Flexplate 2 Converter Problems..

Stangzilla · August 2nd, 2009, 07:43 PM

My friend that helps me work on my car just got back from vacation & we began 2 install my Lentech AOD. Hopefully Darrel or someone that is familiar with AOD's & converters will read & maybe answer this post. I am gonna call Lentech tomorrow morning when they open for the answer 2 my problem but it's really been eating me up since yesterday. The problem that we ran into was when we tried 2 fit the flexplate 2 the converter we ran into an issue. The converter that was built for my tranny is a 9.5inch unit. It seems that there are 2 sets of bolt holes that are on ears that protrude farther than the converters outside diameter. The outer set are 4 the larger 164 tooth flexplate. The inner holes are 4 the smaller 157 tooth plate. I have a SFI bellhousing on my tranny & was told by Len that I must use the 157 tooth plate because the other plate will not fit inside the bell & I can C that. So I got a RPW SFI 289-351W flexplate. When we tried 2 mount the plate 2 the converter there is an approx 1/8 gap in between the pad on the converter 2 the flexplate. It does not fit flush like it should because of the ears 4 that have the flexplate bolt holes feel like the tip of the ears r contacting the ring gear on the flexplate causing the plate not 2 fit flush like it should. My friend sai that over the years he has seen this several times & all he did was put the converter on a lathe and take off the extra metal on the tabs so they did not contact the gear & allowed the flexplate 2 mount flush.. Now I must say that Len from Lentech is a very very knowledgable guy as 1 would think & he did not mention a thing about me having an issue with the above issue. He did mention that the converter did have 2 sets of holes 4 the different size flexplates. I am curious if anyone knows & I will of course post what Len tells me.. Thanks guys..

fateisajester · August 2nd, 2009, 08:04 PM

is this annoying???

Stangzilla · August 2nd, 2009, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by fateisajester

is this annoying???

Sooo, that's all u have 2 say?? Go somewhere else & fuck around!! I'm lookin 4 an actual answer, not your dumbass opinion on a font!!! Pce out dick..

fateisajester · August 2nd, 2009, 09:46 PM

from the bottom of my heart i sincerely apologize. If you feel that i have offended you in any possible way, please let me know what i can do to make it up to you.

Stangzilla · August 2nd, 2009, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by fateisajester

from the bottom of my heart i sincerely apologize. If you feel that i have offended you in any possible way, please let me know what i can do to make it up to you.

That wuz funny i'll give that 2 u. U did not offend, at least let me hopefully get a few actual answers 2 my question B4 the thread hijacking begins.. Everyone knows I have been involved in making more than a few wise ass comments but give the thread a chance to do what it was intended 4. Go back & look at my extensive post & the issue that I am having. I mentioned that it has been eating me up since yesterday morning & the BOLD indicates that I am frustrated.. Ya know like when caps means that u r YELLING.. Just wanted 2 explain that 2 u since it was BOLDLY clear that u did not get that....

93hatch · August 2nd, 2009, 10:04 PM

He said it wrong but the text like that is alot harder to read dude, and ask sean on here, hes had his tranny on and off a ton o times he'd be the first person i ask

Stangzilla · August 2nd, 2009, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

He said it wrong but the text like that is alot harder to read dude, and ask sean on here, hes had his tranny on and off a ton o times he'd be the first person i ask

OK point taken. It is very readable on my computer. I would not have done it if I thought is was gonna be hard 2 read.. Anyway can we please get back 2 the problem at hand? Thank you..

86er · August 3rd, 2009, 12:14 AM

are there not grooves or recesss for the other tabs to slide into if they arent being used to hold the converter to the flex plate?

Stangzilla · August 3rd, 2009, 12:58 AM

I get what u r tryin 2 say but picture this. There r 4 ears on the converter. Each ear has 2 holes 1 above the other. The 157 tooth plate I have uses the lower holes. The holes above the ones I need in the ears r the ones that r in the way. If the ears were not so long because of the second set of holes I would b golden. I can't wait till the morning 2 call Lentch so I can find out whY is goin on..

MustangMatt96GT · August 3rd, 2009, 01:01 AM

Get the grinder out....

all the Converters I have had (three) for my C4 never had any issues... I cannot help you, but am curious on what the answer is.

e3sean · August 3rd, 2009, 01:17 AM

its called clearencing

you keep calling them ears lol i call them feet. how bad is it hitting? if you just have to shave a little then go for it.

Stangzilla · August 3rd, 2009, 01:20 PM

Ears, feet, tabs, whatever!! Lol!! That's what I figured. I'm gonna lop most of it off then put the converter on a lathe so all 4 of them r as equal as possible.. I just wanna make sure I don't have a balancing issue.. Thx Sean.. Of course it's a holiday in Canada where Lentech is so I'll have 2 wait till tomorrow 2 speak with Len but I don't c any other way 2 do it..

