Fuel recycler

2019.29.1

Anderson-Kelley Fume Consumer
Title
Anderson-Kelley Fume Consumer
Creation Date
1918 – 1924

Dimensions

6.25 in. W x 1.5 in. D x 6.25 in. L Item (Overall)

Dimensions of box

Description
Box containing "Anderson-Kelley Fume Consumer, Anderson-Kelley Co., Milaca, Minn." Description and instructions on cover of box for the device, which fits over an automobile filler cap and intake manifold to allow petroleum vapor to condense and go into the fuel tank. Inside the box is a threaded metal ring (2.5" diam, 1.25" long) and 58" (.25" diam) copper tubing with nut on either end. Dated by donor at 1913, but probably after 1919 (Kelley's graduation year). A story about this invention is in The Milachi (Milaca High School newsaper), Dec 1924.

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