torque converter bolts installation

[NKlamerus]

I did mine last night, used red loctite and had a friend spin the harmonic balancer, while I lined it up, and had another friend underneath who tightened the bolts to *&!^!* tight. (He's not the largest guy in the world either.. )

 

[Turner87]

You laid under the truck and pushed up on the rachet? Right? That should be good enough. You haemve a lot of power that way.

Yelp under it and gave it all I had.

 

[DmaxRvRrat]

Why are you guys so worried about the bolts loosening up? Torque is only 44 ft lbs on them. Like S Phinney, I also used long extensions and torqued to 60 ft lbs when i did mine.

 

[Turner87]

I just had to replace flywheel housing& bell housing due to loose torque converter bolt broke flex plate.. I really don't want to do that again

 

[JoshH]

How bout a 3/8 impact with a wobble socket

I wonder where you got that idea.

Since Damian already mentioned it, that's what I use. I can't tell you how many torque converter bolts I've installed like that, but I've never had one come lose. I use a medium depth 15 mm impact wobble socket with a 3/8 drive Snap On air impact. I run the hose up over the frame rail and point the handle up. I don't have to remove the inner fender liner or anything. I just pull the starter and loosen the exhaust from the down pipe.

 

[dirtracer347]

I changed my bolts to an Allen headed bolt. Much nicer to have them not fall off the socket anymore.

 

[Janimal444]

I have had issues with mine backing out so don't ask me

 

[DmaxRvRrat]

Gawd really? Great, I have less than 1000 miles since in installed my trans and you guys have to go and ruin my confidence in the install! :roflmao:

 

[Turner87]

Gawd really? Great, I have less than 1000 miles since in installed my trans and you guys have to go and ruin my confidence in the install! :roflmao:

Sorry man, I just bought my truck from a buddy of mine. He had a shop install a ATS tranny about a year ago. And it came apart one me. So my advice would be drive for a little while and check bolts again.