Engine to trans alignment

[Johnnyboiranger22]

Hey guys finishing up my project here but I ran into a issue. I cant get the engine to align up with the trans for the life of me. I did purchase motor mounts and they seem alittle bigger but I really dont think that's it. I attach pictures and motor mounts I got. the alignment is with the engine fully seated on engine mounts

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[Bird76Mojo]

You could try using a jack under the front of the block to tilt it rearward. I've had to do that in the past.

 

[Uncle Gump]

you sure you have the torque converter fully engaged on the trans?

 

[Johnnyboiranger22]

After reading alittle more I dont believe the torque converter is fully engaged I'm going to yank again today. Hopefully get it running today

 

[Uncle Gump]

The gap you have and can't close up screams the torque converter isn't seated. Hopefully you didn't try to draw it in with the bolts.

 

[tomw]

When installing the TC, hold up the 'nose' or front with one hand, applying gentle rearward pressure. Use the other hand to wiggle the TC back and forth until you feel the hub slide into the bushing, rotate a bit further until you feel the hub engage the pump gear lugs. The 'spin' should take a bit more effort when the two things are engaged as you would be running the pump.
Take a box/open wrench and a lower bell housing cover bolt and use the wrench to hold the TC from falling out. Install the bolt (washer as needed) through the box end of the wrench, with the open end towards the center, generally. When you have wrestled the unit up so it is close to the backside of the engine, remove the bolt & wrench.
I put one TC bolt/stud @ 6:00 o'clock, and have the flex plate aligned similarly. That way you know all the other studs should be lined up.
Reach in and lift the front of the TC to get the nose into the center of the crankshaft, pulling forward gently, and get the stud(s) into the flex plate holes. Don't pull too far as you could disengage the pump. The transmission should be able to slide onto the alignment studs or ferrules before you get the TC studs aligned totally, but it helps to have them close as you pull/push the transmission forward. Once you get the two planes, rear of engine AND front of bell housing, parallel, it is just up/down and rotation to make them engage. Sticking a manual transmission always seems a lot harder, FWIW.
tom

 

[Johnnyboiranger22]

Thanks guys! I did exactly as you guys said torque converter was not definitely engaged all the way it clicked twice before and I finally knew I did it right. Went to harbor freight to get now engine crane and it lined up perfectly and I was so lucky that the torque conveter studs actually lined up with the flywheel perfectly. Alittle wiggle and it slid right in .. lol I'm connecting all connections in now and will be running it this weekened and pray for the best.

 

[Uncle Gump]

So now you know how that goes....

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