IIRC, the torque converter to crankshaft centering pin is larger on the '85 than the earlier 617 engine/tranny combinations. If I'm remembering correctly, the torque converter from the $250 car won't fit your engine. Hopefully, someone with direct experience will chime in here --
-- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager