Recent content by gearloose

Buy the tool. Bratton's has them as do others. I just did one with the tool and it went sweet. The first time I did one was with screwdrivers, clamps and a few band-aids. My levers, dash , shift lever, and E brake handle are all nickel as original and it was one of the best investments I did in...

I did two piece. The engine went in sweet with alignment studs in the bell and on a jack. All checks and shims in place. From engine back to the ujoint it got the full monty . New ring gear, clutch, pressure plate (checked), pilot bearing ,throw out bearing, transmission and everything checked...

The engine and new transmission is in and happy. Thanks to all for your help. The alignment studs worked great.

I am doing it two parts with the guide studs after I pack the U joint. I am also 73 and I got the car in 1960.

My radius ball measured 1.479. I have been using the original style so maybe I will add the washer and see how the bolts tighten up.

Are you sure on 11/16? The books I have say 5/8", Les Andrews, vol 1, pg 1-148, the info sheet that came with the rebuild pressure plate, and the gauge to check them from Bratton's, all 5/8".

What is the spec diameter for the original ball? Be a good thing to know so you know what needs to be done, other than that you are guessing.

NO, I am NOT pulling the body off to put the engine in. I do have them both out to change the transmission to the new synchronized one from Michell and change the clutch/pressure plate plus a new ring gear. I took it out as a unit so the best way is to install it the same way? Any tips to help...

http://www.classicandvintagebulbs.com/page3.html I run them with a hi output 6v alternator from nu-rex and new reflectors from Bratton's. The light output is as bright as sealed beams or better.

What is the best way to reinstall the engine/transmission. Trans/ bell housing first then engine or engine/ transmission as a unit?

How can I tell if I have '31 Pan? What measurement tells me? Is it possible to trim the shield ?

Thanks

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-on-flywheel-turning-tool-/222829267367

There is a tool made to turn the engine over using the ring gear. It was a long bar with a swinging curved hook.

What vendor carries them for the A?