You will want to check the converter snout fit into the crank area. When the converter is fit in the trans all the way it should be about 1" in from the edge of the case. With the trans bolted up you can push the converter flush to the flex plate. The flex plate should not bend to meet the converter pads. Also be sure to line the flex plate and converter bolt holes up and mark one ear on the flex plate and the corosponding pad on the converter they only fit one way. One hole and one pad are offset.