faulty action
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How a faulty action of the liver disturbs the head is also well known; but the liver, in an especial manner, disturbs the head.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 274, September 22, 1827 by Various
Gives suggestions for curing all overheating and loss of power faults due to faulty action of the oiling or cooling group.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
Their father had no habit of complaint if the machinery creaked and even caused the walls to shudder with faulty action.
From The Prisoner by Brown, Alice
The failure of either the carburetor or igniting means to function properly will be immediately apparent by faulty action of the power plant.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
If he begins to teach himself, he will certainly acquire faulty action, which will settle to habit.
From Boating by Woodgate, W. B.
