Recent content by RGG

Ok, late is better than never. I resolved the issues. The original trans sheered a tooth from first gear which caused the original problem. The second trans was one that I had picked up from a swap meet and the gears looked great. However, there was a bolt that had been dropped in the case and...

Ok, found a broken gear tooth in the driveway. I am thinking that the ujoint allowed the shaft to move enough shear the tooth and then the tooth wedged between the gear and the bottom of the case. I am going to order a new ujoint from synders and may go ahead and replace the rear end and...

Well, after searching all of the posts u now know how to check for flywheel run-out. It also appears that I am the only one who has busted a transmission case! Not the prize I wanted to win! Thanks. RGG

I agree, my quickness to decide what was wrong has caused me great pain. Old cars can teach us valuable lessons about having patience! It has a new pilot bearing, but what do you mean by flywheel run-out? I apologise if this is something simple that I should know. Thanks. RGG

I will reinspect this when I pull the trans and rearend back out. Thanks. RGG

Chris, I use the top cover and shifter that was on the second trans. Thanks. RGG

I should have inspected the first trans more carefully. I looked at the second trans and the inside looked really good. Clean oil no broken teeth. I did not reuse my original shifter as I thought it would be best to use the one that was originally on the second trans. I am thinking that maybe...

I need some advice. I have a stock 1930 Model A Coupe with the only modifications being running 40 Ford wheels. One day after leaving a stop sign it started jerking and had a horrible loud knocking noise coming from the transmission. After pulling over I discovered that I could go in second gear...

Hello, I have searched but cannot find anything and I need some help! I broke a piston on my Model A and have installed new pistons, new rings, new timing gear, and new head gasket, I made sure that the number 1 piston was at the top of the stroke and buttoned everything back up. Set the...

I agree! RGG

OK, I pressed out two of the pistons that were installed incorrectly and I was on a roll. Gave a great speech to my daughter about how it's ok to make mistakes as long as you learn from them. Well, on piston number 3, pressing back in the pin and POW - piston breaks... Several cuss words later I...

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Hello, I had a broken piston and was very fortunate to have an old timer give me a set of NOS pistons and rings (The box and original paperwork is a work of art on it's own). Unfortunately, I am ready to do the install and my Model A book states that the new new pistons do not have a split so...