[Fot] Old Cars

[Scott Janzen]

thanks Bill, see you again one of these days.

On May 23, 2020, at 6:58 AM, Bill Tobin via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:

Great car. a friend has one similar; it's taken 3 generations of babies home from the maternity hospital!

As for oil: something this old may require non detergent oil. My old tractors use it. I'm not sure when multi grade detergent oils came out. Probably one of our bunch would know. Or I can contact a local oil rep and find out.

I'd probably stick with 30w in the summer. And park it in the winter!

Great car. Enjoy it. And bear in mind: it won't handle like the white car in the background!

Cheers Bill
On 5/22/2020 11:02 PM, Scott Janzen via Fot wrote:
> Ok, so this is not a Triumph story, but I recently got a 1947 Chevy Fleetmaster in my garage (which means I bought it a year ago, but it’s been sitting in the owner’s garage until now).  It’s the oldest vehicle I’ve ever owned, by two years (had a ’49 ford pickup once) and I love working on it.  It’s so simple, and plenty of space to get at everything.  Plus, this came from the family of the original owner, has been garaged all its life, and while far from pristine, it’s not rusty.  Garaged all its life.  I haven’t stripped or sheered a bolt yet.
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> So, the highlights - the engine has no oil filter. Just change the oil every 2000 miles, more on dirt roads (says the manual).  Lever shocks all around.  Vacuum wipers, no turn signals (not sure about brake lights), manually engaged starter solenoid through a floor button.  Front wheel bearings are ball bearings!!!.  4.5”x16” wheels, skinny bias plies (with a date code of 1984, definitely due to replace those if I ever go over 25 mph).  Right now the brakes are apart, shocks need to go to White Post for a rebuild, gas tank and radiator at the local shop.
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> Here’s a question - the manual calls for straight 20w oil for the engine, 30 in the winter.  Should I run 20w, or 10-30?
> Gear oils - straight 90W is what’s called for.  What’s a good non-synthetic?  Steering gear calls for “All Purpose” lubricant - WTH?
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> Having fun in the garage these days!!!
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