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Results for “Distributor”

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Distributor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that directs the high voltage from the ignition coil to the correct cylinder
- ignition
- engine
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ignition distributor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
component distributing ignition voltage to cylinders
- ignition
- distributor
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Distributor shaft
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A shaft that drives the distributor
- ignition
- engine
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Distributor drive gear
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Gear that drives the distributor in an engine, synchronizing it with the crankshaft
- engine
- distributor
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Distributor clamp
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device used to secure the distributor in place
- ignition
- clamp
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Distributor Cap
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Cover that protects the distributor and spark plug wires
- engine
- ignition
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Intake air distributor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Distributes air to the engine's cylinders
- intake
- air
- distributor
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Distributor drive shaft
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that drives the distributor in the engine
- engine
- mechanical
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009
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Centrifugal advance only distributor
- distributor
- centrifugal
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Distributor seal
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A seal used to prevent leaks in the distributor of a petrol engine
- ignition
- seal
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DVDA
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Dual Vacuum Dual Advance distributor
- engine
- distributor
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Distributor vacuum advance
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that advances the ignition timing in response to vacuum changes in the engine
- ignition
- vacuum
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Dwell
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Refers to the length of time that the breaker points were closed
- engine
- distributor
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