distributor cap

collocation in English

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distributor
noun[C]
uk
/dɪˈstrɪb.jə.tər/us
/dɪˈstrɪb.jə.t̬ɚ/
a person or organization that supplies goods to shops ...
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cap
noun[C]
uk
/kæp/us
/kæp/
a soft flat hat that has a curved part sticking out at the front, often worn as part of ...
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(Definition ofdistributorandcapfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This increased spark capability requires greater separation of adjacentdistributorcapelectrodes to prevent cross-fire, resulting is a large-diameterdistributorcap.
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Thedistributorcapis a prime example of a component that eventually succumbs to heat and vibration.
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The distributor contains a rotating cam driven by the engine's drive, a set of breaker points, a condenser, a rotor and adistributorcap.
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As it is generally easy to remove and carry off, thedistributorcapcan be taken off as a means of theft prevention.
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The other end of the secondary is connected, via thedistributorcapand rotor, to the spark plugs.
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The ignition coil's secondary windings are connected to thedistributorcap.
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This rotor is pressed against a carbon brush on the center terminal of thedistributorcapwhich connects to the ignition coil.
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Hector rips out thedistributorcapand spark plug wires.
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Distributor caps have gone from modern motor cars.
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Most distributor caps have the position of the number 1 cylinder's terminal molded into the plastic.
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