1931 Ford Model A gets 25,000 mile service. Change oil, fluids in trans, overdrive, and rear end.
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Our 1931 Ford Model A Sport Coupe, Model 50B gets driven a LOT and is finally getting some love. See how to change motor oil, transmission fluid, overdrive fluid, rear end differential fluid, lube the chassis, the works. Thank you for 25,000 subscribers!
PLEASE NOTE: Lots of emails about the fluid type to use in the Mitchell overdrive unit. The overdrive unit in this car is one of the very early ones, and the instructions said to use what you saw here in this video. I had a very nice conversation with Steve Mitchell last week and he told me they are now recommending a 90-140 oil in all of their overdrive units.
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PLEASE NOTE: Lots of emails about the fluid type to use in the Mitchell overdrive unit. The overdrive unit in this car is one of the very early ones, and the instructions said to use what you saw here in this video. I had a very nice conversation with Steve Mitchell last week and he told me they are now recommending a 90-140 oil in all of their overdrive units.
id like to put a gm 350 in one with a 700r4 to save on gas my uncle built one but nice car
That "dirty" underside is cleaner than the exterior of most cars on the road.
Sadly, yes.
I wish mine looked that clean. There are oil drops hanging from pretty much everything under there - drives me insane. Fixing these is on the "to do" list.... (but sorting the brakes is higher on the list!).
I loved the vice grip garage moment talking about painting the overdrive
PSSSSSSSSSSSSSST!
@@ModelA didnt know you were gonna go full on and rebuild the overdrive! lol
@@ChuckCassadyYT Hahahaaa!!! Rattlecan Rebuild!
0:00 Intro
0:58 underside
1:42 drain oil pan
3:19 drain transmission
4:24 drain overdrive
5:09 drain rear end
6:11 steering fluid change?
6:32 what oils to use?
7:45 fill rear end
8:45 fill overdrive
10:07 fill transmission
11:00 fill engine oil
12:17 painting new oil filter
13:12 taking off old filter
13:15 which oil filter? Full flow or partial flow?
13:50 oil filter on
14:44 lube the car
18:26 brake linkages
18:45 painting the overdrive
19:34 drive
Someone had a question in our club about oils so I came here and made this comment to help us find the important parts quickly. Thanks Paul !!!
Its only 35 degrees today but after watching this Im taking my roadster out - cant wait any longer !!
Do it!!!!! I gave you thanks in this one for your generosity and support.
@@ModelA I heard ya - my pleasure !
The humor is top rate. No computers, no chips, little to no plastic, manual brakes, manual TRANS, and more zerks than a hardware store. Sure there's more maintenance, but worthy every bit of it.
That's a beautiful car Paul.
Thanks! Pretty decent DD
I hear a few Vice Grip Garage terms floating around--lighhtnin whirler, fire make-it-happener, sparkelators, etc--gotta love the guy, he has exploded in popularity since I first saw him.
We communicated a lot for his Model A purchase
My father always told me "if you aren't dirty or didn't draw blood, you didn't do the job right." He was a wise man!
He was right!
They’re only haters Paul. I love tools with a connection to the past, with a history. Besides I’ve got half a drawer full of wrenches marked Ford. And yes there’s an adjustable one in there marked Ford. I enjoy watching you even though my car is a hot rod flat head V8. I honestly miss the day when I could hear my little original putt putt running. Now it’s no longer a putt putt but it’s still her name. Thank you so much for your time and efforts. One day I’ll have another original and I’ll get to watch your videos all over again, that’s the bright side. Cheers my friend🍻👍👍👍
We're still brothers, man!
I had bevis & butthead talking in my head when you were messing with the bung & its hole ....... i died laughing 😆😂🤣
Uhhhhhh....heh heh
A cup of coffee, my Model A in site, my dog, my front porch and a Paul Shinn video on a Saturday morning. No better way to start the day! Gary
Bragger 🤣
Showoff!!!
Awe shucks!
