- high-tension distributor
- A distributor, in electronically controlled ignition systems, which has no controlling functions or advance mechanism
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high-tension distributor
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high-tension leads — The wire which goes from the ignition coil to the distributor and the wires which go from the distributor to each of the spark plugs. See high tension lead … Dictionary of automotive terms
high tension lead — High voltage wire from the ignition coil. May also indicate the secondary wire from the ignition coil to the distributor and wires from the distributor to the spark plugs … Dictionary of automotive terms
distributor — [1] A unit in the ignition system designed to make and break the ignition primary circuit and to distribute the resultant high voltage to the proper cylinder at the correct time. The high voltage comes from the coil to the center terminal of the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
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low tension leads — The wiring in the ignition system that is distinguished from the high tension wiring. The low tension leads carry only 6 or 12 volts. Includes the battery cables, the coil connections (but not the high tension wire going to the distributor), the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
center terminal — A high tension distributor has a rotor which spins around a center post and transfers electrical energy from the center post or terminal to each of the surrounding terminals located in the distributor cap. In this way the energy from the coil is… … Dictionary of automotive terms
carbon-core leads — High tension wire going from the distributor to the coil or the spark plugs. Each wire has a core of carbon or graphite rather than copper wire to conduct the electricity. Carbon core wire is not recommended for most small engines such as… … Dictionary of automotive terms
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