Vacu-Matic

[48M5]

Wondering if somebody can explain how this device works....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vacu-...temZ4645992069

[64V-K7]

The picture shows a thin metal section with directional perforations around the edge, presumably for the air bleed to create a vortex under the carb flow and increase efficiency.
All it does is lean out the mixture somewhat, maybe resulting in a miniscule increase mileage, but more likely an over-lean condition, that will bite you in the butt, down the line.

Late in the 50's, there was another device on the market, labelled as a 'Mini-Supercharger'. This was a 2 barrel insert, with air-bleed driven impellers. The little spinning propelers were supposed to 'supercharge' your engine..

Ever see the magnetic fuel filter that aligned the gasoline molecules and ...... hmmmm

[DEEPNHOCK]

Here's the correct scientific explanation.
You have money.
You buy this thing.
You had money.
Works every time
Jeff (just a vacuum bleed to the intake manifold)[8D]

quote:Originally posted by 48M5

Wondering if somebody can explain how this device works....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vacu-...temZ4645992069

[CHAMP]

Is that the same thing as a vacuum leak? (vacuum bleed) Champ

[showbizkid]

quote:Originally posted by DEEPNHOCK

[navy][b]Here's the correct scientific explanation.
You have money.
You buy this thing.
You had money.
Works every time

Now that's funny! [)]

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