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#1
08-07-2022, 04:47 PM
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Convertor spacing
I just installed my Continental convertor on my 461 and im getting .118 thousands spacing between the flexplate and my convertor pads with it pushed tight to the pump. I have heard .125 thousands is ideal. Can I run that or do i need to fix somthing here?
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#2
08-07-2022, 06:09 PM
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Do you have the stock thin shim plate between the crank flange and the flexplate ?
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08-07-2022, 07:40 PM
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1969 GTO street strip project 11.1 forged 461, highport heads 1995 Trans-am 420 ci sb 14:1 compression 9"ford 9.89@132 1.34 60ft SOLD! |
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08-07-2022, 07:45 PM
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Im .007 from ideal according to some sources, I watched a vid performance transmission put out reccomending 1/16 but that seems way to tight. Im just a hair under 1/8 now.
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1969 GTO street strip project 11.1 forged 461, highport heads 1995 Trans-am 420 ci sb 14:1 compression 9"ford 9.89@132 1.34 60ft SOLD! |
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08-07-2022, 10:47 PM
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You should be good with those number. They recommend .085-.125 spacing.
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08-08-2022, 06:00 AM
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From what I understand the measurement is suppose to be 1/8" to 3/16". Anything more than 3/16" gets shims installed to bring back into spec. I know guys who have installed with spacing around .090 and had no issues. I would agree .007 less, that you'll be fine. Make sure the converter snout fits into the crank properly once installed. You can put a bit of grease on the snout doesn't hurt. You can spin the converter and make sure there is no binding before bolting to the flex-plate.
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#7
08-08-2022, 01:13 PM
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As long as the converter pulls away from the front pump when bolted up it is OK. Doesn't need to be an exact number
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