Sir, your attention to detail and instructional steps with precise video are remarkable. If folks wonder how these near century old masterpieces still travel the roads today, it is because craftsmen like you are guaranteeing their survival. Thank you for your efforts! St Marys, GA 🇺🇸
Thank your for these four videos. My son and I are getting ready to get into the transmission of his car and this is exactly the information I need. Thank you again.
Hello George - excellent video series on the A transmission - great theoretical and practical explanations and the processes well filmed and described. Thank you! Chuck☘️
You are an effective teacher. Your instructions are very clear, revealing the purpose for each action. Thank you for your details. I do not own an "A", but watching you work makes me believe that with such great instruction as yours restoring one could be very enjoyable. Thanks Stephen in Atlanta
All of your videos explain things clearly and logically. I've seen these crash boxes apart but have never had the opportunity to play with one and see how it worked. I've driven a Model A. It requires patience and care to shift smoothly. Nothing at all like a Honda!
Hello. I have never enjoyed a video more. Fantastic and clear instructions and delivery. Very professional and visually pleasing to watch. Fantastic job...
Excellent, Excellent videos. Very comprehensive and common sense display, a very rare combination. I don't know how any of your videos could be better!! GREAT JOB.....THANK YOU!
Best video I've seen on the Model A. Thank you Mr. Bell for your time and sharing your knowledge with all of us. Wish I had seen it when I was doing mine. Best regards, Rusty Aubrey
Thank you for posting this series. I watched them several times and just completed the rebuild on my 1930 Model A My bolts to hold on the U joint cover were unusable and I went with thread locker and Nord Lock washers
Thanks again for the very informative video. Looking forward to the installation into the car. Details are important; life is just a long series of details all woven together nicely as you do in your videos.
Great Video, will be very helpful on a future rebuild!! Thanks for sharing.... I encourage you to keep doing these videos on any other Model A projects you have coming up! 👍🏻
Thank you so much for your help by making this great video. I used it to assemble my transmission. I did want to bring it to your attention that putting grease inside the transmission contaminated the oil and foaming is the result. Not certain how I am going to get it cleaned out yet, hopefully after a few oil changes, it will clear up.
I was not aware of forming.. I replaced the oil after about 500 miles to remove any contamination and small metal scrapings from the new gears and bearings. Thanks for the comment.
Hi George, outstanding series! Your explanations, teaching jigs and diagrams are simply excellent. Thanks for all the hard work on this. I have a '29 Coupe recently restored but not the transmission, which makes more noise than it should, I think, and likes to be double-clutched going both up and down. Larry, another old engineer
@@larryhall4557 Hey, thanks for the comment. Video number 5 is still on my computer. I need to get that thing done, you are about the 4th person to ask.
George, I loved the video! These transmissions look so simplistic! Would love to find one just to take it apart for myself and see how it works! Looking forward to the installation of the trans and the shifter.
@@georgebell7103, and as you mentioned, a person could realistically do it with your video as a step by step guide. It is like having a friend there with you!
Another great video! Thank you so much for all your explanations and editing. You did a great job showing how it all goes together and how it should correctly function. Keep up the great work. Our hobby needs more of this! I only count 3 videos of the transmission series. Is there one somewhere else I missed?
Thanks for the comment. I had the same exact issues. Check out the other videos in this series, you may find them helpful as you rebuild your transmission.
Wonderful video. I would like to add that when using Teflon tape on a right had thread wrap it clockwise. Other wise it has a tendency to want to pull it off rather than draw it in. It's also a good idea to use some kind of sealer on all those bolt threads that go into the case if you want even more insurance against future leaks. Blue Locktite or silicone gasket sealers work great. Be sure and use some brake clean or oil free spray solvent to clean the threads first. I don't mean to be criticize Mr. Bell. I'm just trying to help. Thank You
Thanks for the comment, and good advice. You are watching very close, I noticed the tape on backwards when I did the editing... but did not think most folks would notice....
I'm a retired master plumber. I couldn't help myself. LOL The main drawback to doing it the correct way is that the tape spool leaps from your hand rolling across the floor under the heaviest item in the shop leaving it's tell tale trail neatly behind pointing the way. Keep that camera Rolling :-)
Great video George! My transmission went BANG yesterday and I lost 1st gear. I will have to do a full rebuild now and your instruction is by far the finest. Your wooden casting is a fantastic demonstration piece. I've bee reading that the cage bearings in the cluster gear are of poor quality these days and causing many failures. Do you have any recommendations to source a properly built set of bearings for the cluster or some advice on what to look for so I can avoid these poor bearings?
