Not long after posting this I got impatient and decided to drop the transmission to get a better look at things. It appears the torque converter is still seated properly. My first attempt I didn't have it seated fully. I figured I might as well drop it as I am having to fabricate a bracket for the B&M quick silver shifter where it will install properly in the console. This weekend I will measure the TV to bell housing and then the fles plate to block face and see if the numbers match or less. I'm also going to remove the paint from the TC nose which might provide a little clearance and provide a smoother rotation.