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Engine and fuel systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

component distributing ignition voltage to cylinders

Engine and fuel systems
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A shaft that drives the distributor

Engine and fuel systems
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Gear that drives the distributor in an engine, synchronizing it with the crankshaft

Engine and fuel systems
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Cover that protects the distributor and spark plug wires

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A device used to secure the distributor in place

Engine and fuel systems
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Distributes air to the engine's cylinders

Engine and fuel systems
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Shaft that drives the distributor in the engine

Engine and fuel systems
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Centrifugal advance only distributor

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A seal used to prevent leaks in the distributor of a petrol engine

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Dual Vacuum Dual Advance distributor

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Component that directs the high voltage from the ignition coil to the correct cylinder

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A device that advances the ignition timing in response to vacuum changes in the engine

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Refers to the length of time that the breaker points were closed

Gerry community context

Related mailing-list messages and current discussions from Gerry. These are community context for the dictionary term.

  • Re: 84-85 distributor

    Historical mailing list · Wed, 17 Mar 2004 10:08:15 -0500

    '83.5~'85 1.9 wasserboxer engines all use the same distributor. The distributor cap may be different (but interchangeable) depending on the coil...

  • Distributor Woes - 88 GL - 2.1L

    Historical mailing list · Thu, 19 Dec 2013 05:27:27 -0600

    Dear Volks, I finally got the distributor swapped out with a known-good used one. I haven't attempted to start it yet. Will...

  • rebuilding old distributors

    Historical mailing list · Fri, 3 Mar 1995 00:23:02 -0500

    I've read a number of posts about people being tired of using the Bosch 009 distributor in their pre-1972 Buses. I have...

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