torque converter to crank problems, trans/engine already in car.

[dusterbd13]

so i got the motor and trans nestled down in the elky tonight. all is well and good, if things keep going well should have it back on the road by Monday.
problem is, the "snout" of the torque converter wont go into the hole in the back of the crank. so I cant get the bolts in.
I put the engine/trans in as a unit, as I figured that would be much easier.
trans/converter is an 85ish 700r4, engine is a 73ish 350 that until last week was coupled to a stick.
can I pry on the converter to try to get it to pop in the crank snout?
is there something im missing?
I don't normally work on automatics (this is the first one I've ever reinstalled, actually. usually when I pull them out, a manual goes back in. never done the other direction), so I apologize if this is a newbie question.
I did make sure the converter was properly seated in the trans, and before getting the engine/trans mated (did not check after mating) and the converter slid in/out easily still.
what do I need to do? ill be back at the shop about lunchtime tomorrow.
Michael

[sccacuda]

You left the manual trans pilot bushing/bearing in the back of the crank. You have to remove it for an auto.

[dusterbd13]

thanks. pulled the old pilot out today and got the drivetrain finished.

how did you know I did that?

[Ron Sutton]

Craig's a pretty experienced guy.

I'll bet a beer that he's seen it before.

[sccacuda]

thanks. pulled the old pilot out today and got the drivetrain finished.

how did you know I did that?

Just deduction. You said the engine had a manual behind it. Most people forget to remove the bushing. The good news is you'll never do it again!

[sccacuda]

Craig's a pretty experienced guy.

I'll bet a beer that he's seen it before.

Seen it many times and done it just once...never forget again...

[Ron Sutton]

Seen it many times and done it just once...never forget again...

Been there ... done that. When I make a mistake ... it ingrains in my brain, so I always remember.