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DH166

Torque Converter Nuts

Pulled the engine on the 81 F100 Custom and all (err.. most) went well until I separated the transmission from the block. When I went to take off the torque converter, I could not make headway with the 9/16 nuts holding it on. Tried three different wrenches, tried soaking in PB blaster. All that I've succeeded in is rolling shoulders. It's too narrow to fit anything but a wrench. Any thoughts, anyone?

1981 F100 Custom SWB 2WD 4.9L C4 Auto

old55pete

Re: Torque Converter Nuts

Try a six point socket through the starter hole and a little heat from a propain torch

Steve
86 Bronco, XLT, 5.0 EFI, EEC IV, AOD, IFS, limited slip front and rear, 3.08 gears, Tilt steering, factory AC

DH166

Re: Torque Converter Nuts

Well, I feel dumb. Didn't even consider that I could rotate the thing. Worked out perfectly. Thanks for the tip.

1981 F100 Custom SWB 2WD 4.9L C4 Auto

Gary Lewis

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Happens to all of us. (And I have things like that happen all the time, but don't tell anyone. OK?) Glad you got it off.

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
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myrl883

Re: Torque Converter Nuts

Ford torque converter nuts are very soft, so if they've been overtightened, they can be a pain.

Also, remember they are never to be reused - go see your friendly dealer and get new ones.
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1981 F100 Flareside - Black, 302-4V Roller/AOD
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1989 F150 Standard Cab 4x4 - Dk Shadow Blue 302/AOD
1993 F350 4x4 Crew Cab - 7.3 IDI/ZF-5
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old55pete

Re: Torque Converter Nuts

In reply to this post by DH166

Glad I could help

Steve
86 Bronco, XLT, 5.0 EFI, EEC IV, AOD, IFS, limited slip front and rear, 3.08 gears, Tilt steering, factory AC