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George Bell
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 27 ก.พ. 2013
Miscellaneous projects I work on. However related videos are set up in separate playlists
Wood Lathe Powermatic Model 90 1 of 2
Powermatic Model 90 wood Lathe restoration, and mechanical operation
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Powermatic Model 90 Wood Lathe part 2 of 2
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VFD and the low voltage control system
Ford Model A Transmission - Parts Inspection
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Inspecting the parts of a Ford Model A Transmission... how to determine what needs replacing.
Ford Model A Transmission - How it Works
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Explanation of how a transmission works. Ford Model A
South Bend 13" Restoration - Disassembly, Preparation for assembly
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Disassembly of the Lathe, cleaning and painting
South Bend 13" Restoration - Taper Attachment
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Metal Lathe Taper Attachment assembly
South Bend 13" Restoration - Doors and Covers
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Install doors and covers on the South Bend Lathe
South Bend 13" Restoration - Motor Controls
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Motor controls, VFD, and low voltage control system
South Bend 13" Restoration - Back Gears
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Installing the back gears on a South Bend 13" lathe
South Bend 13" Restoration - Drive Belt
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South Bend 13" Restoration - Drive Belt
South Bend 13" Restoration - Apron 1 of 2
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South Bend 13" Restoration - Apron 1 of 2
South Bend 13" Restoration - Apron 2 of 2
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South Bend 13" Restoration - Apron 2 of 2
South Bend 13" Restoration - Quick Change Gear Box 2 of 2
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South Bend 13" Restoration - Quick Change Gear Box 2 of 2
South Bend 13" Restoration - Quick Change Gear Box 1 of 2
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South Bend 13" Restoration - Quick Change Gear Box 1 of 2
South Bend 13" Restoration - Reversing Lever
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South Bend 13" Restoration - Reversing Lever
South Bend 13" Restoration - Large Parts Assembly
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South Bend 13" Restoration - Large Parts Assembly
South Bend 13" Restoration - Underneath Motor Assembly
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South Bend 13" Restoration - Underneath Motor Assembly
South Bend 13" Restoration - Electric Motor
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South Bend 13" Restoration - Electric Motor
You haven't built very many transmissions. Gasket doesn't need any sealer but front retainer bolts do have to have sealer on their threads.
You are right, only a few. Thanks for your comment and advise
Nifty tool for holding the spring in place
Thanks
Great videos, thanks. I just bought a '77 model 90 in great shape at a school auction... and wouldn't you know it? They optioned it for a single phase motor. So I can't do this conversion unless I actively seek out a 3 phase motor replacement! The reeves speed control is still a big upgrade for me, tho. The minimum pulley speed on my old rockwell was 900rpm! Looking at the manual, I think my slowest speed on this PM90 is about 320rpm so still a little fast for roughing on 10 or so inch bowls but still way better than 900.
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, having both the mechanical reeves speed control, and also motor speed control is really a nice combination if you can do it….. you would need a 3 phase motor and VFD to configure as I have demonstrated in this video. Good luck whatever you decide to do.
Thank you. All your videos are good for understanding. Have you had experience with RVS treatment as wear prevention?
Thanks for the comment. I don’t know what RVS is.
@@georgebell7103 TH-cam disallows links, even to itself, but there will be videos that explain by searching TH-cam with "rvs technology how it works". So far only tried it on my BMW aircooled motorcycle, where the only difference felt was that it runs a bit cooler. But I know of two others with worn engines where it made a much bigger difference. It works for surface wear, but maybe it cannot prevent metal fatique and pitting, not sure.
@@biondanishgenomeinstitute8193 yeah, I really don’t know anything about it… sounds like technology well beyond the old Model A Ford
Hello, I have a 1930 model A cabriolet. Went to the store last night, shut down the car, came back out and she would not move-though the parking brake was on or the wheels were blocked. It acted like the gear shift lever was stuck and I could not get the car into gear. Neutral position on the gear lever was at the top near the dash. After some nasty words and rocking the car a bit, I could get it into third and was able to get home. It drove like it always does with no issues. After watching your video's I came to the conclusion the shift tower needs a rebuild. The 2nd & 3rd shift rail was very easy to remove. The shift rail for low and reverse was a bugger to remove from the housing as were the plunger and spring. The shift forks look fine. I did not see any wear on the plungers or springs, but the rails seemed to have excessive wear. I was worried something went haywire in the gearbox but I was able to move the 2nd & High and Low & Rev gear very easily. So, my question to you is; have you ever run across the before? and am I one the right track? Is there something I may have missed? Sorry for the long question and Thank You!
