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Thanks guys! I just think that synthetic is better and run mobil 1 in all my vehicles. Since I am learning about this new "T" I am relying on you to help me do the right thing. There is nothing like experience to help me iron out these issues versus making mistakes! Again, I appreciate it!

While the crankcase capacity is 4 quarts, Ford recommended keeping the oil level halfway between the upper and lower cocks on the oil pan. This amounts to about 3 1/2 quarts. Overfilling the crankcase will aggravate leakage. Modern 10W30 oil works very well in Model Ts under most conditions. Ford d...

I want to thank all of you for chiming in to help me, someone who has owned a T for less than a week! I truly appreciate it!

Mke

RajoRacer wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:25 pm

Even though they might be "new" - they need to be checked & verified for proper operation prior to use - IMO ! I believe Ron Patterson just advertised some rebuilt for sale here on the Classified Ads.

I looked him up and sent him a message. Thanks!

Question Mike: you stated you purchased "new coils" - as in brand new from a vendor or an original rebuilt set by one of our coil rebuilders ? Reason I inquire is that "new" coils have not gotten any good reviews ! I purchased some from Snyder. My plan is to put those in the car and send the others...

Hey guys, thank you so much for sharing your VALUABLE information. I really appreciate your help! Nothing like the voice of experience!

Just got the notice, all the parts are on the way!!

FYI, if this is where you’re going to park your car. Do yourself a favor and obtain a large tray and place it under engine. Not ment to be an insult rather a reality. Model “T” tend to loose oil. Your floor looks unblemished. I learned that! My wife asked me why it was dripping oil. I asked my budd...

Your wife brought you a Model T home from a car show so you could have something to play with!?!?!? That’s the most spectacular thing I have ever heard! :lol: She deserves an award or something! Welcome to Model T land Bryant I retired and the company begged me to come back as a contractor as they ...

I would suggest doing one step at a time.. replace your timer and be sure the initial timing setting is correct, start the car and see if there's any change in running. Second step, I would be sure to clean the original plugs and Gap them to 0.025", then start the car and see how it runs. If there ...

Great advice! I'll check it out

I am very fortunate in that I have one of the MTFCA board members that lives less than 30-miles from me. We, or more accurately, he spent the whole day Friday giving the car a good once over. It would fire up but had major issues so he isolated it to first, a completely shot New Day timer. It was al...

No, I am sorry, it is a 1927.

I just joined MTFCA and just bought my first car within the last week! I am working on the vehicle which is a 1929 coupe. I am replacing the timer, coils, and spark plugs to correct misfiring and engine issues. I have the help of a trusted MTFCA member! I just ordered the disc brakes since we live i...