Index My Torque Converter?

[grande_guerre]

how do you go about indexing a torque converter? it's just sitting there and looks all good. I can't push it in any farther myself also... any help is appreciated!

 

[BigNasty]

That's a new one for me
I assume the engine is out and about to be installed?

If so, the biggest thing is to make sure the TC is fully seated on the input shaft and that you align the bolts on it properly with the holes on the flywheel while installing the engine.
Also, make sure the TC doesn't slide out ANY while dropping in the engine, otherwise it can and will be a total PITA to get it all together properly.

And easy way to ensure you get the TC bolts in the proper holes on the flywheel is to find all four holes on the flywheel first.
Then put some electrical tape over all the other holes on the engine side of the flywheel.
No way to try the wrong hole that way plus the tape can be removed easily when installing the TC nuts.

 

[grande_guerre]

thanks, i called up the friendly neighborhood checker's and he gave me the directions and i got it in. hopefully the converter seated still. thanks bignasty!

 

[BigNasty]

If the engine and tranny are bolted together, the fastest and less iritating way to tell (before bolting evrything back on..) is to get a socket for the crank bolt and turn the engine.
If it turns by hand easily, then success
If you can't turn it easily or at all, then the TC slid out or wasn't seated.