- spark retard
- The action of changing the ignition timing so that the spark occurs after what is specified by the manufacturer.See
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
spark retard
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retard — [1] To set the ignition timing so that a spark occurs later or less degrees before TDC. It involves adjusting the camshaft, distributor spark, or valve operation. In this way, the spark plugs fire or the valves open later in the cycle. [2] The… … Dictionary of automotive terms
retard — retardingly, adv. /ri tahrd /, for 1 3, 5; /ree tahrd/ for 4, v.t. 1. to make slow; delay the development or progress of (an action, process, etc.); hinder or impede. v.i. 2. to be delayed. n. 3. a slowing down, diminution, or hindrance, as in a… … Universalium
retard — re•tard [[t]rɪˈtɑrd[/t]] for 1 3, 5; [[t]ˈri tɑrd[/t]] for 4 v. t. 1) to make slow; delay the development or progress of; hinder 2) to be delayed 3) retardation; delay 4) off cvb sts Slang: Disparaging. a) a mentally retarded person b) a person… … From formal English to slang
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vacuum retard — A vacuum control unit for retarding the spark … Dictionary of automotive terms
vacuum retard unit — A vacuum control unit for retarding the spark … Dictionary of automotive terms
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