The simplicity of the Model A is stellar. This is what I miss about modern cars. Of course, back when they were made they weren't perfect. The stock fan blades are one example.
@@ModelA Ah so they were OK back then but as they aged then they became dangerous. Good point. You're the best Model A channel out there Paul. There is one other that I listen to...
A friendly suggestion from an MD ...whatever happens, DO NOT INHALE with that fuel line in your mouth. Sounds like a "dah", but you'd be surprised how common an injury this was by those folks siphoning gas. Petroleum vapors have a nasty habit of causing big issues for pulmonary tissue. Inhale FIRST, then place you mouth over the fuel line. Thank you for that fabulous video, pesky fuel tank sediment or that vapor lock , that's what I've wrestled with. You info is priceless. Merry Christmas
Ah yes, brings back memories! I had to do just that several times with my first A until I removed the tank and was able to clean it. There was no fuel neck flame arrester and I found oyster shell, a piece of brown paper, and a small reduction gear like from an electric motor. That stuff would settle and block the line necessitating a blow out to clear it. After cleaning I no longer had that problem. Love the videos!
Reminds me of my '76 MG Midget that had "issues" with the tank. The first time it happened I didn't know what happened, and had it towed to my friendly indie mechanic - a British car "old timer" who was well familiar with the symptoms I had experienced. He told me I had to "burp the baby". I didn't understand until he walked me through the similar procedure you did, blow until you heard the burp in the tank, and all was well. This served me well as whenever I took a long trip, got over 55 causing the draw from the tank to increase the collection of sediment, if I pushed it too long it would completely stall and I'd have to make her burp. Great video!
I was watching another channel about building hotrods and saw something that might interest you. You have mentioned turn signals a couple of times. This guy wired up his high beam bulbs as turn signals as well as high beams. Voila, no extra light fixtures.
Another nearly perfect video. Your cars are so clean and fresh looking. I remember our Model A back in 1938 to 1946. My mother drove it most of the time until she died and then my brother from 1943 to about 1946-7. For the life of me I can't remember it having a wood and tar roof but I was only a young boy then. I will send you a photo when I find it. It had four doors.
The mechanical fuel pump on my four door Satellite's died one night far from home. Worst break down I've had (location wise) and yet so easy to fix. Good tip about blowing out the line. The fact about the cap needing to be vented is also very important.
Good point Paul! The clearing makes perfect sense, but I didn't think about the blow back do to fuel cap issues. Nice pointer, thanks for sharing the info and the video! Have a great weekend.
Shh... Don't tell anyone... but.... I recorded this a couple months before I got sick and forgot about it. I just finally put it all together and published.
I don’t think you tightened the fitting at the sediment bowl, hope it didn’t catch on fire. Love your videos, my dad had a 31 A coupe, it was a great Model A , I’m looking for a Deleux , Roadster or Sport , like you have. I’m learning a lot I didn’t know about Model As , thanks to u. This was in 1959. Trying to bring back earlier days . 😎
Hi Paul . My USA cars have steel gas lines with a 1/2" nut . The inside gas line is also steel with a 3/4" nut . In English cars the lines are copper the nuts are brass also 1/2" and 3/4". I have seen some 3/4" English nuts with the "Ford" script on a flat . I read somewhere that copper lines were not used in case the lines work hardened and could fail . After 90 years copper lines seem to hold up ok .
I once had a clogged carburettor - the car started misfiring and surging with nowhere to stop. A quick pull on the choke, it coughed a little - and *Vroom* it was back again :)
@@ModelA I like the name! I wouldn't fully retire from it. The popular food review channels all look the same. Them most original one can be... is yourself. Have a wonderful day Paul Shinn.
“You’re driving along in your Model A, when...all of a sudden it dies”. What would have been the symptoms that you would have suspected a clog fuel line? I would invariably always suspect the ignition system...but it is a great tip and I like the short, concise format of the video.
Another informitive video. At the closing as you were driving off I noticed the amount of windshield that isn't covered by the wiper. Do you use Rain X or another product to help bead water off when it rains?
Question, what differences are there between all the years pick up trucks, mechanical and body's. We're some cabs roomier and were there Long and short beds ?
The simplicity of the Model A is stellar. This is what I miss about modern cars. Of course, back when they were made they weren't perfect. The stock fan blades are one example.
Good point! When they were new, the stock fan blades were no problem. Fast forward 90 years and they are a problem.
@@ModelA Ah so they were OK back then but as they aged then they became dangerous. Good point. You're the best Model A channel out there Paul. There is one other that I listen to...