Hello Paul, I have been watching your videos for about a year. The one on the Model A being the best car ever made really got my attention. I had never ridden in a Model A until last Friday. I went for a ride with the owner and checked it out trying to remember all the points you made in the buyer's guide video but missed a couple. This latest video on servicing is very apropos for me, as I now own a '30 Tudor. Looking forward to many more great videos. Thanks. I told my wife "This is Paul's fault!"😉
Congratulations Rich! Oh, sure... blame it on me. So now she is gonna be out to get me!
The second (1926) “model A” was the first Ford built that a modern driver could drive without significant retraining…
(The first one in 1903 was a bit weird…).
I can't wait to do this on my Model A. i'm just a whole 75,000 miles late.
I would have said "Better late than never", but you exceeded that.
Great video Paul. I'm not a model A. owner {yet} just a regular car guy, and your videos are fun to watch. Love the fun dialog and your choice of words...
Thanks Michael!
This is great Paul. I love your videos and am watching while doing my taxes. I loathe taxes but love to hear your voice and listen to your wisdom. Thanks!
Thank you!!!! What ever happened to us being a le to do our taxes on a post card?? I was really in favor of that!
Good morning Paul, good to see you. Love your lift, wish I had one for my, huh older, but not Model A, cars and trucks. I use adjustable wrenches a lot, it's all in your ability to use it correctly, as you know. I use the GL5 in my machinery for hay production. Great tip on the oil tip left in the hole for level check. In my book, a person that don't get oil on them isn't living life to the fullest.🤭 Great ride and video, thanks for sharing, y'all have a fantastic weekend.
Thanks Dan! I agree.
Dude I just watched the video when you were so sick . It's good to have you back. and looking so good. I do not have a old ford but, I do like them. And have learned so much watching you . I have 2 vintage Volkswagens and love them and do all my own work . But I'm starting to think I have room in my life for another old car. After watching your videos maybe an Model A might be for me. Thanks for all the info. And take care
Awesome! Thanks Darol. Did you see the video where I compared tue VW and the Model A?
Don't worry about what people say about that adjustable wrench. I've got one also that my grandfather gave me. He would say "The wrong tool would be the one that didn't work."
Right!
That is one beautiful car my friend I hope to own before I die thumbs up
Nothing better than quality old tools that have been used by previous generations
Right!
So that's one clean "A"and I recall losing my Dad's old snap on 3/8 ratchet man was I heartbroken ! I have his personal things I'm handing down to my Son including the American flag that draped his casket at his incredible funeral thanks Paul.
Thanks for sharing Johnny
i was really delighted to see you in this recent video looking so well. I will be buying a model A after I have built a larger garage with a lift this summer. I love old cars, airplanes and radios ... and now I feel knowable enough about model A's to own one and keep it in good condition.
Go for it Alex!
You may already be there (I’m catching up on your videos), but I saw a clever idea for refilling the transmission/overdrive/rear end that looks easier than upending the bottle over them. Use a pump nozzle (like you might see on a bottle of orange-flavored gritty hand cleaner). That with a little length of clear tubing should allow you to reach anywhere without threading your arms around chassis components or pouring oil up your nose.
Thanks Tim! I have a pump specifically for dinosaur juices but in the videos, I try to do everything as simple and basic as possible so newbies can see how you don't need a bunch of stuff or special stuff to keep a Model A going. I don't say it all the time, but just keep it in the back of your mind when you see me struggling with basic tools and stuff, that's what I'm up to.
1:35 Was that a Vice Grip Garage reference ?? :D
More like a very respectful tip of the hat
By the way Paul, I LOVE the color of the wheels on this car!!!
Thanks Kent!
The hole into which one insterts ones bung is a …..
Bung hole
Of course!
You Paul …
Truely put a smile on my face … every video
Cheers mate
From Australia
Best to you, my friend.
It looks as clean as a whistle to me .
Love your Attitude Mister, and You really know Model A' s, Keep it Up...
Thank you!! I have enough positivity to go around
“Can you say trans anymore?” I got a chuckle out of that.
Thanks! I got a few hateful emails over it.
