What have you done to/with your Model T in October?

Post by **varmint** » Mon Oct 06, 2025 12:37 pm

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.

Post by **TXGOAT2** » Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:11 pm

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.

Post by **TXGOAT2** » Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:14 pm

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".

Post by **Humblej** » Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:17 pm

Took advantage of the summer like weather here in northern Michigan to sandblast and paint 26-27 Ford accessory rear bumper brackets.

Post by **varmint** » Fri Oct 10, 2025 1:27 am

Lowered the tire pressure.
Drove 5 miles.
Watched it boil either from timing, lean carb or our poverty radiator or all three.
Learned several ways how to stop the thing. Have not tried the parking brake yet to stop it.
Tried driving with windshield open.
Choke wire came loose from rod. Fixed it.
Cronked horn at waving people.

bobt · Post by **bobt** » Fri Oct 10, 2025 6:13 am

I suggest NOT using the parking brake to stop unless in an emergency. bobt

Post by **VowellArt** » Fri Oct 10, 2025 6:52 am

I finished rebuilding my rear axle, now to stuff it back under the car before Hallows

Kids (and some grownups too) like to sit inside with "Mr. Boneypants" and let either their parents or friends take their picture.

Post by **CudaMan** » Fri Oct 10, 2025 8:26 am

Did the fall oil change on my '24. Soon I'll be removing my warm weather air filter and installing the factory hot air duct to the carb.

Post by **varmint** » Fri Oct 10, 2025 10:39 am

I hear you Bob, but are you also suggesting that I not even test (for some unknown reason to me) it to see if it will stop the car?

Post by **KWTownsend** » Fri Oct 10, 2025 11:17 am

I had replaced the starting crank bushing on my 1915 a few years ago, but it creeps forward and has to be tapped back into place.

I pulled it most of the way out and added a Dutch knurl to it. I'll mix up a little JB weld to the outside of the bushing before pulling it back in.

: ^ )

Keith

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