Autovac

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000344",
  "term": "Autovac",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A vacuum-operated fuel feed system found in early automobiles, designed to draw gasoline from a main tank to a smaller auxiliary tank positioned above the carburetor. This system eliminated the need for a fuel pump or gravity feed from a high-mounted main tank. It operates by using engine manifold vacuum to create suction, pulling fuel into the vacuum tank.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Autovac",
    "es": "autovac",
    "fr": "autovac"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/autovac/"
}