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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 pipe running from the bottom of the lower chamber to the carburetor extends up a ways, so that there is but little chance of dirt or water being carried to the float chamber.

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

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 Victor Wilfred Pag?

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 Victor Wilfred Pag?

When using this system there should be a drop of not less than two feet from the lowest portion of the gasoline tank to the upper part of the carburetor float chamber.

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

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