ignition system

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ignition
noun
uk
/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/us
/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
the electrical system in an engine that causes the fuel to burn or explode in order to start ...
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system
noun
uk
/ˈsɪs.təm/us
/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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The system is linked to the vehicle'signitionsystemand it is used to trigger the device.
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It is about electronics, computerisation of the carignitionsystem, monitoring and so on.
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They are longer lasting and at least twice as reliable as petrol-engined cars due to their lack of an electricignitionsystem.
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In model engines, the glow plug is an integral part of theignitionsystembecause of the catalytic effect of the platinum wire.
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The entireignitionsystem, coil and points, are under the magnetized flywheel.
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No longer constantly sparking to keep the flame lit, the system monitored the flame and activated theignitionsystemonly when the flame was extinguished.
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A distributor-operatedignitionsystemwas provided for naturally aspirated engines in some markets.
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These were often wired to the car'signitionsystem, to explode when the car was started.
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The original distributorignitionsystemof the engine was replaced with a three-coil wasted spark system.
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Republic addressed the problems by fitting a rearwards-sliding canopy that could be jettisoned in an emergency, a pressurizedignitionsystem, and new all-metal control surfaces.
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Theignitionsystem, main control valve, and injector are mounted on the valve bulkhead, inside the tank.
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To allow the engine to start, theignitionsystemwas designed to operate on this lower voltage.
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But once cranking is finished, the normal operating voltage would overload theignitionsystem.
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Theignitionsystemprovides initial 50,000 volts and 1.2 amperes.
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The article states this car would really respond to a goodignitionsystem, a better intake manifold, a larger carburetor and a set of headers.
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The turbo 3.8 received sequential fuel injection and a distributorless wasted sparkignitionsystemin 1984.
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He developed a high voltageignitionsystemfor the motor with circuit breaker.
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Theignitionsystemconsisted of two rear-mounted, crankshaft-driven magnetos, each supplying one of a pair of spark plugs fitted to each cylinder.
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However, it suffered from a number of technical problems, including electromagnetic interference between some radios that caused problems for theignitionsystem.
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These were hypergolic fuels which burn on contact, avoiding the need for anignitionsystem, and can be stored at ambient temperatures.
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