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Title |
Carburetor, c. 1935 - 1965 |
Object Name |
Carburetor |
Description |
Carburetor, c. 1935 - 1965 . The carburetor fuel filter is a cylindrical shape with a valve at its base. It is made up of curved glass and metal. The glass is broken and it is severely corroded. |
Date |
c. 1935 - 1965 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Medium |
Glass/Metal |
Catalog Number |
2019.002.033 |
Dimensions |
H-4 W-2 D-2 inches |
Collection |
3D - Energy Production Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
none. |
Provenance |
Part of 4+ boxes of archaeological material recovered from the Morgan Oyster Beds on Bear Island in Belmont, CA. |
Notes |
"A fuel filter is a filter in the fuel line that screens out dirt and rust particles from the fuel, normally made into cartridges containing a filter paper. They are found in most internal combustion engines. Fuel filters serve a vital function in today's modern, tight-tolerance engine fuel systems. Unfiltered fuel may contain several kinds of contamination, for example paint chips and dirt that has been knocked into the tank while filling, or rust caused by moisture in a steel tank. If these substances are not removed before the fuel enters the system, they will cause rapid wear and failure of the fuel pump and injectors, due to the abrasive action of the particles on the high-precision components used in modern injection systems. Fuel filters also improve performance, as the fewer contaminants present in the fuel, the more efficiently it can be burnt." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_filter |
Search Terms |
Archaeolgy Archaeological Material Archaeological Materials Morgan Oyster Company Auto Automobile Automobiles Cargile, William P. |
Subjects |
Automobile equipment & supplies Automobile industry Automobiles Filters |
Credit line |
Courtesy of John Shroyer |