carburetors
Air-fuel mixing chambers
Carburetors are devices that mix air and fuel for internal combustion engines.
Until fuel injection became standard in the late twentieth century, carburetors were essential components in automobiles and remain common in small engines like lawnmowers and chainsaws.
A carburetor works by drawing fuel into a stream of air through the venturi effect.
The mechanic adjusted the carburetor to fix the rough idle.
Power flow controller
- chokeObstruct breathing or airflow
- venturiConstricted passage accelerating flow
- floatBuoyant object or vehicle
- jetForced fluid stream
needle valve · intake manifold · idle · accelerator pump · butterfly valve · metering · bore · barrel
Machine producing motion
- fuel systemEngine's energy delivery apparatus
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- tuningAdjusting pitch accuracy
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Alteration to improve fit
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- troubleshootingSystematic fault diagnosis
flooding · lean · rich · stumble · hesitation · backfire · stalling · rough idle
throttle
Power flow controller
- chokeObstruct breathing or airflow
- venturiConstricted passage accelerating flow
- floatBuoyant object or vehicle
jet · needle valve · intake manifold · idle · accelerator pump · butterfly valve · metering · bore · barrel · downdraft
engine
Machine producing motion
- fuel systemEngine's energy delivery apparatus
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
tuning · rebuild · classic cars · muscle cars · hot rod · vintage · performance · manifold · air cleaner · fuel economy
adjustment
Alteration to improve fit
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
troubleshooting · flooding · lean · rich · stumble · hesitation · backfire · stalling · rough idle · deposits
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