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lorenallen

04-24-2020 06:30 PM

shit tower oil leak

I recently noticed that transmission oil is leaking from the vent hole in the shift tower of my Model A. The oil level in the transmission is correct and the transmission was rebuilt about two years ago so I don't see any reason for the leak. Does anyone have any ideas why this is happening?

31 Vicky

04-24-2020 06:48 PM

Re: shit tower oil leak

The 600W steam oil some are using can entrain air and foam out the breather.

CWPASADENA

04-24-2020 06:52 PM

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This is a vent hole. If you are using a lighter weight oil than the original 600 W and drive the car a lot, you may see a little leakage. I have a Mitchell conversion and tour with my car. The Mitchell requires thinner oil. I took an old sock and wrapped it around the shift tower and head it place with a piece of safety wire. The sock catches and leakage.

My solution,

Chris W.

McMimmcs

04-24-2020 07:05 PM

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Please explain what a “ shit “ tower is!

Sunnybrook Farm

04-24-2020 07:28 PM

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I had 3 towers that I checked and all were plugged with dirt and grease so it must get a lot of grease up there and needs to be checked.

kbinde2

04-24-2020 07:33 PM

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Maybe this..? Sorry, couldn't resist..!

McMimmcs

04-24-2020 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kbinde2 (Post 1878842)

Maybe this..? Sorry, couldn't resist..!

Should have tried harder !

Purdy Swoft

04-24-2020 08:28 PM

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The tower is the removable top of the transmission , it rises upward like a tower . The gear shift lever comes out of the top of its tower . Just sort of a word play , I guess .

Richard in Anaheim CA

04-25-2020 12:50 AM

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It is next to the "relief" tube.

Johnny Nitro

04-25-2020 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard in Anaheim CA (Post 1878939)

It is next to the "relief" tube.

:D hahaha

trulyvintage

04-25-2020 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by McMimmcs (Post 1878823)

Please explain what a “ shit “ tower is!

It is a new monument in Washington dedicated to the Senators & Representatives.

Jim

Purdy Swoft

04-25-2020 11:18 AM

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Simply a miss spelling , left the F out of the word shift . accidents sometimes happen .

The Master Cylinder

04-25-2020 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft (Post 1879109)

Simply a miss spelling , left the F out of the word shift . accidents sometimes happen .

In other words, SHIT happens!! :p:p

Purdy Swoft

04-25-2020 11:26 AM

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That's a good one !!!

McMimmcs

04-25-2020 11:39 AM

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All three of you are pretty sharp today!!

Purdy Swoft

04-25-2020 12:21 PM

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Thanks , Wayne !!!

katy	04-26-2020 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft (Post 1879109)

Simply a miss spelling , left the F out of the word shift . accidents sometimes happen .

I saw the same mis-spelling in a help wanted advert one time, it said "no shit work". Never Forgot it.

Purdy Swoft

04-26-2020 12:32 PM

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Stuff like that is hard to forget !!!

David R.

04-26-2020 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by trulyvintage (Post 1879106)

It is a new monument in Washington dedicated to the Senators & Representatives.

Jim

Well deserved!

texas webb

04-26-2020 02:15 PM

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Hope we don't have to pay for it:D

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