Recent content by Rick6

We have 1931 Model A roadster. I installed a Mitchell transmission about 3 weeks ago. The install was straight forward, instructions were excellent and the driveability and driving pleasure is outstanding. We have the higher gear ratios which greatly improves driveability. No reason not to...

Keith, Several posts back it was suggested that I check the clutch acuator arm for cracks leading to a loos in movement. You can not see the acuator on the inside of the bell housing from the bell housing inspection access window where you grease the throw-out bearing. Yes, I did grease the...

Updated reply to Patrick Good morning Patrick, I did have someone in the car working the clutch pedal while I watched the movement. I saw no loss of motion or signs of cracks in the actuator arm external to the the bell housing. I'm not sure how to see inside the bell housing to check the...

Good morning Patrick, I did have someone in the car working the clutch pedal while I watched the movement. I saw no loss of motion or signs of cracks in the actuator arm external to the the bell housing. I'm not sure how to see inside the bell housing to check the internal actuator arm...

What would you check within the clutch/pressure plate assembly? I don't have an engine hoist so would you suggest pulling the rear differential and dropping out the transmission to inspect the clutch and pressure plate assemblies? Thank you, Rick

Yes I did grease the throw out bearing, it appears to be sliding without any binding.

Pictures of the shifting forks and the ball end of the shift lever. There is a bitof wear on the ball end of the shift lever and on the shifting fork castings where they engage with the shift lever ball. However none of the wear looks bad enough to cause an inability to shift.

Here are the pictures of the shifting tower and transmission gear box.

Yes Kurt, I even drained the gear lubricant and replaced it with Ford spec M-533 600W axle & transmission lubricant. Thick as honey.

Patrick I agree that up-shifting should not require a little goose of gas to get the gears to engage. The shifting problems have gradually worsen over time. That nice H pattern with a slow movement that drops into the slot no longer exists. It's like your pushing against a hard stop and only...

Throw-out arm looks to be okay - not cracks through pin area.

Sorry should be shift not "****" tower. Maybe it is a piece of crap down in there, we'll see. Rick

Thank you Rawhidekid and Patrick, I did check the clutch pedal adjustment. I believe we had about 2" of free travel down before having tension and before the throw-out bearing would begin to move away from the pressure plate. I was able to get it down to about an inch and a half but that takes...

Rawhide kid, I did not check the throw-out bearing fingers. I'm not exactly sure how to go about that with the engine and transmission still in the car?

I will pull the shifting tower and see if that sheds some light on the situation. Thank you all for the quick replies and suggestions. Have a great Mothers day. I'll report back what I find. Rick