Vintage Mustang Forums banner

How do you measure torque converter sizes?

14K views 3 replies 1 participant last post by  Guest 
G
#1 ·
I removed my old converter today and it seems huge (diameter wise) compared to my new one. How do you measure the converter size, is it from the outside to the outside? Also the old converter had studs mounted into it, this one has bolts that mount on the outside of it?
 
#2 ·
Generally the actual size is slightly larger than the nominal size...

For example, the 10" converter in my race car measures around 10 5/8" at its largest point....the 8" coverter I ran in the past measured 8 3/4".

Just be sure to use a hard lock-washer or blue loctite (whichever the mfg recommends) on your bolts....don't want them backing out on ya...*G*

I usually will use a locking device even if the mfg doesn't recommend on and just gives a torque spec...with the stock stud types I have used a serrated nut...

Pat
http://www.jps.net/binay/webdocs/strtmstng002_sml.JPG
 
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top