Clutch / Torque Converter: Seperating engine from tranny

[Guest]

I'm pulling just the (chev 305) out of my Avanti today and notice the toque converter is bolted to the flywheel.
I'm assuming I remove those bolts before pulling them apart, right? Or des the TC come out with the flywheel?

My first time at seperating an auto tranny from an engine. Thanks!

[bezhawk]

Yes, unbolt the torque converter. You will have a heck of an oil spill if you don't! Even if you drain the transmission, the torque converter is still full. At least on Studebaker transmissions you can drain the converter.

[52hawk]

Unbolt it,push it back into the trans,and pull the engine.[it should go back a half inch or so when it is unbolted]

[Guest]

Thanks Bez! Success!

[Guest]

Yes, 52 Hawk, slid back easy ad no major puddles...except coolant, of course.

[Warren Webb]

I hope you unbolted the fuel pump. I see it laying there & it appears to be the correct one that has screws holding the halfs together. Almost all the replacement pumps fit poorly & almost contact the frame or have the nipples close to the frame crossmember.

[Guest]

Exactly, Warren! Also the motor mount long bolt wouldn't come out without removing the pump.

I'm also thinking while the engine is out, I may as well replace or have the TH350 rebuilt.