Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2019, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Transmission Mystery
Ok, late is better than never. I resolved the issues. The original trans sheered a tooth from first gear which caused the original problem. The second trans was one that I had picked up from a swap...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2018, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,043
Re: Transmission Mystery
Ok, found a broken gear tooth in the driveway. I am thinking that the ujoint allowed the shaft to move enough shear the tooth and then the tooth wedged between the gear and the bottom of the case.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2018, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,043
Re: Transmission Mystery
Well, after searching all of the posts u now know how to check for flywheel run-out.
It also appears that I am the only one who has busted a transmission case! Not the prize I wanted to win!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2018, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,043
Re: Transmission Mystery
I agree, my quickness to decide what was wrong has caused me great pain. Old cars can teach us valuable lessons about having patience!
It has a new pilot bearing, but what do you mean by...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2018, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,043
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2018, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2018, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,043
Re: Transmission Mystery
I should have inspected the first trans more carefully. I looked at the second trans and the inside looked really good. Clean oil no broken teeth. I did not reuse my original shifter as I thought it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2018, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,043
Transmission Mystery
I need some advice. I have a stock 1930 Model A Coupe with the only modifications being running 40 Ford wheels. One day after leaving a stop sign it started jerking and had a horrible loud knocking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2011, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 2
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Engine Trouble
Hello,
I have searched but cannot find anything and I need some help! I broke a piston on my Model A and have installed new pistons, new rings, new timing gear, and new head gasket, I made sure...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-23-2011, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,106
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2011, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
Re: Split Piston Directon
OK, I pressed out two of the pistons that were installed incorrectly and I was on a roll. Gave a great speech to my daughter about how it's ok to make mistakes as long as you learn from them. Well,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2011, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2011, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
Split Piston Directon
Hello,
I had a broken piston and was very fortunate to have an old timer give me a set of NOS pistons and rings (The box and original paperwork is a work of art on it's own). Unfortunately, I am...
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