Thanks for the nice comment. I purchased the bearings from Snyder’s. However, perhaps you could find the correct size at macmaster carr, or another bearing supplier
Great video! Is there a video where you show what was wrong with the old transmission please? It would be interesting to see what parts were worn and the problems/faults with parts to look out for when disassembling. Many thanks :)
O rings on reverse and cluster shaft - did you add those ? The unit I am working on does not have o rings or slots for o-rings to be installed. Very much enjoying the series of videos and they have been a great help for me.
The original shafts did not have a slot for an O ring, and obviously leaked a lot of oil. I did use O ring shafts, but did not make them myself. I believe all Model A parts suppliers have them. In fact, they may not have shafts without the O ring slot. It is an easy upgrade from the original because it does not show. Thanks for your comment
Looking good.I think the "sealer tape " as you called it got wound onto the bolt the wrong way! That's about all I know about putting that trans. together! Enjoying from Westcoast Canada. Cheers
Thouroughly enjoyed your lecture/presentations! You obviously have backgrounds in teaching and engineering. I have never seen a garage as clean as yours - there is no detritus or greasy stains - I really appreciate your “clean” approach to rebuilding the transmission. What ever happened to the last episode of your transmission journey? Anything new to tackle with the ‘31? I look forward to new episodes!!
Thanks for your comment Bill. Yeah I know, my wife keeps telling me I need to get that done, as well as you and about a dozen other cmmenters. I plan to film the rebuilding of the brakes this winter...stay tuned....
George, great videos on your Model A transmission. I was recently tutored on a shift tower rebuild by Steve Mitchell (Mitchell Overdrives) and your procedures are nearly identical to the way he does it. Still looking for your installation video; did you make one yet?
Yes, the pins I used were aluminum, so quite soft I did not show it on the video but I built a tool to hold the pins in place while I hit the ends with a punch.
Super video, thank you very much for the detail! I've watched 4 of your series, and perhaps this question should be directed to the 1st video about accessing the transmission, but do you have to remove the leaf springs in the rear of the car in order to remove the rear end? Can you remove the read end with the leaf springs in place? I would much prefer this method to accessing the transmission than removing the engine. But, I'm a little bit shy about the rear springs.I've got a 1931 closed cab p/u that needs a transmission re-build.
Thanks for your comment. I don’t know, I have removed the transmission in several Model As and have always done it as shown in the video. You could try to remove the springs from the frame, and see how it goes. I don’t know what issues you may run into, but it seems like it would work. Perhaps ask this question on one of the Face Book pages devoted to the car. Good luck.
@@georgebell7103 Thanks for your amazingly fast reply. To remove the springs from the back, if that's the case, do I need to buy a spring spreader to keep myself from being injured? I know you made a special tool, but you seem to be much more of an engineer than myself, and I wonder if I need to purchase a spring spreader from Snyder's or other supplier in order to remove the rear end safely? I love my Model A truck, and I understand that the springs in the rear and in the transmission tower are the 2 places where one can be injured.
@@erdaviesjr If you remove the springs from the mid frame mount, spreaders will not be needed. If you chose to remove the springs as I did in the video.... yes spreaders can be purchased from Snyder’s as well as other parts suppliers. Your local club will likely also have one you can use as well.. take care and be safe
Thanks for the. Comment. I have already put 2,500 miles on the rebuilt transmission. All worked very well. The video clips are patiently waiting for my editing and posting to you tube as the final video in the series... I need to get that done.
I like your spring compression tool for the tower. Nice to see safety wire done right. If you're real good , you can do all four bolts with one piece! LOL! I was a USAF mechanic so I'm a bug on wire. When you pull the tranny or put it in, take that 3/4 pipe and put a piece about 3 inches long into the drain plug hole. Take the plate off your floor jack and put the pipe through the hole in the jack that holds the plate. Put the tranny on the jack and role it under the car. Jack the tranny up into position. That way you don' t have to mess with those 2x4's. The wheels on the jack can help you wiggle it in. Thanks for a nice video and like your car.
