Ford Model A Transmission - How it Works

[@mafcawebmaster4237]

One of the best produced videos on Model A's I've seen! The wooden jig for the transmission case and tower makes it so much easier to see the "action" of the transmission's gear changes.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@mafcawebmaster4237]

@@georgebell7103 I've watched all 4 of your videos and the 5th one was supposed to be reinstallation of the transmission back into the car, but I can't find it. How about a link? Rick in Las cruces New Mexico

[@georgebell7103]

@@mafcawebmaster4237 The last video does not exist yet.... still in my computer... My wife tells me every week or so I need to get it edited and up to KZbin

[@mafcawebmaster4237]

@@georgebell7103 I'm looking forward to it. Having owned my Model A over 50 years, I'm still learning about it. Hope you get some time to get the editing finished and then uploaded.

[@DaveWithMS]

That was probably the most clear demonstration of how a crashbox transmission works. I have rebuilt many manual transmissions, I know how constant mesh transmissions all work, but this was such a beautiful clear simple demonstration of how that transmission works it was easy enough for anybody to understand it.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment. Glad you liked the video

[@DaveWithMS]

@@georgebell7103 I definitely enjoyed it, I just wish I'd seen it two years ago when you posted it, LOL

[@georgebell7103]

@@DaveWithMS Hey, get subscribed

[@DaveWithMS]

@@georgebell7103 I already am, and I clicked the Bell so I know when new videos are uploaded :-)

[@Pwl47]

Hands down the best explanation I have ever seen. Thanks for posting this.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@looselugnuts4521]

This is the best explanation of the Model A Transmission that I've ever seen. Kudos, George!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your nice comment

[@skyleraxl6704]

instablaster.

[@TheChainsawKid]

By far the best visual demonstration I’ve ever seen of anything! Nice work

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@clarencegreen3071]

Yes, indeed! The wooden gearbox is a very clever idea and gave a front-row seat. Well done, Sir!

[@georgebell7103]

@@clarencegreen3071 Thanks again

[@leonardocastro742]

I've seen animations of the process, but nothing like the real thing. What a great job. Thank you.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your nice comment

[@joemccoy9534]

Very interesting. I’ve never had someone break down the transmission this thoroughly and yet simple to understand. Thanks!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@t_Mies]

Best explanation of gearbox I have ever seen. Great job with the plywood casting - congratulations!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment

[@brucebell6391]

Good job George, the best video I have seen explaining all the parts and how they fit and work together. It is very simple but efficient I can see grinding a few gears that is why they came up with the synchromesh gears. Nice job!!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks, glad you liked it

[@robdoe2420]

Ditto all positive comments Mr. Bell. At 70, I understand the basics of most tasks on the Model A. But this level of detail is exactly what I value. At 14, I took the tower off my 31 coupe tranny. Figured out how it worked and slid the gears, but only recently studied a couple videos and got the full understanding of the the transmission. Your video is the icing on the cake. Keep'em comin' George

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@w2tty]

This is very helpful. No laughing at all from me at your wooden construction. The educational value that wooden structure enabled is significant. Well done. Did you used to be a teacher? You have the perfect demeanor for it. Thank you very much.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the. Ice comment. Not a real teacher. But one who teaches

[@queuerious]

Really nice and clear demo of how transmissions work. It's a delight to see how - if you were to imagine what would be needed to create the power delivery and power ratios - this is what one would draft up! And it physically works! Simple, effective and makes you hanker after more simple times of the past. Thanks for sharing!

[@georgebell7103]

Yes, I agree. Thanks for your comment

[@user-jv1kk7vg1f]

Great video. Thank you. The box really helped. Best I've seen on model a trans.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@PW.6060]

This may be the most helpful, easy to follow informational video I've ever seen. Very well done. I'm 23 now and I hope to have a Model A of my own in the next couple years. Until then, I'm taking to understanding the mechanical ins and outs of the Model A. Thank you!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment... suggest you connect with a local club. You will find lots of friendly help. It is a great hobby.

[@noelcastle3986]

Great video thanks for making the display case it really proves a picture is worth a thousand words.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@rogermishler8794]

I like the visuals; much easier to learn by seeing. Thanks!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks

[@tulliomolina4647]

Fantastic George ! I’m putting together my gear box because of your videos ! I can’t be more thankful 🙏

[@georgebell7103]

Great, I did the series just for you!

