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Results for “engine”

427 public entries · page 5 of 18

Ignition sparks
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The sparks that ignite the fuel-air mixture in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- ignition
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Variable Intake Manifold
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that adjusts the intake manifold to optimize engine performance
- engine
- manifold
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Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the cylinder head to the engine block
- engine
- gasket
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Oil seal
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that seals the joint between two engine components to prevent oil leakage
- engine
- seal
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fuel injector
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that sprays fuel into the engine's cylinders
- fuel
- injector
- engine
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ring main
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A circular system of fuel lines that supplies fuel to the engine
- fuel
- ring
- engine
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Firing order
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The sequence in which the spark plugs fire in a multi-cylinder engine
- ignition
- engine
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Oil pressure switches
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Electrical switches that monitor and control oil pressure in the engine
- engine
- oil
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Spark Plugs
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Electrodes that produce a spark to ignite fuel in an engine
- engine
- ignition
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Techtonics 2020 motor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of engine or motor, possibly used for improved performance
- motor
- engine
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DVDA
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Dual Vacuum Dual Advance distributor
- engine
- distributor
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Crankshaft pilot bearing
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that supports the crankshaft in an engine, guiding it during rotation
- engine
- crankshaft
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Air filter housing
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that contains the air filter and directs air into the engine
- engine
- air
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Misfire
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A failure of the engine to ignite the fuel-air mixture in one or more cylinders
- engine
- performance
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Throttle switch adjustment
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The process of adjusting the throttle switch to ensure proper engine performance
- engine
- throttle
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Variable Vane Geometry
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that adjusts the turbocharger's vanes to optimize engine performance
- engine
- vane
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Coolant
Cooling and heating
English · machine-assisted draft
A liquid used to regulate engine temperature
- engine
- maintenance
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oil cooler seal
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a seal used to prevent leaks in an engine's oil cooler system
- vanagon
- engine
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Engine Drag Torque Control
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
Prevents driven wheels from locking on slippery surfaces under engine braking
- msr
- traction
- stability
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accelerator cable
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Cable that connects the accelerator pedal to the engine, requiring modification for Porsche engine installation.
- accelerator
- cable
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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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Engine water pump
VW Bus and camper parts
English · source definition
The belt-driven pump that circulates engine coolant through the water-cooled Vanagon engine and cooling circuit. It is different from the small electric pump used to deliver water to a camper sink.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
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Heat riser block-off plates
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Plates used to block off heat riser ports on engine
- engine
- exhaust
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throttle valve
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
valve regulating engine air flow
- throttle
- valve
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