ROCHESTER CARBURETORS

Bulletin 9D-7 August, 1951

Bulletin 9D-7 August, 1951 Model "BB"
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ROCHESTER PRODUCTS, DIVISION OF GENERAL MOTORS, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK

FLOAT SYSTEM

To aid in maintaining the correct fuel level under all conditions the carburetor employs twin floats. It is of the utmost importance that the floats be adjusted carefully and accurately. (See Figure 5)

 

 

SEE ADJUSTMENT BULLETIN

FOR CORRECT FLOAT SETTING.

ACCELERATING PUMP SYSTEM

When the throttle is opened suddenly the air flow and manifold vacuum change almost instanteously, while the heavier fuel tends to lag behind causing a momentary leanness. The accelerator pump provides the additional fuel necessary for smooth operation on rapid acceleration. (See Figure 6)

MODEL "BB" FLOAT SYSTEM
Figure 5
 
 
 
A double spring pump plunger is used on the model "BB" carburetor. The rates of com­pression of the top spring versus the bottom spring are calibrated to insure a smooth, sustained charge of fuel for acceleration.
On the pump intake stroke, fuel passes through the pump inlet screen, unseats the inlet ball, and fills the pump well.
The accelerator pump, being con­nected directly to the throttle, moves at the slightest change in throttle opening. The force of the pump plunger upon acceleration seats the inlet ball, forces fuel through the outlet channel which unseats the spring loaded outlet ball and then discharges through the pump jets, into the main air stream.

NO TARGETING OF

         THE PUMP JETS IS REQUIRED.

 

MODEL "BB" PUMP SYSTEM
             Figure 6
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