I am replacing the transmission in my car with engine still in. When I put the trans in I can only push it to about 1/4 (about 1 cm) from the engine housing, then it won't budge. I tried to ever so slightly tighten some of the bolts to see if it will inch forward, and it doesn't, so I stopped as I don't want to damage the front pump.

Should the T/C be all the way in the bell housing so that the two sides mate flush with together, then install bolts? If so, then what is the trick to getting the T/C in all the way. I've put it in, got to "clunks" while turning it and I can spin it as many times as I like and it doesn't seem to make a difference on how far it goes in.

That's all I have to do and bolt it up, adjust the modulator and I get my car back. Any other words of wisdom would be appreciated as well. Thanks

EDIT: The transmission is a 722.315

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1980 300TD, SOLD
1984 300TD, 275K
1999 C230 K Black & Tan
2013 C250 Black
1974 CJ5 Red
You might faint from the fight, but you're gonna find it. Every challenge could have paradise behind it. -John Popper-

I got it! Nevermind. Just needed a little finessing!

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1980 300TD, SOLD
1984 300TD, 275K
1999 C230 K Black & Tan
2013 C250 Black
1974 CJ5 Red
You might faint from the fight, but you're gonna find it. Every challenge could have paradise behind it. -John Popper-

Fingers crossed!

Any issues finishing what I started? I guess you won't know for a bit longer...

What are you doing for a valve body?

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Nope, all went together as planned. I took the valve body apart and checked, and double checked, the ball locations, springs and valves against the one out of my transmission and the manual I have. All looked good.

I ordered a new seal for the intermediate plate, bolted it up and ready to install.

Since I had never actually taken one apart, my brain was missing images of how it looked as it came apart. So I took mine apart to the level that I got it from you, that made it much easier to compare things.

It wasn't missing any parts and I've got leftovers thanks to your generosity. You did all the heavy lifting, I just checked some things and put pieces on the outside.

I'll let you know how it goes when I know!! Should be adjusting the modulator this Saturday. Fingers crossed.

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1980 300TD, SOLD
1984 300TD, 275K
1999 C230 K Black & Tan
2013 C250 Black
1974 CJ5 Red
You might faint from the fight, but you're gonna find it. Every challenge could have paradise behind it. -John Popper-