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float chamber

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noun

  1. a chamber in a carburettor in which a floating valve controls the entry and level of petrol

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The water and air in the float chamber are skin temperature, the darkness is identical with eyes open or closed, and there is no sound—thus there is no external input.

From Slate • May 15, 2013

The adjustment for low speed on the carburetor is made by turning in or out the two knurled screws, placed one on each side of the float chamber.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

Consequently, when the tail of the machine is resting on the ground, the jets are lower than the level of the gasoline in the float chamber.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

It is possible that not enough gasoline is present in the float chamber.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

This consists of two separate and distinct carburetors joined together so that a common gasoline float chamber and air inlet could be used by both.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred