Ford Model A Transmission - Parts Inspection

[@tiredofliberals1]

Your demonstration with that wooden mockup was the best I've seen regarding any workshop demos. I'm not a much of a computer geek and really appreciate actual visual examples of how things work. Thank you !

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@toddknox685]

Love your videos. My paternal grandfather was trained by Ford sometime in the twenties and had his own garage after that. Then as WWII approached he became an instructor for soon to be soldier mechanics working in and for the war effort. I think it was a government job and lasted almost to the end of the war. After that he returned to his own business and continued working into the 50s. I was born in '42 and evidently loved the smell of grease, oil and gasoline. I sat on the fenders of all the wonderful cars we remember fondly: Model T, A's and flatheads. By the time I was old enough to life a wrench he let me work on, and drive, those cars. I could take apart the transmissions, engines and rear axles nearly blindfolded and it was wonderful - ah youth. Then along came the Y block V8's and suddenly I was more interested in 0 - 60 times on Saturday nights. Still, I had learned enough to repair my car(s) when needed.. Cars these days no longer serve as trainers of youth or provide skills only learned by doing. Alas, these modern cars are also nearly impossible to work on. However, thanks to You Tube you have an excellent way to show and teach those, older and younger guys, who have now purchased one of the old classics they always wanted. And I can now change the battery on my 2013 Escape and change my own oil.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the comment and story

[@vanderpoolfarmsl.l.c.9983]

Mr. Bell, This video sets the standard for instructional videos in my opinion. WAY, WAY, over and beyond what I am accustomed to seeing. The technical information that you provide applies to gearboxes, differentials, and industrial geared equipment, not just As. EXCELLENT JOB!! THANK YOU!!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate the feedback. In this series, I didn’t want to just tell guys “what” to do, but also “why” a thing needs to be done. If a fellow understands the “why” he is a better mechanic, and can solve similar unrelated problems. As you mention, this information applies to any machine with gears.

[@PhillsGarage]

Loved the back ground info. All very well presented. Well filmed and edited.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment. You must be working through the series

[@brianstiles9247]

Thank you for the parts inspection tutorial Mr. Bell. Your entire "A" video series is stand alone and sets a high bar for modern tutorial methods regarding vintage mechanical automotive repair methods.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for such a nice comment, glad you liked the series

[@jim9661]

We own a Model A that has been in our family since it was bought brand new. My grandfather bought it for my grandmother as a gift. She actually used it to deliver booze to a club in New York which one of her friends belonged to. The funny thing is, the friend in question didn't take up drinking until they began prohibition. "I'll be damned if I will let anyone tell me whether I can drink or not," she would quote. That car, which we call the "Peanut" (rumble seat convertible, which were small campared to most cars back in the day), blew out its transmission one day while it was being driven by my grandfather from his old place in Massachusetts to his new one in Connecticut. He was a mechanic, but it took him forever to fix it. The car is working pretty well these days. Thanks for making these videos. They really explain how it all works really well.

[@georgebell7103]

Great story. Thanks for the comment

[@johneastman1905]

Howdy George, You are doing a great service for anyone wishing to learn correctly. Having worked with experienced automotive machinists, pay to do it right once. Have a Warford over/direct/under in my 1929-1/2 AA and has held up well... Cheers.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the comment. The overdrive must be nice

[@gibbsparrish8056]

First we ever met and quite glad. Your wooden model realluy helped show what goes on in the trans case. Really took a lot of extra time but made it happen for me. You're quite the teacher with the handhelds and that's from a teacher of 40 yrs. BRAVO!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, Thanks for the nice comment

[@tulliomolina4647]

This is Far best video we can found! Thanks George you make the model A world significant better!👍

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your nice comment

[@terrellsanders5132]

George, I have wondered for years how a transmission works. This video was just a revelation to me. Thanks so much. I look forwad to showing this to my sons. Thanks.