Paul, it's nice to have a tool with a connection to your grandfather that inspires you to pause and think of him when ever you pick it up. One thought I always have when ever I see the sheet metal plugs used on modern oil pans why can't they spend a dollar more and put in a proper threaded bunghole.
I agree!!!!
no not out of place yours is a classic.
Amongst all the hot rods and customs, it was the only classic
@@ModelA yes but remember the song hot rod Lincoln .
She had a model a body that made her look like a pup1
It's amazing how many know it all 's there are out there. Judging by the condition of your cars, you're doing fine with out their input. Also thanks for not being PC.
Thank you! And yea, I catch a lot of flak for not being PC. I get a lot of "I'm unsubscribing from you now because you said .. blah .. blah ..." and a lot of hate. But I think it is much more important to be truthful and honest with everyone and not try to be someone I'm not. I also think the cars are the stars, not me, so it shouldn't matter anyway.
The angled fill hole on the side of the trans is a good design feature that I've never seen before.
Henry Ford was a smart fella!
Instead of painting the new oil filter housing each time you change it, you could purchase a chrome oil filter cover sleeve. Paint it and maybe place an old ford sticker on it. They are held in place with a setscrew, but I would try to instead place a magnet inside of it to secure it. Anyway, just a thought.
Never thought of that! Hmmm...
The threaded hole is actually the "bung" - the item you screwed in is properly called a "bung stopper".
That's even funnier! Thanks Bill
I noticed you have a 3 Pack Optima battery in your car.. I installed these in both our 31 coupe and 31 Slant Windshield Fordor 7 years ago and have never had any problems with them. Its nice not to have to worry about corrosion on the cable connections!! I do connect a Battery Tender to them occasionally during the winter season
They are excellent
Nice machine Paul. Beautiful.
Dwight.
Thanks 👍
I like your shop you keep it real and stop acting like Derek lol
Derek is acting like me! Hahaa! Well, it just happens we're both goofy by nature.
@@ModelA it was the hand thing spray paint I heard as I was posting your an keep it real guy it was perfect timing.
@@thomasmurphy9514 Hahaa!
Great ending to the video - both you driving & at the car show.
Thanks TMH!
I think it is super cool that you get to use your grandfather tools! As a non-American person, I'm always surprised when someone mentions a papper route, It feels like something we see in the movies but not in real life! Also, I vote against the pulsating oil drop, I'm pro smoth oil drop! ha ha
Hahaa!b Well then, how do you measure how much olive oil you are pouring into the pan? I measure by the number of "glugs".
@@ModelA I measure by smooth circles in the bottom of the pan :)
l just Sub'ed to your channel thanks....l am in my 80's when l was a young boy a lot of these car were still on the road....Thanks from an old Navy flying Shoe🇺🇸
Thank you Steve! Go Navy!!!
I'm a little late viewing the video today account I've been removing and working on my Tudor's driver seat. I'm in the process of installing a slide adjustment under it so I will be able to fit behind the wheel to drive it!
Hey! I kind of like your oil filter setup. I'm considering adding one to mine. Another great and informative video, Paul! I really enjoyed it, as usual.
73 OM,
de Benton w4jba
Thanks OM! 73
Adjustable spanners are fine as long as the faces are parallel. They can be snugged up to a better fit than many a standard one. Particularly on old, worn fixings. I did that forgetting to put in the sump plug thing once. Doh!!!
D'oh!!
The W stands for winter. Meaning the lubricant contains additives to prevent it from congealing.
Nothing wrong with adjustable wrenches. It is my go-to tool on all my vehicles, from my working big rig I earn a living with, 70's Honda motorcycles, and even the 31 Packard.
Just gotta have the knack is all and mind the bottom edge.
Agreed. Maybe I should call my channel "Adjustable Wrench Garage"?
Love your terminologies made in USA. Ooosah.
Thanks! I like to have fun in the shop.
Had to Checkout the channel after watching VGG’s video, Derek,spoke highly of you. BOL
Welcome aboard!
Love it! "Don't go all Will Smith on me"
I don't recall seeing you grease the throw-out bearing. That's one place a lot of people forget to lube. Important one, too.
