Transmission "Grind"

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29Coupe

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I'm pretty new to owning stock Model A's. So I'm not sure how common my inquiry is, but...
I was wondering if Transmission "grinding" if perfectly normal on my '29 Tudor Sedan?
When at a dead-stop, I go to put it in 1st gear and it grinds. When I'm driving it grinds into 2nd and sometimes 3rd. It doesn't seem to grind in reverse.
I realize the car is old, but maybe there is an adjusment somewhere that I can make?

Oh... If I'm at a dead-stop, sometimes I'll put it in 2nd (grinds), but then drop it into 1st (no grind).

Thanks for the help!
-Jeremy
 
Welcome to the world of vehicles without synchromesh transmissions No adjustment is available to correct this with a stock set-up.

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Check the gear grease to make sure it is the 600 wt thick oil. Anything less will cause the gears to grind more than usual.
 
Good suggestion about the thickness of the oil. Also, you mentioned that you live in SoCal where there are many Model Aers. If you give a more precise area, probably someone would be willing to meet you and give a demo on driving/shifting. A few minutes face to face you'll learn far more than you ever could trying to understand it here. Armed with that start you can really have fun expanding you abilities doing higher speed downshifts, etc. Part of the fun of driving an 80 year old car! Joining most local Model A clubs also a great way to find a wealth of info on all aspects of your car. You might even meet some nice people that share your interest although can't guarantee that!
 
Do you understand how to "double clutch" when you shift? If not, that is your problem. If you narrow down So. Cal. there is probably someone nearby willing to show you.

Charlie Stephens
 
Wow! Thanks for the quick response!
Like I said, this is my first time with stockers (I've got 2 Hot Rods).
I totally dig driving the stock sedan and plan on keeping it stock!

J Franklin said:
Make sure there is not too much pedal free play
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The pedal, to me, seems pretty tight with not a lot of free play.

HoarseWhisperer said:
Has the clutch pedal been adjusted for one inch play?
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I don't know if this adjustment has been made? I will look further into it.

Dick So. Cal. said:
Where are you located in So Cal? We have a club in Torrance with a lot of people willing to show you the ropes.
Dick
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I'm in La Habra (same city as Model A Club of America). I believe there is a Club in Whittier that meets up once a month. I'l check them out.

Thanks Again!
-Jeremy
 
Info on Whittier club is on MAFCA site. Latest info is:
Whittier Box 1908
Whittier CA 90609 1st Thursday 7:30 pm,
East Whittier Woman's Improvement Club
14148 Second St.
Ken Mulholland
562-697-0998 06/23/10 Hope you find what you want there. If not, run it by us again.
 
Recently, of car collector friend offered to let me drive his 2010 Dodge Viper.

Force of habit had me double-clutching this amazing vehicle until I realized I didn't have to. :o
 
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