EXPLODED VIEW! Ford Model T Transmission Inner Workings Explained!

[@asteverino8569]

Thanks for the T transmission/engine tour.j I had no idea.

[@SuperMAZ007]

Best explanation of a Model T transmission I have seen.

[@cratecruncher6687]

Surprised Henry stuck with that cast babet inline bored nonsense on such a price sensitive car. Glad to see the Peterbilt hat make an appearance. I worked as an engineer for them for twenty years. Good time, great company.

[@RXRSawdustStation]

I am what some people would consider a 'Car Nut'. I've had a deep appreciation of the history of the Automobile Industry. That said ... I have never seen the inside of a Model T Transmission. That was quite interesting! Excellent narration as well! Thank you all for all your work!

[@dons8365]

I am 61 years old growing up my whole life working on cars. Never had the chance to work on one of these. Thanks for showing us that have never seen inside of one.

[@TheGibby3340]

Great overview. Throughly enjoyed watching. Thank you very much. 👍🍻

[@leo2caf594]

that Model T transmission blowed up good, blowed up real good! :)

[@dantiel4179]

Great video very interesting the inside of a T trans

[@nononsenseBennett]

The beginning of complexity for automobiles.

[@markbehr88]

Love the Model T autopsy.

[@forthwithtx5852]

I’d love to see you re-pour the Babbitt bearings

[@heathersanborn4914]

Davin from Red Line Rebuilds ( Hagrety ) showed that process a while back with the shop they use , another cool show that just makes you super jealous for wanting an ultimate shop and tools

[@craignehring]

Nice show fellas

[@billyhord4508]

And now we know why a T transmission scares most. So simple yet so complex. You fellows do an excellent job.

[@lanceuppercut2483]

The world would be a much better place if there were more people like you two. Thank you so much. I feel so much calm after watching your videos.

[@jodysappington7008]

thank you--enjoyed the video

[@williamolson3704]

Thanks for sharing all that old knowledge. It's really interesting. I've always liked knowing how things work, especially on the old stuff. Your bell that begins each segment reminds me of the "filling stations" when I was young. That......ding-ding. I believe it was a simple pneumatic operated bell mounted somewhere on the inside of the station. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about........A vehicle runs over the close-ended hose (system) in the drive, that actuated the bell "dinger". Lol You may even be able to shed a little more light on that subject. Love old cars, and you guys work with some real beauties.

[@brianmoore1648]

Great 👍 content

[@dennissmith5037]

I really enjoyed seeing the workings of the Model "T" engine. and transmission. I have never been inside one. Great Video

[@mikego18753]

Just to say i really enjoyed your vid.I,ve seen boat boxes that are very similar.Thumbs up. Thanks.(uk)

[@brianbethel9929]

Jim, Matt, love the show. If I were in Canada I'd volunteer to help in the shop. You guys are living the dream for car guys. Thanks so much for sharing your talents. Cheers from Ohio

[@sheldondyck8631]

Someone probably left those feeler gauges in there for good luck :)

[@cmans79tr7]

Ha ha. Or maybe so they knew where the guages were for the next time they had to go back in.

[@dfusit]

Every welder should know never to weld any hardened components onto any cast components, it’s welding 101. Yet here we see the disastrous consequences of some foolish actions. Good episode boys, keep up the great job.

[@pjay4972]

you guys rock.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Oddly enough,I found the magnito information electrifying.It's a shockingly simple design.

[@williambostick2795]

oww

[@gordonborsboom7460]

That's because of your magnetic personality

[@kennethdahl4791]

It looks like there was a big change between the Model T and the Model A. I never had seen the inner workings of the T. Many thanks!

[@maggs131]

The model T was a lot of the broken eggs to produce the "omelet" model A. Its amazing seeing the strides in engineering that took place in this era

[@farmerbob139]

lol! that would have taken me about a hundred years to figure out.

[@burninpwder76]

bad repairs on transmissions...Really grinds yer gears. Very interesting tour of the model T engine/trans

[@shedbythetracks]

Man, you are killing me! What is the solution? My mag was removed for a distributor. Great show.

[@Zenny_6969]

..thanks guys...that was really interesting.....

[@heathersanborn4914]

Don't know how to nicely say " you two are about as dry as a popcorn fart " but your shop and rides ! DREAM COME TRUE , great videos keep them coming , what I'd give to work with you guys on those amazing finds and learn how it use to be

[@The_Smith]

a manually operated automatic transmission . . . you sounded just like my Dad there, he started pulling wrenches as a garage mechanic in 1935ish.

[@TrudgeRC]

My father owned a 1923 T-Model here in Australia and I was one of the few that was able to wrap my head around the pedals and levers and drive it to the car shows. Was good to get a look inside the beast and understand how it works.

[@billtorrence8102]

interesting and very funny,,,,, thanks guys

[@jimaagenes8445]

Great information!!!

[@robertparker3172]

Really excellent show. Hard to imagine that level of machining in that era.

[@roadmasterk6019]

Very impressive, this upload...