Congratulations Phil, The put it back in video does not exist. Never got around to putting all the video clips together. You will need to watch the “removal” video and do it backwards…
Dear Mr. Bell, my friend was given a Model A Ford Roadster by her father, who is 90 years old and suffering early dementia and cannot aid in the maintenance of the car. I have done some repairs (changed water pump, lubed chassis, new battery, etc.) but the car will not engage in reverse gear. everything else works great. Any ideas on the issue/problem would be greatly appreciated? No grinding or noticeable sounds when trying to engage reverse, just won't reverse?
If you have seen all the videos in this series, you know about as much as I do on this topic.... I suggest you remove the transmission tower, inspect the gears, See if three is a reverse idler gear. Take a close look at the forks and tower parts. The symptoms described in your comment lead me to suspect something messed up in the tower. Good luck.
@@georgebell7103 is it OK to reuse the spacer? The rivets inside of mine are steel and I have a hard time peening because the heads are on the inside nothing to peen against, I wedged a wrench inside and it worked sum what. Thanks for getting back to me. Great videos.
@@lavertepatterson5733 I am not clear on the “spacer”. Send me a picture. PargoLongAgo@Yahoo.com The pins on mine were aluminum and easy to work. Let’s discuss via email
good night, my name is Ricardo, I have a ford A year 29 I live in Campinas S.P Brazil I'm in doubt, can you help me? I need to check the point of the car's engine, remove the screw from the command cover and place the end of the screw in the hole in the command gear, which is the top dead center (I only know so far, and the rest) you can help me ?
@@stevethomas211 If you are serious, join a local club. The club members are familiar with your local market for cars. Cars are available in any state of repair, from perfect to junk. Prices vary according to condition.
Your second gear is likely pitted. Watch the video in this series on “Parts Inspection”. Pitted gears cause lots of noise. It is a common problem in Model A transmissions. You can remove the tower of the transmission, clean off the oil a bit and take a close look at the face and flank of the second gear teeth.
Sir, your attention to detail and instructional steps with precise video are remarkable. If folks wonder how these near century old masterpieces still travel the roads today, it is because craftsmen like you are guaranteeing their survival. Thank you for your efforts!
St Marys, GA 🇺🇸
Hey, 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
Thank your for these four videos. My son and I are getting ready to get into the transmission of his car and this is exactly the information I need. Thank you again.
You are welcome, thanks for the nice comment
Hello George - excellent video series on the A transmission - great theoretical and practical explanations and the processes well filmed and described. Thank you!
Chuck☘️
Hey, thanks for the nice comment
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
SUPER VIDEO MR.GEORGE.YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE EXCELLENT ON ASSEMBLING THE FORD MODEL A. TRANSMISSION. THANK YOU.
Thanks for your comment, I am glad the video is helpful
At 75 I am just starting my Model A journey and appreciate the effort and knowledge you put into your videos. Deep Thank You!
Thanks. Get hooked up with a local Model A Club
You are an effective teacher. Your instructions are very clear, revealing the purpose for each action. Thank you for your details. I do not own an "A", but watching you work makes me believe that with such great instruction as yours restoring one could be very enjoyable. Thanks Stephen in Atlanta
Hey, thanks for the comment.... The Model A hobby is a lot of fun. Contact your local club for a test drive.
All of your videos explain things clearly and logically. I've seen these crash boxes apart but have never had the opportunity to play with one and see how it worked. I've driven a Model A. It requires patience and care to shift smoothly. Nothing at all like a Honda!
Yes, not like a Honda. Thanks for your comment
Mechanics aside, I love your combination of apparent skill and humility. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hey, thanks for the comment. By the way...I am super smart and very good looking, just didn’t mention that in the video.
Hello. I have never enjoyed a video more. Fantastic and clear instructions and delivery. Very professional and visually pleasing to watch. Fantastic job...
Hey, thanks for the nice comment. Be sure to watch the rest of the videos in this series.
Excellent, Excellent videos. Very comprehensive and common sense display, a very rare combination. I don't know how any of your videos could be better!! GREAT JOB.....THANK YOU!
Thanks for the nice comment
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
Best video I've seen on the Model A. Thank you Mr. Bell for your time and sharing your knowledge with all of us. Wish I had seen it when I was doing mine. Best regards, Rusty Aubrey
Thanks for the nice comment
Excellent video series George!!!!! Thanks from a new model A owner. Cheers!
