Re: [Chrysler300] Starting my Hemi w/o trans on

["Don Verity" <d.verity@xxxx>]

The torque converter has the ring gear on it, so there is no way to start
the engine without it bolted on. I would not however start the engine
without the trans bolted up. Not only will the converter throw out whatever
fluid is left inside and make a mess, but the stator and driven turbine will
be flopping around with no support, possibly causing damage to them.
300ly,
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: David Zakarian <arshog@xxxx>
To: Chrysler Club <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 11:28 AM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Starting my Hemi w/o trans on


> I'm considering starting up the Hemi before wrestling the transmission on
the engine. The purpose is to make sure, with the least amount of
tear-down, that all the seals hold oil(rear main and end pan seals). My
concern is that to do this I need to install the torque converter. How does
the converter like running without the transmission assembled to it? Any
ideas or thoughts out there? All input is appreciated.
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> Zak
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