[@emccallum1012]

Excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to build the display box. Seeing the tranny in action from the lateral view is neat. It makes you understand why double clutching and matching shaft speeds lets you slide into gears without grinding!

[@georgebell7103]

Thank you for the nice comment. Yes, I wanted folks to understand what was going on when they are operating the transmission.

[@oldfarthacks]

It's fun to watch someone with little experience trying to drive a car with no synchromeshes on the gears. Most people don't get the concept of matching the shaft speeds.

[@gsmith1shine]

Great Video! I always had to visualize how this transmission worked. My father, when alive, restored Model As for a living (MAFCAR of Abilene). In 1963 at age 8, I learned to drive this exact version of a Ford 1931 Deluxe Roadster Model A with side mounts and trunk rack in Washington Blue with a rumble seat. I would sit on my father’s lap, as my feet would not reach the petals and I would tell him when to push and let out the clutch. I would handle the throttle myself on the steering column. At age 12, I rebuilt my first Model A engine and transmission that I installed in a 1930 deluxe coupe. I went on to marine engineering school and learned to run a lathe on the same South Bend that you have in your shop. After 35 years, I retired as a Chief Engineer on a 38,700 HP Nine Cylinder Slow Speed Diesel Container Ship that was direct drive (No Transmissions).

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, great story, and memories. All three of my Kids learned to drive in the Model A. Thanks for posting this comment.

[@gsmith1shine]

@@georgebell7103 Keep up the good work!

[@georgebell7103]

@@gsmith1shine brakes this winter

[@bobpori7628]

I Loved your demonstration. Very well put together. Only one minor item I would have liked to have demonstrated and that was how the shift lever could be raised by the driver to disengage it and rotate it against the dashboard to allow unencumbered entry or exit from the passenger side. Loved my 1931! Thanks

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment, I have never done this, but have heard others tell the story. If it can be done it is because the tower of the transmission is badly worn, allowing this kind of movement.

[@barryduckworth5224]

Excellent "seminar" on the A Model gearbox. Thank you so much for the time and effort you went to in order to prepare it!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@elmhat]

Glad there is someone who can show us the old ways. My Uncle used to work on these growing up. He said he wished he still had all the ones he modified for racing, lol. Sadly he passed away at 90 years old without passing on his knowledge to me.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@jamielongtin9428]

Thanks, George, Very well presented and easy to understand. Thanks for making the wooden gearbox and explaining the workings in layman's terms. Well done!

[@georgebell7103]

You are welcome. Thanks for the nice comment

[@kenzpenz]

What a great video. I was born in 1938, so I can identify with that stick shift. I remember shop class and the seniors got to work on one of those transmissions. Thanks for making and sharing this great video. A lot of work went into making that plywood gear box. I'm sure you enjoyed making it.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment, yes I did enjoy the project...

[@assortedproductions6083]

I don’t comment too often on KZbin, but you sure prompted me to. Thank you George! This video explained a lot.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for answering the call. I appreciate your comment.

[@kenweiss8565]

What a great illustration! I didn't laugh until you said "OK enough" then I laughed. No wonder folks could work on thier own vehicles back in the day. Super!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@DrawingBase]

So the wood box example is mind blowing. Thank you and well done!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, Thanks for the nice comment

[@chemopia]

A tech discussion at my local chapter pointed me to this video and I am certainly happy I did. I baby the shifting of my '31 Cabriolet because I never want to get inside this transmission but I can now fully appreciate what's going on inside it. Solid parts and simple design. Thanks Henry, Edsel, and George!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment… Glad the video was helpful

[@K0OTC]

Very good video George. Thanks for taking the time to explain how the transmission works. It is videos like this that makes me see the value in KZbin and the individual contributors, like you, which make it great.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment Tyler, take care

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

Superb demonstration, made everything clear. Thanks for taking the time to build the model, film, and edit the video!

[@georgebell7103]

You are welcome. Thanks for the nice comment

[@ronbab123]

Outstanding presentation ! As a relatively new Model A (31 Dlx Coupe) owner this is pure gold ! Thank you for all your work and 'cleverness' involved in your demonstration !

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@zukesrubicon1130]

I did a full transmission rebuild when I was about 12 years old when my dad and I restored a 1931 Deluxe Coupe. I worked on it steady from 5th grade until it was done after high school graduation. Skills learned on the A have helped me be more independent in handling my own mechanical work on the 2005 Jeep I drive daily now. The A was so simple and rugged. Dad passed away just over a year ago and a couple of years before, the A had moved on to another owner. I am sure it is still clocking miles on the road today. I stumbled on your video by chance. You brought me back some memories of our times working on the old car. Nice job! Thanks!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment and great story.... maybe you should consider buying another Model A!

