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Old 05-06-2021, 10:25 PM   #62
johnneilson
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Default Re: Anyone run a Lion Head

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Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe View Post
While we're bench engineering and building, keep in mind the the fuel/air mixture is NOT "pulled in" by the pistons, it has to be PUSHED in by atmospheric pressure. Liquids and gasses cannot pulled, they have to be pushed to move. Ever try to pull water out of a garden hose with a wire hook? Just something to keep in mind when visualizing air flow.
I guess that explains the 25"hg vacuum on the manifold...

J
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