Washers on torque converter bolts?

Is it typical to put washers under the bolt heads that hold the torque converter to the flexplate?

Are the bolts something specific, or can I use standard grade 8 stuff?

When I took this thing apart I put the torque converter bolts in a safe place so I wouldn't loose them. Now I can't find the flippin' things. Sure as hell, as soon as I finish putting the TC in with different bolts they will show up.

-Brian

 

I know what you mean about the missing bolts - strange how they seem to show up later ! We had problems with converter bolts coming loose. Our solution was 1/2" unf grade 8 bolts, hardened washers with inside chamfer to bolt and nut on other side of converter lug. More than you asked for I know and the simple answer is yes- its a good idea to protect the flexplate and bolt.

 

I second 560Jim...Dave

 

i am with jim560 as well
d jackson

 

Thanks guys.

Don't have room for the nuts on the backside, but I'll do the rest. I think I have some chamfered washers somewhere (probably sitting next to the converter bolts I can't find).


-Brian

 

Brian, if you cant find them let me know the size and i will make you some and send with your tool..Dave

 

Will do.

-Brian

 

WOW you can make a guy a new tool ...........Doc

 

It's 18" long too!

-Brian