Handy Don 12,201 #51 Posted March 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: that brings a question to mind. Was a Model A or Ford V8 transmission synchronized? Could you shift “on the fly”? No, they were not. Double clutching was an important skill. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,811 #52 Posted March 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: What happened? Jamming gears without stopping first Naw just a little sloppy and hard to find gears. Surely no syncros ... don't think they were invented yet! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,104 #53 Posted March 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: Could you shift “on the fly”? I don't have experience in a Ford A, but I could speed shift my first car, a '30 Dodge , without using the clutch. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #54 Posted March 15, 2022 (edited) I agree Ed, with a little experience yes. We learned it here in the driving school 36years ago also to drive with double clutch. The first VW beetles had an unsycronized gearbox but we drove all actual Cars like VW Golf GTI or Opel Manta or Opel GT Roadster ( the micro Corvette) Independently of that my driving trainer teaches me you can also use doubleclutch on modern cars, that was never a mistake. Now it is automatically in me, i use it since . Edited March 15, 2022 by Tractorhead 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,049 #55 Posted March 15, 2022 13 hours ago, WHX?? said: Naw just a little sloppy and hard to find gears. Surely no syncros ... don't think they were invented yet! My PK has a Borg Warner T-92 that would grind gears. Had to wait for the main shaft to slow down enough. A mix of 90wt., STP and Lucas Oil Stabilizer seems to have pretty much solved the problem. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,066 #56 Posted March 15, 2022 (edited) 19 hours ago, Handy Don said: No, they were not. Double clutching was an important skill. 18 hours ago, WHX?? said: Naw just a little sloppy and hard to find gears. Surely no syncros ... don't think they were invented yet! 18 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: I don't have experience in a Ford A, but I could speed shift my first car, a '30 Dodge , without using the clutch. 15 hours ago, Tractorhead said: I agree Ed, with a little experience yes. We learned it here in the driving school 36years ago also to drive with double clutch. The first VW beetles had an unsycronized gearbox but we drove all actual Cars like VW Golf GTI or Opel Manta or Opel GT Roadster ( the micro Corvette) Independently of that my driving trainer teaches me you can also use doubleclutch on modern cars, that was never a mistake. Now it is automatically in me, i use it since . 5 hours ago, squonk said: My PK has a Borg Warner T-92 that would grind gears. Had to wait for the main shaft to slow down enough. A mix of 90wt., STP and Lucas Oil Stabilizer seems to have pretty much solved the problem. So is this what I can expect at the Big Show ?… a bunch of old farts sitting around, having beverages of their choice, and talking about old cars and tractors ? Can’t wait ! Edited March 15, 2022 by Horse Newbie 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #57 Posted March 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said: So is this what I can expect at the Big Show ?… a bunch of old farts sitting around, having beverages of their choice, and talking about old cars and tractors ? Can’t wait ! Remember to bring a folding chair and a c_ _ p sack to hold all the small parts that you buy. Check out @Ed Kennell magic bucket trailer. He might even sell you a 5 gallon bucket . 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,049 #58 Posted March 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: So is this what I can expect at the Big Show ?… a bunch of old farts sitting around, having beverages of their choice, and talking about old cars and tractors ? Can’t wait ! Normally I'm the first canopy as you walk straight in. (Got to get the spot first! ) Look for the 12 X 12 gray Coleman Canopy. Last year it was the "hospitality tent" Even these 2 stragglers @Achto @WHX?? hung out quite a bit. We even traded lawn chairs! 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,811 #59 Posted March 15, 2022 You prolly got squatters rights ther Squonky....'sides one of yours or @rjg854s dung piles still ther from last year to mark yer spot... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,155 #60 Posted March 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: So is this what I can expect at the Big Show ?… a bunch of old farts sitting around, having beverages of their choice, and talking about old cars and tractors ? Can’t wait ! Yep, you'll fit right in! But be prepared, some times we STAND around and BS! 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,811 #61 Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) Yah.... with 'Apples showing Madge a beach ball on his phone when ther's a bikini in front of them & Wild Bill pointing out the intricacies of a custom. Good shot 'Nuts! Good Lordy the BS can be such a gut buster ... best not leave your sense of humor in the bottom drawer at home Newbie! Edited March 16, 2022 by WHX?? 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #62 Posted March 16, 2022 23 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Good Lordy the BS can be such a gut buster ... best not leave your sense of humor in the bottom drawer at home Newbie! Should we get started the Caption This now? Or wait until the new show pics come out? 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,155 #63 Posted March 16, 2022 12 hours ago, wallfish said: Should we get started the Caption This now? Or wait until the new show pics come out? There is always time for a good old caption this, go ahead and start one in memory of @JimD, we miss him. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,049 #64 Posted March 16, 2022 Sorry bout the photobucket stamp but Caption This! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,066 #65 Posted March 16, 2022 2 hours ago, squonk said: Sorry bout the photobucket stamp but Caption This! “Hey, take a look at this tractor Karl”… “Mmm… ain’t got no gas in it.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,049 #66 Posted March 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: “Mmm… ain’t got no gas in it.” You don't know how accurate that was to what was happening there! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #67 Posted March 16, 2022 3 hours ago, squonk said: Sorry bout the photobucket stamp but Caption This! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,066 #68 Posted March 16, 2022 How do y’all put those conversation bubbles on there ? Can you do it on a phone ? I guess you need to download an app for it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #69 Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) Don't know how to do it on a phone. I just use a picture editor on the PC or MS paint Edited March 16, 2022 by wallfish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,155 #71 Posted March 16, 2022 9 hours ago, squonk said: Sorry bout the photobucket stamp but Caption This! If you don't get that thing running soon the "Garden Tractor Mafia" boys will come by and strip it for sure! Just look at the job they did on that 14 HP No-Name! Guy only turned his back for a couple minutes. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
