Hello & need assistance 56 Chry Windsor

I am new to H.A.M.B. and did find some interesting info but have a few questions for the experts. My uncle gave me his 56 Chry Windsor (C-71, 331 spitfire, PowerFlite) 35 yrs ago when he moved to FLA. I ran it for about 6 yrs and put it away due to family and business. Now that the kids are married and out, I have time to put her back on the road. (Also found out how jealous a wife can be regarding a car!)

So it has not run for about 30yrs. I have worked on the following..changed the oil and filter, new plugs, wires, points, condenser, rotor, distributor cap, replaced the master and all brake cylinders, new brakes shoes, had the drums turned, replaced the wheel bearings, replaced the power steering filter & fluid, new belts, dropped the gas tank had it flushed and resealed, had the radiator flushed and replaced the thermostat, greased the bushings, oiled the generator, cleaned the gas filter stone, cleaned the oil/air filter and got a new battery.

Now my two questions… I dropped the transmission pan and cleaned it and replaced the seal. However according to the service manual I should also drain the torque converter. The manual states “…rotate torque converter until drain plug is accessible”.…..How does one “rotate the torque converter"? Or should I just forget about it and fill the transmission up with fluid?

Next question…what have I missed (or should do) prior to cranking the ol’ gal over and putting her back on the road other than new tires?

 

Pull the inspection pan off the bottom of the flywheel housing and turn the flywheel till you see the drain plug. When you go for tires you might have a wheel allignment done. Then take the wife for a ride. Good luck.

 

I did pull the inspection pan, but could not turn the flywheel...any suggestions?

 

The way to turn the flywheel is to take a large screw driver and pry on one of the flywheel teeth using the block or transmition housing as a fulcrum. If it doesen't turn,
the engine may be sized after sitting all those years.

If this is the case, you will have to fill the cylinders with WD-40 and let it sit for maybe a week or two before trying to turn it again.

There is a tool for turning the flywheel that makes it easier. Ask an auto parts store or a tool man.

Ps, the torque converter has two drain plugs, opposite each other, one lets out the oil from the bottom and the other lets air into the top.