[@georgebell7103]

This is very old Technology. New transmission are nothing like this.... thanks for the comment

[@michaelemerson4871]

This series is excellent! Well worth the time to watch. Was the first time I was really able to understand how a transmission works. Now I’ll try to find something that explains how a synchromesh trans works.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@kennethhead6941]

I'm on track with you Mike. Syncro next

[@tulliomolina4647]

Fantastic and extremely helpful ! Thank you George! 🙏

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your nice comment

[@jmcalpine3661]

Very thorough and complete step-by-step process. Best video I’ve seen on this.

[@georgebell7103]

Th sos for the nice comment. Glad you liked the video

[@GuzziIan]

Thanks George. Great explanation of how gears work together and how to inspect them.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@richardvolkmer7251]

Brilliant presentation. Very simple, straightforward, and presented skillfully. Many thanks for preparing this excellent instructional video!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your nice comment

[@bubba6richards729]

It’s very nice watching an intelligent person describe something for us. Well done. Subbed

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@kennethhead6941]

George, I stumbled on your site this morning, and I'm so glad. Your explanation of how gears are made went over my head, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world. George KZbin should hire you to explain how to make videos. Excellent on top of excellent. I bought my first Model A just a week ago, so I haven't really learned to drive it yet. On top of that, I moved to Georgia just 7 months ago, so I know almost no one, especially ones familiar with old cars, so until that time happens (spring time, I suppose). You'll be my Model A friend who is familiar with them. With your approval, of course, lol. Thank you so much for providing an education to an uneducated 75-year-old geezer. L May the Good Lord Bless You and Yours

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your nice comment. Got to find a local Model A club, members will be glad to help you out. In the meantime, I can field some questions if needed. My email is [e-mail]

[@AlphaBobFloridaOverlord]

Best explanation of an involute gear I’ve ever heard - thank you! I genuinely learned something today!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks, you have been viewing quite a few

[@williamswanson3229]

As usual, I love the video. I actually didn't know where you were headed with the string, and got a little itchy about it, but you pulled it together very well. I like to think about the brilliant designers from 100 years ago that would get such a kick out of seeing the results of the inspection and the conclusions drawn. I also tend to think they would have been nostalgic for about 1 minute, then they would have gotten to work on a redesign and improvement based on what you were showing them. Engineers just can't help themselves from finding a problem and then fixing it!!Thanks for sharing this George. You continue to inspire this engineer.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks Bill, take care

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Really enjoying this series. I want a Model A someday.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks, find a local club, they can help you out

[@larrycantrell4955]

THANK YOU !! THE VERY BEST - I WILL WATCH OVER AND OVER UNTIL I CAN FIX MY MODEL A TRANSMISSION THANK YOU AGAIN! Larry

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment. Check out the rest of this series, they may be helpful

[@richardwright5316]

Best and most complete videos on Model A transmission work. I have to do mine one of these days and this is very helpful.

[@georgebell7103]

Glad the series was helpful. Thanks for the comment

[@catmshtr89]

So happy you are back. You provide such good explanations.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@ellieprice363]

Thank you very much for another educational video. I feel like I’ve just received a primer course on basic metallurgy. Subscribed.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment. You did get a primer course….. kind of

[@crisheironimus3000]

You are an excellent speaker and very understandable teacher.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for your comment

[@lindywilliams9686]

Excellent job Mr. Bell. I'm probably a little more liberal than you on the reuse of parts but your explanation and rationale for your opinions is well taken and no one can go wrong following your advice.

[@georgebell7103]

Sure, everyone needs to make their own decisions… Thanks for the comment.

[@squeekywheel]

Excellent video - hope to see lots more on the Model A

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment. I have more n the Model A planned

[@BigAmp]

Great presentation and graphics that explain things really well. The advice that is given sure sounds good to me.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@craigspotts6715]

Great I learned a lot , being 76 and just acquired a31 that haven’t ran in 47 years I’m excited to see if I can get it back to life

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment. Good I just with your car. Find a local club

[@variegatus4674]

Good video, George. I found this mini series about the Ford Model A Transmission somehow by searching up the Model T transmission as I wanted to try remake it in a game. I remade the Ford Model A Transmission already in a different game, but I've now started doing it on another one. You're a very good teacher, George!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment. Remake the transmission in a game?? What is that?

