1928 Ford Model A - Fuel System

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  • Today I had I try to get a 1928 Ford Model A that has been sitting forever to run again. The fuel system is clogged with old fuel and needs a rebuild.
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    This Week With Cars - Episode 0297
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  • @stephenricketts7764
    @stephenricketts7764 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So good to see this old car up and running on it's own fuel tank once more. We have some Model A and Model T's here in the UK. I don't know how many but they pop up at shows and I am told that most of the parts are available so that is great for anyone who wants to keep such an old car running. Thanks Steve for sharing this project. I think I would at some point treat those rust spots, not an urgent job but one to keep i mind.👍👍

  • @paulhall170
    @paulhall170 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lot of luck getting parts for some cars only 40 years old these days! Outstanding support by Ford!

  • @hueyhoolihan582
    @hueyhoolihan582 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i'd love to have one of those old beauties. they are almost fast enough to cruise on an interstate in their standard configuration. it's be great fun to drive one across the country. :)

    • @vayabroder729
      @vayabroder729 ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s actually an overdrive unit called a Mitchell that’s added to them so that they can be driven on the interstate.

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Model A Fords are such a huge part of the collector car hobby! Yours appears to be in solid shape. Especially combined with your mechanical skills!... my best friend has a 29 Phaeton....

  • @edsalerno2790
    @edsalerno2790 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Made in the USA and still running. They dont make them like that today that you can actually fix them yourself. Please add computers, sensors so it can be serviced at a dealer. Enjoyed the video and the ease of the fix hope to see on the street soon.

  • @timbutton4990
    @timbutton4990 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really surprised that Ford USA still manufactures/supplies spares! In my experience here in the U.K Ford spares tail off from 10 years old. 'Time to trade it in Sir!'

    • @bobellingson4025
      @bobellingson4025 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think Ford is making any of those parts, nor do they supply them or exercise any say in their reproduction EXCEPT... just about every part Ford put on their cars has the Ford script in an oval as a logo. Ford still controls the use of that, and saw fit to manage their brand by licensing the use of their logo on reproduction parts. That said, there is an incredible variety of parts reproduced for these autos, and the logo helps to look "authentic". I have my dad's 1927 Ford Model T, as well as my own collection of Austin Minis (which parts are similarly emblazoned profusely with "MOWOG"!)

  • @robpeabo509
    @robpeabo509 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That is an extremely simple fuel delivery system!

  • @dirthawk2669
    @dirthawk2669 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job Steve , Boy would it be sweet if cars today were so easy to work on ! I'm amazed that an open fuel line and fittings are openly exposed in the compartment , could you imagine a leak dripping on your feet in the passenger side !! That would never fly with OSHA today !! Keep up the great worh and videos Steve , Thank you !!!

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      People can't stop buying and asking for over-complicated cars full of luxuries they don't need.

    • @JRS-iq9pz
      @JRS-iq9pz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A great car to light up a cigarette. LOL

  • @DavidHorsnall
    @DavidHorsnall ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yeah really like this series with the Model A

  • @88SC
    @88SC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, no brake hose replacement in this series! This episode reminds me of another channel that I’m subscribed to, Strong’s Garage. In fact their video today has similar content.

  • @vayabroder729
    @vayabroder729 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet! Maybe service the oil in the rear end and transmission and give it a lube job. I understand they have multiple lubrication points.

  • @brentonmanser7350
    @brentonmanser7350 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your work

  • @TheGramophoneGirl
    @TheGramophoneGirl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely beautiful car and it sounds wonderful. You could almost use one as a daily driver.

  • @bobmanzi7712
    @bobmanzi7712 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great stuff thanks

  • @jerrydennany4737
    @jerrydennany4737 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, the only suggestion I would have is to replace the copper line with a steel line. Copper has a tendency to crack.

  • @steveoh9838
    @steveoh9838 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way cool car !! Good job!

  • @mountainjeff
    @mountainjeff ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool. We've come so far, but have we really? Form follows function.