Thanks!!
A friendly suggestion from an MD ...whatever happens, DO NOT INHALE with that fuel line in your mouth. Sounds like a "dah", but you'd be surprised how common an injury this was by those folks siphoning gas. Petroleum vapors have a nasty habit of causing big issues for pulmonary tissue. Inhale FIRST, then place you mouth over the fuel line. Thank you for that fabulous video, pesky fuel tank sediment or that vapor lock , that's what I've wrestled with. You info is priceless. Merry Christmas
Thanks Rene! If someone aspirates on gasoline by doing this, then can we sit back and laugh at them? I mean, it's only right.
@@ModelA LOL!
What a killer tip! These simple cars are way better than the computers on wheels we have to drive nowadays.
Yes! Agree 100%
Better? Well, not safer.
And being retired Army love how you love our Country too. Thanks Brother
I LOVE my country! God first, then country.
Ah yes, brings back memories! I had to do just that several times with my first A until I removed the tank and was able to clean it. There was no fuel neck flame arrester and I found oyster shell, a piece of brown paper, and a small reduction gear like from an electric motor. That stuff would settle and block the line necessitating a blow out to clear it. After cleaning I no longer had that problem. Love the videos!
Right on. Good work!
Reminds me of my '76 MG Midget that had "issues" with the tank. The first time it happened I didn't know what happened, and had it towed to my friendly indie mechanic - a British car "old timer" who was well familiar with the symptoms I had experienced. He told me I had to "burp the baby". I didn't understand until he walked me through the similar procedure you did, blow until you heard the burp in the tank, and all was well. This served me well as whenever I took a long trip, got over 55 causing the draw from the tank to increase the collection of sediment, if I pushed it too long it would completely stall and I'd have to make her burp. Great video!
Since I subscribed to your channel my model A has never broken down! (To really put this to the test it might help if I actually got one.. )😉
It actually works!!... oh, snap.
As always, good tips from the Model A Guru!
Glad it was helpful!
Paul Shinn, the Idol of American Youth. Older guys love him too! The name Paul Shinn is like Sterling on Silver - The very Best!
You think WAY too highly of me.
@@ModelA Just telling you what I heard! Hi Hi!
I was watching another channel about building hotrods and saw something that might interest you. You have mentioned turn signals a couple of times. This guy wired up his high beam bulbs as turn signals as well as high beams. Voila, no extra light fixtures.
The problem with that (in my humble opinion)- A dimly blinking headlight doesn't look like a turn signal to most drivers.
Another nearly perfect video. Your cars are so clean and fresh looking. I remember our Model A back in 1938 to 1946. My mother drove it most of the time until she died and then my brother from 1943 to about 1946-7. For the life of me I can't remember it having a wood and tar roof but I was only a young boy then. I will send you a photo when I find it. It had four doors.
Looking forward to seeing that. Thank you!
As much as we think we know watching your videos always teaches us something, sometimes so simple. Thank you Paul another great video
So nice of you
The mechanical fuel pump on my four door Satellite's died one night far from home. Worst break down I've had (location wise) and yet so easy to fix. Good tip about blowing out the line. The fact about the cap needing to be vented is also very important.
Short and sweet and right to the point ! And yet so informative
Thanks again Paul
Thank YOU, Eugene!
Good point Paul! The clearing makes perfect sense, but I didn't think about the blow back do to fuel cap issues. Nice pointer, thanks for sharing the info and the video! Have a great weekend.
Glad to help, Dan!
Thanks for the tip Paul. Good to see you up and at them again !!
Shh... Don't tell anyone... but.... I recorded this a couple months before I got sick and forgot about it. I just finally put it all together and published.
@@ModelA I Know Nothink !!! LOL
Hi Paul! Nice to see you again! Here again a cabin in the woods prepper mindset kind of dude video ! Keep on Model A'ing!
Thank you!
Sorry to have missed some of your videos Paul, trying to catch up!, great as always, have a great Christmas from across the pond
Merry Christmas Steve!
liked the tip Paul, thx. You did just add the dirt to the gas tank but it might get you home.
Yea. This is just to get you going again, not to rebuild the fuel system.
