Filled tires to 34psi.
Changed the oil.
Cleaned the lower drain cock connections and put blue thread locker on the threads to cure a leak.
Achieved speeds over 20mph for 1st time.
What have you done to/with your Model T in October?
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varmint
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What have you done to/with your Model T in October?
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TXGOAT2
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Re: What have you done to/with your Model T in October?
A '25 coupe ought to do 35 to 40 MPH on level ground with no trouble. (Or more)
That assumes all 4 cylinders are operating on a good fuel/air mix, that timing is correct for the situation of the moment, and that brakes and bands are not dragging. If you have "balloon tires", 28 PSI is plenty.
That assumes all 4 cylinders are operating on a good fuel/air mix, that timing is correct for the situation of the moment, and that brakes and bands are not dragging. If you have "balloon tires", 28 PSI is plenty.
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TXGOAT2
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Re: What have you done to/with your Model T in October?
Too much oil in the crankcase will sap power. 1 gallon is usually too much on a refill. For a refill, 3 to 31/2 quarts ought to get the oil level up to the upper cock with the car sitting on level ground. According to Ford, "best results will be obtained with the oil level halfway between the upper and lower cock".
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Humblej
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Re: What have you done to/with your Model T in October?
Took advantage of the summer like weather here in northern Michigan to sandblast and paint 26-27 Ford accessory rear bumper brackets.