Torque converter Trouble

I feel for you doesn't sound like a lot of fun going on there. 170, 225 or 273? if youre going same to same it should go. not that it matters much but is it a new TC? if so are you positive you have the right unit? funny thing with TC's = they will fight you and fight you and then suddenly it will just punch in there - my last one was on a 360 with a 904 it took two of us nearly a half a case of beer to get that b$%^ch to go! maybe posting a pic or two will help us help you.......
I'm no expert but if nothing else maybe by me answering someone else will chime in. Good luck.
The torque converter is from a 63 and i was puttin it in a 65 model trans. both are factory i was changing mine fron a \6 to a 273 with a 66 273.....LOL All i need is something from a 64 now.....LOL