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lorenallen · 04-24-2020, 06:30 PM

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

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

CWPASADENA · 04-24-2020, 06:52 PM

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

Please explain what a “ shit “ tower is!

Sunnybrook Farm · 04-24-2020, 07:28 PM

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

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

Should have tried harder !

Purdy Swoft · 04-24-2020, 08:28 PM

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

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

It is next to the "relief" tube.

hahaha

trulyvintage · 04-25-2020, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by McMimmcs

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

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

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

In other words, SHIT happens!!

Purdy Swoft · 04-25-2020, 11:26 AM

That's a good one !!!

McMimmcs · 04-25-2020, 11:39 AM

All three of you are pretty sharp today!!

Purdy Swoft · 04-25-2020, 12:21 PM

Thanks , Wayne !!!

katy · 04-26-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Purdy Swoft

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

Stuff like that is hard to forget !!!

David R. · 04-26-2020, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by trulyvintage

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

Jim

Well deserved!

texas webb · 04-26-2020, 02:15 PM

Hope we don't have to pay for it

04-24-2020, 06:30 PM	#1
lorenallen Junior Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 20	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?

04-24-2020, 06:48 PM	#2
31 Vicky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 106	Re: shit tower oil leak The 600W steam oil some are using can entrain air and foam out the breather.

04-24-2020, 06:52 PM	#3
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,931	Re: shit tower oil leak 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.

04-24-2020, 07:05 PM	#4
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: shit tower oil leak Please explain what a “ shit “ tower is!

04-24-2020, 07:28 PM	#5
Sunnybrook Farm Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 409	Re: shit tower oil leak 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.

04-24-2020, 08:28 PM	#8
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: shit tower oil leak 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 .

04-25-2020, 12:50 AM	#9
Richard in Anaheim CA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Anaheim California Posts: 562	Re: shit tower oil leak It is next to the "relief" tube.

04-25-2020, 11:18 AM	#12
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: shit tower oil leak Simply a miss spelling , left the F out of the word shift . accidents sometimes happen .

04-25-2020, 11:26 AM	#14
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: shit tower oil leak That's a good one !!!

04-25-2020, 11:39 AM	#15
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: shit tower oil leak All three of you are pretty sharp today!!

04-25-2020, 12:21 PM	#16
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: shit tower oil leak Thanks , Wayne !!!

04-26-2020, 12:32 PM	#18
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: shit tower oil leak Stuff like that is hard to forget !!!

04-26-2020, 02:15 PM	#20
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 637	Re: shit tower oil leak Hope we don't have to pay for it