I did that in the 10,000 mile video and it got done about 5,000 miles ago.
Today joined my first ever tour with my Tudor, and the first four of the season.
I had a lot of fun. I need to clean my car underside too still. But I don't have a handy dandy bridge like yours.
Great job! I hope you get to do many, many more tours.
@@ModelA Oooh in have a very important question I can't seem to find the answer to. Which side is the wood of the bagage tray supposed to face?
Is it meant to put things on when down? Or to be decorative when put up?
@@DrTheRich The wood is strictly decorative.
Thanks for another great video. I too love using wrenches that I inherited from my grandfather. I'm looking forward to seeing you and the sport coupe at the MAFCA national convention in June. Please consider having it evaluated in the Restorer's Class!
It's not a show car. It's just the way I like it though. I will be judging blue ribbon in Texas.
Excellent as usual . I think you ought to a lubrication video on the rest of the car some parts never get lubed . Door locks , door hinges. hood hinges ,hood latches ,window riser gears and shaft etc etc etc . I use transmission oil in a oil can it does make the trigger harder to squeeze but the oil clings longer also suits the brake cross shaft spherical bushes .
Great suggestion. Thanks John!
Our champion of the crescent wrench! Huzzah!
YES!!!
Love it Mr. Paul , honor thy Grandpa. I really appreciate your Methodology 👍. Will smith comment was funny as all get out😂
Thanks Mitch. I greatly appreciate and honor those who came before me and their knowledge.
lt's bung hole, as my dad called it. He also used the term to refer to people he, ah, thought less of or who were complete idiots. Somehow, I think you already know this. Love your channel or post or blog, whatever it's called.
Cheers,
Richard
Utah
Thanks Richard!
Excellent tutorial Paul, thanks.
Glad it was helpful Jay!
dinosaur sauce 😂 we have a BBQ place here in Syracuse NY dinosaur BBQ, you can order a side of dinosaur sauce.
I would say your shifter critics are using new shifters that all have the
death wobble jaws, whereas the the ones your grandfather gave you
are well made from good materials and do not round off bolt heads.
Another very interesting presentation from you Paul.
Thank YOU Ivan!
Hi Paul, I'm late in getting to this episode. Good work. So what was shocking is that the fluids were in good shape?
I really liked the way the over-drive looked after you painted it. I always thought the bright finish on those looked out of place. When you started the engine music was playing but I could tell the moment the engine fired because the windshield wiper pulled upward a few inches. I've never seen vacuum wiper(s) do that.
I was taught to always take the weight off of the wheels when greasing a car. Not for the grease fittings of things that don't change with weight but for the front end and suspensions components. Aren't you concerned about this?
Tip: One of the things I do when greasing, is that I leave a blob of grease on the fitting. Between grease jobs, it protects the fitting inlet from sand and moisture adhering right onto the opening, then I wipe it off before connecting the grease gun the next time.
Does this car have a ceramic filter inside the glass fuel filter bowl? I have questions regarding the ceramic.
Hi DM!
I don't take weight off the suspension when greasing because it makes no difference on a Model A, they don't have any ball joints except in the steering, none holding weight.
This car has the stock grease fittings. A tiny bit comes back out and forms a plug when you move the car.
This car has a metal fuel filter not the glass one. It has a fine screen inside, no ceramic.
@@ModelA Thanks Paul.
Either you clean frequently under there or you drive on Clean roads. Plus I don't think you guys have high pollen counts for 8 months like we do here. That car looks great. I've always wanted a lift like that but it just wasn't possible. You've got a really nice set up.
I'm a slightly autistic clean freak. Thanks!
As usual a fun video. Looks like your feeling good. Which is a great deal. At some point would love to see all you and your dads vehicles. Take care.
There will probably never be a video with all of our cars together, everything is so spread out. Thank you!
@@ModelA Bummer
@@ModelA Not all together, but a few chosen few?
@@danterry6328 That could happen
Paul I love your videos, Knowledge and tools for the common man! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
@@ModelA hey there Paul! Left you a link in an email to you about a ford model AA (or two) looking for a home. You seem to be the Jay Leno of Model A's, so thought i'd give those buggies the best chance at life vs the scrap yard!
