intake manifold
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intake manifolds
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The single carburetor and intake manifold that Henry Ford had specified for his engine were replaced with two carburetors on an aftermarket-supplied intake manifold that is an exact reproduction of those available in the 1930s.
From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
Powered by the 260-cubic-inch version of Ford’s small V8, it did not pack as much punch as Mr. Bridgforth wanted, so he upgraded it with a high-performance intake manifold and exhaust headers.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2014
At Bodine Aluminum, Lloyd still ruefully recalls the day the new Troy plant produced the first intake manifold to be rejected--after three months and 60,000 defect-free parts.
From Time Magazine Archive
It measures intake manifold boost pressure produced by the turbocharger.
From Time Magazine Archive
This is accomplished by circulating the oil around a long intake manifold jacket; the carburetion of gasoline cools this regardless of weather conditions.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pag?
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