[AT] Questions on a 1953 John Deere M

[Carl Szabelski]

I once found a chart on the internet that compared different oils. Don’t
remember where, but it shouldn’t be hard to find with the right search.

I use non-detergent 10W in the winter, and used to use non-detergent 20W in
the summer. However it seems like 20W is no longer being sold, at least
where I used to get my oil. Now I use non-detergent 10W-30W during the
summer.

Carl

On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Howard Fleming <hfleming at moosebird.net> wrote:

> Happy 4th all. Have some questions I hope you'll can help me with.
>
> Bought this home yesterday:
>
>
> Looking for general suggestions of things to check, and recommendations on
> oil (engine, transmission and hydraulic).
>
> So far, I have changed the oil, using 10w-20 oil to get it running and
> home.  I plan on switching to a diesel rated oil, what oil and rating would
> you recommend?  Manual calls for 10w in the winter, and 20w in the summer,
> but things have changed since then.
>
> While changing the engine oil filter, found that the lower and upper
> plates are missing, I have replacements for them on the way.
>
> Ignition switch needs to be replaced (or repaired), it is not supplying
> power to the coil, but otherwise is working.  Generator is charging the
> battery.
>
> Other than the ignition switch (and lights), and possibly the temperature
> gauge for the engine, everything appears to be working.
>
> Thanks,
> Howard
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