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Re: [GMCnet] new engines for the GMCs [message #316534 is a reply to message #316530] Mon, 24 April 2017 09:13 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
James Hupy is currently offline  James Hupy   United States
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The torque converter bolt issue is an operator caused one. About the same
time in production that GM went to METRIC wheels on trucks and HD 4 x 4
stuff, they also went to METRIC in their transmissions. Some of those
METRIC torque converters found their way into TM-425 aftermarket. They use
METRIC bolts on the torque converter. Due to inattentive technicians, or
inexperienced technicians, USS bolts left from OE torque converters found
their way into the assembly. They "kinda" fit for a couple of threads, and
then just lock up without clamping the flex plate to the torque converter.
Bad stuff happens quickly, here. I have fixed a couple of these in my shop,
and advised some owners over the phone with similar problems. The mismatch
is complicated by rebuilders painting their converters the wrong color, and
installers assuming that a converter is USS instead of METRIC because of
the color. Verify the converter by testing the bolts before assembly.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

On Apr 24, 2017 6:43 AM, "Mike Sadlon" wrote:

> I will let others play with the diesels. Manny is the only one who can
> work around the torque vs, 425 trans. I have heard they have sheared the
> torque
> convertor bolts. If I have heard wrong someone let me know.
>
> The HT383 would be right there on power. With some options on upgrades. If
> I needed a engine tomorrow, It is what I would do.
>
> I speced the Hybrid with pistons to work with the stock truck heads. The
> CI increase to 427 would add all the low end torque we could ever need. And
> should make a really nice torque curve.
>
> I'm going to start with a pan that will clear the 4 inch stroke. That way
> all options could be on the table. From turboed 350 to 440 small block
>
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