[@shedbythetracks]

I just want to thank you for this episode! You saved my behind on this one. I've been driving around for 2 years with no mag (distributor) and nothing to hold the pins in... I never even thought about the dang pins coming out!! So after a sleepless night I went out to the shed early this morning and devised a retaining system for the pins. (mag magnet bolts, washers and lock tight) I own you guys one! Cheers

[@glennnickerson8438]

Is it me or is Matt's hat getting bigger? 😆

[@weaselman24]

His heads shrinking :p

[@richardaustinaustin1890]

He’s got a foot pump going under the counter

[@vettekid3326]

Back when I was a kid in the early 1960's I remember my dad had some of those model T magnets he used for picking up nails spilled on the garage floor. Model T parts and tools used to be common when I was a kid. I found a complete coil box with the coils in it walking home from school so of course I had to drag it home. My dad told me what it was when he saw it.

[@deltabloo]

Wow! I never understood how a T transmission worked. Thanks! I had no clue about the magnetos!

[@allhailinternalcombustion]

That was a really good detailed dive into the inner workings of that engine trans combo. Thanks for posting. 100 year old technology is amazing in how they used what they had at the time to build a vehicle that could basically be rebuilt with some simple hand tools and a little know how.

[@fonhollohan2908]

Those manifold are notorious for warping you can heat them up and straighten them out. Just takes a bit of ingenuity. Awesome video guy's keep up the good work.

[@MartsGarage]

Thanks fellas. As a retired transmission engineer that was very interesting. It's amazing how the flywheel magneto setup was the best thing in those days. It must have been expensive to produce. The integration of the engine and transmission was also an idea not carried forward. It is a shame that that "upgrade" carried out so many years ago lead to the failure as it did. I've salvaged parts from equally crusty Flathead V8s and even got a couple running after linering and boring for new pistons. All the best, Mart in England.

[@MattsModellingMemories]

Another excellent episode; informative and interesting, with a few laughs and none of the annoying high blood pressure energy that the fake shows have. Thank you, folks!

[@MikeyMack303]

Have you considered having the cracked block repaired, since they are so rare? I've seen some incredible cracked block repairs!

[@liljoeii6091]

Very interesting thank you for the video

[@gerryhamel1529]

Excellent explanation and very entertaining!

[@timothysmith5769]

I really love the waste-not, want-not ideology you fellas and the guys over at ColdWarMotors have. Thanks for the transmission tour!

[@fatasford]

We use every part of the Buffalo awesome

[@agomodern]

Like a cow outstanding in his field.

[@davidsolloway9349]

Good episode

[@donaldhalls2189]

That's some smart engineering there, it's amazing how much was developed back then and when it comes back out they call it a new invention, that was quite interesting to me, all the best to yous and your loved ones

[@wesleypulkka7447]

SG, Another great video by the time travelers at Strong's garage! You are both master mechanics and entertaining snarks. I am always impressed with your depth of knowledge and straight forward explanations! Top Notch Video as usual! Thanks!

[@elebeu]

I am glad to be enrolled in your class for early Ford engine and transmission technology.

[@jimrky6062]

Thanks for the great explanation. It followed along with what my Dad told me 50 some years ago while we were replacing a three-speed in a Falcon. But I have to say I have a clearer understanding now for viewing the actual transmission 'blown apart' views 😎 Thanks for your great videos!

[@adeeponionbrah]

This is an important look at T technology! Tanks!

[@scotthandschug298]

Wow first!! Scott sent me

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

Commiserations

[@waynegilling6048]

I sure enjoyed your tour of the model T transmission. I have driven one a few times but could never envision what the parts might look like.your tour allows things to be understood,.the car was quite a step forward from a horse and buggy..

[@ellwoodblooz]

Ding ding YEAH!

[@andrewhall2554]

Really enjoy your videos and the way you two work together. Keep up the good work.

[@scottwaisanen9441]

You guys are the genuine article. Loved your episode and sent it to all my friends. Ford was a genius. Planetary gears are about the only thing that give me a headache trying to visualize. You can do almost anything with them. I was born in 1951, my neighbor in small town northern MN was an old farmer who had one in pristine condition. What quality!

[@TheTubeTube2]

What a wonderful hoot you both are! Strong’s Garage must be unique, a time machine with a buggered gearbox! What a fount of knowledge you are about antique and vintage mechanicals.

[@jacquikowalewsky7691]

Super interesting, transmission reveal. would be great to see the rebuild.

[@davidolson9475]

Awesome! We grew up with a T chassis that had been converted into a saw rig, and I'd always wondered about the inner workings of the transmission.

[@saltyreesescup3104]

Thanks Yaa...!

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

The folks who have been recklessly welding their Model T transmission pins are going to be rushing out to buy horses after watching this video, as it's only a matter of time before disaster strikes and their Model T becomes a Bennett buggy.

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

Awesome lesson. I have never seen and engine/transmission combo and this fascinated the hell out of me. Thanks guys you are awesome.