Hahaa! I'm nowhere near Jay Leno status. I'm just a regular person. Definitely not a TV star or even close.
@@ModelA We all start somewhere! Jay I'm sure would love to meet you as a fellow auto enthusiast! BTW thanks for your response. As you know I want to find a Model A myself. Seems most out this way have been rat rodded, rusted back to the Earth, or updated to the point that I'm just not intererested. But I'll keep looking. Those AA trucks are well and truly beyond anything I'd ever attempt to do (my father and brothers maybe, but not me!). Loving the vids!~
If Jay invited me, I'd do it!
Another video hit out of the park. I thought of making you a sign that says Paul schinns garage number 1 place to take a leak. For model As.
Hhahaa!! Just drop the C and good to go
@@ModelA whoops sorry. Spell check likes to play games with me.
thank you Paul
Thank you Don
The reason (I think) that you are getting flack about the adjustable wrench 🔧 is that you are using a left handed wrench instead of a right handed wrench! Issue solved!
Have you been using those left handed cigarettes again?
look in the mirror while wrenching it fixes the problem too
That MUST be it!!
I looked at mine, but I can't use it. It's Metric ;-)
My father said you used to be able to fix cars with a monkey wrench, hammer and a screwdriver.👍
Your father was right!
Thank you Paul. Your videos are very helpful. Calming. 🇺🇦
Thank you!
I'm always out of place at car shows too.
That's because you are still showing up in your tuxedos.
Hogan is a great place for the car show way better than V.S elementary the level of the lake looks good, great car, use to live in rancho moved to Texas.
You're way better off in Texas than Commiefornia
Great video! Have you ever thought about doing a video on what it's like to restore and have a fine points care judged?
Hey Justin! I thought about it. But nobody is building a fine point car these days (I didn't say nobody has one). That video would get like 4 views. I said to heck with it and converted my fine point car to a driver. I finally decided life is too short to have anything I own judged. I found that true happiness comes from not caring about what anyone else thinks and enjoying my cars they way I like them. Although I am still a MAFCA judge, I don't have any desire to compete anymore. If you or someone else wants to make a video about building or competing a fine point car, go for it! I'm out.
That old tool, the wrench, is it a BAHCO? They last forever. However, sometimes people turn that oil plug so extremely tight, so you have to use a 6 point wrench and a long extension.
Hi Paul, I hope you're well! Thanks for all the videos and answered question through the videos....Here is
one more: Do you have a video of how to remove a radiator? Thanks and God bless you!!
Not specifically, no. But thinking it might be time for one.
Hello Paul. Great video as always. Can I ask where you got your oil filter adapter? Do you have a video on it? Also, the headlamp reflectors you mentioned in your LED bulb video(the polished silver ones), are they currently available to your knowledge? I'm watching your video as I write this and you just answered my first question, Haaa. Thanks again Paul.
The adapter came from the second shelf in my shop. No video on it. Bratton's and Mike's has the reflectors. Thanks!
@@ModelA Thanks Paul. I appreciate your answering!
Man I wish I lived in your neck of the woods, would love to hang out in your garage.
My garage is sterile clean and clothing optional. You'd hate it.
Nice job
Thanks John!
Paul, Your videos have been invaluable to me and I would like to show my appreciation by donating to your channel. I've looked for a link to do so, but haven't found it thus far. Please enlighten me.
That is very kind of you Dale. Thank you! www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=DNEA3GWXRXSAC¤cy_code=USD&source=url
Paul, really enjoyed this maintenance video and how jealous I am, you have a hoist. This is on the list for the new house and pole barn. Still nursing the back injury, hope to be cleared for work after 4/15. This was enjoyable because I think Derek has influenced some of your tips with sound effects. I'm the same way with descriptions, a fella has to add sound to help them understand. Currently learning the functions of the R-1 and limited antenna. Do you ever have plans to come out to Michigan for any of the car events? We have 2 cars accepted for this year's Motor Muster at Greenfield Village in Dearborn. Our 59 Lark again and our newest car, 1946 Ford Super Deluxe 2 door sedan.
