For that to have happened itÆs possible that the bell housing was out of alignment. This could happen from loose bell housing bolts, warped torque converter flange, or a missing centering pilot on the converter.

There are two pieces that hold the flex plate into place. Once is shown in the picture and the other is a thinner stamped piece that is on the opposite side. Also if the engine has ever been changed and the donor crankshaft was from a Caravan there will be a pilot press fit into the crank flange. Make sure you donÆt have one in your crankshaft.

The Adaptor is PN MD020982 (shown in your pictures).
The drive plate is MD952195 (Smaller, not shown in your pictures).
The drive plate adaptor MD700875 (large broken piece).

Those are the parts numbers for an 1988 four speed auto and should be the same as your 1987.

Kevin

87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...