[@variegatus4674]

@@georgebell7103 well, I made a 3 speed in a ROBLOX game.

[@jmcalpine3661]

Excellent presentation. Clear, concise procedure, fantastic graphics, in fact this is so encompassing I am now confident I can rebuild my Model A tranny. BTW with 3 Model A’s I’ll be an expert by the time I’m done going through them! Thank you for your videos.

[@georgebell7103]

Yes, I think you be an expert. Thanks for your comment

[@brucepage2937]

George-excellent work!! I want to bring these videos the attention of our club members. Many thanks.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment... that’s why I did them..

[@terrylawrence6772]

Very well done, I learned a lot, Thank you.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@eeueagles]

Awesome content! These videos have been amazing!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment

[@flyboy40kiwi]

Thanks George everything you said makes good sense ,my 1930 A engine is about to come out for a rebuild and the gearbox needs going through as well , thanks for the advice . Paul

[@georgebell7103]

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment

[@romjone4801]

I have two model a cars. Both transmissions ran and sounded great, no noise. I took one apart, and I found that the roller bearings were broken. The surfaces were all chewed up. I replaced everything. I then checked the other transmission, same thing. I suspect that there is a weakness in the roller bearings. A side note, I knew of a part supplier that sand blasted the inside of the transmission housing. When you replaced the gears, all of the blasting media fell out. The gears had to be taken out and the housing had to be recleaned.😢😢

[@georgebell7103]

Yes, cleaning everything thoroughly is a must for this, or any transmission. Thanks for the comments

[@kenweiss8565]

Thank you for the detail in your video. Understanding the cause and effect is important. I know prices will fluctuate significantly over time, but the pricing at this point in time helps to determine the overall cost of ownership. I would like to get one of these cars, but I need to have proper storage. So it will be some time that I get to dream, verses living the dream.

[@georgebell7103]

Good luck finding a car, they are great fun. Thanks for your comment

[@t_Mies]

Really high quality explanations and presentation in very compact timeframe - the issues you covered could be several videos. How did you make the animations?

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment, you must be working through this series. Graphics are not very fancy. Formatted slides over the video

[@t_Mies]

@@georgebell7103 I enjoyed your graphics and animations - not being too fancy is good thing

[@georgebell7103]

@@t_Mies thanks

[@FlatheadTerry]

Another great educational video George! Thank you for posting it. Can you please tell me what video editing program you use?

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment... software is not very fancy, I use IMovie on my Mac

[@mikeriewer2910]

very informative - thanks for sharing!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment

[@Bout_TreeFiddy]

I just got a 29 "A" that needs the transmission rebuilt. I can see CLEARLY what needs to be done, and apparently how much easier it is to get parts. Speaking of which, where did you get replacement gears?

[@georgebell7103]

Replacement gears can be obtained an any of several Model A parts suppliers. I typically use Snyders in Ohio.

[@biondanishgenomeinstitute8193]

Thank you. All your videos are good for understanding. Have you had experience with RVS treatment as wear prevention?

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment. I don’t know what RVS is.

[@biondanishgenomeinstitute8193]

@@georgebell7103 KZbin disallows links, even to itself, but there will be videos that explain by searching KZbin with "rvs technology how it works". So far only tried it on my BMW aircooled motorcycle, where the only difference felt was that it runs a bit cooler. But I know of two others with worn engines where it made a much bigger difference. It works for surface wear, but maybe it cannot prevent metal fatique and pitting, not sure.

[@georgebell7103]

@@biondanishgenomeinstitute8193 yeah, I really don’t know anything about it… sounds like technology well beyond the old Model A Ford

[@scottescobar3218]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks

[@frederickmaccornack2845]

Excellent breakdown!

