Difference between revisions of "Carburetor venturi"

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The part of the [[carburetor]] through which incoming air passes; also its diameter.
The main carburetor passage through which air is sucked and which, in turn, sucks up and vaporizes the gas as it passes (a process known as the venturi effect). Commonly compared by the diameter of the opening.


Sometimes a venturi is also called a [[choke]], this often refers to a moving part with restricts the amount of incoming air making the mixture richer.
Sometimes a venturi is also called a [[choke]], this often refers to a moving part with restricts the amount of incoming air making the mixture richer.

Revision as of 22:58, 26 November 2010

The main carburetor passage through which air is sucked and which, in turn, sucks up and vaporizes the gas as it passes (a process known as the venturi effect). Commonly compared by the diameter of the opening.

Sometimes a venturi is also called a choke, this often refers to a moving part with restricts the amount of incoming air making the mixture richer.