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Air silencer for an internal combustion engine

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6045614
This patent describes a silencer apparatus for an internal combustion engine including a carburetor having an air intake. The apparatus consists of an air silencer communicating with the air intake and has a lower end including a sump in which fluid can accumulate. It is connected to the engine and extends to the sump for purging the sump of fluid only in response to engine operation.
Assignee:
Outborad Marine Corp., Waukegan, IL
Patent Number(s):
US 4569415
OSTI ID:
6045614
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English