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beechboy · 09-13-2014, 06:36 PM

Hello, I have 2 questions this evening. 1st, My trans whines some, not real loud. When I watch TV shows with 1928 As I can hear the same whine. Is this pretty much the norm. I have the engine out and thought if it needs something, now is the time, right? The trans shifts great, doesn't pop out of gear. Is it one of those things if not broke, don't fix it?
2nd How can you tell if the frame is bent, not any problems, just wondering what to look for.
Thanks Chris

700rpm · 09-13-2014, 07:07 PM

While you can easily access it, drain your trans, flush it with kerosene, and carefully inspect the gears. If you find chips or pitting, that will cause a whine. But even if you don't, you may still have a whine. I just put new USA gears in my coupe last year and they whine. Even so, if you find pitting or chips, it would be wise to replace the bad gears.

If you have a frame shop nearby, take the car in and have them put a laser on it. That will tell you if it's straight or not.

Mitch//pa · 09-13-2014, 07:16 PM

open it up and look for issues and at the very least i would change out all the bearings and install the shafts with o-rings. i prefer the one sided sealed type bearings on the main and output...

Tom Wesenberg · 09-13-2014, 07:34 PM

Check the hood gap from top to bottom, front and rear. It should be even. If the bottom rear has a large gap, you can bet you have the common frame sag at the rear motor mounts.

Not sure what you mean by whine, because Model A trannys whine in first and second due to the straight cut gears (spur gears). The recommended heavy oil quiets most of this whine.

Y-Blockhead · 09-13-2014, 07:38 PM

I like the whine, I consider it part of the "A" experience...

Charlie Stephens · 09-13-2014, 08:41 PM

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Straight cut gears (like in the Model A) tend to whine more than the newer gears. Drive a few other cars and compare. It is hard to tell from a description if the whine is too loud in your car.

Charlie Stephens

Patrick L. · 09-14-2014, 06:41 AM

I always have a little chunk of cheese with me to go along with the whine.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 09-14-2014, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick L.

I always have a little chunk of cheese with me to go along with the whine.

I'd best go inventory my Fridge Never know whut I'll find, WAY back in there
Bill W.

09-13-2014, 06:36 PM	#1
beechboy Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: springfield oh Posts: 57	trans whinning Hello, I have 2 questions this evening. 1st, My trans whines some, not real loud. When I watch TV shows with 1928 As I can hear the same whine. Is this pretty much the norm. I have the engine out and thought if it needs something, now is the time, right? The trans shifts great, doesn't pop out of gear. Is it one of those things if not broke, don't fix it? 2nd How can you tell if the frame is bent, not any problems, just wondering what to look for. Thanks Chris

09-13-2014, 07:07 PM	#2
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6,039	Re: trans whinning While you can easily access it, drain your trans, flush it with kerosene, and carefully inspect the gears. If you find chips or pitting, that will cause a whine. But even if you don't, you may still have a whine. I just put new USA gears in my coupe last year and they whine. Even so, if you find pitting or chips, it would be wise to replace the bad gears. If you have a frame shop nearby, take the car in and have them put a laser on it. That will tell you if it's straight or not. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole. Last edited by 700rpm; 09-13-2014 at 07:28 PM.

09-13-2014, 07:16 PM	#3
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: trans whinning open it up and look for issues and at the very least i would change out all the bearings and install the shafts with o-rings. i prefer the one sided sealed type bearings on the main and output...

09-13-2014, 07:34 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: trans whinning Check the hood gap from top to bottom, front and rear. It should be even. If the bottom rear has a large gap, you can bet you have the common frame sag at the rear motor mounts. Not sure what you mean by whine, because Model A trannys whine in first and second due to the straight cut gears (spur gears). The recommended heavy oil quiets most of this whine.

09-13-2014, 07:38 PM	#5
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,652	Re: trans whinning I like the whine, I consider it part of the "A" experience...

09-13-2014, 08:41 PM	#6
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	Re: trans whinning Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Straight cut gears (like in the Model A) tend to whine more than the newer gears. Drive a few other cars and compare. It is hard to tell from a description if the whine is too loud in your car. Charlie Stephens

09-14-2014, 06:41 AM	#7
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: trans whinning I always have a little chunk of cheese with me to go along with the whine.