Ford Model T - Oil, Grease & Lubrication

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🌳 www.linktr.ee/... In this video we take a close look at how to properly lubricate your Model T, including grease and oiling points plus oil change.
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I imported my 1925 Ford Model T from the USA, not far from Detroit, Michigan where it was built.
The Model T was manufactured between 1908 and 1927, and was know by various names including Tin Lizzie, Flivver, T‑Model Ford, or just 'T'.
The Model T set 1908 as the historic year that the automobile became popular. It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, the car that opened travel to the common middle-class American; some of this was because of Ford's innovations, including assembly line production instead of individual hand crafting.
On May 26, 1927, Henry Ford watched the 15 millionth Model T Ford roll off the assembly line at his factory in Highland Park, Michigan.

[@jeanpellerin8466]

Excellent video. I own a Model T 1922 and your chart on maintenance is right to the point. Don't worry about those negative or stupid comments on this page as those people are just what we call "tire kicker" they don't own a Model T and they never will. Thank you for helping us and keep those video coming as they are very instructive. Jean

[@cartermorey8647]

thank you for interpreting the lube chart it looked kind of scary

[@wholeNwon]

I don't own a Model T and it is highly unlikely that I ever will. Yet I find your videos very entertaining. Maybe engrossing is a better word. Obviously it takes a lot of effort not just enthusiasm to make them, so, thanks!

[@peterd7603]

Your intro music is perfect, it has the same tempo as rambling along in a model T

[@l.e.brookshire195]

Thank you so much, Mitch! I have been looking forward to seeing you add this video. This is a great help to me as a new T owner! I wanted to be sure it was well serviced before driving it much. You do a grand job! Your instructions gave me the courage to buy one of these. The main problem I have is hills. I live in North Georgia USA, Rome, 60 miles North of Atlanta, and we have no real straight roads except highways. Everything is up, down, crooked, always climbing one hill after another. I’m still learning how to climb without slowing to first gear!

[@janlabij7302]

Climbing hills? Keep the gas tank more than 1/2 full.

[@rick7858]

I replaced all the oiler cups with grease nipples while i replaced all the bushings and bolts on the springs and front axle. My T will never wear out again on those parts!

[@jordanoneill82]

what a gorgeous gorgeous old car, you've made me want to buy one

[@thomaswhite8178]

Thank you for the in-depth details. I’m a “new” T owner and you and your videos are a huge help! Cheers mate!

[@m2mark1]

Great help thanks. I am still sorting my new T. Broken starter, stuck in gear. This has saved me hunting through the manual to find all the relevant maintenance points.

[@awittypilot8961]

GREAT series Mitch! I have a 1915 T and about to run it in the 4th parade. Your vids are EXCELLENT! Thank you!

[@ModelTMitch]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Sleeperdude]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@waltschannel7465]

Really interesting. Fun to watch, and clear explanation. I really like the original Ford lube diagram!! Some of the lube modes used would totally make sense today, others are clearly outdated. Funny how there were individual ignition coil s back then, and we've got back to that with modern cars.

[@ojjenkins7110]

Great video Mitch. Your videos I think are the best for model T info. Keep them coming.

[@TM15R]

That spring loaded oil cup is called a "GITS CAP". To this day they are found on machine shafts and motors.

[@LMacNeill]

Every 50 miles. LOL People just didn't drive that much back then... My wife's commute is 120 miles round-trip... She'd have to stop and grease the fan hub twice every day. ;-)

[@stephenarling1667]

Maybe that is why Duesenberg designed their automatic lubrication system that distributed lube to the chassis wear points and reminded owners to check the engine oil and other fluid levels. Guess it would be a few more decades 'til Ford and others almost caught up.

[@stevekarnes2140]

Thank you for you sharing you knowledge, very helpful as I have recently become the new owner a 1925 T Roaster Runabout and am trying to lean and read as much as possible to familiar my self with this gem of a car. I'll be referring to your youtube posts often. Thanks again, Steve

[@TM15R]

That bullet shaped grease fitting/nipple is also called a "ZERK FITTING", after the man who invented it.

[@sleb99]

Mitch, I’m enjoying my !927 Model T coupe and have learned much from you, thank you! I have my T parked in the garage under my house. While it runs great, I have a slow drip from the carborator, a tablespoon every few days, and this is with fuel line turned off. This can be smelled in the house, something my wife does not like. Does the carb need to be rebuilt? Over filling the bowl would cause a leak. How I wish you had a video showing how to take a carb apart and replace everything! Maybe you are planning one? It would not have to come off your T.

