1928 Ford Model A - Carburetor

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
  • Today I had I try to get a 1928 Ford Model A that has been sitting forever to run again. The carburetor was filled with old fuel that looked like chocolate milk and was in need of rebuild.
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    This Week With Cars - Episode 0313
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  • @garethgoodchild2643
    @garethgoodchild2643 Рік тому +12

    Steve has such a vast knowledge of so many cars and parts. Really amazing! Pleasure to,watch.

  • @malcolmgibson6288
    @malcolmgibson6288 Рік тому +10

    This channel has got more and more professional. Great content.

  • @strokenumber3
    @strokenumber3 Рік тому +7

    Another worthwhile video, the (relatively) mechanical simplicity is the key to automotive engineering. Steve is a pro.

  • @TheFurriestOne
    @TheFurriestOne Рік тому +3

    At least it didn't get a stuck valve from the old fuel! Carb adjustments from inside the car? I love that! XD

  • @paulhall170
    @paulhall170 Рік тому +5

    Another thorough and successful fix; like we've come to expect! Thanks, Steve.

  • @88SC
    @88SC Рік тому +6

    I remember reading a story, years ago, about how Henry Ford challenged the engineers as they iterated the design of the carburetor to reduce the number of fasteners clamping the two halves together. They ended up with one, which the video confirms. 👍

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  Рік тому +6

      With that one bolt you can easily service the carb with the rest of it still bolted in the car!

    • @SPCLPONY
      @SPCLPONY Місяць тому

      Another tid-bit of trivia about model A's that I didn't know until now. Thanks!

  • @craigwiest772
    @craigwiest772 Рік тому +4

    Great news! Another video from This Week With Cars. Enjoy every single one. Amazing you can put the new and old parts together and not have heart problems leaving parts on the bench when the job is done.

  • @lyndatomlins3448
    @lyndatomlins3448 Рік тому +3

    A thorough clean ['sonic not required] is about all that is required. The new jets are not as accurate as original ones which are quite OK to re use. You do not need extra modern plastic fuel filters added. You need to read up on carby adjustment & starting proceedure if no prior knowledge. These cars are simple but guessing will not make them run great.

  • @mafcawebmaster4237
    @mafcawebmaster4237 Рік тому +3

    Some of the replacement carburetor rebuild kits have jets that are not the correct size! It's a good idea to check the length and the orifice sizes before replacing the originals, which in MANY cases are better than the new ones!

  • @stephenricketts7764
    @stephenricketts7764 Рік тому +2

    Interesting video on rebuilding an old carburettor. She is now running quite well, she didn't like the chocolate milk! Thanks Steve, soon be time for a run.👍👍

  • @jt1454
    @jt1454 Рік тому +2

    That long jet (idle jet) you put into the top casting does not get a gasket.. It has a tapered fit into the casting.. Like a previous comment I read I want to get some of the solution you used to get the castings that clean after in an ultrasonic cleaner!!

  • @elund408
    @elund408 Рік тому +4

    Love Model A's easy to work on easy to find parts and will keep driving on garbage gas,

  • @gwolfe1231
    @gwolfe1231 Рік тому +3

    I love carburetors !

  • @bradfordeaton6558
    @bradfordeaton6558 Рік тому +3

    There's a problem I've run into on older carburettors with the butterfly shaft wearing the throttle shaft bushing out of round so there is a vacuum leak around the shaft. This makes it practically impossible to get a smooth idle. You don't notice when you're in the other circuits but it's a pain at idle. Have you ever run into this? You diagnose it by shooting carb cleaner at the shaft bushing to see if the idle changes. If it does; you've got a leak.

    • @831BeachBum
      @831BeachBum Рік тому +2

      I had a Datsun 240Z for almost 30 years. Dual Hitachi carbs that were a copy of the SU English carbs. When I had to get it smogged the technician (was the father of a friend of a friend) saw the throttle shaft area worn.
      Said I can either put a dab of Vaseline on throttle shaft end to seal up leak for the next time to re-smog test or get carb throttle shaft area rebushed.
      Had bushings installed and smogged no problem the next time.
      For a temp fix to get things dialed in some Vaseline should work ok.

