Originally posted by KneverKnightDon't want to change the subject, but here is a cool engine part you might have forgot about from the 'old days'.
THAT ONE WOULD BE TOO BIG TO HANG OUTBOARD
It is called the 'fuemer'. This thing was hot! AND HELD GAS. Yes, the fuemer heated gas to get the engine started in cold conditions.
Advancements in technology, as well as cars probably burning down... engines moved forward to no longer require a fuemer.
Ah, the good old days. Franklins in the 30's had them... and I am sure some other car makers did too? Or perhaps they did not? Either way, boiling gas is a lost art.
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Originally posted by PhlabibitI don't remember that, just little gasoline heaters you could get as an option on the VW Beetle because there was never enough heat to clear the windshield.
Don't want to change the subject, but here is a cool engine part you might have forgot about from the 'old days'.
It is called the 'fuemer'. This thing was hot! AND HELD GAS. Yes, the fuemer heated gas to get the engine started in cold conditions.
Advancements in technology, as well as cars probably burning down... engines moved forward to n ...[text shortened]... ther car makers did too? Or perhaps they did not? Either way, boiling gas is a lost art.
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I suppose modern diesels still have glo-plugs for cold starts, I haven't had one for a long time.
Originally posted by KneverKnightYeah, glow plugs... just not as fun as having a can of boiling gas on top of your engine.
I don't remember that, just little gasoline heaters you could get as an option on the VW Beetle because there was never enough heat to clear the windshield.
I suppose modern diesels still have glo-plugs for cold starts, I haven't had one for a long time.
VW, I can believe that... they had the guts to boil that gas. VW did have the fast heat for your legs, but it was like looking through an aquarium if you were driving in the rain or snow.
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