[@rayunseitig6367]

Time to get a good old oil can. Thanks for video.

[@kd1s]

You can get little oil resistant condiment and cosmetic bottles to do oiling. Much neater.

[@1blisslife]

I would love to see a reaction video... taking the car for servicing at a Ford dealership. LoL

[@stephenarling1667]

They might have to wheel out old Clem if he were the only one left who knew these jalopies.

[@clayton6524]

Hi Mitch, what kind of oil and grease do I use to lubricate my model T? Is there any specific oil weights that are used for greasing and oil changing and is simple grease from a can be sufficient enough for lube? Thanks for a brilliant video of model T lubrication!! Very helpful and useful!! Is a straight weight oil good enough?

[@ModelTMitch]

Hi Clay, it depends on where you live in the world as to the oil you use - often people run lighter oils in cold climates as oil tends to congeal when it's cold. I personally use the cheapest oil I can get, as the cheap stuff doesn't have the nasty magnetic particles in it which can ruin the magneto. Monograde 40 is a good oil for me as the temperature is never below freezing where I live. In terms of grease, read the label first and make sure it's safe to use with brass - some grease can actually eat brass - which can be found in some bearing housings like the engine fan, and also if you have brass thrust washers in the rear end. I hope this helps. :)

[@gregdironca8679]

Hi Mitch, I have a 1925 coupe and have enjoyed your videos . Do you have any videos on cleaning the timer? Greg

[@ModelTMitch]

Not yet but thats a video I can do very soon :)

[@claudiocarbone2225]

Awesome video buddy!!

[@Kaputnik11]

Awesome video thanks :)

[@PhilipHutton]

yay i was waiting for this vid!!

[@anonymusptbo8704]

Getting an old style Oiler will make this job much easier

[@ModelTMitch]

I have one... but I haven't been able to repair it yet :( As I said in the video, it's broken :(

[@QueenCityHistory]

How do you wash it? I imagine when you wash it a lot of the oiled joints need to be redone

[@twistedyogert]

Just out of curiosity, were emissions a problem when you registered the car? Did you have to install a catalytic converter?

[@66dunoon69]

You miss the grease cups at the outer ends of the axle housings.

[@ModelTMitch]

Well spotted - my Model T doesn't have any strangely enough :)

[@66dunoon69]

That's odd

[@christopherwestern9223]

Show us the cleaning of the spark plugs

[@rileyorians8554]

Great stuff man, love the video. I recently started up my grandfathers 1931 Ford Model A and she runs quite well as it sounds to me. Perhaps you would be able to help me identify these areas of lubrication on this particular model? Yours looks slightly different than mine. Also what type of grease do you recommend? Also oil? I read 600w but perhaps thats just engine oil? Thanks Everyone!

[@maverickm15]

I’m planing in a couple years to travel from Alaska to the tip of South America or the longest road in the world in a model t if anyone can give me some advice I whould love to have it

[@eNodeTG]

Car Salesman: *Slaps roof of car* This bad boy takes so much Oil, Grease & Lubrication.

[@Chitenho1]

Bring it to ford for the maintenance

[@tallman11282]

Vu Nguyen Duc Anh I'd love to see the faces of the mechanics if someone drove a Model T into the shop and asked for a lube and oil change.

[@alycestapleton]

Vu Nguyen Duc Anh what do you mean bring it to ford ? You mean take it to ford

[@eNodeTG]

+Gaz Girl I completely agree and if Mitch reads that comment you likely saved him a lot of trouble. To *bring* it to Ford he would have to put it on a trailer and pull it with another vehicle when he could simply *take* it to Ford by actually driving it. The ladder would likely save a lot of trouble if it is in drivable condition. _Good grammar policing!_

[@janlabij7302]

Are you kidding? Those Ford certified mechanics would be all over that car. Mechanics love to see something different.

[@markusr7421]

Maybe with luck there's a enthusiastic model T lover in the workshop who knows it all.... would love to see your face when he says:"well, no problem, it will be ready at four."

[@guraliuck]

An eye dropper from an old medicine bottle would work perfectly for oiling up.

[@stephenarling1667]

A sqeeze bottle with flexible plastic tube from the hardware store would make it easy to oil those lower spring shackles without jacking up the car.

[@never2late454]

By that chart you spend more time doing maintenance than you do driving.