Re: Some odd logic

[Dave Biggs <D.Biggs@domain.elided>]

Brian A.Tink wrote:
> 
> Greetings from Canberra
> 
> Can some one please explain some odd Triumph logic!!!!!!!!!!!  well i think
> it is.
> 
> The pipe, tube (or what ever you like to call it) that connects the
> stromberg carbies to the aircleaner, forms, where it connects to the
> aircleaner, an oval approx. 3.5 x 2 inches.
> 
> Then the question is, why does not the hole in the aircleaner box have the
> same dimensions.  In my case the hole in the box is partially blanked out
> and only has an area of less than that of the pipe.
> 
> I would have thought that for max. efficiency the more air that the engine
> can suck in with the min. of interference the better.
> 
> keep staggering  brian

Brian,

I have heard that the hole is partially blanked in order to create a
swirl in the airflow and give better mixing with the fuel. This may be
complete b*****ks but I thought that I would pass it on !

Regards,

Dave.  
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