Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use. |
Fuel Mixture
The mixture of fuel vapour and air supplied to the cylinders of the engine, normal mixture strength being by weight about 1 to 14, but richer for starting and acceleration, and leaner for economical cruising. Combustion limits are approximately from 1:1 to 1:20 by weight. |
