Hello everyone, I have problems with the line up of the Engine and Torque Converter. I bought this D4D Cat (serial # 22C407) and the previous owner ripped the 4 rubber "donuts" between the flywheel and the Torque Converter. I have the 4 new donuts but the two flanges do not line up at all! They are a hair more then 3/8" out (!) if I mount the donuts on the flywheel flange. If I - carefully - jack up the transmission, they come in line, but when I release the jack it is the same 3/8 again. I did noticed that the transmission and torque converter are NOT supported at all on the frame. It basically hangs on the differential housing flange! Is this normal? My question is: Is there not a missing bracket or strut bolted on the frame to support the weight of the transmission?? ( I can't reach the former owner anymore) And I don't see how I can otherwise lower the Engine 3/8" to bring it in line with the torque converter flange. Does anyone had the same problem, and if so, how can I fix this? I know I have to come close to zero between the flanges otherwise the rubber donuts will be ripped apart again. Every suggestion is welcome. Thanks!! Rene Terrace, BC Canada
Your front engine mount sounds like it could be worn letting the front sit low, it should be a trunio mount.
That sounds very logical, never thought about that! Thanks, I will check that out first. Rene
I only read a small bit on the alignment of your engine and it didn't make sense. Not sure about your engine mounts but read up on 955 951 941 coupling alignment. I think the same spec's would apply. Later Bob
Your transmisson shoud not move, check the mounting bolts on the transfer gear housing and the transmisson. Bob
Yes Bob, I suspect the engine mounts are not tight, so it might have moved when I put the jack under the transmission. It all makes more sense now. I will check this out. thanks for your reply, really appreciated! Rene
The mounts must be tight and the alignment within spec or the biscuits will be ripped out very fast. Later Bob
Yes I found the specs for the 955 which is similar (as far as I know; same coupling) I will make sure it is as close as it can get. TTYL, Rene