Ring gear again

[aichord]

Everyone keeps saying the bevel goes to the rear of the car. My new ring gear has a bevel on the inside of the gear and the teeth are beveled. I think I go with the bevel on the teeth, but want to make sure

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Yes, the bevel on the teeth is what matters. It faces the drive pinion.

 

[Bob C]

Not sure how your gear is made but I would think the bevel on the inside
of the gear would go towards the front of the engine and the bevel on the teeth
would go towards the rear.

Bob

 

[aichord]

Thanks that seems logical.

 

[larrys40]

Not sure what you mean as the ring gear really only fits and works one way...and is on the drivers side axle housing. There is a good strong Model A group down in the Springfield Missouri area. Here's a link to one of the clubs.

Also.. .Rick Smith owns Battelfield Antique "A" parts and he should be able to help you as well with parts and info.

http://mafca.com/chapters/MO.html

Best of luck,
Larry Shepard
St. Charles, MO

 

[CarlG]

It would appear that we are confusing the starter "ring" gear with the differential "ring" gear.

Which is it???

 

[Bob C]

He's talking about the starter ring gear, see the link http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138306

Bob

 

[aichord]

Thanks for all the help guys. I have it figured out now.

 

[Lowell Fast]

Should the bevels on the flywheel ring gear face the Rear of the car or the Front of the car ?

 

[Joe K]

Face the rear AND the starter pinion (which faces front and is pulled forward on starting.)

Let no question go unanswered.

Joe K