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accessories question
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2020 2:42 pm
by Anton Seelmann
Does anyone know the function of these accessories? I found it on a newly bought 1926 Ford Model-T. It was mounted between the carburetor and the intake manifold. There is a metal ball in each of the two small chambers. In the large chamber is a nozzle that comes from the wire jacket.
Re: accessories question
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:10 pm
by RajoRacer
I understand it's purpose was to inject "moisture" into the cylinders to make carbon disappear - like magic !!!
Re: accessories question
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:15 pm
by Anton Seelmann
Was the goal maybe a finer atomization?
Re: accessories question
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:50 pm
by DanTreace
Seems to be similar to this one, to provide finer atomization to the fuel. Some other types have a twisted wire and contacts for + _ to add battery wire to pre-heat the fuel for better starting. Think yours is this type:
Re: accessories question
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:21 am
by Anton Seelmann
Hi Dan,
thank you for original old advertisement. Now I can believe that it really helps or not.
greetings from Bavaria