fisher <dataflash@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:50:12 -0700 (PDT)
Hmmm...I think I removed my atx from the parts car
with the torque convertor attached to the flexplate. I
sold the trans to a local shop. I hope that nobody
here got it! :)

Ian

--- Robert Bruce <rbruce@bellatlantic.net> wrote:

> Yup, that makes sense to go thru the starter hole. 
> When I (Mike & I) pulled the atx transmission, it
> was never to go back in.  So
> we really didn't care about damage.  We were putting
> an mtx back in instead.
> 
> Bob Bruce
> 92 w/ a mod or two 
> 95 mtx 100% bone stock
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> clubairth@bellsouth.net
> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 10:34 AM
> To: Bob; Shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Torque Converter to
> Flexplate Nuts
> 
> Bob:
>  With the starter removed you should have pretty
> good access to the bolts?? 
> I used a socket and ratchet with no problem?
>  DO NOT leave the converter attached to the flex
> plate and remove the 
> transmission. Not if you want the transmission!! You
> will destroy the front 
> seal at a minimum and may very well damage the front
> input shaft to the 
> pump!!
>  You won't get any fluid out when the TQ comes off.
> Only when you tip the 
> transmission. I would just leave the pan on and drop
> the transmission.
> .
> .
> 
> 
> 
> > How do I get them off?
> >
> > I'm unable to get a socket on them, and I can tell
> an open ended wrench 
> > would tear them up.  I started modifying a box
> wrench, but
> > there's not enough curve at the box end to clear
> the bellhousing.
> >
> > -- Bob
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