2) The torque converter to flywheel interface is wet - so it pukes ATF all over the floor when you separate it from the engine.  The next time you take one apart, note that there is a drain plug in the torus cover (what you called the torque converter) that will help keep the ATF off of the floor.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
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