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air valve
noun
- a device for controlling the flow of air, as from a pipe or tank.
air valve
noun
- a device for controlling the flow of air in a pipe
- See bleed valvea valve for exhausting air from a fluid system, esp from a central-heating installation See also bleed valve
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An air screw is provided which regulates the pressure of the air valve spring enclosed therein.
The function of this plunger is to provide a resistance in addition to that of the air valve spring to assist in acceleration.
The air valve is first opened or the spring tension reduced to a point where the engine misfires or pops back in the carburetor.
It will be noticed that a metering pin or needle valve opens the jet when the air valve opens.
One may regulate the gasoline needle or adjust the auxiliary air valve.
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