Quote Originally Posted by thesals
can actually also damage the transmission and the engine as well.... i had one do it not too long ago... pushed extra pressure against the crank, which spun some bearings and broke a rod bolt which of course made the rod bend and cause damage to the block... and once the pressure was relieved in the motor the shaft slammed back and damaged the tranny too

i never removed the smaller input shaft so i have no doubt it is correct. The torque converter was not seated correctly. It is now. However I have to wait for a new flex plate because this one was a 28 oz, and the motor i am using is an 87, so i need a 50 oz.