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aufdüsen

English translation: increase the jet size, fit larger jets

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German term or phrase:aufdüsen
English translation:increase the jet size, fit larger jets
Entered by: Klaus Petzel

13:49 Nov 1, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Motorbikes
German term or phrase: aufdüsen
Gegenmassnahmen; Benzindruck erhöhen und aufdüsen.

As in my previous question, the mixture was getting to lean and the mechanic decided to do the above.
Klaus Petzel
Germany
Local time: 16:59
increase the jet size, fit larger jets
Explanation:
See explanation in previous answer for general info. If the engine is running lean, it needs a richer mixture, which means a higher ratio of petrol/gas to air, and that is achived by fitting a larger jet in the carburetor.
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Ken Cox
Local time: 16:59
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Summary of answers provided
4to vent / venting (noun)
Subbanna
4increase the jet size, fit larger jets
Ken Cox
3increase nozzle size
Paul Kachur


  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
increase nozzle size


Explanation:
"Nozzle up" would be way too Germanified a way to way it.

Paul Kachur
Germany
Local time: 16:59
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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22 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
to vent / venting (noun)


Explanation:
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Subbanna
India
Local time: 10:59
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
increase the jet size, fit larger jets


Explanation:
See explanation in previous answer for general info. If the engine is running lean, it needs a richer mixture, which means a higher ratio of petrol/gas to air, and that is achived by fitting a larger jet in the carburetor.

Ken Cox
Local time: 16:59
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 251
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