How should I go about putting the torque converter back on? There is an orange o-ring on the transmission side that I can see, should I replace that? Also, if the rear main seal isn't really leaking, should I replace it while the motor is out, I've been reading up on it and everyone says its a bitch to get it right.
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Last edited by 89LincolnTWNcar; 05-21-2008, 11:50 PM.1989 Lincoln Town Car - "Anabelle" - Original block, .030 over with SpeedPro pistons, rods fitted with ARP hardware, FRPP +volume oil pump, GT-40 3bar heads, Crane 1.72 rockers, 89' Fox cam, 93' Cobra lower intake, Explorer upper and 65mm TB, 93' Lightning EGR spacer, K&N intake kit from a 4.0L Ranger, 19lb/hr injectors w/ 87 Mark VII ECM, cat/smog deletes, Big Brake conversion, 3.55 K-Code Trac-Lok/Disc brake rear axle, CVPI LCA's w/1" sway bar in rear, wagon front sway bar, BBK 2.5" off-road H-Pipe, Flowmaster super 40s, HPP wheels, 3G alternator w/LMR.com wiring kit, gear reduction starter conversion, Best 1/4 time: 16.0 @ 85mph. -
All I really know is to be VERY CAREFUL and make bloody sure it slips on the input shaft correctly. I did some damage once by not following that advice ... got kind of expensive. It's supposed to be easier if you're reinstalling a stock converter, though.2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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You can't damage it by putting it on, just make sure you put it all the way on. Because you can damage it the engine and trans by trying to bolt the engine to the trans when the torque converter is not fully installed. Push in on the converter and vigorously rotate and shake until the top of the studs is flush with the mounting face of the transmission.
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Ok I got it all the way on and it went on pretty easily. I just don't see how to bolt it to the flywheel with the motor all in the way.1989 Lincoln Town Car - "Anabelle" - Original block, .030 over with SpeedPro pistons, rods fitted with ARP hardware, FRPP +volume oil pump, GT-40 3bar heads, Crane 1.72 rockers, 89' Fox cam, 93' Cobra lower intake, Explorer upper and 65mm TB, 93' Lightning EGR spacer, K&N intake kit from a 4.0L Ranger, 19lb/hr injectors w/ 87 Mark VII ECM, cat/smog deletes, Big Brake conversion, 3.55 K-Code Trac-Lok/Disc brake rear axle, CVPI LCA's w/1" sway bar in rear, wagon front sway bar, BBK 2.5" off-road H-Pipe, Flowmaster super 40s, HPP wheels, 3G alternator w/LMR.com wiring kit, gear reduction starter conversion, Best 1/4 time: 16.0 @ 85mph.Comment
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That's the easy part. Just make sure to line up the converter studs with the holes in the flexplate as the engine goes in, then slide the converter up against the flexplate and install the nuts.2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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The rear main seal should be replaced before the engine goes back in. If you're rebuilding it, it will come out anyway.
I'd consider doing the front seal on the transmission too just to make sure it doesn't leak when it goes back together.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it worksComment
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make sure the convertor is fully seated.......the seal should be ok as long as it isnt damaged......turn the convertor slowly and push gently and feel for it to lock all the way in
1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)
please be patient, rebuilding an empire!
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