The Ford Barn

Tootall · 01-17-2019, 08:52 PM

I have read that vents were not in the Bell Housing of early Model A's but were added in later production. Why were they added? was it due to heat billed up or what?

Steve Plucker · 01-17-2019, 09:11 PM

The only "vent" in a Model A/AA Bell housing from begining of production to the end was on top which was the Inspection Plate which was screwed on to the Bell Housing with two slotted screws.

Pluck

Tootall · 01-17-2019, 09:42 PM

Thank You for the reply.

Bob C · 01-17-2019, 09:54 PM

From the Standards. "In March 1929, two louvers were added to the clutch housing hand hole cover to assure ample ventilation in the clutch housing."

Steve Plucker · 01-17-2019, 10:59 PM

Thanks Bob for that extra clarification...and you are right...I forgot the early version had no vents and I am working on just that...a July 1928 OCPU. It is hell getting OLD!

Pluck

Jim Brierley · 01-18-2019, 12:32 PM

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If it lasted for 90 years, they are probably not needed.

Purdy Swoft · 01-18-2019, 12:47 PM

The model A engine is very forgiving .

01-17-2019, 08:52 PM	#1
Tootall Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 24	Vents in Bell Housing I have read that vents were not in the Bell Housing of early Model A's but were added in later production. Why were they added? was it due to heat billed up or what?

01-17-2019, 09:11 PM	#2
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Vents in Bell Housing The only "vent" in a Model A/AA Bell housing from begining of production to the end was on top which was the Inspection Plate which was screwed on to the Bell Housing with two slotted screws. Pluck

01-17-2019, 09:42 PM	#3
Tootall Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 24	Re: Vents in Bell Housing Thank You for the reply.

01-17-2019, 09:54 PM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: Vents in Bell Housing From the Standards. "In March 1929, two louvers were added to the clutch housing hand hole cover to assure ample ventilation in the clutch housing."

01-17-2019, 10:59 PM	#5
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Vents in Bell Housing Thanks Bob for that extra clarification...and you are right...I forgot the early version had no vents and I am working on just that...a July 1928 OCPU. It is hell getting OLD! Pluck

01-18-2019, 12:32 PM	#6
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,084	Re: Vents in Bell Housing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If it lasted for 90 years, they are probably not needed.

01-18-2019, 12:47 PM	#7
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Vents in Bell Housing The model A engine is very forgiving .

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