4.0 torque converter bolts

[1970Custom]

Any tips for getting them off? I can't seem to get a socket on them nor do I have enough room to get two hands in to keep the flexplate from turning...

 

[Sparky83]

theres a tool just for the flex plate to keep it still and to turn it... the bolts.. use a wrench... thats how ive always dealt with them autos.. crowbars work if you dont have the flexplate tool...

 

[1970Custom]

No go on the wrench. They're recessed to where you can only get a socket...

 

[Fellro]

Through the starter hole? Had to do that many times.

 

[1970Custom]

Yeah, I get that, just can't get it...

 

[Sparky83]

No go on the wrench. They're recessed to where you can only get a socket...

darn.. ones i always did were flush...

 

[CowboyBilly9Mile]

Any tips for getting them off? I can't seem to get a socket on them nor do I have enough room to get two hands in to keep the flexplate from turning...

Success yet?

 

[dustybumpers]

6 point shallow socket, and a propane torch.
Some nice, thoughtful person probably put lock tight on them, and you have to heat them a bit to get them broke loose.

 

[smokey]

If you have access to a air ratchet that should break the Devils lose without spinning the fly wheel.

 

[1970Custom]

Yeah, I got them, two clicks at a time... They appear to be steel lock nuts...

Was ready to start pulling bell housing bolts and the cross member when I realized that my transmission jack was here at home and not at my dad's shop...

 

[CowboyBilly9Mile]

Yeah, I got them, two clicks at a time...

Ugg. Pain.