Originally Posted by lancer493
My true concern here is whether the .059" clearance between the bolt heads and the back of the block is sufficient. Everything is new . Converter, flexplate,and block. All straight and undamaged. Just wasn't sure about flexplate distortion at speed. Anyone had to check this measurement? Thanks, Bill
I don't believe there is any way for it to go forward into the engine with that much room.

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