Mitsubishi engine swap: Ford Model T gets plug-in hybrid drivetrain

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Originally Posted by me and my metro

One of the reasons for backing up a steep hill in a Model T was fuel supply. They did not have a fuel pump and the tank was under the seat. By backing up a steep hill you still had fuel getting to the updraft carb.

There were some versions with the tank in the firewall, less prone to starve while going uphill.