[Tom Wells]

Todd,

Is it possible the torque converter is being trapped by the bell housing?

I've always pulled the engine/trans as a unit, so haven't a clue; it seems likely there's not enough room in the bell housing for the converter to slide back that far.

I have pulled the trans separately, but always with the converter in place.

Just trying to guess with you at this point...

Tom

PS: A second (and more logical) guess: the torque converter possibly can't slide backward on its spline. There is a seal at the front of the C-6 transmission just behind the spline. It looks like the rear of converter rides against it, so if you wiggle the converter, it may be damaging that seal...

It would make sense to remove the radiator and slide the engine forward if you don't want to remove the trans. I'd put the nuts back on the converter first.