DH166 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old55pete Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Try a six point socket through the starter hole and a little heat from a propain torch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH166 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Try a six point socket through the starter hole and a little heat from a propain torch Well, I feel dumb. Didn't even consider that I could rotate the thing. Worked out perfectly. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Well, I feel dumb. Didn't even consider that I could rotate the thing. Worked out perfectly. Thanks for the tip. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrl883 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 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. 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. Part number 378941-S441 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old55pete Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Well, I feel dumb. Didn't even consider that I could rotate the thing. Worked out perfectly. Thanks for the tip. Glad I could help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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