[FC] FIXED: Changed Tirque Converter, Now a Vibration...It WAS the vendor-supplied Co

[corvanatics@corvair.org]

So many times you can follow an email string of a problem, but never hear the 
final outcome....Figured I'd break that trend.  Following is the outcome of 
my torque converter  adventure:

Recap, after installing a rebuilt converter from a Corvair vendor:
> "Thanks to all who replied to my query concerning boil out of tranny fluid 
> from 64 Greenbrier PG.  Installing a rebuilt torque converter solved the boil 
> out of tranny fluid.  Unfortunately, now a different problem: A rotational 
> vibration/shutter, when engine is revved in neutral, and when moving in 
> drive... The rebuilt converter came from a Corvair vendor, and was advertised as 
> "professionally rebuilt...Thanks in advance for any advice/insights 
> forthcoming,
> Mike Mauro, 64 Greenbrier Deluxe, PG, A/C"
> 
> Then, after installing another converter, obtained from an individual...  
> Vibration gone: 
   Still no boil out of fluid, life is beautiful again !!!  The second 
converter was a NOS GM rebuilt > unit.  Upon examining the FIRST (vendor) rebuilt 
> converter, I found the starter ring gear (which the vendor's rebuilder 
> installed new as part of the converter rebuild), was welded on crooked by more than 
> 1/4".  I could also find no balancing weights on the vendor's converter.  
> Anyway, now the challenge is to convince the vendor that his converter is 
> defective, and to get my purchase price and shipping back.  I'll still be out the 
> labor involved for the first drive train R&R, but at least the van is again 
> operating correctly.  Lesson learned: Contrary to what I heard from quite a few 
> respondents to my questioning what could be causing the vibration, rebuilt 
> converters CAN be reassembled poorly. Cheers !
> Mike Mauro
> 64 Greenbrier Deluxe & Other Vairs
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Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 19:33:33 EDT
Subject: Changed Tirque Converter, Now a Vibration
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Thanks to all who replied to my query concerning boil out of tranny fluid 
from 64 Greenbrier PG.  Installing a rebuilt torque converter solved the boil out 
of tranny fluid.  Unfortunately, now a different problem: A rotational 
vibration/shutter, when engine is revved in neutral, and when moving in drive.  The 
vibration won't shake your eye teeth out, but it's definitely there....starts 
about 2200 RPM.  The rebuilt converter came from a Corvair vendor, and was 
advertised as "professionally rebuilt with all worm parts replaced".  I suppose a 
torque converter can be out of balance?  Any ideas, similar experiences?  Not 
looking forward to dealing with the vendor, nor pulling the drive train back 
out.

Thanks in advance for any advice/insights forthcoming,
Mike Mauro, 64 Greenbrier Deluxe, PG, A/C