carburetter
Air-fuel mixing device
Carburetter is a British spelling of carburetor, a device in internal combustion engines that mixes air and fuel in the proper ratio for combustion.
Before fuel injection systems became standard in the late twentieth century, carburetors were essential components in virtually all gasoline engines.
The spelling with -er reflects British conventions, while American English favors -or.
The mechanic had to adjust the carburetter to fix the rough idle.
Obstruct breathing or airflow
- throttlePower flow controller
- jetsPressurized fluid streams
- venturiConstricted passage accelerating flow
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
float · bowl · gasket · inlet · nozzle · barrel · solenoid · linkage
Motor vehicle fuel
Adjusting pitch accuracy
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
rebuild · synchronizing · servicing · diagnostics · inspection · replacement · balancing
Reduction to fine particles
- vaporizationConversion to gas
- mixingCombining into one mass
- meteringControlled measurement of quantity
- inductionFormal admission process
aeration · spray · enrichment · lean · rich · emulsion · diffusion · charge
Descending air current
- updraftUpward air movement
- constant-velocityFixed rate of motion
- WeberGerman scholarly surname
- CarterOne who carts
choke
Obstruct breathing or airflow
- throttlePower flow controller
- jetsPressurized fluid streams
- venturiConstricted passage accelerating flow
diaphragm · float · bowl · gasket · inlet · nozzle · barrel · solenoid · linkage · spring
petrol
Motor vehicle fuel
tuning
Adjusting pitch accuracy
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
cleaning · rebuild · synchronizing · servicing · diagnostics · inspection · replacement · balancing
atomization
Reduction to fine particles
- vaporizationConversion to gas
- mixingCombining into one mass
- meteringControlled measurement of quantity
induction · aeration · spray · enrichment · lean · rich · emulsion · diffusion · charge · aspiration
downdraft
Descending air current
- updraftUpward air movement
- constant-velocityFixed rate of motion
- WeberGerman scholarly surname
stalling
Intentional delay tactics
- backfireYield unintended consequences
- floodingOverwhelming water accumulation
- hesitationDelay from uncertainty
surging · icing · stumble · flat-spot · hunting · bogging · fouling · gumming · percolation · dieseling