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Torque converter will not spin?

I jus put a new transmission in and im about ready to bolt the torque converter to the flex plate but the torque converter will not spin…there is enough clearance between the flex plate and torque converter actually i have to slide the torque converter out a 1/4 inch to hit the flex plate…any suggestions?
the torque converter is seated all the way back but it wont spin…how will i know if it is the trans pump without taking it back down or is that the only way to check?
the torque converter spins in one direction but not very easily
Actually it spins in both directions but one way is a little easier than the other but it still seems like it is too hard to spin

http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/techarticles/0808rc_torque_converters/index.html
All about torque converters.

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ADDED:
There are two parts that go into the transmission:
Pump drive spline
Gear drive spline.

On the opposite side is the centering hub (seats inside the crank), and mating surface.(where the bolts go)

The converter should not seat fully into the transmission.
The drive splines should engage the transmission receiver yokes, but not completely rest inside them.

If you are having problems getting the torque converter to seat into the engine side, when you tighten the bolts, it will seat properly as you tighten them.
The converter should NOT completely seat into the transmission.

ADDED #2
There should be “some” play in the system.
It should NOT be a tight fit.

ADDED:#3
Did you seat the converter into the transmission prior to assembly?
The splines and yokes may not be fitted properly.

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