Yeah, that's what I did wrong, I should have asked you Guys first.

I went by the distance from ring gear to bellhousing face when I was taking the old one out. About 1/2 inch.

I had the TC seated gently on the new one but figured it was way too far in there and thought it was pushing on the seal. Also wasn't sure how to slide the converter up to the drive plate when everything would be in place..... So, I pulled it away to match the one that came out.