Hey, congratulations on the “new” Model A. Glad you liked the series
George..you speak with clarity and give us confidence to tackle the Model A transmission. thanks for a great job on the video!
Thanks for your comment. That’s exactly why I made this series... check out the other videos
Thank you for posting this series. I watched them several times and just completed the rebuild on my 1930 Model A My bolts to hold on the U joint cover were unusable and I went with thread locker and Nord Lock washers
Thanks for your comment. Yeah, never know what you will find
Thanks George, very helpful video as my spring 2019 project will be rebuilding the transmission in my 1930 Model A coupe.
Thanks for the comment, Check out the other videos in this series, they may be helpful
Enjoyed the series on the transmission, thanks!
Thanks for watching
This is A great series of videos, very informative, very detailed, Thank You George!
Thanks for your comment
Great job , Very easy to follow . Beautiful roadster
Thanks for your comment
I love your videos and the details you go into. I look forward to watching more. Thank you.
Hey, thanks for the nice comment
That was a great series videos, one of the best I ever seen. Thank George. I just have to buy a Model A now
Thanks for the nice comment... Model A is a great hobby. Get connected with a local club.
George, great job on another informative video. Thanks for posting these.
Thanks Tyler, Maybe you need a Model A?
Thanks again for the very informative video. Looking forward to the installation into the car. Details are important; life is just a long series of details all woven together nicely as you do in your videos.
Yes, the transmission is in the car and running well, just have not patched together all the video clips yet. Thanks for the comment
Very informative. Thanks for explaining things so even I can understand them. I learned a lot from these videos.
Thanks for your comment. Glad they are helpful
Great Video, will be very helpful on a future rebuild!! Thanks for sharing.... I encourage you to keep doing these videos on any other Model A projects you have coming up! 👍🏻
Thanks for the nice comment, I have a few more in mind
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I’ll stay tuned for the next!
Thanks for the comment Mike
Thank you so much for your help by making this great video. I used it to assemble my transmission. I did want to bring it to your attention that putting grease inside the transmission contaminated the oil and foaming is the result. Not certain how I am going to get it cleaned out yet, hopefully after a few oil changes, it will clear up.
I was not aware of forming.. I replaced the oil after about 500 miles to remove any contamination and small metal scrapings from the new gears and bearings. Thanks for the comment.
Excellent videos, thank you
Glad you liked it, thanks for your comment
Very very good video. Thank you George.
You are welcome, Thanks for the comment
Thank you George, very well done, I am going to tackle a similar job myself!
Thanks for the comment, Yes do it yourself! That’s why I made these videos
Nice video, and great explications👍
Thanks for the nice comment
Excellent video, really enjoyed watching, and learning.
Thanks
hello from Model A Restorers of Arizona. Great video series !
Thanks for the comment. Arizona!!
Hey George , first time watcher here, but gotta say, this was an excellent video. Keep them commin !
Hey, thanks for the comment
Hi George, outstanding series! Your explanations, teaching jigs and diagrams are simply excellent. Thanks for all the hard work on this. I have a '29 Coupe recently restored but not the transmission, which makes more noise than it should, I think, and likes to be double-clutched going both up and down.
Larry, another old engineer
Thanks for the comment, as you can see from the videos excess noise means you get to rebuild the transmission... or just drive it.
@@georgebell7103 Thanks, George; can't find video 5 or later,
Larry Hall
@@larryhall4557 Hey, thanks for the comment. Video number 5 is still on my computer. I need to get that thing done, you are about the 4th person to ask.
@@georgebell7103 Thanks, George, I'll keep checking. How does she run?
best, Larry Hall
George, you must have been a Mechanical Engineer.. the making of tools sure is how an Engineer would think and work.. once more great video.
Hey, thanks for the note, I am a retired accountant... kind of like an engineer
Thanks George very helpful 🙏
You are welcome. Thanks for your comment
Very useful information thanks for gift us your great work!
Thanks
George, I loved the video! These transmissions look so simplistic! Would love to find one just to take it apart for myself and see how it works! Looking forward to the installation of the trans and the shifter.
Thanks for the comment... if you have watched this series... you have taken it apart and put it together.
@@georgebell7103, and as you mentioned, a person could realistically do it with your video as a step by step guide. It is like having a friend there with you!
Great Job George
Thanks for the comment
Great video!
Thanks
Loved the video, very informative
Thanks for your comment
Great job on the video. Thank you.