[@georgebell7103]

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

[@tulliomolina4647]

Hi George ,just a little question,I need to put a washer on the top head cilínder on a model a? Thanks 🙏

[@georgebell7103]

I am sorry, I don’t know

[@dalemac7355]

You make it look easy nice demo stand great video

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, thanks for the comment

[@miguelluna5427]

Thank you Sr. for all this information. Very helpful for the Model A beginners like me. Can you recommend where to buy replacement parts? Thanks

[@georgebell7103]

Thank you for your comment. Search for “Ford model A parts” and you will find several suppliers. I got mine from Snyder’s Take a look at all the videos in this series, you should find them helpful.

[@ricardopathe3925]

George what is the tightening torque on the 14 nuts of the ford mod A headstock

[@georgebell7103]

I don’t know for sure, I believe around 60 ft pounds

[@peterbutler4138]

That was well done, learnt a lot. Thank you.

[@georgebell7103]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevemixson9678]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@georgebell7103]

You are welcome

[@32modelbford39]

Another Great video, great information given here! Thank you! Keep them coming!!

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, Thanks for the comment... one more for this series.

[@32modelbford39]

George Bell You’re welcome! If I may make a request, a engine rebuild would be another much needed series! That would be interesting and very helpful, but also very difficult so I would understand if you didn’t want to do that!

[@georgebell7103]

Yes, I agree that would be fun, but I don’t need any engines rebuilt... if I did I would.... thanks for your interest and support.

[@237cooter]

Thank you for a fantastic video series! What do you think about using three bearings on the cluster gear shaft as opposed to two and a spacer? Thank you,

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment. Don’t know, if the bearing were the same length as the spacer, it would probably be fine. Maybe better..?

[@237cooter]

Supposedly the spacer can be replaced with another long bearing. I have read arguments saying this third bearing reduced wear on ask three and others say the spacer aids in Cluster great alignment

[@georgebell7103]

@@237cooter IDK, Seems like it would work... I kind of stick to the original as built approach

[@danellis4437]

How did you go about rebuilding the ball on the shift lever and the forks?

[@georgebell7103]

Nothing to fancy. I just welded back the worn sections then filed them down till I got the thing round again. Thanks for your comment

[@rayfridley6649]

Is it possible to add synchronizers in a Model A transmission?

[@georgebell7103]

Yes, I believe it is possible... there are kits available to convert the transmission. However, I don’t believe it is needed.

[@tulliomolina4647]

Hi George just a little question,the bearings for the gear box both ,they need to be armoured? Thanks

[@georgebell7103]

No, not needed. Bearings can be purchased at any Model A supply

[@tulliomolina4647]

@@georgebell7103 thank you again George!!

[@jrb1949]

Absolutely excellent video.. Thank you

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment

[@dogbitefred6631]

Thank you for the information that you share so precisely. I just purchased my first Model A (1929 Coupe). It has a rust free body but looks like the transmission is ready for a complete rebuild. I am seventy and work alone also. I have the rear end ready to drop out, I am leaving the leaf spring attached, I'm moving the rear end back about twelve inches for transmission removal clearance. I was wondering how much the transmission and bell housing weigh as a unit? Do you know how much? Back in the day, when I was a lot younger, I used to lower transmissions down by the gear shifter by sitting on the seat and straining my back. I was wondering if it would be feasible to do the same with this transmission/bell housing combo? I don't look forward trying to balance everything on a hydraulic jack. Just thinking out loud, what do you think?

[@georgebell7103]

Thank you for the comment. Take a look at the other videos in this series. I show an easy way to lower the transmission from the car. In this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIHdhqqraK-Za7s At 70, I suggest you lower the transmission down as shown. Transmission and bell housing probably weighs 125 to 150 pounds.... be careful

[@dogbitefred6631]

@@georgebell7103 I wanted to let you know that I was successful in removing my transmission this morning by lowering the trans/bell housing by the gear shift lever onto a furniture dolly underneath the car. I placed both feet on the motor mounts on each side to brace myself, the weight was very manageable. Once lowered I then removed the shifter housing to facilitate removing the trans from underneath the car. Removing the battery box would given me more room to move around but it worked out ok without removing it. I also removed the rear end by leaving the leaf springs attached to the housing, it almost fell out, very easy! The transmission is another story, it is trashed, worse transmission I have ever seen inside, almost looked someone took a hammer to the gear teeth. I am going to replace everything but the housing. Thanks again for the inspiration you gave me to do this myself without help.

