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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

In order to remove the carburetor it is necessary to shut off the gasoline supply at the tank and to remove the pipe coupling at the float chamber.

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

In installing the Master carburetor the float chamber may be turned either toward the radiator or driver’s seat.

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

When the level of gasoline in the float chamber was lowered the float would fall and the needle valve uncover the opening.

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

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