One wire lock-up, 4 spd automatic w overdrive into A-body.

jbc426 said

No, both the pads and the ring gear are 5/8" too deep into the transmission right now. It's actually in 3/4" with the converter all the way in against the pump with the transmission standing on the tailshaft (dropped it in and rotated it until I got the three clunks), but I have to take away 1/8 to 3/16" to allow the recommended freeplay.

I referenced this web page. http://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic-transmission/821738-torque-converter-installations.html

Once I get the converter measurements sorted out, it "should" bolt right up to the engine and flex plate.

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I was worried about this same issue so I bolted the 2004R to a 318 short block I have in my garage with the TCI flexplate, adapter ring and torque converter installed as per instructions. It was the only way I could guarantee that the Torque Converter spacing was correct and with the starter installed I also checked the starter gear to ring gear clearance. I didn't want to have any issues once I pulled the tranny out of my car and attempted to install the 2004R.

Treblig