73 OM and see you down the log, de N8IWS
Hey Dale! That's great news! Good for you, OM!! I hope your back fully heals and is cooperative. I plan to come out to the Gilmore for Model A Day in September. But just for the weekend.
@@ModelA Cool, I am good in the callbook if you don't already have my contact info. Would like to meet up at the Gilmore, haven't been there yet.
Me neither, even though TS and I have been life members for close to a decade. I'm looking forward to it. If you happen to go for Model A day, just stop me if you see me there and eyeball QSO.
I have two sets of adjustable wrenches. One set for metric and the other set for non metric
You have it covered then!!! haha
Another great video as always! Thanks! Question, what did you use on your muffler. Did you coat it with something? It looks great!
It's just some high temp black paint done a couple years ago.
Paul I noticed you didn’t add a drop of oil to the distributor, accelerator and spark advance rods, and that ever elusive front spring through the crank hole.
That happens every 500 miles and is covered in a previous video (the one I talked about and linked to in the video). Thanks!
Oreillys has a pump that has different length straws for different size bottles for gear oil etc...less than 15 bucks
Nice! Do you know the part number?
@@ModelA w1139 performance tool.
@@Rumpleskin Thank you!
@@ModelA no problem..been there for 10 years. Maybe should have given my employee number for commission...lol really enjoy your videos. A cars of a better time. I love the old stuff,shaved with a gem razor this morning..
as always, great video! I have no words of wisdom, that's why I come here to gain knowledge. :)
You're still a part of it all
@@ModelA you guys are awesome! It has kept my mind active, while dealing with Parkinson's. And for that, I thank you. :)
Hole for a Bung is a Bungole!
I have tools I use passed down from my Great Grandfather, Patrick J. Griffin who invented and patented the self-cleaning spark plug and manufactured Griffin sparkplugs in Boston until late in the 1930s or maybe later. I also have a few Griffin spark plugs that would fit the Model A but most of the ones I had I donated to the Lars Anderson Museum in Brookline, MA.
I need me some of those self cleaning spark plugs. So much burned oil in my cylinders...
@@DrTheRich Buy any modern spark plugs as they are all self-cleaning.
@@kengriffin3495 oh, but I don't like the look of the modern ones, they look too out of place on a model a engine. Are there vintage looking ones?
Thanks for sharing Ken! Wow! Automotive royalty in your blood!!!
Tssssss tssss tssssssss.... perfect!
I forgot to shake it first
The flak is probably because it will slip and round off the corners if you don't make tight enough.
Nice job as always thanks for the video.
Thank you Brenda!
Great Vid, Thanks for it.
Thank you Andy
The argument with using "open" wrenches vs using "box" end wrenches was that open could easily round off the nut or bolt. However many of the fasteners on the old cars are SQUARE.
Yep!
Thanks!
Such a kind blessing. Thank you!!
"Don't go all Will Smith on me!" 🤣
Why didn't you paint the battery while you were there. lol
Yeppers, that rusty battery support is unsightly.😜
I need to replace it. Maybe after we get back from Texas.
4:45 I AM THE GREAT CORNHOLIO!
I have TeePee for your .....
AWESOME what more can I say. Always great advice and another informative vid. Thx Paul.How can I help your channel? Dean J.
Thanks Dean!! Just subscribe. Thanks!
Nice!!!!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks!! I like your video of the all cabovers show.
Where you get your lift , looks like it makes a messy job a lot more sanitary.
Great Video Paul, Question new to Model A's what is a Model 50B is it a Option in 1931, Where do you get Mobil 600 oil and oil filter, Never seen them at local parts store, Is your oil filter location a original Ford Design for car, thks
Every Model A body style has a "part number" so to speak. The standard sport coupe for 1930 and 1931 was 50B.
I would paint it too. Aluminum can rot if it is not protected by paint.
I hadn't even considered that. You're right!
Lol go all Will Smith that’s too funny 😂