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11-09-2017, 03:53 PM | #1 |
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New owner, '28 roadster
Afternoon everyone. Long term HAMB member here, brand new stock Model A owner. I'll post pics as soon as I figure out the best p'bucket alternative, as they wiped me out too.
I really like it, but I can't get it into second at anything higher than a slow crawl, like barely moving, or it'll grind - I don't dare force it. I've tried all combinations of double clutching and the three count. I've watched all of the driving an A Youtube videos, and they are helpful, but all of those cars can get into 2nd at a normal speed. I wish I knew where to start looking. Apologies in advance for all the forthcoming dumb questions. |
11-09-2017, 04:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: New owner, '28 roadster
Pull your shift tower and take a look inside. When you put it back, make sure your shifting forks are properly aligned. Buy Les Andrews's red book and a copy of the Service Bulletins. Enjoy life in the slow lane.
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11-09-2017, 04:33 PM | #3 |
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Re: New owner, '28 roadster
To shift smoothly, just nicely get the car moving in 1st, then slide it into second. Yes it needs to be slow. I have seen people run the RPM too high and then SLAM it into second. I wouldn't allow that on my car though.
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11-09-2017, 04:33 PM | #4 |
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Re: New owner, '28 roadster
Also make sure you have 600wt oil in there, it helps a lot. Stick you finger in it,
it should be thick like honey and not smell like regular 90wt. |
11-09-2017, 04:55 PM | #5 |
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Re: New owner, '28 roadster
I would start with changing the transmission oil. We use 50/50 blend of 600w trans oil and STP. First gear is just to get you moving. Second will take you up to speed. Try shifting around 5 mph. I just roll out of driveway and go right into second gear. Enjoy.
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11-09-2017, 05:15 PM | #6 |
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11-09-2017, 05:40 PM | #7 |
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Re: New owner, '28 roadster
Welcome to the barn. Another thing to look at is clutch adjustment. Both pedal and pressure plate fingers.
Mike
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11-09-2017, 11:03 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for the responses. No way it'll shift at 5mph, which would be nice. I have thought of the oil, and I will drop it and change it and the rear end oil and take a look at the clutch adjustment. I have both Les Andrews books, vol 1 and 2, which have already answered many questions. They came with the car, along with older Snyder's and Mac's catalogs. I will visit the local Chandler Model A shop tomorrow and see if they carry the 600w oil, if not I'll order it.
Older photo, now has top on, trunk off. It's got some nice upgrades like a hydraulic brake conversion, (I needed to rebuild the rear wheel cylinders) a 12V alternator conversion, air maze with mesh filter, and a temp gauge. |
11-09-2017, 11:09 PM | #9 |
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Re: New owner, '28 roadster
thats a purdy roadster...juice brakes? nah.all steel from pedal to wheel for me..getcha one of those mitchell trannys,full syncro stuffed in a model a box..only your hairdresser will know for sure..
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11-09-2017, 11:31 PM | #11 |
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On my '31 Closed Cab Pickup I rarely use first gear; it normally launches just fine in second gear, even with no additional engine revving (conditional on my being the only occupant, and no weight in the bed).
My CCPU uses 4.11 gears, so I may have a slight advantage here, but the CCPU body is somewhat heavier than your roadster.
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11-10-2017, 03:59 AM | #13 |
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A guy in our club likes to lug his engine, and starts in second.
5 and 15 shafts work for me and my stock engine. |
11-10-2017, 09:14 AM | #14 |
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11-10-2017, 09:25 AM | #15 |
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Make sure the engine is not idling too fast. A fast idle will make it difficult to shift.
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11-10-2017, 10:05 AM | #16 |
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Re: New owner, '28 roadster
To post pictures, click on the Go advanced box, then click on the paper clip icon and you're in business. Simple.
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11-10-2017, 10:27 AM | #17 |
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Very nice Roadster, sharp car!
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11-10-2017, 10:36 AM | #18 |
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Very sharp!
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11-10-2017, 11:22 AM | #19 |
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Beautiful color combination, did you inherit the old paint left overs with the names of the colors ?
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No paint leftovers, but I did get the receipts from the paint shop that color matched it for touch-up. There are no color names, but I think there are codes. I believe the main color is Vagabond green. |
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