ignition timing

collocation in English

meaningsofignitionandtiming

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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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timing
noun
uk
/ˈtaɪ.mɪŋ/us
/ˈtaɪ.mɪŋ/
the time when ...
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(Definition ofignitionandtimingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A workshop test of theignitiontimingshowed the timing marks to be two inches apart.
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Another 7 million cars, with the smallest adjustment to theirignitiontiming, could immediately take unleaded petrol.
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Theignitiontimingaffects many variables including engine longevity, fuel economy, and engine power.
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The camshaft drive gears incorporate a spring-loaded split gear, to reduce the effects of gear wear and backlash on valve timing andignitiontiming.
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Modern electronically controlled passenger vehicle engines require use of a scan tool to displayignitiontiming.
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There is much anecdotal evidence to suggest that incorrectignitiontimingwas the cause of piston failures and subsequent engine seizures.
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The loose chain causes inaccurateignitiontimingwhich usually results in noticeable rough running.
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More advancedignitiontiming, and the lead-free fuel required with the converter, prevented exhaust-valve failure.
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The sensors that supply the engine load and engine speed signals for injector duration provide information about the basicignitiontimingpoint.
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There are many factors that influence properignitiontimingfor a given engine.
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Setting the correctignitiontimingis crucial in the performance of an engine.
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This provided for a stronger ignition spark, as well as virtually eliminating variations inignitiontimingdue to wear associated with breaker points.
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Both types depend on special fuels (easily obtainable in such limited quantities) for theirignitiontiming.
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Performance gains are realized by adjusting theignitiontimingadvance.
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Ignitiontimingis a mapped direct ignition, with cylinder-selective knock control with the aid of four knock sensors.
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This is achieved by changing theignitiontiming, changing or re-timing the camshaft, and sometimes in combination with a change in crankpin angle.
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Ignitiontimingis monitored with the aid of four knock sensors.
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Finally, the homogeneity of the fuel mixture allows for leaner air/fuel ratios, which together with more preciseignitiontimingcan improve fuel efficiency.
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Engine knock control is used to allow theignitiontimingto continually approach the point of detonation.
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Forignitiontimingpurposes, the metal rotor will have a number of equal-sized tabs and windows matching the number of engine cylinders.
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