Torque converter problem

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Rusty1

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Does anyone know of a shop in the West that does converter balancing? I took mine apart to change the O-rings but when I went to put it back together I found there are no balance marks and I stupidly forgot to make any before I started. A case of having my butt in motion before my brain was in gear. :bangheadI know of a shop in Dayton Ohio but the shipping cost is a killer. I live in Albuquerque NM and I have tried some shops in Phoenix and Denver to no avail. Any help with this is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rusty1
 
YBlocks are internally balanced so the converter should have zero balance in it.

If your worried about balance, have you tried an automotive machine shop (one that rebuilds engines)?
 
Zero balance

paul2748,
Is that to say I don't need to worry about the balance of the converter. I think I may be able to get it close as I know the mark on the cover and there are two of the fins that have been notched. A local guy that does newer converters said I'd "probably" be OK if I aligned those two locations.
Rusty1
 
A far as I know, you shouldn't have to worry because of the internal balance of the engine.
 
torque converter problem

paul2748,
'K, thanks, I will go with the converter shop guys recomendation. That will save me $175.
Rusty1
 
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