Flexing a Flex Plate?

I’d also be worried about how the centerline of the converter as mounted to the crank lines up with the trans centerline, the pump bushing won’t like anything being off as I believe that is mentioned in the B&M paperwork. Think rapid bushing wear and leakage. Line boring of the block changes alignment, and while an oem flexplate actually flexes and is more forgiving the B&M doesn’t and isn’t. Pretty damn rigid as I’m sure you’ve noticed. Have you checked crank pilot depth, and the converters pilot? Difference in positioning from block/trans mounting surface of the oem plate vs. the B&M? Likely some hardened sae washers (Hillman brand at better hardware stores) is all you’ll need but lots to check over.


When you look at the B&M you would think it doesn't flex (I know I did), but it actually does. How much, I can't say, however after my second go around I found marks that showed movement.

Agree with the alignment and currently making sure that the snout is aligned with the center of the crank so there is no pressure points.

I guess the point I'm trying to make is that the TQ needs to be able to slide inside the crank to allow for fluctuations in tranny pressure surges and that the flex plate flexes.