Thanks, you must be working your way through the series... hope they are helpful
George great video I'm rebuilding a 103e but gear box very similar Peter
Great, hope the video was helpful. Thanks for the comment
Muy buen video; muchas gracias
Gracias pro tu comentario
Great job!😊😊
Thanks
Another great video! Thank you so much for all your explanations and editing. You did a great job showing how it all goes together and how it should correctly function. Keep up the great work. Our hobby needs more of this!
I only count 3 videos of the transmission series. Is there one somewhere else I missed?
Thanks for the nice comment... I published this early, working on No 3 now, which will be evaluating the parts for replacement.... next week.
Good job George. Now, good luck getting it into the car.
Thanks for the comment... it should go in fine... I think
Gorgeous!
You need to buy a Model A now
@@georgebell7103 I like your humour!
I wish I could. In the meanwhile I'll watch them in youtube.
Good video, I had no idea it was that simple .
Yes, very simple. Thanks for your comment
Check out the other videos in this series
Really slick so far!
Thanks for the note. You must be working your way through the series
Great step by step instructions, I plan on overhauling my model A trans. It's noisy in first and second gears also leaks
Thanks for the comment. I had the same exact issues. Check out the other videos in this series, you may find them helpful as you rebuild your transmission.
Well done.
They sure are simple.
Thanks, yes very simple
Great job and video.
Thanks for your comment. You must be working your way through the series.
What a good video.... thanks
Thanks for your comment
Great video, thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Excelente muy detallado
thanks
Very well presented.
Thanks
Wonderful video. I would like to add that when using Teflon tape on a right had thread wrap it clockwise. Other wise it has a tendency to want to pull it off rather than draw it in. It's also a good idea to use some kind of sealer on all those bolt threads that go into the case if you want even more insurance against future leaks. Blue Locktite or silicone gasket sealers work great. Be sure and use some brake clean or oil free spray solvent to clean the threads first. I don't mean to be criticize Mr. Bell. I'm just trying to help. Thank You
Thanks for the comment, and good advice. You are watching very close, I noticed the tape on backwards when I did the editing... but did not think most folks would notice....
I'm a retired master plumber. I couldn't help myself. LOL The main drawback to doing it the correct way is that the tape spool leaps from your hand rolling across the floor under the heaviest item in the shop leaving it's tell tale trail neatly behind pointing the way. Keep that camera Rolling :-)
Good instructions and video.
Thanks for the comment. You must be working your way through the series....
@@georgebell7103 I am truly enjoying it.
@@toddknox685Great!
Great video George! My transmission went BANG yesterday and I lost 1st gear. I will have to do a full rebuild now and your instruction is by far the finest. Your wooden casting is a fantastic demonstration piece. I've bee reading that the cage bearings in the cluster gear are of poor quality these days and causing many failures. Do you have any recommendations to source a properly built set of bearings for the cluster or some advice on what to look for so I can avoid these poor bearings?
Thanks for the nice comment. I purchased the bearings from Snyder’s. However, perhaps you could find the correct size at macmaster carr, or another bearing supplier
I know that transmission is in that car, George. You’re holding out on us here.
Great video!
Yeah, I need to get that done
I am looking for that one too George
@@jamesdobson5290 Yep
P.S, Love your videos!
Thanks for your comment
Outstanding
Thanks
Now I want to rebuild my transmission! 😁
At a minimum I’ll probably remove the tower and have a look.
yes, you can tighten up the transmission, by rebuilding the tower.
Great video! Is there a video where you show what was wrong with the old transmission please? It would be interesting to see what parts were worn and the problems/faults with parts to look out for when disassembling. Many thanks :)
Yes it will be out this weekend. Thanks for the comment
O rings on reverse and cluster shaft - did you add those ? The unit I am working on does not have o rings or slots for o-rings to be installed. Very much enjoying the series of videos and they have been a great help for me.
The original shafts did not have a slot for an O ring, and obviously leaked a lot of oil. I did use O ring shafts, but did not make them myself. I believe all Model A parts suppliers have them. In fact, they may not have shafts without the O ring slot. It is an easy upgrade from the original because it does not show. Thanks for your comment
Looking good.I think the "sealer tape " as you called it got wound onto the bolt the wrong way! That's about all I know about putting that trans. together! Enjoying from Westcoast Canada. Cheers
Yes, tape went on backwards... you are watching close. Thanks for your comment
Thouroughly enjoyed your lecture/presentations! You obviously have backgrounds in teaching and engineering.
