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Phred · 07-18-2010, 02:53 PM

The literature and specs for the 1928 gas tanks say 10 gallons.

After draining the tank thru the sediment bowl, I was able to add an accurate 11 gallons to the tank and still be 1 - 2 quarts below the filler neck.

Was there a change in tanks during the 1928 year?

Thanks in advance Fordbarn!

jaguar6165 · 07-18-2010, 04:54 PM

I dont believe so i think it is simply so you dont over fill it and when the float hits the bottom if it is working properly i believe it leaves you with about a gallon so you dont run out of fuel even though it says empty. I could be wrong but i think it is that simple.

Don Bowers · 07-18-2010, 06:58 PM

You may have hit on something. When I got my car ready for its first drink, I poured in 5 gallons and expected to see the gauge at 1/2 full. It wasn't. Maybe that first gallon is unmeasured.

Jack '29 Sport Coupe · 07-18-2010, 07:08 PM

According to my literature, '28 and '29 had 10 gallon tanks and '30 and
'31 had 11 gallon tanks. Is it possible that somewhere along the way you
car acquired the bigger tank? I'm not even sure they were interchangeable,
so forgive me if I'm all wet.

Jack

jaguar6165 · 07-19-2010, 03:59 PM

The tanks arent interchangeable. On the 28-29 it is part of the firewall and on the 30-31 the firewall is one piece and the tank sits behind it.

Jack were you at the local meet this sunday at Beef O' Bradys?

Jack '29 Sport Coupe · 07-19-2010, 07:22 PM

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Yes, I was at Beef O' Brady's. Were you the "youngun" that didn't drive his
Car because you were afraid it might break down? If so, I teased you about
never wearing out your car if you didn't drive it, lol.

Jack

jaguar6165 · 07-23-2010, 02:01 PM

Yeah that was me i thought i recognized the car in your photo.

Jack '29 Sport Coupe · 07-23-2010, 06:29 PM

LOL, look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. Next time
bring the A!

Jack

jaguar6165 · 07-24-2010, 03:05 PM

I definitely plan on bring it to the next meeting. I have a few kinks to work out but nothing major so hopefully between now and then nothing comes up and ill make it.

popcorn-guy · 07-25-2010, 12:39 AM

I have a 29 AA (same fwd from cowl) and have found that when the guage indicates that there is still fuel in the tank and the sediment bowl is full, it will not have enough fuel to promote the flow of gas. Come to find out, it's the fuel pick up tube in the tank and it's not picking up the fuel as it is above the level of fuel left in the tank. I've not measured the amount that the tank holds, but I now know that if the guage shows approx. a gallon I'm out of fuel for all practical purposes. I don't know if I have helped of hindered, but I thought it may contribute.

07-18-2010, 02:53 PM	#1
Phred Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: IL Posts: 303	1928 Fuel Tank Capacity The literature and specs for the 1928 gas tanks say 10 gallons. After draining the tank thru the sediment bowl, I was able to add an accurate 11 gallons to the tank and still be 1 - 2 quarts below the filler neck. Was there a change in tanks during the 1928 year? Thanks in advance Fordbarn!

07-18-2010, 04:54 PM	#2
jaguar6165 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 188	Re: 1928 Fuel Tank Capacity I dont believe so i think it is simply so you dont over fill it and when the float hits the bottom if it is working properly i believe it leaves you with about a gallon so you dont run out of fuel even though it says empty. I could be wrong but i think it is that simple.

07-18-2010, 06:58 PM	#3
Don Bowers Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 3	Re: 1928 Fuel Tank Capacity You may have hit on something. When I got my car ready for its first drink, I poured in 5 gallons and expected to see the gauge at 1/2 full. It wasn't. Maybe that first gallon is unmeasured.

07-18-2010, 07:08 PM	#4
Jack '29 Sport Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 798	Re: 1928 Fuel Tank Capacity According to my literature, '28 and '29 had 10 gallon tanks and '30 and '31 had 11 gallon tanks. Is it possible that somewhere along the way you car acquired the bigger tank? I'm not even sure they were interchangeable, so forgive me if I'm all wet. Jack __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio

07-19-2010, 03:59 PM	#5
jaguar6165 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 188	Re: 1928 Fuel Tank Capacity The tanks arent interchangeable. On the 28-29 it is part of the firewall and on the 30-31 the firewall is one piece and the tank sits behind it. Jack were you at the local meet this sunday at Beef O' Bradys?

07-19-2010, 07:22 PM	#6
Jack '29 Sport Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 798	Re: 1928 Fuel Tank Capacity Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, I was at Beef O' Brady's. Were you the "youngun" that didn't drive his Car because you were afraid it might break down? If so, I teased you about never wearing out your car if you didn't drive it, lol. Jack __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio

07-23-2010, 02:01 PM	#7
jaguar6165 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 188	Re: 1928 Fuel Tank Capacity Yeah that was me i thought i recognized the car in your photo.

07-23-2010, 06:29 PM	#8
Jack '29 Sport Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 798	Re: 1928 Fuel Tank Capacity LOL, look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. Next time bring the A! Jack __________________ Cincinnati, Ohio

07-24-2010, 03:05 PM	#9
jaguar6165 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 188	Re: 1928 Fuel Tank Capacity I definitely plan on bring it to the next meeting. I have a few kinks to work out but nothing major so hopefully between now and then nothing comes up and ill make it.

07-25-2010, 12:39 AM	#10
popcorn-guy Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 50	Re: 1928 Fuel Tank Capacity I have a 29 AA (same fwd from cowl) and have found that when the guage indicates that there is still fuel in the tank and the sediment bowl is full, it will not have enough fuel to promote the flow of gas. Come to find out, it's the fuel pick up tube in the tank and it's not picking up the fuel as it is above the level of fuel left in the tank. I've not measured the amount that the tank holds, but I now know that if the guage shows approx. a gallon I'm out of fuel for all practical purposes. I don't know if I have helped of hindered, but I thought it may contribute.