Be interesting to see what you finally figure out. Wish I was closer to look.
I can't see the torque converter in the transmission being a problem since it does not have a clutch inside to lock up. Even with a clutch (forward or reverse ) applied inside the torque converter would still slip.
If something happened inside the torque convert it would destroy the inside and metal filings would be every where.
Last edited by Roy Rodgers; 12/18/2014 11:35 PM.