Hey Don; When I was a kid and first started working On my big block Dodges.
I had installed a converter in a torque flight 727, Not knowing much I didn't seat the converter right. Well to make a long story short I mess it up good and when I started that big 440 magnum it tried to engage and broke the pump shaft. My father had a office in the front of our house and he was not happy to see the tranny fluid running down the drive, probably about 12qts. HE! HE! HE! Live and learn right!!!
I hope everything works out for you and Dan.
Kurt