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by Jim Byrne
Tue Nov 18, 2025 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gas tank cover for 1918
Replies: 7
Views: 230

Re: Gas tank cover for 1918

The cover on my 1917 tourer is sheet metal and hinged at the rear with about a 1" finger hole to lift it up in the middle as well as a hole over the gas cap
by Jim Byrne
Mon Oct 27, 2025 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timers?
Replies: 17
Views: 963

Timers?

What is the best timer? Snyders lists roller timers, New Day timers & Anderson timers.
I am interested in best performance & dependability. I am a new owner of a 1917 touring car.
Thanks
by Jim Byrne
Sat Oct 11, 2025 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dip stick?
Replies: 6
Views: 488

Dip stick?

Snyder's sells a oil dip stick kit, so you don't have to go under the car and open the petcocks to check the oil.
Do any of you have experience with one?
Are they accurate?
Any recommendations for or against installing one?
At 83 I don't like crawling under the car any more than necessary.
by Jim Byrne
Sat Oct 04, 2025 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine oil
Replies: 24
Views: 1641

Re: Engine oil & coolant

Thanks, guys---I appreciate the responses---Looks like I will try 10-30 oil & 50/50 coolant
The last owner told me he used some type of hydraulic oil in it (hope it hasn't done any damage).
by Jim Byrne
Wed Oct 01, 2025 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine oil
Replies: 24
Views: 1641

Engine oil

I am a new 1917 T owner and want to know what the best choices are for engine oil and coolent