The phrase "flew out of gear like a Model-T Ford" suggests a sudden and uncontrolled departure from a stable or functional state, drawing a comparison to the early Model-T Ford vehicles, which were known for occasionally slipping out of gear. It implies a lack of control or a chaotic situation, evoking imagery of something malfunctioning or not operating as intended. This figurative expression highlights the abruptness and unexpected nature of the change.
The phrase is "Grandpa flew out of gear like a Model T Ford". From the book, Where The Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. The Model T Ford had a planetary 3 speed transmission that was notorious for jumping out of gear into neutral. Grandpa got excited and flew out of gear.
Since a model T Ford is fast, if your grandpa gets out of gear like one it means he got out of the gear really fast.
Lost control.
This is not an idiom. When you see a comparison with "Like a ___" you're looking at a simile. This one's comparing something to an old Model-T car.
This is not an idiom. When you see a comparison with "Like a ___" you're looking at a simile. This one's comparing something to an old Model-T car.
sounds like your clutch is not disengaging, have you checked it?
In some 1982 Ford f100 trucks I know they have a 4.10 Gear ratio like my truck but with that gear ratio if you go over 55 mph you can say goodbye to your gas mileage so get a smaller gear ratio.
high spot on the flywheel acts like clutch is not depressed
Does the light that looks like a gear have an explanation point in the center of the gear ? If so , it is the " check transaxle " warning light , a malfunction has been detected , shifting may be restricted - if the light stays on take your vehicle in for servicing
sounds to me like you need a new transmissioncheck your fuses first
I'd use 10W40. It's like the universal one; use it always.
Sounds like transmission needs to be overhauled