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AIR INTAKE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The engine air intake system consists of the following
engine mounted component parts:

INTERCOOLER

Turbocharger
Wastegate (if equipped)
Intercooler
Carburetor assembly
Intake manifold
Air filtration system (if equipped)
INTERCOOLER
The intercooler is used to reduce the temperature of
the air after it has been compressed by the turbocharger. This intercooler has tube and fin construction
and a plenum which receives air from the turbocharger. By reducing air temperature entering the
engine, the charge density is increased and a denser
air/fuel charge enters the cylinder. As a result more
horsepower is produced for a given cylinder displacement. Cool air/fuel temperatures also help to prevent
detonation (see Figure 2.15-1 and Figure 2.15-2).

Figure 2.15-2 L36/P48 Intercooler

CARBURETORS AND INTAKE MANIFOLDS

The F18/H24 carburetors are mounted to the rear of
the engine.
The F18 and H24 GL use an Impco 400 VF3 carburetor
mounted on a butterfly valve attached to the right side
intake manifold (see Figure 2.15-3 and Figure 2.15-4).

INTERCOOLER

CARBURETOR

Figure 2.15-3 F18/H24G 400 Carburetor

Figure 2.15-1 F18/H24 Intercooler

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WARNING
The Deltec carburetion system must have a positive gas shutoff valve that opens upon cranking
and closes whenever engine rotation stops. Failure to provide the valve will cause an explosive
environment resulting in severe personal injury or
death.

CARBURETOR

Figure 2.15-4 F18/H24GL Impco 400 Carburetor

The F18/H24 G/GSID/GLD engines that use Impco

600 carburetors have them mounted on the air cleaner
assembly located on the left side of the engine (see
Figure 2.15-5 and Figure 2.15-6).

Deltec carburetors contain no moving parts. The main

adjustment screw (MAS) controls the fuel gas to the
carburetor (see Figure 2.15-7 and Figure 2.15-8). The
carburetor consists of a main body with a perforated
venturi insert that allows fuel gas to be drawn into the
air stream. The size and number of the holes controls
the air/fuel mixture.
DELTEC
CARBURETOR

MAIN ADJUSTING
SCREW

Figure 2.15-7 F18/H24GLD Deltec Carburetor

CARBURETOR

Figure 2.15-5 H24G Impco 600 Carburetor

CARBURETOR

Figure 2.15-8 F18/H24GLD Deltec Dual Fuel Carburetor

CARBURETOR

POWER
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

Figure 2.15-6 F18/H24GSID Impco 600 Carburetor

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The L36/P48 GL carburetors are mounted on top and
to the rear of the engine, after the turbocharger and
intercooler (see Figure 2.15-9). The GLD/GSID carburetors are mounted before the turbocharger and intercooler (see Figure 2.15-10). The carburetor produces
a combustible mixture by automatically mixing the air
and fuel in the proper proportions.

INTAKE MANIFOLD
The F18/H24 intake manifold is a one piece casting
mounted on the left side of the engine (see
Figure 2.15-11). The manifold is also the mounting
base for the CEC Ignition Module and instrument/control panel.

INTAKE
MANIFOLD

Figure 2.15-9 L36/P48GL Carburetors

Figure 2.15-11 H24 Intake Manifold

The L36/P48 intake manifold is divided into two

branches that independently distribute the air/fuel mixture to each bank of cylinders (see Figure 2.15-12).
The left bank manifold is also the mounting base for
the instrument and control panel.

CARBURETOR

Figure 2.15-10 L36/P48GLD/GSID

Deltec Carburetor Draw-Thru

INTAKE
MANIFOLD

Figure 2.15-12 P48 Right Bank Intake Manifold

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AIR CLEANERS
The engine air intake filtration system filters the air that
is used for combustion. This Waukesha supplied system is designed to meet the volume and air quality
requirements of this engine (see Figure 2.15-13 and
Figure 2.15-14).

Figure 2.15-13 F18/H24 Air Cleaner

Figure 2.15-14 L36/P48 GLD/GSID

Deltec Carburetor Air Cleaner

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