So are you saying that you checked for fitment of the converter into the end of the crank, and engagement of the hub into the pump splines prior to final assembly, and that after the trans was bolted to the engine that it all was fine? That you had the proper distance from the converter bolt pads to the flex plate etc? That type carnage just doesn’t happen if those areas are checked and verified. Very peculiar to say the least! Costly regardless
No i said i am a Chevy guy and F8cked up, i couldnt see **** with the mopar bell housing. The converter was seated correctly into the pump, so i just bolted it to the flex plate. This time i test fitted everything before it all went together.
The TCI converter pilot was not chamfered it did seat all the way into the crank. but it was too long overall .It created side loading on the pump and that tore the brass bushing out. It wasnt a babbitt bushing like i first thought. Anyway lesson learned and the trans is back in the car.
