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Restoring a 1971 Fiat 850 Sport Spider

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Some Carburetor Theory – Part 4

Carburetor Icing And Heat Carburetor icing is an icing condition which can affect any carburetor under certain atmospheric conditions. While it applies to all carburetors, it is only really a problem in association with piston-powered aircraft, particularly small single-engined light … Continue reading →

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged Carburetor, Fuel System, Theory, Weber

Some Carburetor Theory – Part 3

Carburetor adjustment Too much fuel in the fuel-air mixture is referred to as too “rich”; not enough fuel is too “lean”. The “mixture” is normally controlled by adjustable screws on an automotive carburetor, or a pilot-operated lever on piston-engined aircraft … Continue reading →

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged Carburetor, Fuel System, Theory, Weber

Some Carburetor Theory – Part 2

A carburetor basically consists of an open pipe, a “throat” or “barrel” through which the air passes into the inlet manifold of the engine. The pipe is in the form of a venturi — it narrows in section and then … Continue reading →

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged Carburetor, Fuel System, Theory, Weber

Some Carburetor Theory – Part 1

All gasoline engines need to burn fuel in order to operate. Contrary to popular belief, liquid gasoline does not burn – only vapor burns – so the liquid must be converted to vapor before it enters the combustion chamber. Enter … Continue reading →

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Scott Slusser
Posted in The Project | Tagged Carburetor, Fuel System, Theory, Weber
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