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Preacher · 07-16-2012, 09:56 PM

still a novice in the T circle, just short runs so far. but with no warning light, chime, or so much as a visible gas gauge or odometer... how do the rest of you deal with not running out of gas? I would have thought the sediment bowl as used on 1909 - 1925 models would have had a 'reserve' position, such as on motorcycles and such. is there a preferred SAFE method of packing extra fuel?

Doug Money · 07-16-2012, 10:36 PM

Check the level before you leave and calculate the distance traveled.

dumb person · 07-17-2012, 02:03 AM

A tin of gas on the running board helps.

Ed in Maine · 07-17-2012, 06:52 AM

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I have had my 1914 for six years now. I check the fuel level before I take it on the road. I have a 5 gallon gas can in the garage and keep the tank over half full all the time. Also, I find that the last 2-3 in. of gas in the tank is almost worthless because there is not enough fuel flow to the carb on hills to keep the car running trouble free. It takes time to get to know the car and after six years, I still carry my cell phone when I am in it! Ed

07-16-2012, 09:56 PM	#1
Preacher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 200	Running out of fuel still a novice in the T circle, just short runs so far. but with no warning light, chime, or so much as a visible gas gauge or odometer... how do the rest of you deal with not running out of gas? I would have thought the sediment bowl as used on 1909 - 1925 models would have had a 'reserve' position, such as on motorcycles and such. is there a preferred SAFE method of packing extra fuel? __________________ If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is ... http://tcmafc.org/

07-16-2012, 10:36 PM	#2
Doug Money Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 350	Re: Running out of fuel Check the level before you leave and calculate the distance traveled.

07-17-2012, 02:03 AM	#3
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: Running out of fuel A tin of gas on the running board helps.

07-17-2012, 06:52 AM	#4
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,120	Re: Running out of fuel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have had my 1914 for six years now. I check the fuel level before I take it on the road. I have a 5 gallon gas can in the garage and keep the tank over half full all the time. Also, I find that the last 2-3 in. of gas in the tank is almost worthless because there is not enough fuel flow to the carb on hills to keep the car running trouble free. It takes time to get to know the car and after six years, I still carry my cell phone when I am in it! Ed