1928 Ford Model A - Fuel System

[@stephenricketts7764]

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.👍👍

[@hueyhoolihan582]

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]

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

[@stephenhenion8304]

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....

[@timbutton4990]

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]

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"!)

[@edsalerno2790]

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.

[@dirthawk2669]

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]

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

[@JRS-iq9pz]

A great car to light up a cigarette. LOL

[@paulhall170]

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

[@DavidHorsnall]

Yeah really like this series with the Model A

[@johndavey72]

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]

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

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

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

[@robpeabo509]

That is an extremely simple fuel delivery system!

[@vayabroder729]

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

[@88SC]

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.

[@mundanestuff]

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

[@mountainjeff]

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

[@brentonmanser7350]

love your work

[@jerrydennany4737]

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

[@roymanewell4958]

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

[@julianwinn4502]

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

[@ibetrollintheybehatin6857]

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

[@mkuehn5450]

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]

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.

[@kristian5515]

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

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

More to come!

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff thanks

[@steveoh9838]

Way cool car !! Good job!

[@rcbjewelry1221]

What solutions are you using in your ultrasonic?

[@MGMan-ce7sf]

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?"

[@makelikeatree1696]

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

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

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

[@richardwilley7453]

let's see the saab sonnett again

[@elizabethpedro3103]

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

[@manuelstarr3602]

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

[@MrDunky48]

Is unleaded fuel ok ?

[@jkyontz]

How fast does it go?

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Should be able to go around 65 mph

[@jkyontz]

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

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

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. 🤷‍♂️

[@toddchambers3820]

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

[@brianhead4720]

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

[@johnvender]

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]

@@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.

[@strokenumber3]

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

[@flinch622]

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

[@walkertongdee]

noticed the rear spring sagging...