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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.

Nifty tool for holding the spring in place

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.

Thank you. All your videos are good for understanding. Have you had experience with RVS treatment as wear prevention?

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!

Hello! ...just found you, trying to locate your video regarding rebuilding the headstock for my PM90. Can you help please?

Muchas gracias por compartir este vídeo lo nesecitaba mucho porque estoy restaurando un pequeño torno que tiene ese mismo mecanismo

Thorough, and well done; Thanks😄

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.

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 🏆😊

So appreciated this video very much. For the first time I understand the need to double clutch a model A. Thanks.

Very well DONE, Like the Hat.

With all those straight cut gears, that bugger must have been whiney.

Do you think you will be doing anymore videos?

Excellent!

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.

Nice video, and great explications👍

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. Great job. Appreciate all your expert work.

What a great series of videos on the Model A transmission. Your explanations and mockups are fantastic and easy to understand! Thank you

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.

A great video, it has helped to fill in the gaps in the workshop manual beautifully👍 1943 14 1/2" x7' in the UK

Very useful information thanks for gift us your great work!

Thank you master 😊 I do like your show

Thank you for explaining this so well. Is it possible to get a list of the components you used in the control box?

Thank you for your great video which was very useful to me, working on a 1930 Model A.

... 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!

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.

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.

Great job!😊😊

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.😢😢

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.

Enjoyed the video

Just perfectly done. I understand everything. Thanks

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!

Can you tell me what kind of glue that is? Thank you

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

These videos by you are terrific. Thank you very much for taking the time to produce them. Phil Grass Valley, CA

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!

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!

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.

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?

Very thorough and complete step-by-step process. Best video I’ve seen on this.

Thank you so much, what a great resource