John -

It sounds like you are progreesing nicely - don't forget to install a new timing belt tensioner and spring.

When you install the torque converter on the input shaft of the transmission, you'll feel it seat against the shaft. Turn it by hand slowly with a little pressure and you'll feel it seat again as it slides solidly into place. When it's correctly seated, the engine will mate up with no gap between the bellhousing and the rear of the engine. If it doesn't want to go together with no gap, the torque converter isn't seated. It's much easier than it sounds - the important thing is to not force it.

Once you have the transmission and engine bolted together, the best way to install the converter bolts is by using a socket/ratchet on the crank bolt to turn the engine (clockwise when facing the engine from the front). As you turn the engine to a new bolt position, just let the ratchet hang from the crank bolt and it'll remain in place. If you position yourself just right, you can turn the engine without having to move around too much for each bolt you install.

Good luck,
Frank