[@jkyontz]

After working in machine shops for many years and having a hearing impairment, I appreciate your excellent articulation.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks I appreciate your comments

[@barrybegley5379]

Actually Mr. Bell, I find your transmission mock up to be quite Elegant. It serves to provide a wealth of information to the eager student. Thank You for your time and craftsmanship and the patience to walk us through the various gearing positions. Great Video. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

[@georgebell7103]

Thank you for this kind comment.

[@rex8255]

That was awesome! As that transmission design, with various refinements, is still in use today.

[@georgebell7103]

Yes, thanks for the comment

[@jaapbakker1892]

Thanks a lot for this very informative look at this nice little gearbox. Watching it and hearing you explanation is big fun!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the comment.... check out the other videos in this series... it is Great Fun!

[@redhotrodder12]

Wow, thank you for the excellent quality video. I can imagine it takes a great amount of time and effort to show and explain things as well as you have. Please know that people like me sincerely appreciate it. :)

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, Thanks for the nice comment

[@brucemcdowell5933]

Excellent videos, Thanks for taking the time to help us all!!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@DidntSay]

The best explanation of how a basic manual transmission works, period. This could / should be used to teach automotive mechanic students… if they still do that🙄. I consider myself an advanced mechanic and still enjoyed the presentation and found the ratio math useful. Great Job.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment. You might enjoy the other videos in this series

[@DidntSay]

@@georgebell7103 Yes, I did watch them all. Sorry I didn’t comment for each one. I noticed you haven’t made any new videos in 2 years. Have u moved on to other endeavors?

[@georgebell7103]

Not really, just haven’t had the inclination to do another video. However, I have a few ideas in mind.

[@DidntSay]

@@georgebell7103 OK, well, I’ll stay subscribed in case u do 😎.

[@keithsgarage5831]

Extremely well done. Great job building the wood housings to support the shafts. Extra thought, time and care went into this one! Appreciated.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@oldfarthacks]

He did do a lovely job with his wooden gear box.

[@rolandburisch9489]

Well done, George, from an ex-Zimbabwean in South Africa! I like your relaxed style, clear, concise and well presented. It looks like you have nearly all new parts too. I learnt about 3 speed boxes by having to assemble one for a 1957 Ford Prefect from 3 boxes in parts!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment. Check out the rest of the videos in the series.... South Africa !

[@dansamson7081]

Great explanation thank you very much for putting your videos together and for sharing your knowledge

[@georgebell7103]

You are welcome. Thanks for your comment

[@iandaly8786]

Very well explained with your plywood gearbox. Well done.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@nikmerlos5174]

Thank you so much for such an amazing video of this great machine. Things like this make KZbin great… god bless

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your nice comment

[@AKASHL-BLUcomsci]

really great demonstration , i was looking for this transmission video on youtube haven't found this much easy to understand

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@matiaspugliano1556]

Awesome explanation and a great channel. Probably the best showing how different things on the Model A work. I'd love to see a lot more of repairs and work on your A. Cheers

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your nice comment, I plan to do more videos as repairs on the the Model A are needed

[@karlibob1]

Thank you very much, this is very informative. I'm just getting into the Model A world and I am soaking everything up. Thanks again George

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@frankmendezgm]

Great job. Really appreciate your effort and time spent.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment

[@xenia5101]

Great job of showing the power flow. There is nothing to add for a modern automobile except for the addition of synchronizer rings and additional gear ratios.

[@georgebell7103]

Yes, I agree. Thanks for your comment

[@carlwebster2440]

I love your videos and the effort put forth with your training aids, that wood trans case is the bomb! Great job my friend! Your style of presentation makes it possible for anybody to understand how the mystery box works!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@oilhammer04]

Well done. Thanks for the effort you put into your videos and excellent explanations.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@ronmifsud6946]

Excellent presentation very well explained and demonstrated......thank you

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your nice comment

[@deanehill9730]

Incredible amount of work to display the action of the gearbox and the explanation of how it functions. Thanks.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment

[@cr4zyu]

Best explanation of a gearbox ever. I appreciate the wooden caste housing of the gearbox. The main shaft multipurpose gears are easily understood especially when you explained each component separately. Henry Ford & his craftsmen had a genius design in that gearbox, simple & reliable. Thanks George from Sydney AU.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the comment.... Australia... WOW, that’s a long way from here.

