air-breather engine
1air-breather — /air bree dheuhr/, n. an aircraft, missile, or submarine engine that requires air from the atmosphere for the combustion of its fuel. Also, airbreather. * * * …
2air-breather — /air bree dheuhr/, n. an aircraft, missile, or submarine engine that requires air from the atmosphere for the combustion of its fuel. Also, airbreather …
3breather pipe — A pipe opening into the interior of the engine. It is used to assist ventilation the pipe usually extends downward to a point just below the engine so that the passing air stream will form a partial vacuum thus assisting in venting the engine.… …
4Diesel engine runaway — is a rare condition affecting diesel engines, where the engine goes out of control, consuming its own lubrication oil and running at higher and higher RPM until it overspeeds to a point where it destroys itself either due to mechanical failure or …
5Bottom breather — A bottom breather is a front engine automobile that takes in air from below the front fascia (nose) rather than through a conventional grille at the front of the vehicle. This styling can provide a more aerodynamic front end, or the appearance of …
6normally aspirated engine — An engine which uses the factory installed carburetor or fuel injection system with its normal air filter, etc. It does not use modified air flow systems which pump more air into the engine. Usually this expression is used as comparison as in My… …
7PCV valve — The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, is a one way valve that ensures continual evacuation of gases from inside a gasoline internal combustion engine s crankcase.ExplanationAs an engine runs, gases and combustion pressure are… …
8Crankcase ventilation system — A crankcase ventilation system is a way for gases to escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase of an internal combustion engine. A common type of such system is a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, the heart of which is a PCV… …
9Land Rover Defender — 2007 Defender Manufacturer Land Rover Also called Land Rover Ninety, One Ten 127 (1983 1990) …
101957 Chevrolet — Bel Air 2 Door Hardtop Manufacturer Chevrolet Division of General Motors Production 1956–1957 …
