Updraft carburetor

Updraft carburettor fitted to the engine of a 1923 Nash automobile

An updraft carburetor is a type of carburetor in which the air flows upward within the device.[1] Other types are downdraft and sidedraft.[2]

An updraft carburetor was the first type in common use.[3] In it air flows upward into the venturi to mix with the fuel.[2] An updraft carburetor may need a drip collector.[4]


See also

References

  1. ^ Collector Car Restoration Bible: Practical Techniques for Professional Results By Matt Joseph Page 156
  2. ^ a b Power Equipment Engine Technology By Edward Abdo on Page 160
  3. ^ New Automotive Encyclopedia: Complete Course in Automotive Mechanics with Special Emphasis on Fundamental Principles, Trouble Shooting 1954
  4. ^ Boating Jul-Aug 1971