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Vacuum Limiter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that limits the vacuum in the engine
- vacuum
- limiter
VACUUM LIMITER HIGH ALTITUDE
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device limiting vacuum in engine at high altitude
- vacuum
- limiter
- high
- altitude
Distributor vacuum advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that advances the ignition timing in response to vacuum changes in the engine
- ignition
- vacuum
Vacuum source
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device or mechanism that generates a vacuum, used for various purposes such as bleeding the cooling system.
- vacuum
- source
Vacuum advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that advances the ignition timing based on engine vacuum
- ignition
- engine
Vacuum switch
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that controls the flow of vacuum to the differential lock
- drivetrain
- component
Vacuum non return valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that allows air to enter but not escape from a system
- engine
- vacuum
DVDA
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Dual Vacuum Dual Advance distributor
- engine
- distributor
brake booster line
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
line supplying brake booster with vacuum or pressure
- brake
- booster
- line