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10-05-2010, 12:30 PM | #1 |
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Rear end or transmission?
OK I am going to try to explain my problem.
While looking at a Model A Pickup I was thinking of purchasing a problem came up. I was told that when shifted into 1st, 2nd, or 3rd it would go backwards?? When shifted into reverse it would go forward. Now this just threw me for a loop. The seller gave me (what seemed at the time) a rational explanition. I thought the work involved was a bit much for me. Now that I think it over, I believe I could handle redoing the rearend. I would however like some other opions or this subject. All thoughts and coments will be appreciated and welcom. |
10-05-2010, 12:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rear end or transmission?
if im thinking correctly , the only way to do that is put the rear end in upside down .
boy im not really sure , need to be there ................. steve
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10-05-2010, 12:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Rear end or transmission?
ring gear inserted from the wrong side of pumpkin!!!
Three speeds in reverse 1 forward. Been done before! |
10-05-2010, 01:34 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rear end or transmission?
A normal Model A has the ring gear on the left side of the pinion gear. The pinion gear is in the center of the car. You can take the left axle housing off and pull out the entire ring gear assembly including both axles from the car.
A Model A that has three gears in reverse has the ring gear on the right side of the pinion. You would have to remove the right axle housing to remove the assembly. Whoever put the rear end together did not know which side the ring gear was supposed to be on and put it together wrong. If it were mine I would pull the rear end and tear it down and start all over. Chances are that the person also did not know about pre-load and back lash, and also could have done things like replacing the bearings and not the races or seals. Tom Endy |
10-05-2010, 01:43 PM | #5 |
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Re: Rear end or transmission?
Tom's right, the ring gear goes on the left side of the car. The main expense is your time, assuming the rear axle parts are still o.k. This would be a good time to check everything though, as the entire rear axle assembly will need to be taken apart. If you were otherwise considering purchasing this truck, I wouldn't let that stop me from tendering an offer. Good luck regardless whatever you decide.
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10-05-2010, 01:49 PM | #6 | |
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10-05-2010, 06:18 PM | #7 |
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Re: Rear end or transmission?
Thanks Guys
Sounds like something I would be able to handle. I just might make him an offer. Thanks Again.. |
10-05-2010, 06:46 PM | #8 |
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Re: Rear end or transmission?
good luck go for it and maybe the next picture we see of you is when your sitting in your model A truck.
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10-05-2010, 07:33 PM | #9 |
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Re: Rear end or transmission?
Maybe it's a "rare prototype" ?
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10-05-2010, 07:54 PM | #10 |
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Re: Rear end or transmission?
Is the engine turning the right way?
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