In this edition of HowStuffWorks, you'll learn what causes these blasts and how they compare to the combustion chamber of a car engine. Contents Shaking the Ground Energy Everywhere Shaking the Ground Explosions are typically caused when a spark from wiring ignites gas inside the manhole. A ...
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Many of us learned to do this on carburetor-equipped engines in the belief that stomping the gas pedal as we turned off the switch would "prime" the carb (put a jolt of gasoline in its bowl). Most of the time, it did little or no good even for a carbureted engine. For today's f...
The Model T, known for its affordability and simplicity, propelled Ford to success, but the transition to the new Model A was costly in terms of both money and customer goodwill. Despite strong competition and the onset of the Great Depression, the Model A was a success, and Ford continued...
More air means that we can add more fuel, thus creating more power with each compression stroke, all without having to increase the engine displacement. Turbos are a great way to increase power on fuel injected engines, but they can also be used with carbureted set-ups as well. With a ...
a 14-inch diameter air cleaner base on your carbureted or throttle body EFI engine combination, go for it. If you can fit a 4-inch tall (or taller) element under the hood of your car run with it. Shape and size dictate the ability of the air filter element to deliver maximum air...
The piston is connected to the crankshaft by a connecting rod. As the crankshaft revolves, it has the effect of "resetting the cannon." Here's what happens as the engine goes through its cycle: The piston starts at the top, the intake valve opens, and the piston moves down to let the...
Many of us learned to do this on carburetor-equipped engines in the belief that stomping the gas pedal as we turned off the switch would "prime" the carb (put a jolt of gasoline in its bowl). Most of the time, it did little or no good even for a carbureted engine. ...
The Cross-Fire V-8 disappointed, so a high-output 190-bhp carbureted engine replaced it for '84. That year's Berlinetta acquired a gimmicky dash with hard-to-read electronic digital/graphic instruments and spacey minor controls; thankfully, these didn't last long. Providing genuine excitement...