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Auto. the bowl-shaped section of a carburetor in which a reserve of fuel is maintained, the fuel level being regulated by a float. Also called float chamber.
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float bowl — noun : float chamber * * * Auto. the bowl shaped section of a carburetor in which a reserve of fuel is maintained, the fuel level being regulated by a float. Also called float chamber … Useful english dictionary
float bowl — That part of a carburetor that acts as a reservoir for gasoline and in which the float is placed. The float controls the amount of fuel moving through the fuel valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
bowl vent — (BV) connects the float bowl to the carburetor s air inlet. Depressurizes the fuel being pumped into the float bowl by the fuel pump and acts as a vapor separator by allowing vapors in the float bowl to escape into the carburetor air inlet. Bowl… … Dictionary of automotive terms
float needle — A needle in the carburetor which is activated by the level of fuel in the float bowl. As the level drops, the needle lifts and allows more fuel to enter the bowl … Dictionary of automotive terms
float chamber — British term for float bowl … Dictionary of automotive terms
bowl — See float bowl … Dictionary of automotive terms
bowl vent port — (BVP) the port in the carburetor which vents fumes and excess pressure from the float bowl to maintain atmospheric pressure … Dictionary of automotive terms
Float (parade) — A float is a decorated platform, either built on a vehicle or towed behind one, which is a component of many festive parades, such as the Maltese Carnival, the Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Key West Fantasy Fest parade, and the Tournament… … Wikipedia
float level — [1] Height of the fuel in the carburetorfloat bowl. [2] The specific float setting that will produce the correct fuel level. [3] The float position at which the float needle closes against its seat, shutting off the fuel inlet valve to prevent… … Dictionary of automotive terms
bowl — 1) a rounded glass container for keeping live goldfish 2) a float or buoy on a fishing net (Norfolk dialect) … Dictionary of ichthyology
