Abstract: A device for retaining a torque converter within a bell housing of a transmission including a fixing member, attachment members for affixing the fixing member across a portion of the bell housing, and an abutment member connected to the fixing member and extending for an adjustable distance therefrom. The fixing member is a rigid plate having a first aperture and a second aperture formed through the rigid plate. Threaded members extend through these apertures and are suitable for engagement with a threaded opening on the bell housing so as to affix the rigid plate to the bell housing. The abutment member is an adjustable bolt that is received by a slot transverse to the apertures on the rigid plate. The rigid plate has perpendicular longitudinal sides. At least one handle is affixed to the side of the rigid plate opposite the abutment member.