[@DavidLinder1967]

Really excellent tutorial, Mr. Bell. You explained everything really well. Thanks!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks, And thanks for your comment

[@richhunefeld4117]

Thank you for all the work you did in creating this video.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks

[@bighatstephens]

Thanks. I have a 28 AR Sport Coupe that we'll be building in the future, and your video helped explain the transmission to me. Sort of reminded me of one of Henry Ford's watches.

[@georgebell7103]

Yes it does, thanks for your comment

[@georgestringam689]

Well done! I got my first education on how a transmission works when my brother and I got a transmission out of a '25 Chevy. I was 8 years old at the time. 58 years later, including nearly 48 years in the repair business, that basic education taught me so much...

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, great story. Thanks for your comment

[@shanedarden369]

Sir.... thank you.. Some hard work on your behalf, to ensure everyone who watched that ... could not only maintain the early ford manual 3 speed... But they have a CLEAR id.. of how all manual transmissions work... Thank you again...

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the video.

[@Jerseyhighlander]

If all my teachers in school many years ago had explained & demonstrated things with such incredible clarity, I would be in a different place in life today. Extremely well done!! Now more than ever, I look forward to owning/restoring one of these cars some day.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment. Model A is a great hobby, all parts are easily available, and club support is great

[@DougHeeney]

The wooden jig housing is unique but visualized everything perfectly? Well Done.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@andregranum7896]

Absolutely excellent video, and a pleasure to listen to the (very clear) narration. Thank you!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@TheEZGZ]

George, you have done a outstanding service for the Model A community. Thank you Sir!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment... this video should stay relevant to Model A owners for a long time

[@glinnphillips4884]

Good information. So simple but effective

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your nice comment

[@crusherbmx]

You said i owe you a comment, no prob...AWESOME! Best transmission explanation yet.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for coming through for me. I appreciate your comment.

[@isaacbridges1892]

Thank you so much for this video!! I just bought a 1931 Ford model a truck and looked it over yesterday was very excited about the inside of the motor being so clean and not locked up! Don't know about the transmission yet so this video would be helpful for me if I need to work on it.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment. The other videos in this series should help you as well.

[@michaelcherry8952]

A very clear and concise explanation. The power flow through the transmission is easy to understand with the wooden buck holding the various parts in their proper relationship. Thank you for this video.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice nice comment

[@russwabuda1556]

i taught auto for more than 40 years. amy i show this to my students. presently we are using jam handy's spinning levers. best wishes and a big thanks

[@georgebell7103]

Great! Thanks for the comment. I am happy the video is helpful

[@jimwagner6260]

Great work. Good video. The guys that used to work on these would have loved this.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@atrader888]

Excellent! Very simple and understandable. The Wood trans was unique and makes the functions so easy to follow!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@osirodo6853]

I really admire you, you are a source of wisdom, I learn a lot from your videos, I am a fan of red bone of old cars and South Bend lathes, without a doubt, the best machinery, God bless you.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment

[@ryanburkhardt2368]

George, thank you for posting the great videos. I am in the process of removing my engine and transmission. Your videos helped me see what I am getting into and also helps me visualize the process. Thanks again.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the comment. I am glad they were helpful. I see and appreciate your comments on FB

[@soldtobediers]

Splendidly displayed working mock-up, George. Picked up a discarded driveshaft during the early phase of a racoon hunt with a dog pack. Carried it for a good 3 hrs. before the tree & made my Dad proud & happier in me; than I'd ever seen him during the first ten years of my life.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment. Nice story... I need to read your book!

[@soldtobediers]

@@georgebell7103 Tried an editor. Let him go when he wanted to sever the story like Solomon. So I went on ahead of success & edited it my self. Be kind to the child I left intact. Not a Preacher, just a God appreciator. Not a Writer, just an all-righter of those things found upturned having to do between God & Soldier. Probably out of print, but the interviews give great insight to it's purpose.

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I LOVE LEARNING ABOUT THE FORD MODEL A. THESE CARS A VERY SIMPLE AND BASIC. THAT IS WHY THEY ARE SO POPULAR TODAY.

[@georgebell7103]

You are welcome. Thanks for your comment

[@andydepaule3296]

Hello George. Made it simple enough for me to understand. Thank you veery much.

