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Brian SATX · 12-02-2023, 10:42 AM

I know I hve seen a graphic that shows the differences in dip sticks used for the Model A but cannot find it. I checked Judging Standards to no avail. Can anyone help?

Gary WA · 12-02-2023, 12:44 PM

this it

JayJay · 12-02-2023, 03:46 PM

I looked at the thread title, thought we might get a discussion about clueless drivers...

Y-Blockhead · 12-02-2023, 05:48 PM

Brian SATX · 12-02-2023, 10:43 PM

Thanks Gary. Where did you find this? I have since looked in the Ford Parts book and also only find one for the Model A.

Gary WA · 12-02-2023, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian SATX

Thanks Gary. Where did you find this? I have since looked in the Ford Parts book and also only find one for the Model A.

Someone else supplied and I saved it.

JayJay · 12-02-2023, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian SATX

Thanks Gary. Where did you find this? I have since looked in the Ford Parts book and also only find one for the Model A.

Deleted.

Bob Bidonde · 12-03-2023, 10:05 AM

The picture in Post #2 is from the Ford Service Bulletin of August 1932,Page 50, Figure 77.

BillCNC · 12-03-2023, 11:18 AM

I had the same question when I first got my Model A so I ended the puzzle by making my own mark.

I removed the oil pan and the inner baffle to clean everything out along with removing the valve cover and cleaned it out as well. I then added 5 quarts and ran the motor for a few minutes making sure there were no leaks. I then shut it off and after waiting for a 1/2 hour or so for the oil to drain back into the pan, I pulled the dipstick and used a small jeweler's file to cut a small oil level line into the dipstick.

No more guess work and now I know exactly how much oil I have in the motor at anytime.

Regards
Bill

Bob Bidonde · 12-04-2023, 10:52 AM

BillCNC! Where is the mark you made relative to the "F" & "L"?

BillCNC · 12-04-2023, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

BillCNC! Where is the mark you made relative to the "F" & "L"?

About 3/16" above the "F".

Regards
Bill

Gene F · 12-04-2023, 07:58 PM

Speaking of oil...how often do you guys change it?

JimK1930A · 12-06-2023, 05:20 PM

I change my oil every 500 miles. I do not have an oil filter.

BillCNC · 12-06-2023, 10:05 PM

I change mine every 500 miles which turns out to be once a month. I buy the 3 gallon box Rotella T4 15w-40 from Walmart for the same price of two 1 gallon jugs.

Daily Driver

Regards
Bill

Sunny the Model A · 12-10-2023, 03:51 PM

I put a partial flow filter on my daily driver truck and change my oil when it gets dark, if it doesn't get dark every 5000 miles. I use the cheapest 10w30 I can find, usually walmart oil. stock A's don't need high dollar oil, considering that they don't turn very fast, nor do they have high pressure valve springs.

David in San Antonio · 12-10-2023, 08:02 PM

Currently The Wretched Roadster leaks oil so successfully that the oil never gets dark.

CT Jack · 12-10-2023, 09:05 PM

Something to consider the next time you have your pan off and that is to drill a couple of small holes in each depression in the baffle. This will allow any oil remaining in the baffle to drain back to the crankcase.

Y-Blockhead · 12-10-2023, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CT Jack

Something to consider the next time you have your pan off and that is to drill a couple of small holes in each depression in the baffle. This will allow any oil remaining in the baffle to drain back to the crankcase.

I'm not sure that is such a good idea. Not much oil available for the rod bearings on start-up. Henry made the dipper tray like he did for a reason.

CT Jack · 12-11-2023, 10:16 AM

Y-Blockhead you are probably correct. I forgot about the dippers on the rod ends. This is not a pressurized oil lubrication system. My bad idea.

Bob Bidonde · 12-11-2023, 12:34 PM

BillCNC, about 3/16" above the "F" on the dip stick is too much oil. Typically Model "A's" run about midway between the "L" and the "F".

12-02-2023, 10:42 AM	#1
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 821	Dipsticks I know I hve seen a graphic that shows the differences in dip sticks used for the Model A but cannot find it. I checked Judging Standards to no avail. Can anyone help? __________________ Brian SATX

12-02-2023, 03:46 PM	#3
JayJay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,077	Re: Dipsticks I looked at the thread title, thought we might get a discussion about clueless drivers... __________________ JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan

12-02-2023, 05:48 PM	#4
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Dipsticks

12-02-2023, 10:43 PM	#5
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 821	Re: Dipsticks Thanks Gary. Where did you find this? I have since looked in the Ford Parts book and also only find one for the Model A. __________________ Brian SATX

12-03-2023, 11:18 AM	#9
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 826	Re: Dipsticks I had the same question when I first got my Model A so I ended the puzzle by making my own mark. I removed the oil pan and the inner baffle to clean everything out along with removing the valve cover and cleaned it out as well. I then added 5 quarts and ran the motor for a few minutes making sure there were no leaks. I then shut it off and after waiting for a 1/2 hour or so for the oil to drain back into the pan, I pulled the dipstick and used a small jeweler's file to cut a small oil level line into the dipstick. No more guess work and now I know exactly how much oil I have in the motor at anytime. Regards Bill

12-02-2023, 12:44 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,105	Re: Dipsticks this it __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com Last edited by Gary WA; 12-30-2023 at 02:34 PM.

12-04-2023, 10:52 AM	#10
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,472	Re: Dipsticks BillCNC! Where is the mark you made relative to the "F" & "L"? __________________ Bob Bidonde

12-04-2023, 07:58 PM	#12
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: Dipsticks Speaking of oil...how often do you guys change it?

12-06-2023, 05:20 PM	#13
JimK1930A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 178	Re: Dipsticks I change my oil every 500 miles. I do not have an oil filter.

12-06-2023, 10:05 PM	#14
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 826	Re: Dipsticks I change mine every 500 miles which turns out to be once a month. I buy the 3 gallon box Rotella T4 15w-40 from Walmart for the same price of two 1 gallon jugs. Daily Driver Regards Bill

12-10-2023, 03:51 PM	#15
Sunny the Model A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 169	Re: Dipsticks I put a partial flow filter on my daily driver truck and change my oil when it gets dark, if it doesn't get dark every 5000 miles. I use the cheapest 10w30 I can find, usually walmart oil. stock A's don't need high dollar oil, considering that they don't turn very fast, nor do they have high pressure valve springs. __________________ "Quality means doing it right when no one is looking" Henry Ford Last edited by Sunny the Model A; 12-10-2023 at 03:51 PM. Reason: Additional info

12-10-2023, 08:02 PM	#16
David in San Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 222	Re: Dipsticks Currently The Wretched Roadster leaks oil so successfully that the oil never gets dark. __________________ David in San Antonio 1930 ('31?) Deluxe "Wretched Roadster" Restored 1957 Alamo A’s Club

12-10-2023, 09:05 PM	#17
CT Jack Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hebron, CT Posts: 432	Re: Dipsticks Something to consider the next time you have your pan off and that is to drill a couple of small holes in each depression in the baffle. This will allow any oil remaining in the baffle to drain back to the crankcase.

12-11-2023, 10:16 AM	#19
CT Jack Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hebron, CT Posts: 432	Re: Dipsticks Y-Blockhead you are probably correct. I forgot about the dippers on the rod ends. This is not a pressurized oil lubrication system. My bad idea.

12-11-2023, 12:34 PM	#20
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,472	Re: Dipsticks BillCNC, about 3/16" above the "F" on the dip stick is too much oil. Typically Model "A's" run about midway between the "L" and the "F". __________________ Bob Bidonde