They were designed for simplicity. Thanks Paul
Glad to help
I don’t think you tightened the fitting at the sediment bowl, hope it didn’t catch on fire. Love your videos, my dad had a 31 A coupe, it was a great Model A , I’m looking for a Deleux , Roadster or Sport , like you have. I’m learning a lot I didn’t know about Model As , thanks to u. This was in 1959. Trying to bring back earlier days . 😎
I never loosened it, so didn't need to tighten it. No leaks
Hi Paul . My USA cars have steel gas lines with a 1/2" nut . The inside gas line is also steel with a 3/4" nut . In English cars the lines are copper the nuts are brass also 1/2" and 3/4". I have seen some 3/4" English nuts with the "Ford" script on a flat . I read somewhere that copper lines were not used in case the lines work hardened and could fail . After 90 years copper lines seem to hold up ok .
What an amazing tip!! Thanks!!
This car is so clean, it looks like a mirror! And the motor looks like it is new!
I grew up poverty poor. Now that I am an almost middle class slob, I take very good care of what I have because I appreciate it so much.
@@ModelA it's very important to never forget where you came from ☺️
I'd like to forget a lot of it
@@ModelA I imagine you do..
Good info Paul. It probably would be a good idea for most people to finish up by running the engine while checking for leaks at the connections.
Running or not, same difference on a Model A. No fuel pump!
I once had a clogged carburettor - the car started misfiring and surging with nowhere to stop. A quick pull on the choke, it coughed a little - and *Vroom* it was back again :)
You're not supposed to take your Model A on the autobahn!!!
@@ModelA I wasn't even on it! But there are lots of single lane roads here with nothing but the ditch to halt in.
Thanks for the vid. Wishing You and Yours all the best of the season. Stay well.
Merry Christmas Ray!
That’s it? Very cool. Love your tips and tricks Paul. Thanks!
That's it! Short and sweet.
Thank you, Paul!
What a beautiful car!! Love your videos!! Yeah that's right I do food reviews while on the toilet.
@@ModelA I like the name! I wouldn't fully retire from it. The popular food review channels all look the same. Them most original one can be... is yourself. Have a wonderful day Paul Shinn.
Well, you're better at it than I could ever be! Carry on, man!
“You’re driving along in your Model A, when...all of a sudden it dies”.
What would have been the symptoms that you would have suspected a clog fuel line? I would invariably always suspect the ignition system...but it is a great tip and I like the short, concise format of the video.
Losing power, or even a little backfiring, then blah.
Great tip Paul!
Great video Thanks
On another subject. Where would one find a stock headlight bar indecent condition
Call up Steve at Bert's Model A Center and let him know what you need.
Great! So easy!
Great tip
Any comments on why you don't clean the carburetor filter too?
It wasn't dirty.
There is another screen filter that clogs inside the gas tank.
Thanks so much for a great video 👍 best to you and yours
Thank you Strat! Merry Christmas to you
Another informitive video. At the closing as you were driving off I noticed the amount of windshield that isn't covered by the wiper. Do you use Rain X or another product to help bead water off when it rains?
I just use DriWash N Guard on it. Works as well as RainX.
Nice video I've been there it sucks when the ford dies
Indeed
Question, what differences are there between all the years pick up trucks, mechanical and body's.
We're some cabs roomier and were there Long and short beds ?
The 30/31 pickups have more room than the 28/29's, barely
@@ModelA how about the roadsters, did they only make them certain years and could you put the top down like a modern convertible?
@@wadedog4280 Roadsters were made all 4 years. Top does go down! Awesome.
Only three and a half minutes! I'm going to have to watch an old video to get my weekly fix! 😄
Sorry! Sometimes short & sweet is better.
@@ModelA Says you! We need a certain amount of Model A information and trivia just to survive!
@@robinimpey101 Hahaa!! So noted.
😉. Just learned something new.
I thought the 1/2 inch was original.
Thank you.
Glad to help
My 2nd Gear sounds louder than the other gears, is that normal? Or is something wrong inside?
Normal. See my other videos where driving happens.
Paul, another great video. I know you probably talked about this but what is the small gauge next to the carburetor?
That's an oil pressure gauge I stuck on there a long time ago.
Didn't you just blow the obstruction back into the tank? Won't it settle back to the fuel pipe and clog it again?
Yes and no. I have answered this already. Thanks!
Hey, you forgot to tighten the line on the sediment trap lol you loosened it
Thanks! "What's that smell??" hahaa! I guess that part didn't show.
hi
Well that advice blows 🤣 But really, good stuff & will keep the tow truck at bay.
Hahahaaa!!
Doesn't this technique guarantee that you will have this problem again? How about blow into the filler neck, then catch the debris is a container.
Because that isn't easy to do on the side of the road to get going again quickly. This is just a roadside quick tip.