[@BortLicensePlates]

Nice

[@ndeep45]

Good morning thanks for showing this.. I had no idea just how complicated the Model A was, I've always wanted one to work on and have fun but this changes my tune. So cool to see the inner workings and the planetary gear sets, I am amazed by your working knowledge. Thank you eh?

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Excellent job in explaining the T transmission. Love what you have done with the place.

[@davemiller3919]

Well done gentleman

[@danielmorley6213]

Love your Garage Learn alot about old 🚗

[@HamiltonMechanical]

Man, I remember an old guy helping me one time when I had mixed up my caps on my toyota 22r, he was telling me about the babbit bearings on i guess model ts, maybe model a? I remember it was something very old... Man I need to go talk to him before he passes, he's gotta be old AF now. Thanks to scott and you guys, I realized I know very little about anything prior to 1960. With all the small block chevy stuff most older motors had been yanked by the time I came around in this world in the mid 80s, so to see anything flathead is a treat. I want an old straight 8 SO BAD, that'll be my next project one day, If I can ever afford it! Hell, I was this week's years old (37) when I found out what a Chevrolet 210 was... i thought they were all bel airs! lol :) Thanks guys! what an awesome video!!

[@shadetreemechanicracing22]

I understand the T transmission now. It is just a mechanically applied planetary. You get direct drive, gear reduction and reverse. Modern automatic transmissions have multiple planetaries and are hydraulically applied.

[@ronpat13]

Thank you. I've always been curious how the planetary transmission worked.

[@jackdedert2945]

I think I told the story on Scott's channel about my blind dad who refused to give up his T in the 50s, until the sheriff came and impounded it, along with his driver's license. (Don't ask me how he got a driver's license. I was only six or so.)

[@amishguy54]

you know there is a way to save that water freeze crack! its called stitching . i have saved several old motors with crack much bigger than that one bye drilling along the crack threading the holes and putting threaded allen head screws then grinding them flush ,good idea to brush some gasket shellac on the threads if there's water/oil /any liquid inside. i filled a 3/4 inch open crack in a AC bulldog mack water jacket crack on the cly casting that was 8 inch long, this was used in the steam boiler industry for steam boiler repairs held beautifully even under high pressures. be a interesting demo for a show to bring that T block back to life great channel keep up the good work

[@garymccord4277]

Great video I had never seen a model T torn down, I have tried to drive one and I would have bought a Chevy even back then, easier to drive. Makes you wonder how Ford was a survior back then. Glad for your showing and enjoyed your explaining what is what.

[@scottmeeker9971]

what a crazy design, we have come such a long way toward reliability

[@Gerk8]

Very interesting. If this car is going to be reassembled without a mag, how will you guys handle that pin situation? Just curious.

[@noelmcgarry456]

Thanks guy for the explanation, every time some give me a brake down I understand it a little more, there simple if the working are explained, other wise the the logic appears a little Irish to me.

[@joemelton81]

Great video. I will be watching more

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Getting bigger 🙀

[@jamesdoell249]

Is there a good source of new Model T parts now that Moir is out of business? Or are you guys going to fill that void? That would be great!

[@RodgerMudd]

With the low compression on that engine you could use gasket sealer for a head gasket.

[@cme2cau]

So, it's basically a powerglide with a trans brake. I bet most modern drag racers don't know that! (I didn't until just now!)

[@brianmatthews9697]

As always, an informative and fun video. I did not know about welding hardened material to iron. (Don't worry, I don't ever weld!) Hope to see a video of you rebuilding this. I own an A, but T's are really interesting. You were spot on about a manually operated automatic. I heard you can use turbo 400 clutch discs in a T. Not sure if it's true. Thanks Guys.

[@marioncobaretti2280]

Thankyou guys

[@desparky]

What a great video. I'm a young (55yo...haha) Model A guy, but always been keen to understand how the Model T gearbox works. Fantastic demonstration with so much information in an entertaining manner. You guys work together in a great way in your commentary, and to me (as an Australian) have a similar dynamic a these guys... www.youtube.com/@BobandBrad. You know you're getting old when you're a fan of a physio channel!!! Keep up the good work you blokes, and looking forward to watching back through your vids. Cheers.

[@TheDocrock100]

Great video. I learn something new every time. Any chance you have any customers with a shoebox woodie? It would make a great pic in your garage. And not any of Dean's junk yard LTD's

[@pedrodelacabra1855]

👍

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

Maybe you should put a M22 Rock Crusher in there I'm kidding

[@chrisjarvis4449]

red green goes south the only thing missing is the chipper ya ya

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

block would make a nice table at least lol

[@billtorrence8102]

more vids please

[@robertshemory3541]

❤👍

[@NitrousDiecast]

The model t seems both complicated and simple… lol.

[@bobbyroy84]

If You are restoring a Model T, it helps to replace the Transmission drums as well! I found out the hard way!

[@Weldangrind]

Excellent content as always. Do you fellas have an email address? I’d love to chat with you about a local ‘49 Ford two door coupe.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