Over since 1902 when the first Locomobile gasolene car was built we have always used a carbureter of our design and manufacture. The satisfactory operation of the motor year after year depends so largely on the carbureter that we have always felt that it should be specially designed and proportioned for each motor in order to secure the best results. The “30″ carbureter is specially designed for the “30″ motor; the “48″ carbureter specially designed for the “48″ motor. As a result of this policy and long experience in carbureters the Locomobile motor is always reliable and the maximum power is obtained from the cylinders. We get seventy brake horse-power from our six-cylinder motor which has a cylinder bore of 4 inches. This is unquestionably the maximum power that can be obtained from a motor of this size without affecting reliability.

Economy in fuel consumption is another great advantage of our “48″ six-cylinder car which results from the carbureter to a great extent. The Locomobile has frequently been driven 12 miles to the gallon on a full passenger load. Owners have without exception reported fine results in this direction. Some of the features of our “Six” carbureter that produce this economy and general satisfaction are as follows:

1 . Special design of the aspirating nozzle producing the power of a multiple jet with the simplicity and easy starting of a single jet.

2. These results are accomplished without the attention of the driver and without the use of any automatic device of any sort.

3. The use of both hot water and hot air enables low gravity fuel to be consumed with entire satisfaction.

4. The hot air pipe is fitted with an adjustable opening through which cool air may be drawn in summer.

5. The quality of the mixture is controlled by a lever and quadrant on the dashboard. This facilitates self starting and enables the operator to get the most out of the car by varying the richness of the mixture to meet varying conditions.

A new carbureter has been provided for the “30″ Locomobile. It has the same dashboard control of the mixture as the “48″ carbureter. The use of this carbureter makes the “30″ Locomobile easier to start, more powerful and more economical. It is a valuable improvement.

All Locomobile carbureters are of the constant level aspirating type. The body is bronze and the induction pipe is bronze composition. The float is spun copper. The Locomobile gasolene tank, like everything else about the car, is permanently substantial. It is constructed of 24 gauge sheet steel, the strongest metal available for the purpose, and is heavily galvanized to prevent corrosion. The tank is braced internally with baffle plates, every joint and connection is reinforced. Every tank is tested with gasolene, up side down and in every possible position. The opening is under the seat cushion at the left of the car, provided with a removable strainer. Gravity fuel feed is employed; superior to any pressure system on account of its greater simplicity, reliability and safety. The force of gravity always operates, whereas any pressure system is artificial, is more complicated and needs attention. An important advantage of the gravity system is that the tank is located under the front seat where it is completely concealed and protected. The fuel tank is located at a sufficient elevation above the carbureter to insure a steady flow of gasolene at all times. The discharge pipe is located at the right and extreme rear end of the tank, so that the entire contents are available for use and the car may be operated until the last drop is gone. Roadster models, that is, the “30″ Baby Tonneau and the “30″ and “48 ” Torpedo models, are provided with a hand air pump enabling the operator to pump up a little pressure in the tank in case of any emergency. A relief valve prevents the operator from pumping up excessive pressure.

A large cone shaped strainer is permanently placed over the outlet in the bottom of the tank to prevent impurities from passing to the carbureter.