[@georgebell7103]

@@dogbitefred6631 thanks for the update. Glad things worked out okay, and that the videos were helpful

[@MrShields87]

That was amazing...very easy to follow.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@blimey1287]

Great video! very comprehensive and interesting. Many thanks

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@randya9143]

Great video! If only today's transmissions were that simple on the inside... Then again very few people would be able to get their car out of the driveway. Perhaps not such a bad thing after all.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, it was a simple machine. The manual transmission required drivers to actively interact with the car, not just ride along.

[@katiehalnon5709]

Hey George what are you up to lately?

[@alejandromascitti541]

Thank you for the very clear explanation

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment

[@marionavarrete9783]

I fix many trans , what help

[@georgebell7103]

Obrigado pelo comentario. Voce precisa de ajuda?

[@TheEZGZ]

Do you ever add magnets inside the fill and drain plugs? Lot's of options out there to be creative with. Be sure to use a dab of epoxy. I don't trust just adding a magnet. Excellent vid as always.

[@georgebell7103]

Yes, I have heard of this. I will need to think about it a bit. If I can do it with no chance of the magnet causing problems then I might. Thanks for the comment.

[@adamwheeler07]

Thank you for that great explanation! I bet the transmission was much quieter.

[@georgebell7103]

Yes it is. Thanks for your comment

[@adamwheeler07]

@@georgebell7103 Awesome! I’m buying a 1928 Plymouth 2 door sedan. I’m pretty excited about it.

[@georgebell7103]

@@adamwheeler07 Nice, I don’t know ,inch about a Plymouth

[@adamwheeler07]

@@georgebell7103 Same, I know they were the first to have hydraulic brakes. Bet their transmission is very similar.

[@georgebell7103]

@@adamwheeler07 good luck with the car

[@sunnyormsby8402]

Thorough, and well done; Thanks😄

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@eddiehallsr1929]

Very well done thanks sharing

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@williamhthompson3502]

Very informative and useful.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@petercoffin6125]

Great video!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks

[@detectivehoughton9066]

Awesome, well done!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks

[@ASliceofWoodWorkshop]

So much information, thanks.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@davidgood1072]

You're amazing! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@georgebell7103]

You are welcome, thanks for the comment

[@Dlgeis]

Excellent, Thank You

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks

[@toddknox685]

Great video for sure.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment

[@HaroldBrown100]

Very good info , thank you

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@tulliomolina4647]

I just bought them both open 😬

[@georgebell7103]

Great, hope thing work out well for you

[@steveoin818]

well done sir...

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your nice comment

[@paulsthormes251]

Top job!!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment

[@brucebell6391]

Good explanation.

[@georgebell7103]

thanks

[@eliworks8549]

Thank you

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for the comment, you are welcome

[@Rottingboards]

I can't wait for the ride video so we can hear the gears.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment, yes it drives nice 👍

[@deanehill9730]

Makes perfect sense.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks for your comment. You must be working your way through the series.

[@theeastman9136]

Well presented and very useful thank you; I guess that you are highly trained as a presenter or teacher; by the way, it's "wear" and not "ware". Thanks.

[@georgebell7103]

Hey, Thanks for the comment.... good teacher, bad speller... got it. I am happy you made it to the end of the video, and read the info on the screen.... good job!

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Great simple cars.Probably better with hydraulic brakes! No computer to go wrong!

[@georgebell7103]

Yes, I agree. Thanks for your comment

[@joeruth5271]

Great video!

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks

[@barryduckworth5224]

Nice explanation. Thanks.

[@georgebell7103]

Thanks, you must be working your way through the series