Converter stuck in cranksaft!

yea, like I say, its so tight I can't even push up the converter to meet up with the flexplate.

I've had to put that coverter back in place three times now. I hope concerning I've never done this before i'm not wrecking anything like the pump in the tranny or the seal. I get nervous.

Well you should feel 2-3 clicks when putting the convertor in the tranny, so it should be recessed from the flange of the bell.