M L Struck · August 3rd, 2009, 01:59 PM

If you have time send it back and have them do it, I know that converter wasn't cheap and pulling auto trannys sucks, so I bet you don't want to do it more then you have to. See if they will sent you one already done and just send your other one back. Performance Automatic sent me a AOD converter insted of an AODE and they sent me one next day air to get me going, and then I sent the other back

e3sean · August 3rd, 2009, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

Ears, feet, tabs, whatever!! Lol!! That's what I figured. I'm gonna lop most of it off then put the converter on a lathe so all 4 of them r as equal as possible.. I just wanna make sure I don't have a balancing issue.. Thx Sean.. Of course it's a holiday in Canada where Lentech is so I'll have 2 wait till tomorrow 2 speak with Len but I don't c any other way 2 do it..

what do you mean by lop? like there is alot to take off? if you are taking alot off then you may run into balencing issues. a lathe will help you should find a converter shop near you to do it so they can check the balence of it. trust me i know first hand the headach of balence issues. i had to pull my tranny like 10 times in a 2 month span... i am going to go pul my tranny now again but to fix leaks..

August 2nd, 2009, 07:43 PM	#1
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Flexplate 2 Converter Problems.. My friend that helps me work on my car just got back from vacation & we began 2 install my Lentech AOD. Hopefully Darrel or someone that is familiar with AOD's & converters will read & maybe answer this post. I am gonna call Lentech tomorrow morning when they open for the answer 2 my problem but it's really been eating me up since yesterday. The problem that we ran into was when we tried 2 fit the flexplate 2 the converter we ran into an issue. The converter that was built for my tranny is a 9.5inch unit. It seems that there are 2 sets of bolt holes that are on ears that protrude farther than the converters outside diameter. The outer set are 4 the larger 164 tooth flexplate. The inner holes are 4 the smaller 157 tooth plate. I have a SFI bellhousing on my tranny & was told by Len that I must use the 157 tooth plate because the other plate will not fit inside the bell & I can C that. So I got a RPW SFI 289-351W flexplate. When we tried 2 mount the plate 2 the converter there is an approx 1/8 gap in between the pad on the converter 2 the flexplate. It does not fit flush like it should because of the ears 4 that have the flexplate bolt holes feel like the tip of the ears r contacting the ring gear on the flexplate causing the plate not 2 fit flush like it should. My friend sai that over the years he has seen this several times & all he did was put the converter on a lathe and take off the extra metal on the tabs so they did not contact the gear & allowed the flexplate 2 mount flush.. Now I must say that Len from Lentech is a very very knowledgable guy as 1 would think & he did not mention a thing about me having an issue with the above issue. He did mention that the converter did have 2 sets of holes 4 the different size flexplates. I am curious if anyone knows & I will of course post what Len tells me.. Thanks guys.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it. Last edited by Stangzilla; August 2nd, 2009 at 07:46 PM.

August 2nd, 2009, 08:04 PM	#2
fateisajester Regular 1989 Ford Mustang 3 mins Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 378 iTrader: 0 reviews	is this annoying??? __________________

August 2nd, 2009, 09:46 PM	#4
fateisajester Regular 1989 Ford Mustang 3 mins Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 378 iTrader: 0 reviews	from the bottom of my heart i sincerely apologize. If you feel that i have offended you in any possible way, please let me know what i can do to make it up to you. __________________

August 2nd, 2009, 10:04 PM	#6
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	He said it wrong but the text like that is alot harder to read dude, and ask sean on here, hes had his tranny on and off a ton o times he'd be the first person i ask __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

August 3rd, 2009, 12:14 AM	#8
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,140 iTrader: 0 reviews	are there not grooves or recesss for the other tabs to slide into if they arent being used to hold the converter to the flex plate? __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

August 3rd, 2009, 12:58 AM	#9
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	I get what u r tryin 2 say but picture this. There r 4 ears on the converter. Each ear has 2 holes 1 above the other. The 157 tooth plate I have uses the lower holes. The holes above the ones I need in the ears r the ones that r in the way. If the ears were not so long because of the second set of holes I would b golden. I can't wait till the morning 2 call Lentch so I can find out whY is goin on.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

August 3rd, 2009, 01:01 AM	#10
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,171 iTrader: 3 reviews	Get the grinder out.... all the Converters I have had (three) for my C4 never had any issues... I cannot help you, but am curious on what the answer is. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

August 3rd, 2009, 01:17 AM	#11
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,596 iTrader: 0 reviews	its called clearencing you keep calling them ears lol i call them feet. how bad is it hitting? if you just have to shave a little then go for it. __________________

August 3rd, 2009, 01:20 PM	#12
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ears, feet, tabs, whatever!! Lol!! That's what I figured. I'm gonna lop most of it off then put the converter on a lathe so all 4 of them r as equal as possible.. I just wanna make sure I don't have a balancing issue.. Thx Sean.. Of course it's a holiday in Canada where Lentech is so I'll have 2 wait till tomorrow 2 speak with Len but I don't c any other way 2 do it.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

August 3rd, 2009, 01:59 PM	#13
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you have time send it back and have them do it, I know that converter wasn't cheap and pulling auto trannys sucks, so I bet you don't want to do it more then you have to. See if they will sent you one already done and just send your other one back. Performance Automatic sent me a AOD converter insted of an AODE and they sent me one next day air to get me going, and then I sent the other back __________________ "Having a 9 second neon is like coming out of the closet, everyone is shocked at first, but in the end you're still gay." 5.4 Shelby Crew member #1

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