Recent content by jimloiselle

I am needing a bar style valve guide removal tool to help with a valve job on an 8BA motor. If you have one to sell please email me at: jamestloiselle@gmail.com Thanks, Jim

I no longer need these manifolds. Thanks

1938 Standard 2 door - $15500 OBO The color is Cordova Tan. The body of this car was restored 16 years ago. The Paint and upholstery are still in excellent condition. Actually it was driven very little after being restored because the motor had problems. The remaining issues are mostly...

Just a few more things I ran across while installing my 48 V8 ignition wires - 1. While comparing the old to the new wires I was installing I noticed that the connector ends ( the ends that plug into the distributor cap ), that the metal contacts soldered to the ends of the new wires were not...

I finely figured out how to correctly rout all the new wires through the looms, distributor cap cover, and on to the distributor cap - First I figured out the routing of the old wires, and installed them back the way they were. This was easy because they were already bent as needed. Then I took...

Just a quick comment as to what I need to help in wiring my distributor - If anyone has a description of how to correctly install the ignition wires in the distributor cap and the two wire distribution looms on my 48 V8, or knows where I find instructions or helpful hints please let me know...

I am in the process of installing new wires on my 48 V8. There must be a certain routing for each wire through the looms and out to the distributor cap. It looks as if the wires cross over each other on the top of the cap there will not be room to close the cover. Does anyone out there know...

The clutch on my brothers 40 Ford needs to be replaced and we need to know the best way to remove the trans so we can get to the clutch. There is probably more than one way, but from your experiance what is the best way? Thanks, Jim

Got it out! Thanks for all the tips. Jim Loiselle

Hi you all, Need a good way to clean the A model oil pan. My repair book says to pry the baffle tray out of the pan. But that looks hard to do without damaging the tray. Is this correct? If so, whats the best way to remove the tray. Thanks

Hi, Do you still have this car? If so please send your phone number so I can contact you, or you can contact me at 859-223-2270. Thanks, Jim

I am rebuilding a 47 distributor and need to know what serfaces and bearings to lube and what type of lube to use. Should the grease be high temp and what type. Also should the vaccuum brake piston be lubed? I have searched various repair manuals and most are not spacific. Thanks.