Is there an oiling point for the shifter?

[shew01]

I have the floorboard out for some maintenance and inspection of a 1931 Fordor that is new to me.

I changed the transmission oil, and I’m wondering if there is any oiling point for the factory shift tower? I don’t see one, but I thought I would ask.


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[Marshall V. Daut]

The transmission fluid and mist splash upwards and lube the shifter lever, if it needs lubing at all. In fact, the shifter spring is probably coated with lube and is a sticky mess.

On a related note, since you have the floorboards out anyway, check the vent hole in the back of the shift tower. It often gets plugged with road crud and leaking oil. If it is plugged, pressure inside the transmission will force lube out past the front and rear bearings. Poke an ice pick or drill bit into the hole to clear it.

Marshall

 

[Gary WA]

I have the floorboard out for some maintenance and inspection of a 1931 Fordor that is new to me.

I changed the transmission oil, and I’m wondering if there is any oiling point for the factory shift tower? I don’t see one, but I thought I would ask.


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no!

 

[Phil Brown]

The splash from the gears spining is enough. If you have any doubts, remove the shift tower and start the car ... NO not really, DO NOT DO THAT just believe us that if the trans is full of oil your fine

 

[shew01]

The transmission fluid and mist splash upwards and lube the shifter lever, if it needs lubing at all. In fact, the shifter spring is probably coated with lube and is a sticky mess.

On a related note, since you have the floorboards out anyway, check the vent hole in the back of the shift tower. It often gets plugged with road crud and leaking oil. If it is plugged, pressure inside the transmission will force lube out past the front and rear bearings. Poke an ice pick or drill bit into the hole to clear it.

Marshall

Thanks for the tip. My vent was plugged shut. I opened it up with a drill bit and cleaned it with a Q-Tip.


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