Carburetor

A carburetor is a device in an internal combustion engine that mixes air with fuel in the correct proportion before the mixture enters the engine's combustion chamber. It's a crucial component in older engines and some small engines, like those in lawnmowers and motorcycles.

The carburetor has several key parts:

• Throttle valve: Controls the amount of air-fuel mixture that enters the engine.
• Choke valve: Helps the engine start by enriching the fuel mixture when cold.
• Jets: Regulate the amount of fuel that mixes with the air.
• Float chamber: Maintains the correct fuel level in the carburetor.

With the advent of electronic fuel injection systems, carburetors are less common in modern vehicles but still used in some applications. If you have specific questions about carburetors, like troubleshooting or tuning, feel free to ask!