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huddy · 05-15-2014, 05:09 PM

I have a mid-June 1930 Coupe. It has a cast-iron gascolator, and I have been unable to determine if this is the correct type for this car. The photos I've seen of similar Coupes are equipped with a glass bowl type.

I have looked in the judging standards, and it sounds like either type could be correct. Please advise if I've interpreted this right.

Thanks

Joe K · 05-15-2014, 05:27 PM

I think you're right on.

The aluminum with glass bowl fuel filter was more commonly used by 1930, but I have seen cast iron filters on a 1930 car before.

Were this a 1928 I would guess that ALL the factory fuel filters were cast iron. In 1929 perhaps half or maybe 2/3rds. By 1930 less than a quarter or even 1/10th. And 1931 almost non-existent.

Joe K

huddy · 05-15-2014, 10:28 PM

Thanks. I'll leave it alone for now, altho I prefer the glass bowl type.

Bill Cilker · 05-15-2014, 11:16 PM

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Here is what the 2011 Guidelines say:
The glass type sediment bowl was used in full production from August 1929 through January 1931. The sediment bowl head was an unpolished zinc die casting. The clamp assembly (bail) was cadmium plated.

So you can o ahead and change it.

I have a early round speedometer coupe and it has the glass bowl type

05-15-2014, 05:09 PM	#1
huddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central NY & Central CA Posts: 316	Correct gascolator for mid-30 Coupe I have a mid-June 1930 Coupe. It has a cast-iron gascolator, and I have been unable to determine if this is the correct type for this car. The photos I've seen of similar Coupes are equipped with a glass bowl type. I have looked in the judging standards, and it sounds like either type could be correct. Please advise if I've interpreted this right. Thanks __________________ Owning an antique car is "start fixing one thing, find four other things that need fixing." Lather, rinse, repeat.

05-15-2014, 05:27 PM	#2
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Correct gascolator for mid-30 Coupe I think you're right on. The aluminum with glass bowl fuel filter was more commonly used by 1930, but I have seen cast iron filters on a 1930 car before. Were this a 1928 I would guess that ALL the factory fuel filters were cast iron. In 1929 perhaps half or maybe 2/3rds. By 1930 less than a quarter or even 1/10th. And 1931 almost non-existent. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

05-15-2014, 10:28 PM	#3
huddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central NY & Central CA Posts: 316	Re: Correct gascolator for mid-30 Coupe Thanks. I'll leave it alone for now, altho I prefer the glass bowl type. __________________ Owning an antique car is "start fixing one thing, find four other things that need fixing." Lather, rinse, repeat.

05-15-2014, 11:16 PM	#4
Bill Cilker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 398	Re: Correct gascolator for mid-30 Coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here is what the 2011 Guidelines say: The glass type sediment bowl was used in full production from August 1929 through January 1931. The sediment bowl head was an unpolished zinc die casting. The clamp assembly (bail) was cadmium plated. So you can o ahead and change it. I have a early round speedometer coupe and it has the glass bowl type __________________ Bill Cilker, Jr Unrestored 190A Victoria 45B, 160B & 189A Victoria Association President