WTB for 1912 Hudson

[pistoncollector]

I would like to buy a complete 1912 Hudson Model 33 engine or any parts you might have. I would particularly like to buy a water pump, magneto, and propane starter. Any literature or manuals are also of interest.<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

[Dandy Dave]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the starting system was acetylene, like the lights, not propane. Mark Shaw has one of these systems on a 1913 Buick. Dandy Dave!

[pistoncollector]

Dandy Dave,

You are probably correct. I have not been able to find a lot out about this. In any case the starter system is gas powered. It would be helpful to know who manufactured it or if it was a Hudson product. I would love to see a photo of some kind.

Paul

[1940_Buick]

The acetylene starting systems are pretty simple. Not good, but simple. Here's some pictures of the system on the 1913 Studebaker Model 25 I used to own.

You'll notice the small tube going into the top of the brass intake pipe

In this picture you can see where the brass tube comes out of the dashboard

This picture shows the switch on the dash

Its the switch between the oil dripper and the ignition switch.

Edited February 27, 2010 by 1940_Buick (see edit history)

[pistoncollector]

Thank you for the photos. I can see what you are saying about being simple. I would like to know how the gas gets from the Pestolite bottle to the intake manifold. There must be some sort of valve or gas log for doing this. Also, it looks like the iginition takes place via a dual magneto and ignition coil. Is that correct?

Thanks again .......... Paul