[@georgebell7103]

You are welcome, thanks for your comment

[@davewilson5997]

Thank You for your effort on putting this together, absolutely brilliant

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@MichaelShimniok]

Seeing the transmission at work in the wood housing sure makes it clear how everything works. Great video!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@chuckiefinster544]

Great video, great explanations, surprisingly similar to todays transmissions. Just add sliding clutches between the gears and snap rings to hold the gears in place and it's about the same!

[@georgebell7103]

Right! Thanks for your comment

[@oldfarthacks]

Either double clutch or learn how to shift without a clutch. Done right, no real grind with either method.

[@ferrita76]

Greetings from Spain. Thank you very much for such a clear, simple and very, very useful explanation. I didn't know your channel and you already earned my suscription with this video. Keep on doing this kind of educational content!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment, check out the other videos in this series. Spain!

[@ferrita76]

@@georgebell7103 Indeed! I'm already hooked! I am a computer programmer but I like very much this kind of mechanic-related content where I learn so much. I have no words to express my gratitude to content creators as you that take the time to record, edit and explain with such art. Thanks maestro.

[@georgebell7103]

@@ferrita76 wow, thank you

[@romjone4801]

One of the best explanations I have ever seen!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@MartinSBrown-tp9ji]

This was very well explained. The video was well done. Great job.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment

[@BigTex347]

Hell George - This is an unbelievably fantastic video! Thank you so much for the detailed explanation of how the transmission works. I completed an engine swap in my 1931 Ford Model A (original engine blew piston #1 and the donor engine came out of a 1928 Ford Tudor) last week and the engine started up just fine. The donor engine had the transmission still attached, so I just used it, as it was in working condition when both the engine and transmission were removed from the Tudor. I had to remove the shift lever assembly in order to insert the transmission (still attached to the engine) through the engine compartment into the truck as one engine/transmission unit. Well, my first test drive was yesterday and I found out quickly that the only gear that I had was reverse. The transmission would shift (with the clutch in) into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (but not reverse), but when I let out the clutch the truck would only move in reverse. After watching your video, I think I know how to resolve the issue. It appears that I did not re-assemble the stick shift assembly correctly. I think that the transmission was in reverse gear when I got it, and I didn't re-align the gears appropriately when I reassembled the stick shift box. At 7:24 in your video, the fork that you show is the issue (I think). At 7:58 you show how the fork is slid into place on the reverse/1st gear. After watching your video, I don't think I did that correctly - my reassembled fork missed the gear slot. Therefore, I'm stuck in reverse gear. I am going to take a look this afternoon. Your thoughts? Mike

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment. Yes I think it is possible to incorrectly assemble the tower, or put the tower on in the wrong way... I can’t think off hand what went wrong, but obviously something. Suggest you make sure the tower is assembled correctly, then put the tower on when both the tower and the gear box are in neutral position. Let us know how things come out.

[@BigTex347]

@@georgebell7103 Hello George - My 1931 Ford Model A truck is back on the road thanks to you and your GREAT video!! As I said in my last comment, I put the transmission back together but it was stuck in reverse. Thanks to your video I quickly knew what the problem was. I'm driving the truck around today and I have you to thank for that. Yours is by far the BEST video on Model A transmissions on KZbin. Thanks again. Mike

[@georgebell7103]

@@BigTex347 great to hear you re back on the road with your Model A. Thanks for the nice comment, and your kind words.

[@malcolm8938]

Thanks for this. I've never had anything to do with a model a transmission and likely never will but have just watched this video closely and understood it, finding it extremely interesting! I do own an old Massey Ferguson with a 3 speed main transmission (+ high/low) and expect it will be very similarly laid out to this one as gear gears are in the same positions.

[@georgebell7103]

Yes, your tractor is likely is very similar. Thank You for the comment

[@harv0000xx]

this is THE BEST video I've seen on this topic. Thank you

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment. Glad you liked it.

[@tubbytommy]

Thank you for putting this together. I needed a refresher as it's been 40 years since I've done a tear-down and rebuild a Ford 3 speed. 1st time was 50 + years ago with my Father guiding me.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment. Take a look at the other videos in this series, they may also be helpful.

