CUTLASS Power steering pump in the way

[Zzz]

Well I finally got the engine in the car and I’ve only got two things that I notice I’m not sure what to do about can anyone give me some ideas with the power steering pump problem.

 

[fleming442]

The problem is that the spark plugs are under the exhaust ports.

 

[565bbchevy]

My first question is why is the torque converter attached to the flexplate?

 

[pontiacgp]

My first question is why is the torque converter attached to the flexplate?

maybe it's a strange looking pressure plate..... 🤔

 

[Zzz]

My first question is why is the torque converter attached to the flexplate?

I thought it would be easier to put the torque converter on first and my wrong with that

 

[Zzz]

The problem is that the spark plugs are under the exhaust ports.

I’m trying to figure out what to do with the power steering pump

 

[Zzz]

My first question is why is the torque converter attached to the flexplate?

I had the engine built by Skip White Performance Engines I’m not sure what you mean by the spark plugs

 

[Zzz]

maybe it's a strange looking pressure plate..... 🤔

Damn all you guys are making me feel great what else is wrong.

 

[565bbchevy]

I thought it would be easier to put the torque converter on first and my wrong with that

Take it off the flexplate, it has to be engaged in the pump of the transmission before installing.
The other guys were joking about plug wires and pressure plate.

 

[565bbchevy]

I had the engine built by Skip White Performance Engines

What size engine is this and was it a turn key (ready to run) engine?