  • @johndavey72
    @johndavey72 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hello Steve . Must say she appears to be in amazing original condition . Do you think it's been restored or just struck lucky ? Thanks Steve

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Luckily I think it has been broken for so long it avoided all of the bad things people used to do to them in the 70s-90s

  • @richardwilley7453
    @richardwilley7453 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    let's see the saab sonnett again

  • @mundanestuff
    @mundanestuff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great car, just love the sound of that engine. Not as musical as the note of a Sprite, but nice in itself.

  • @kristian5515
    @kristian5515 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderfull video - would like to see more of that car and how it works.

  • @roymanewell4958
    @roymanewell4958 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    gday from oz,oven cleaner allmost instanly gets rid of varnish and gunk from blogged fuel lines

  • @MGMan-ce7sf
    @MGMan-ce7sf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AHH!! The good old days when working on the fuel system on your car was as easy as putting a new float valve in your toilet! "Honey, the car isn't running. Can you call the plumber?"

  • @julianwinn4502
    @julianwinn4502 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whenever I try to undo pipe unions like that, they shear off! You must have lucky spanners.

  • @elizabethpedro3103
    @elizabethpedro3103 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello, would like to see old land rovers series...thanks

  • @ibetrollintheybehatin6857
    @ibetrollintheybehatin6857 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey steve-- Any reasons behind not putting any thread tape or sealant on the valve set into the tank?

  • @rcbjewelry1221
    @rcbjewelry1221 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What solutions are you using in your ultrasonic?

  • @toddchambers3820
    @toddchambers3820 ปีที่แล้ว

    You need to talk with Paul S about this car, if you haven't done so already...

  • @mkuehn5450
    @mkuehn5450 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i was interested when you said the tank is built into the cowl, hoping for cleaning techniques. only to see you reinstall the shut off valve directly. besides using a flashlight to look inside, i was expecting a solvent flush or power wash at the very least. i do not use chemical liners, and in this case, it would be nearly impossible to apply. not judging, i've had too many experiences with pin holes, and wanted to learn your criteria.

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was going to flush it out but once I drained it there was nothing to flush out, there was no liquid in the bottom it was totally dry.

  • @MrDunky48
    @MrDunky48 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is unleaded fuel ok ?

  • @manuelstarr3602
    @manuelstarr3602 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Steve, Paul Shinn has a TH-cam channel you might be interested in about Model A's. Cheers.

  • @brianhead4720
    @brianhead4720 ปีที่แล้ว

    fix some of the rust. Good luck finding a kit for that Carb!

    • @johnvender
      @johnvender ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I imagine it's probably easier than finding parts for quite a few much more modern cars like Lotus and such. I recall reading somewhere some time ago one can buy all the parts to make a brand new Model T, lot of people restore the really old Fords.

    • @davidjones332
      @davidjones332 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johnvender Ford churned out millions of these things, so it's probably well worthwhile making reproduction parts when there are still a few thousand knocking about.

  • @makelikeatree1696
    @makelikeatree1696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe a dumb question, but how do you dispose of the old nasty gasoline?

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I put it in a 55 gal drum and a company comes and gets it when it is full.

  • @strokenumber3
    @strokenumber3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My next car will be an old Ford........100 years of service.

  • @jkyontz
    @jkyontz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How fast does it go?

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Should be able to go around 65 mph

    • @jkyontz
      @jkyontz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThisWeekWithCars I'd like to see you autocross it.

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wish I could in a lot of old cars but they require seat belts to autocross and that would not make sense in this car. I’d rather be thrown from it in a crash than be splintered to death by all the wood. The pre-war racing groups on real race tracks don’t require belts but for some reason SCCA does to drive in a parking lot. 🤷‍♂️

  • @flinch622
    @flinch622 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would have tried to save that old shutoff valve: pull the bonnet, get it refaced if necessary and change the packing.

  • @walkertongdee
    @walkertongdee ปีที่แล้ว

    noticed the rear spring sagging...