I have never seen a garage as clean as yours - there is no detritus or greasy stains - I really appreciate your “clean” approach to rebuilding the transmission.
What ever happened to the last episode of your transmission journey?
Anything new to tackle with the ‘31?
I look forward to new episodes!!
Thanks for your comment Bill. Yeah I know, my wife keeps telling me I need to get that done, as well as you and about a dozen other cmmenters. I plan to film the rebuilding of the brakes this winter...stay tuned....
George, your ingenuity to “McGyver” the transmission out all by yourself was remarkable! I sure do wish my ‘31 Vicky was as pristine as yours!!
@@billebobb thanks
George, great videos on your Model A transmission. I was recently tutored on a shift tower rebuild by Steve Mitchell (Mitchell Overdrives) and your procedures are nearly identical to the way he does it. Still looking for your installation video; did you make one yet?
Thanks for the nice comment, The last installment is still in many clips on my computer…. I will get to it sometime soon.
I like tacky stuff on both sides of the gasket and mating surfaces. It can't hurt, and as a bonus, keeps the gasket in place while assembling :)
Yes, that’s right. Thanks for your comment
Mr. Bell, regarding the pins that hold the shift levers in place, are the pins soft enough peen over, and do you put a bucking bar on top? Thanks
Yes, the pins I used were aluminum, so quite soft
I did not show it on the video but I built a tool to hold the pins in place while I hit the ends with a punch.
Do you plan on a video of a test drive with the rebuilt transmission?
I still pan to do a final video for this series…. Not there yet
Super video, thank you very much for the detail! I've watched 4 of your series, and perhaps this question should be directed to the 1st video about accessing the transmission, but do you have to remove the leaf springs in the rear of the car in order to remove the rear end? Can you remove the read end with the leaf springs in place? I would much prefer this method to accessing the transmission than removing the engine. But, I'm a little bit shy about the rear springs.I've got a 1931 closed cab p/u that needs a transmission re-build.
Thanks for your comment. I don’t know, I have removed the transmission in several Model As and have always done it as shown in the video. You could try to remove the springs from the frame, and see how it goes. I don’t know what issues you may run into, but it seems like it would work. Perhaps ask this question on one of the Face Book pages devoted to the car. Good luck.
@@georgebell7103 Thanks for your amazingly fast reply. To remove the springs from the back, if that's the case, do I need to buy a spring spreader to keep myself from being injured? I know you made a special tool, but you seem to be much more of an engineer than myself, and I wonder if I need to purchase a spring spreader from Snyder's or other supplier in order to remove the rear end safely? I love my Model A truck, and I understand that the springs in the rear and in the transmission tower are the 2 places where one can be injured.
@@erdaviesjr If you remove the springs from the mid frame mount, spreaders will not be needed. If you chose to remove the springs as I did in the video.... yes spreaders can be purchased from Snyder’s as well as other parts suppliers. Your local club will likely also have one you can use as well.. take care and be safe
@@erdaviesjr here is my email if you want to discuss further. PargoLongAgo@Yahoo.com
@@georgebell7103 Great, thank you for this information !
I don't see the final video showing you putting the transmission back in the car. Did you finish that one?
Thanks for the. Comment. I have already put 2,500 miles on the rebuilt transmission. All worked very well. The video clips are patiently waiting for my editing and posting to you tube as the final video in the series... I need to get that done.
I like your spring compression tool for the tower. Nice to see safety wire done right. If you're real good , you can do all four bolts with one piece! LOL! I was a USAF mechanic so I'm a bug on wire. When you pull the tranny or put it in, take that 3/4 pipe and put a piece about 3 inches long into the drain plug hole. Take the plate off your floor jack and put the pipe through the hole in the jack that holds the plate. Put the tranny on the jack and role it under the car. Jack the tranny up into position. That way you don' t have to mess with those 2x4's. The wheels on the jack can help you wiggle it in. Thanks for a nice video and like your car.
Thanks for the comment Brian.
Bratton’s sells a similar tool should anyone be interested.
I think I could rebuild a tyranny with your tutelage now. Very educational for a novice Model A lover.
Yes, I think you could.. thanks for the comment
Did you use a modern synthetic gear lube to prevent future wear?
