Curved Dash Oldsmobile Carburetor, 1903

THF150151 / Curved Dash Oldsmobile Carburetor, 1903
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Artifact Overview

Carburetors mix fuel and air in the correct proportion to make the car's engine operate smoothly. Early carburetors needed frequent adjustment because of inconsistent fuel quality and changing weather conditions. For convenience, some cars had a knob that allowed the driver to adjust the carburetor as they drove -- much easier than climbing out and opening the hood to make the adjustment.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Carburetor

Date Made

1903

Creator Notes

Designed by Horace T. Thomas; manufactured by Olds Motor Works in Detroit, Michigan.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

31.1212.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Holley Carburetor Company.

Material

Metal
Brass (Alloy)

Color

Gold [Color]

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 6.75 in

Inscriptions

Stamped on valve: OLDS MOTOR WORKS / DETROIT, MICH.
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