Removing Torqe Converter

[Jovian2k]

I have my BP engine and getting it ready to drop in... the engine is from an ATX and I cannot get the torque converter off! It's very frustrating. I know it is 4x14mm bolts but they are right behind the flex plate and there is no room to fit a 14mm socket behind there to get to them. I have tried the crescent side of the 14mm wrench but the bolts look like they will strip easily. The starter is off as well and I was told that is a good way to access the bolts but in fact it does not. It allows for a circular hole to access but the bolt heads are still not completely accessible. Anyone know how to get these bolts off easily?

[Ryan]

I used a box end wrench. One stripped, I angle ground its a--.

Oh, you haven't removed the trans from the motor yet.

Just loosen all the bell housing bolts, and then slide it off like a manual trans. Just don't let it hang on the drive shafts, make sure you pull it all the way off and don't let it hang half on.

[Jovian2k]

No the trans is removed, just the TC attached and those damn bolts... guess I might try the box end of the wrench but I was scared to strip them. Guess I don't have much of a choice

[Ryan]

you don't need the flex plate or the torque converter on your new build. just angle grind the nut off if worst comes to worst...