THnaks, I sent you an email
Hello! ...just found you, trying to locate your video regarding rebuilding the headstock for my PM90. Can you help please?
This video is the only video I published that discussed the headstock. If you need some help I will do what I can. Email me….. PargoLongAgo@Yahoo.com
Muchas gracias por compartir este vídeo lo nesecitaba mucho porque estoy restaurando un pequeño torno que tiene ese mismo mecanismo
de nada. gracias por tu lindo comentario
Thorough, and well done; Thanks😄
Thanks for the nice comment
Hi George, is it normal for the Heavy 10 reversing gear assembly to differ from the 13"? My 10L lacks the wicks and the associated holes/passageways...Thank you.
I don’t know for sure, I am a bit surprised the reversing lever casting does not have a passage way for the wicks. The SB parts manual shows all lathes are nearly identical from 10 - 24 inch. Except for the size of the part. Suggest you find a parts manual with diagrams for your exact machine… then you will know for sure. Good luck!
Hey it’s all new to me . Just bought a 29 fordor a week ago. I’ve learned so much about model A’s this last week .Didn’t know much about um two weeks ago. Only that they are machinery 101 Everything evolving after theses cars seems superfluous Looking forward to all the mechanical adventures ahead. Thanks for the lesson 🏆😊
You are welcome, thanks for the comment. Join a local club.
So appreciated this video very much. For the first time I understand the need to double clutch a model A. Thanks.
Thanks for your comment. Yes double clutch skills are certainly helpful.
Very well DONE, Like the Hat.
Thanks
With all those straight cut gears, that bugger must have been whiney.
Yes you are right, first and second whine. 99% of the drive time is in high gear, which is direct from the engine to the rear axel… no gears. Thanks for the comment.
Do you think you will be doing anymore videos?
You know, I may do some more, but they are a lot of work…. Likely some but not many. Thanks for your interest.
@@georgebell7103 thank you.
Excellent!
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Thank you so much for this video!! I just bought a 1931 Ford model a truck and looked it over yesterday was very excited about the inside of the motor being so clean and not locked up! Don't know about the transmission yet so this video would be helpful for me if I need to work on it.
Thanks for the comment. The other videos in this series should help you as well.
Nice video, and great explications👍
Thanks for the nice comment
Thank you Mr. Bell sir. This is by far the most comprehensive lathe restoration video on TH-cam. Luckily for me, I am restoring this exact model.
Thanks, hope you enjoy the rest of the video series
Thanks. Great job. Appreciate all your expert work.
Thanks for the nice comment
What a great series of videos on the Model A transmission. Your explanations and mockups are fantastic and easy to understand! Thank you
Well, thanks for the nice comment. Glad you enjoyed the videos
I watched all four videos, excellent work. I am working on a 3/8 scale version of the transmission, and your video has insured my success. Thank you.
Nice, thanks for the comment
A great video, it has helped to fill in the gaps in the workshop manual beautifully👍 1943 14 1/2" x7' in the UK
Thanks, glad the video was helpful
Very useful information thanks for gift us your great work!
Thanks
Thank you master 😊 I do like your show
Hey, Thanks for the nice comment
Thank you I'm planning to make a quick change to Gearbox I have watched your explanation many times, and I knew but the problem is my place never found all these gears.
Thank you for explaining this so well. Is it possible to get a list of the components you used in the control box?
I did not publish a list of the electrical components for fear some inexperienced person might simply copy all not understanding what was going on. They may get very frustrated, or worse get injured, or build something unsafe. However if you want we can talk via email. PargoLongAgo@Yahoo.com
Thank you for your great video which was very useful to me, working on a 1930 Model A.
Glad it was helpful, thanks for your comment
... I can almost make that with my machine lathe and a few other hand tools. This is really impressive. Especially considering all the forces involved here. The power isn't mind boggling, but they are impressive. Thanks for showing us this. Its almost inspired me to make my own transmission for a project I have. And yes, this transmission was leagues better than shifting via foot pedal in the midel T hands down!
Thanks for your comment. Yes I think you are right. With a mill to cut gears, and a lathe to make shafts a fellow could build this transmission in the garage….. which is kind of what Ford did back in the day.
Good job Sir!
@@carlmoseman671 Thanks
Thank you for this video. I am restoring my model A and i found out i do not have the transmission shifter fork pins. Do you have a preference on which pin to use? This video has taught me a good amount of knowledge.
Thanks for the comment. The pins I used are made of aluminum, and can be ordered from any model A parts supplier. Good luck with your restoration!
I have a mid 70's model 90. I think I'm going to do the same thing to it. Wired a 3 phase motor with a VFD on my drill press and love it.
