How to remove torque converter?

Guy's,

How do I remove the torque converter from the flex plate. It bolted so tight I don't get any movement in the bolt!!

Is there any trick?

Give the wrench a couple smacks with a hammer. That should break it loose.

Put a screwdriver between the ring gear (flexplate) and the starter and bang the wrench with a hammer.

I already removed the starter.

I was thinking about a hammer, but didn't want to mess up the flex plate or any otehr part.

Then put a screwdriver or crowbar between the teeth and hold it flat against the starter mounting pad

You can also stick a big screwdriver/pry bar between the flexplate and the trans case. It usually will wedge the plate. Then use a cheater bar on the wrench. Make sure it stays flat on the bolts so you don't round them off.

It's off,
I just bought a longer socket wrench and had the car on the lift :bounce:. The tranny is loose the engine could be removed :bounce:. Dmn, that's a hard job with a 454, everything, I mean engine stand, engine lift looks just too small and too weak.

cajos1968 said:

It's off,
I just bought a longer socket wrench and had the car on the lift :bounce:. The tranny is loose the engine could be removed :bounce:. Dmn, that's a hard job with a 454, everything, I mean engine stand, engine lift looks just too small and too weak.

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Yo baby!! better safe than sorry...good move....:bounce:

cajos1968 said:

It's off,
I just bought a longer socket wrench and had the car on the lift :bounce:. The tranny is loose the engine could be removed :bounce:. Dmn, that's a hard job with a 454, everything, I mean engine stand, engine lift looks just too small and too weak.

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Be very careful!! That BB is close to 800 pounds dressed. If it gets off center a little bit it'll go over. Natural instinct is to try and catch it. If you get under it, something will be broken, possibly beyond repair,

grumpyvette has a post somewhere about tools and lifts and such- good read

Yes, my gut feeling also.

I had a normal cherry picker type engine lift, but went out to a neighboring workshop they have a big ass HD engine hoist. That worked much better, at least for a peace of mind perspective.

I also have a 1000lbs engine stand, but didn't dare to use it, the engine is now on the ground resting on the oil pan (needed a new one any way) and two jack stands.

I'm thinking of buying another 1000lbs stand and combine the 2 to carry the engine from both sides. With the spare beams I can weld together a transmission support.

Something like this is enough for a BB.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=463470

Yes that looks solid, not as flimsy as mine. Anyway the combined 1000lbs should work.

I have never seen 2000lbs engine stands in Europe.