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Torque Converter Notes

This document provides information on determining the stall speed of torque converters based on markings. It also gives instructions on properly installing a torque converter and determining its stall speed through testing. Specifically: - The angle of a slash mark on the converter indicates whether it is low (1000-1300 RPM), medium (1300-1600 RPM), or high (1600-1900 RPM) stall. As the mark moves left, stall is lower, and right is higher. - When installing a converter, it must be lubricated, fully engaged in the transmission pump, and have 1/8-1/4 inch clearance to the flexplate. - Stall speed can be tested by increasing RPM against the brake until movement occurs

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Torque Converter Notes

This document provides information on determining the stall speed of torque converters based on markings. It also gives instructions on properly installing a torque converter and determining its stall speed through testing. Specifically: - The angle of a slash mark on the converter indicates whether it is low (1000-1300 RPM), medium (1300-1600 RPM), or high (1600-1900 RPM) stall. As the mark moves left, stall is lower, and right is higher. - When installing a converter, it must be lubricated, fully engaged in the transmission pump, and have 1/8-1/4 inch clearance to the flexplate. - Stall speed can be tested by increasing RPM against the brake until movement occurs

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Torque Converter Notes & Helpful Hints.

How to determine if your converter is a low, medium


or high stall.
1. Please note the angle of the slash mark on the converter
pictured below.When the slash is running from the 10 oclock
position to the 5 oclock position this indicates that the converter
is a low stall torque converter (1000 -1300 RPM). As the top of the
fin goes more to the left the stall becomes lower.

2. Please note the angle of the slash mark on the converter pictured
below. When the slash is running from the 12 oclock position to the
6 oclock position this indicates that the converter is a medium stall
torque converter (1300 -1600 RPM). As the top of the fin goes more
to the left the stall becomes lower and as it moves more to the
right the stall increases.

3. Please note the angle of the slash mark on the converter pictured below.

When the slash is running from the 1 oclock position to the 7


oclock position this indicates that the converter is a high stall
torque converter (1600 -1900 RPM). As the top of the fin goes
more to the left the stall becomes lower and as it moves more to
the right the stall increases.

The stall speed numbers mentioned in the examples above


are general in nature as everyone has a different
opinion. This statement applies only to stock replacement
torque converters and not to any converter that has been
modified.

HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE


CONVERTER IN THE TRANSMISSION
1.

First check the crankshaft pilot hole in the engine. Look for
excessive wear. If it has a replaceable bushing that is worn then
replace it. This is not a step to short cut.

2.

Check the dowel pins on the engine and the dowel pin holes in
the transmission case. If worn or missing replace them.

3.

Preparing the converter. Never install a converter dry. Always


put at least 4 to 6 ounces of fluid inside the converter before

mounting it on the transmission. The bearings inside the unit


need to be lubricated.
4.

THIS IS A CRUCIAL STEP. Install the converter onto the


transmission making sure that the converter is ALL the way into
the pump of the transmission and has bottomed out. Now lets
assume that the transmission and converter are installed onto
the engine and the bell housing bolts are in. At this point check
the distance between the flexplate and the mounting pad of the
converter. You MUST have at least 1/8 of an inch but NEVER more
than 1/4 inch. If you pull the converter out of the pump and you
have not engaged the flex plate you must shim the difference.
Failure to do this will always result in catastrophic pump
damage.

5.

Note to item 4 above: Rebuilt torque converter vary slightly in


height from one re-manufacturer to another. During the
rebuilding process the converter is cut open on a lathe and after
it is repaired and re welded together it is just a little shorter than
when it started out. That is why the distances between torque
converter and flywheel are different from one converter to the
next.

How to Determine Torque Converter stall


speed and flash stall.
The accepted method of testing your vehicle to determine torque
converter stall is as follows:
1.

Start the engine and put the transmission in drive while


keeping your left foot on the brake and right foot on the
accelerator.

2.

While holding the brake increase the engine RPM to you get to
the point when the brakes let go or the engine shuts down. That
point is the stall speed of the converter.

3.

Flash stall If you are running a performance converter stall


speed is a little different. Follow steps 1 and 2 above but when
you reach the point in step 2 where you either move or shut
down release the brake and increase RPMs dramatically and the
converter will spin up to its maximum stall (ex. 3500 stall can
flash from the RPM in item 2 above to 3500). As converters wear
the stall can increase slightly.

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