I did not, I used the old school heavy oil recommended for the Model A. I will look into a replacement modern synthetic.
great video i’m trying figure out why my clutch petal doesn’t return
Thanks for the comment. Probably need to take it apart to see what is going on.
just got it back together. had a bad spring. thanks for the video
Great, hope the video series was helpful@@jordanwhite6098
Phil here again. I've got the transmission rebuilt now where do I find the video of installing the transmission?
Thank you again.
Congratulations Phil, The put it back in video does not exist. Never got around to putting all the video clips together. You will need to watch the “removal” video and do it backwards…
If you get stuck, or have specific questions …. Send me a note.
Question, Today's transmission in 2023 car. Are they the same way build?
The theory is the same, gears transfer power, but modern transmissions are very different
Dear Mr. Bell, my friend was given a Model A Ford Roadster by her father, who is 90 years old and suffering early dementia and cannot aid in the maintenance of the car. I have done some repairs (changed water pump, lubed chassis, new battery, etc.) but the car will not engage in reverse gear. everything else works great. Any ideas on the issue/problem would be greatly appreciated? No grinding or noticeable sounds when trying to engage reverse, just won't reverse?
If you have seen all the videos in this series, you know about as much as I do on this topic.... I suggest you remove the transmission tower, inspect the gears, See if three is a reverse idler gear. Take a close look at the forks and tower parts. The symptoms described in your comment lead me to suspect something messed up in the tower. Good luck.
You are welcome to email me if you would like to talk more. PargoLongAgo@Yahoo.com
Does this type of transmission take a heavy gear oil?
Yes the oil for this transmission is quite a bit thicker than modern transmission fluid. Thanks for your comment
Please George let me know when you are going to make the video to put the gear box in the car please 🙏
Sure, I have ben a bit slow getting it loaded. Same as removal, just backwards. Thanks for your comment
Should the collor and the spacer on the main shafts be replaced or can your old ones be reused? How did you peen the rivets inside the shift tower?
If the collar is in good condition it can be reused. The rivets are made from aluminum and are easy to peen.
@@georgebell7103 is it OK to reuse the spacer? The rivets inside of mine are steel and I have a hard time peening because the heads are on the inside nothing to peen against, I wedged a wrench inside and it worked sum what. Thanks for getting back to me. Great videos.
@@lavertepatterson5733 I am not clear on the “spacer”. Send me a picture. PargoLongAgo@Yahoo.com
The pins on mine were aluminum and easy to work. Let’s discuss via email
good night, my name is Ricardo, I have a ford A year 29 I live in Campinas S.P Brazil I'm in doubt, can you help me? I need to check the point of the car's engine, remove the screw from the command cover and place the end of the screw in the hole in the command gear, which is the top dead center (I only know so far, and the rest) you can help me ?
Send me an email…. I will help you if I can. PargoLongAgo@Yahoo.com
George your videos are excellent, were you a teacher?
Thanks for the comment. I was a corporate Accountant and Chief Financial Officer.
Back in the day when Ford had his model A made, Did he build the transmission in his plant or did someone do it for him?
Ford built the transmissions.
Thank You for the reply, I was not sure. Some contract the work
@@stevethomas211 Ford made everything, including raw steal, glass, rubber, fabric, etc…..everything.
@@georgebell7103 Thank You, Changing directions. How much would it cost to get a Model A or a Model T in today's world'??
@@stevethomas211 If you are serious, join a local club. The club members are familiar with your local market for cars. Cars are available in any state of repair, from perfect to junk. Prices vary according to condition.
Is it possible to upgrade it with synchromesh
Yes, I believe it can be done. Thanks for your comment
What causes 2 nd gear to whine on drive not coast.
Your second gear is likely pitted. Watch the video in this series on “Parts Inspection”. Pitted gears cause lots of noise. It is a common problem in Model A transmissions. You can remove the tower of the transmission, clean off the oil a bit and take a close look at the face and flank of the second gear teeth.
I don’t seem to be able to find the reinstall video. Has it been posted?
It is not done yet... I have all the video down just not edited and posted yet....
George Bell Thanks for the reply. I’ll be watching for it!
You wound the tape in the wrong direction on the first bolt at 2 min 18
Yes, you are watching closely. See TheEGZG Comment below
1931 Model A with a 1932 model B four cylinder engine.
Thanks