1928 Closed cab sediment bowl

[GT66PONY]

Ok so in my parts that came with my truck are two sediment bowl Setups
The new glass one and the old cast iron one ! Witch one should I use and why??? Starting to put it back togather

 

[Joe K]

Well, first inclination would be to go with the cast iron as this is probable to have been there originally.

But - you may have issues. If the cast iron bowl has had water in it - and frozen - then likely you can find the crack if formed. If you remove the brass plug (keep the lead washer intact if you can as they're not reproduced) you should be able to see a crack. A quick blast with glass beads will bring out the flaw.

If everything seems AOK on the basic structure, then buy a re-build kit and give it a go. You'll know shortly after you put it in service if you have a leak.

If it leaks, then you can keep driving with the glass one until you can find a more original replacement.

Were your truck a 1929, I would say you might use either with originality. More likely later 29 would have had the pot metal thing. (which is probably more practical and reliable than the cast iron - but hey, original is original.)

Joe K

 

[HoarseWhisperer]

Lead Gaskets for the sediment bulb are available at Brattons.

 

[GT66PONY]

as You can see from the photos, original is not real important right now!
I have always been into Muscle cars and this is my first old car.
I want to keep it looking original and not do anything that can not do anything that can not be undone.
Thanks for the info !
Gary

 

[al's28/33]

I like the look of the cast iron bulb, just remember to clean it out once a year. Mine has never leaked with new gaskets and tight fittings.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

I like the look of the cast iron bulb, just remember to clean it out once a year. Mine has never leaked with new gaskets and tight fittings.

Ditto

Also with the cast bulb, after you work on the engine you can open the valve and clean the grease off your hands.

Actually it's handy if you need a quart of gas for the lawn mower, and the gas can is empty.

 

[rocket1]

In my younger days us guys use to pile in the A pickup and head to the lake we got our grill going by draining some gas out of the tank through the cast iron filter.

 

[Hoogah]

In my younger days us guys use to pile in the A pickup and head to the lake we got our grill going by draining some gas out of the tank through the cast iron filter.

Wow, scarey! Is that how you got your FordBarn name?

 

[Boss0144]

How do the rebuild parts go in the sediment bulb? I assume that the mesh goes toward the valve on the bottom? And the spring goes on top to keep the mesh in contact with the seat? When I try to assemble it this way, that spring is pretty stiff and it makes it difficult to get the threads on the brass piece started. Just want to know I’m doing it right! Thanks!

 

[DBrer]

I like the glass one only because I can see if anything is in it without taking it apart.

 

[Purdy Swoft]

I prefer and use the cast iron bulb . I have never had a leak or problem of any kind with the cast iron bulb and prefer the old original look . I found that if a person uses the glass sediment bowl it is best to keep extra gaskets on hand . It is usually necessary to replace the gasket every time that the glass bowl is removed or it will leak .

Years ago I had one of my model As to catch on fire and burn in the drive way because of a leaking glass style sediment bowl . The lead gasket used on the cast iron bulb has never leaked or needed replacement .

 

[chrs1961815]

I have had nothing but trouble with the glass bowl. Gaskets leak - neoprene or cork. Never had that problem with the cast iron type which I use now. If your tank is clean you have nothing to really worry about.