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Distributor shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A shaft that drives the distributor
- ignition
- engine
Glow Plug Relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrical relay for glow plug circuit
- diesel
- ignition
- relay
Distributor clamp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to secure the distributor in place
- ignition
- clamp
Distributor Cap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover that protects the distributor and spark plug wires
- engine
- ignition
Spark plug gap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The distance between the spark plug's electrodes
- ignition
- engine
Distributor seal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seal used to prevent leaks in the distributor of a petrol engine
- ignition
- seal
Firing order
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The sequence in which the spark plugs fire in a multi-cylinder engine
- ignition
- engine
Spark Plugs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrodes that produce a spark to ignite fuel in an engine
- engine
- ignition
Engine Control Unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Computer that controls the engine's functions, such as fuel injection and ignition timing
- ecu
- engine