Yes, speed control is very nice on three phase motors plus VFD. Thanks for your comment
Great job!😊😊
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I have two model a cars. Both transmissions ran and sounded great, no noise. I took one apart, and I found that the roller bearings were broken. The surfaces were all chewed up. I replaced everything. I then checked the other transmission, same thing. I suspect that there is a weakness in the roller bearings. A side note, I knew of a part supplier that sand blasted the inside of the transmission housing. When you replaced the gears, all of the blasting media fell out. The gears had to be taken out and the housing had to be recleaned.😢😢
Yes, cleaning everything thoroughly is a must for this, or any transmission. Thanks for the comments
One of the best explanations I have ever seen!
Nice video. Got sidetracked watching this while searching for info on an entirely different subject - a stubborn front end wobble on my '30 Model A.
Thanks for the comment, good luck on your wobble…. It is fixable.
Enjoyed the video
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Just perfectly done. I understand everything. Thanks
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What a fantastic machine. I have a 9 c and a 9 R. I am looking for a 13. Love it! Thanks
A tech discussion at my local chapter pointed me to this video and I am certainly happy I did. I baby the shifting of my '31 Cabriolet because I never want to get inside this transmission but I can now fully appreciate what's going on inside it. Solid parts and simple design. Thanks Henry, Edsel, and George!
Thanks for the nice comment… Glad the video was helpful
Can you tell me what kind of glue that is? Thank you
I don’t really know. Two small capsules of glue came with the belt. One for the rubber and one for the vinal core.
Phil here again. I've got the transmission rebuilt now where do I find the video of installing the transmission? Thank you again.
I wound up using a serpentine truck engine belt on my SB10
I really appreciate your video on the restoration of a Southbend telescoping taper attachment. I have that taper attachment with all the parts except the two thrust ball bearings which hold the sleeve in place. I have made attempts to purchase these bearings but with little success. The bearing supply place I went to didn't seem to be able to determine which ball thrust bearing would work. Any chance you have identifying numbers for those two bearings you could share with me? Thank you
Thanks for the nice comment. I do not, however they are nominal sizes and available. Suggest you measure the shaft and opening carefully to get the OD and ID. Then go on the Macmaster Carr web site to find the correct thrust bearings. If this does not work for you, send me a note and I will take mine out and measure them for you. Then we can figure it out.
These videos by you are terrific. Thank you very much for taking the time to produce them. Phil Grass Valley, CA
Thanks, glad you liked them
Thanks for the video series George! Extremely well done and a great resource. To remove the bull gear from the spindle, did you heat the gear (like you said you did on its installation), and/or did you use a press of some sort? I have the same vintage 13 as yours, with the D1 spindle. What are you thoughts on the importance of removing the bull gear if it becomes a real challenge? Do you think being able to remove/inspect/clean the headstock end bronze bearings is critical? Thanks!
I think I pressed the bull gear out…. Banged it out. I don’t recall if I heated it or not, probably did. I really don’t know what is critical. My videos show what I did. What you do is dependent on so many things….. how much you want to take apart, how hard it is, as you mention. How dirty, how worn the machine is… etc. send me an email, we can talk on the phone if you wish.
@@georgebell7103 Thanks so much for the reply and offer to discuss. After looking at how good the internals of my outboard bushings look, I have decided to leave the bull gear in place. The ability to inspect the internals of the head stock side bushings doesn't seem to be worth the potential risk of damaging or scratching the spindle during the remove/install process. Thanks again for getting back to me.
@@joet3064 Great, thanks for your comment
George- I wanted you to know that I have rebuilt my South Bend 13” from scratch using your videos here. Sir, you are a legend!
Wow, thanks for the nice comment. I set out to create the video series I could not find when I restored my machine… glad to hear they were helpful.
Thank you. We all appreciate the great explanation and your wooden mock-up to allow us to get a clear view of what is going on.
I appreciate the setup and prep it took to make the Castings for this Video.
Thanks
@@georgebell7103 very well pit together video.
Glad you enjoyed the video @@JSCB-365
Thank you! Thank you! This is just a great explaination of the apron assembly. I am embarking on a Heavy 10 restore and this assembly looks identical, maybe a smaller version? This is so helpful. Any tips for drive out those darn taper pins?
You are welcome. Glad the videos are helpful. Yes, your Heavy 10 will be identical, only smaller. You should, if not already, get a parts diagram, to help with your understanding of the assembly. The important part of taper pin removal is to find the small end, hit it hard with good support so that the force of the blow is directed at the pin, and not in deforming the shaft. The other videos in this series may also be helpful. Good luck.
Very thorough and complete step-by-step process. Best video I’ve seen on this.
Thank you so much, what a great resource
Thanks