Swapping out my engine 5.7l tbi in my 87 3/4 ton square body and due to a leak from between the torque converter and the flywheel, I replaced the front seal of the transmission. When I had it pulled, I noticed a large flat ring that had about a 1/4" wide gap in it. The transmission was operating well except when it would run low on tranny fluid, which was outrageously fast. I really wish I had taken a photo of it before I put the new seal in. I have not put the torque converter or the transmission back together on the the flywheel or to the back of the engine that I have ready to go back into my truck. I am not at all savvy to automatic transmissions and getting help from my Stepfather(happy father's day to him). He asked about the ring where he got the new front seal and was told that it wasn't a big issue about that ring. It is now covered by the new seal and I can't see or get a picture of it. I don't know if the part of the torque converter that has the notch on each side, that slides the front of the front seal, actually slides inside that ring or if it pushes it back. The gap is not a pre-made gap or cut in the ring since it is at an angle and is not straight, but looks like a jagged break. Supposed to be mounting the transmission and the engine together tomorrow and dropping them back in my truck. Then i will be putting in a new wiring harness and after breaking in the motor, I will be driving back to Phoenix from Sacramento, California. I was bribed with a motor and wiring harness to come and visit family in California. I no longer like being in California after living here for 6 years. But an engine and seeing my Mom outweighed visiting this state. I am an Arizona person through and through. Gladly take the days of 117 - 124 degrees over living in California anyday.
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