[@darinball5703]

Excellent teaching device. I appreciate the time and effort you put in building the plywood model and making this series of videos. Thank you.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the series

[@jamies3190]

Very good informational video for the people who just wanna know why and how's things work.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks, I will do the real assembly in the next video

[@rudysresurrection5897]

Just stumbled upon this series of videos in preparation to help my Dad remove and replace the transmission in his 31 model A pickup. Phenomenal job George! You are a true educator and I am enjoying your videos immensely. Keep up the good work. Nice woodworking skills as well!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the Nice comment. Glad the video series is helpful

[@Michael-en6mz]

I’ve rebuilt modern 5spd automatics and understand them well, but the manual transmission always confused me as dumb as that sounds. This video is the best yet I’ve found that is middle of the road on knowledge; assumes I know a bit but doesn’t assume I know too much. Well done.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the comment. Middle of the road is about all the knowledge I have.

[@oldfarthacks]

@@georgebell7103 Drive middle of the road, OK. Drive to left, end up hitting semi truck, crunch. Drive to right, end up hitting tree in ditch, crunch.

[@bandacatalino]

Hello George, un trabajo muy bien hecho y muy didactico. Muchas gracias por hacerlo y divulgarlo.

[@georgebell7103]

Gracias pro el Linda comentario

[@bullettube9863]

Wow! Yo8u made a demonstrator just like the one we used in school! The jig was made by New Process, a transmission manufacture for tech schools and factory schools like the one I attended.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@MrKarthik18]

Very well explained. Special mention to the ratio calculations. Thank you🙏

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@MrKarthik18]

@@georgebell7103 do more automotive videos. Ur explanations were so clear and concise..

[@georgebell7103]

@@MrKarthik18 Thanks, I plan to do them as my car needs work... doing a complete brake rebuild this winter... stay tuned.

[@bdietz2]

What a great video by a great teacher. This is one of the clearest explanations I've ever seen of a hard-to-visualize subject. The wooden case and power flow diagrams are excellent. Well done.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@kurtiskoppdrums]

Thanks for going through the work of making the display and running through with such detail and technicality!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, Technicality wow! Thanks for your comment

[@markcwynar6394]

Thank You, really appreciate that, and your time to understand the A transmission!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks

[@johnstuckey2589]

Thank you. We all appreciate the great explanation and your wooden mock-up to allow us to get a clear view of what is going on.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks, I appreciate your comments

[@johnstuckey2589]

I read about your video in the Dayton Buckeye Exhaust, the newsletter for the Dayton Buckeye Model A Ford Club. Your video was viewed during a Tech Session at the last meeting along with a transmission cutout that was displayed. Thanks again and Have an "A" Day.

[@georgebell7103]

@@johnstuckey2589 Hey, thanks for the note. I was unaware the video was used like this… Very pleased it was helpful.

[@pgerhardt62]

Excellent! It would be great to use the same setup to demonstrate why double clutching is necessary, and how it works. I would also like to see how gear synchronizers work to match gear speeds.

[@georgebell7103]

I have been thinking the double clutch thing would make a good video... it is more complex than people think. Thanks for the nice comment

[@kaylofgreen5328]

Many years ago I had access to a couple of different model A Fords. I remember being taught how you could pull up the shift lever when in 3rd gear and then rotate it off to the side so it doe not have as much interference with the passenger's legs. I was telling a friend about this, as his brother has just bought a model A, and no one seems to believe me. I am Kay's husband of 57 years, and spent many of my teenage years working on old cars. Thanks for any help you may be able to give me. Dale Lofgreen

[@georgebell7103]

Sure, I think this is possible. The shift lever is pulled (held) down with the spring in the tower. The shifter also has two pins that hold the lever in the proper orientation relative to the transmission. These pins and the cutout in the tower casting is shown in this video at 8:15. I suspect the shift lever could be pulled up so the pins clear the indentations in the top of the tower, then rotated 90 degrees. But, to do this you would need to overcome the spring pressure on the shift lever, which is substantial. I think old timers that did this trick, perhaps had no spring in the tower, weak spring, or significant wear in the tower casting. I doubt if it could be done easily in a well restored, or new transmission. Thanks for your comment.

[@steventroglin5380]

Great video, very informative Great explanation of what happens when shifting gears . Thanks much

[@dogbitefred6631]

Great job of explaining how things actually work in the transmission! You must have been a teacher at some point in your life. I thank you for taking the time to make these easy to understand videos.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@michaelcarlson4932]

Thank You Sir, this will definitely help troubleshoot, as my friends 31 coupe transmission keeps locking up after he runs it, preventing a restart.

[@georgebell7103]

Great, glad the video was helpful. Thanks for your comment