me and my buddy are replacing a transmission in a 1983 ford econoline van, we got the tranny bolted on but not all the way, if we tighten it down so its on all the way, then we cant turn the motor by hand, but if we loosen it again then we can turn the motor by hand. any ideas. oh the motor is a 302 5.0 the tranny is a 3 speed C-6. please help
2007-03-12 07:00:04 · 6 answers · asked by whosyerpappy_87 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Spin the torque convertor a few times while pushing it back towards the rear of the van. You should hear a "clunk" noise. Once its seated, bolt the trans back up, and try again to move the motor by hand.
Kevin
2007-03-12 07:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you check to make sure the torque converter was properly seated on the transmission oil pump BEFORE you attempted to bolt the transmission up to the block? Are the torque converter studs lined up 100% with the flexplate holes? I would say the above two questions should address the concern you are having. DO NOT force the transmission into the engine block, or you will have ruined the oil pump!!! Hope this helped.
2007-03-12 14:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i hpoe you didnt getr it all the way tight the tourque converter drops 3 ckunks when spining it in if you dodnt seat it all the way in you may have broke the pump i hope not try to seat it and start the car if it wont move pull it back out and have the pump replaced
2007-03-12 14:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make a tool to align the splines properly - if they are not aligned properly you will have the exact problem you are having now.
Go to an auto parts store and ask then for the tool and tell them what it is you are working on - they should have it.
Good Luck
2007-03-12 14:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by T F 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
could it be the transmission is in gear !
2007-03-12 14:06:29 · answer #5 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oops, I thought this was in the Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered section
2007-03-12 14:03:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