TCI 3500 problems

[Stang5919]

Just bought a TCI 3500 stall for my AOD transmission. I can not get it completely in place. The housing tube where input shaft goes is 1/2 inch longer then original. According to TCI this isn't my issue. Part number is 433300.
It recommends changing the input shaft but this is for strength only I guess. I worked 2 hours on it last night with no luck getting it to go in place, any help would be great.

 

[mikestang63]

change the input shaft as per TCI

 

[mikestang63]

here is your answer. Did you not do any research before buying this?
Why are you installing this converter- what is your setup? 3500 stall is high for a street car.
My 90 vert makes over 500 hp and I run a TCI 2800-3000 stall that bolted right up

 

[Stang5919]

Yeah I saw that. I called them and they said it was for strength only. So im not sure