  • @geraldharkness8830
    @geraldharkness8830 Рік тому +2

    love it steve runs so much better!

  • @johnfreuler1368
    @johnfreuler1368 6 місяців тому +1

    Love did learning everyday

  • @steveoh9838
    @steveoh9838 Рік тому +2

    Diggen your Model A. Looking forward to the drive video.

  • @romjone4801
    @romjone4801 Рік тому +6

    What liquid did you use in your ultrasonic cleaner?

  • @makelikeatree1696
    @makelikeatree1696 Рік тому +1

    Love ya Steve, all meat no filler!

  • @charlesyoungblood1402
    @charlesyoungblood1402 Рік тому +1

    Keep em comming and i'm dealing with two Lincoln Continental V12s . Servicing is similar to the Model As .

  • @davidnelson6893
    @davidnelson6893 Рік тому +2

    Those cars are cool

  • @ModelA
    @ModelA Рік тому +1

    Good work Steve. Sounds a tad rich. Some of the repro jets are a little bit too big, causing rich mixture. See how it runs with the GAV closed. If it won't lean out, swap the original jets back in. Curious why you opted to leave the casting bare instead of paining it black.

  • @ModelARickLasCruces
    @ModelARickLasCruces Рік тому +1

    Well done. Wish you'd have emphasized the importance of the spacer/washers under the float valve. So many Model A's leak gas out the carburetor because of an incorrect float level.

  • @bobmanzi7712
    @bobmanzi7712 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff thanks

  • @milliewilkie1969
    @milliewilkie1969 Рік тому +2

    my 1959 triumph tiger cub had a zenith carb

  • @michaelrepetto669
    @michaelrepetto669 2 місяці тому +1

    How long did you keep the carb in the ultrasonic cleaner and what fluid do you use?? That carb looked brand new.. 👍

  • @mafcawebmaster4237
    @mafcawebmaster4237 5 місяців тому +1

    I would like to know what solution you used to get the castings that clean after in an ultrasonic cleaner!!

  • @chumbuddy100
    @chumbuddy100 Рік тому +2

    What fluid do you use in the US cleaner? any particular temp you run it at? Looks like it worked really well on that carb.

    • @earlbrown
      @earlbrown Рік тому +1

      I came here to ask the same question. That cast iron looks brand new.
      I almost wonder if it got vapor honed after coming out of the cleaner.

  • @100CupsColombia
    @100CupsColombia Рік тому +2

    Do a Laurel and Hardy and throw out that clutch!!!

    • @jogmas12
      @jogmas12 Рік тому +2

      How about a 3 stooges when moe asked curly how much fuel we have left and his answer; “ I can’t tell if it’s half empty or half full”

  • @keviny4357
    @keviny4357 Рік тому +1

    You need to change your manifold gaskets

  • @richardfreeman4295
    @richardfreeman4295 Рік тому +1

    What was the special tool you had and where can I get it?

  • @mountainjeff
    @mountainjeff Рік тому +1

    Spark timing? Is it fixed mechanical or allow for some adjustment? Seems a little retarded.
    Very cool car. Amazing can get parts for it easier than some much newer cars I've owned.

  • @russellboyle1368
    @russellboyle1368 Рік тому +2

    Hi Steve , I too wonder what fluid you used in the ultrasonic cleaner . I have cleaned many Carbys in my ultrasonic tank using water and clean green detergent but cannot get your results. I also find upon removal from the tank you must dry the Carby instantly or it starts to rust .
    Regards from down under Russell 🦘🦘

    • @ThisWeekWithCars
      @ThisWeekWithCars  Рік тому +1

      It is called ArmaKleen M-100 BCR but I don't think the general public can get ahold of it easily.