Dartin for Divorce

This thing is pissing me off. I feel like none of the bell housing bolts want to freaking thread. Half the time I am just fighting getting a bolt to start.

So right now I want to burn it up, take my insurance check and buy one already done. I just want to get to drive the car.

@RustyRatRod earlier you said allen head adjustment bolt, were you talking about the one on the VB? I wasnt going to adjust this VB because its a new turbo action vb but I also didnt build it. Should I check it? I also re-adjusted the front snd rear band and will double check them before final torquing the vb and pan on.

Oh I also got some matching spark plug wires. These wires 5 and 7 have 90 degree spark plug boots and go under the headers.

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If the torque converter isn't fully seated, you'll play hell getting things aligned.

If it is fully seated, the trans should push flush up to the engine and you should still have a slight gap between the converter and the flex plate. Don't force it together or rely on the bolts to pull it together!

Once the trans is against the block and you're sure the dowels are aligned, the bolts should start pretty easily.