Marty Roth Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 How do I know if I have enough oil?or too little?or too much?I had been told that as long as I see oil flowing through the "SIGHT GLASS" in my dashboard, that it was OK.Since there does not appear to be a dipstick for this era, is there a better way to ensure the right quantity?I will be driving more as I tackle the AACA Dual Meet in Tennessee next week, and then the AACA/HCCA RELIABILITY TOUR in Lancaster, PA the following week.Thanks for any advice.Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 My 1915 C25 engine has a valve just below the split in the engine case located behind and below the left front motor mount. Look for a plug or valve there that would be the overflow or full level on the crankcase. You can use a stick or wire to check the level through one of the oil filler/breathers when you get it full and mark it for future use. I have also seen some cars with a sight glass installed on that overflow fitting.Have fun on the tour...Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 Always the best advice.....thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Marty,Did you try the oil fill procedure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Yes, and thanks to Mark and to Larry.The photos were an added bonus, and I'll probably make an extension similar to check from above . Now I know that our oil is at a safe level.Next step will be to make a "dipstick", marked at the correct level.We will show at Lebanon this week, and will drive the Reliability Tour next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) Atta-boy Marty, get out there and enjoy!Next week is the VMCCA Nickel Age Touring Group Annual Tour. This year's week long hub tour is out of Paris, KY (NE of Lexington). If anyone is looking for a fun Group to tour with, Contact me. We go every year and would never think of skipping it.Here's a fun pick from one of the Tour 'meetings'. I believe the quote was either 'What hat?' or 'That Ford chap has red hat envy' Edited June 11, 2014 by MrEarl Correct spelling in title as requested (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Yeah Marty, there should be a petcock on the drivers side about 1/3 rd of the way back on the pan. Fill until it drips out. The originals had a rod/ lever that stuck though the frame. The computer I load my photos on is on the blink at the moment or I would post some. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks Brian & Dave,Larry sent photos of the rod he made, and Mark described it so that I could understand as well.The odd thing, was that the petcock is so low on the side of the crankcase that it would appear to be a drain, rather than a fill-level technique !Thanks again to all -- Now to spend the next week passing Model-Ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 LOL. You better show them Tin Lizzy's who is king of the road. :cool: Your car, much like mine, was three times the money plus at the time. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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