Torque converter installation error - Missed front pump
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Another thing to check for is to be certain the pilot bearing has been removed from the rear of the crankshaft. Leaving a pilot bearing in place can prevent the piloting "knob" of the torque converter from seating correctly. This can cause the flexplate to fail and even break the transmission case, as was the likely situation [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-did-i-do-my-flexplate-186134.html HERE.] | Another thing to check for is to be certain the pilot bearing has been removed from the rear of the crankshaft. Leaving a pilot bearing in place can prevent the piloting "knob" of the torque converter from seating correctly. This can cause the flexplate to fail and even break the transmission case, as was the likely situation [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-did-i-do-my-flexplate-186134.html HERE.] | ||
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| + | The photo below shows a cracked rotor in a 700r4 trans from a mis-installed torque converter. The small cracks are on the tabs where the converter hub engages. | ||
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| + | [[file:700r4_cracked_rotor01.jpg]] | ||
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