Torque converter install

Hey y'all, I'm new to the forum, just got my first jeep.
I'm a pretty decent mechanic, and I'm swaping engines in my jeep, but when I separated the engine and tranny, the torque converter came out. I just went to put them back together tonight, and couldn't get them to mesh. Upon inspection I found that the torque converter is not fully mated with the trans. what's the best way to get the TC to fully seat with the trans?

Did you damage it? I took mine off a couple of times when I was swapping the powertrain and didn't have any trouble putting it back on

no, it's not dammaged, there's just a couple of slots on the torque converter that I can't seem to get lined up with the corresponding pegs (or whatever) on the input shaft on the trans.

Just keep Fidget'ing with it. Sorry, I couldn't resist.:gag:

Seriously, it will go back in. Just keep rotating it until it does. I just did mine this past weekend and struggled with it a bit until I discovered it wasn't fully seated.

ok, I got it around 10pm. what a pain. I've got two jeeps, a body donor and a power and drivetrain donor. I've got both engines and transmissions out and on the floor in my shop. I had the converters mixed up. once I tried the other one, it went on in a matter of minutes. Seems odd though. the transmissons are the same. shouldn't either TC work in either trans?

Anyway, What I learned from the experience: Do yourself a favor when taking the transmission off: make sure the torque converter remains in place.