I've had it with this torque converter bull ****

You need a small spacer, it's described in different literature, like Tom Condran's book called "Mad about Mopars". He calls it an adapter ring. To match any pre '68 LA engine to a later year tranny you need this. It's a simple sleeve with outside diameter of 1.81" and inside diameter of 1.55", half an inch thick. They used to be available direct from Chrysler, but not anymore.

Apparerently Wildcat Wrecking has them available. 503-668-7786 www.wildcatmopars.com

Or you could get any machine shop to make you one.


"In 1968 input shafts were elarged from 3/4" to 7/8" and spline count was changed from 18 to 24. Torque converters were re-splined to match. Pilot hubs on converter noses grew from 1.55" diameter used since 1960 to 1.88" used in 727's. Pilot flanges on crankshaft flanges of slant 6's and 273 and 318 LA cranks were enlarged to 1.88" to accept the larger pilot hub."