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Ignition timing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The timing of the ignition spark, measured in degrees
- ignition
- timing
Hall generator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component generating signal for ignition timing
- ignition
- electrical
Centrifugal advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that advances the ignition timing as engine speed increases
- ignition
- engine
Vacuum advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that advances the ignition timing based on engine vacuum
- ignition
- engine
Ignition control unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the ignition system, regulating the spark timing
- ignition
- control
Thermo-Time Switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the engine's temperature and timing
- thermo
- time
TDC
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Top Dead Center, the position of the piston at the top of its stroke
- engine
- timing
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
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