WorldChamp1914 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 30, 2026 6:04 pm
For my Presto Automobile Heater, it heats the intake manifold…My picture won’t upload.
The eBay one being shown., as a hanger hook cord to plug it in. The other appears to be missing parts
This is the description from WORTH POINT
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... 1900035241
Vintage Presto Auto Car Garage Utility Heater From The Early 1900'sStreamlined Modern Art Deco Era Looking Space Heater For The Auto!A Nice Addition To Your Buick, Chevrolet, Ford Model A or Model T Collection!Perhaps your LaSalle, Dusenberg, Packard, Austin Bantam, MG, or Oakland would like to have this heater warming its engine!I know your vintage Bently would be very proud!Vintage Presto Automotive HeaterMetal Specialties Manufacturing CompanyChicago, IllinoisProvides 360 Degree Heat Output - Plus Upward Heat!FUNCTIONALITY:This Heater Is Working WellCan Be Used As A Work Light (Or For Show)Takes a T-10 Bulb (Up To about 5 Inches long) With A Standard Edison Base (E26 or E27 The same as a table lamp bulb)Unscrew the heating element & screw in the light bulb.
USED AS:Engine Pre-Heater & Warmer To Keep The Oil, Coolant or Engine Compartment Warm OvernightInterior Pre-HeaterWindshield Defroster & DeicerADAPTABLE:The element can be unscrewed from the holder & used in a light bulb socket for a room heater.I recommend a porcelain socket, like the keyless basement light holders at the hardware.AGE:One article I found said it was from 1904. That may or may not be correct.I couldn't find this heater, nor the company, in the Patent Office archives.Perhaps the patent was denied. (The tag says that the was applied for.)
FEATURES:The Cage End Caps Look Like Nickel Plated BrassSteel Safety CageCool-To-The-Touch Coil Spring Handle (Which is really spiffy in itself.)Hanging HookVented Cap-This causes convection currents to direct heat not only 360 degrees around the cage, but up and out as well.DIMENSIONS:Overall Length Including Handle & Hook: 12-5/8"Cage Length: 6-1/4"Cage Diameter: 2"Cord Length: ca. 9 FeetELECTRICAL DATA:Connection-Standard Household 120 Volt Plug 2-Wire NEMA 1-15 Configuration Non-Polarized (See Photo)From The Rating Plate-Plate Indicates 110 Volts 2 Amps (i.e. 220 watts)**Because it contains a pure resistance heater, this unit will work on an AC or a DC power supply.----------------------------------------
IF THE ELEMENT EVER BREAKS- ALL IS NOT LOST!This type of heating element resistance wire is in common use to this day.Sometimes it is found under names such as Kanthal or NiChrome.Coiled heating wire is sold by-the-foot by many on line suppliers, such as Mor Electric Heating.Simply tell then the wattage, length & diameter of the wire. They will cut you a piece.Free Element....Scavenger sources include coffee heaters, some home & commercial toasters, disc heaters,inside clothes irons. There are many more examples to be found.Some commercial cooking equipment has this type, too. One example is the older style Wells conveyor toaster.And, there is always the familiar hair dryer element.The element attaches to the socket by forming a loop in the end & putting it under the screw terminals,exactly like a electric receptacle outlet's wires are connected.--------------------------------------------
CONDITION:This Heater Is Working WellThe cloth cord is about 9 feet long & is in very good condition with no missing insulation.There are 2 small spots where the outer cloth is just beginning to fray.I put a piece of old-timey friction tape over each to stop them from further fraying until you decide if you wish to fix it. (See Photo)You can leave the tape or remove it and dot the cloth with nail polish to stop further fraying permanently.New cloth cord can still be purchased.The cardboard terminal screw cover is missing from the plug (cord cap). It's a little disc that lays in place (& then falls off).The plug end is kind of Art Deco spiffy looking, so I decided to leave it o