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THROTTLE PLATE [2 records]

Record 1 1986-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

A disc value in the throttle base or throttle body that pivots in response to accelerator pedal position; allows the driver to regulate the volume of air or air-fuel mixture entering the intake manifold, thereby controlling the engine speed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Dispositif de réglage du mélange d'air et de carburant aspiré par le moteur. Le papillon des gaz est commandé par la pédale d'accélérateur et il pivote sur un axe à la sortie de la chambre de mélange du carburateur.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
OBS

FIST Valve butterfly 3 in IPS C/W (...) throttle plate (42-08-962).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
OBS

AFNOR E 29-307, 9.

Spanish

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