- ignition retard
- Ignition which occurs after top dead center
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
ignition retard
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boost-activated ignition retard — On a turbocharged engine, a system which retards the ignition timing when the intake manifold is under pressure, in order to reduce the chance of detonation … Dictionary of automotive terms
detonation-activated ignition retard — A system which retards the ignition timing when the detonation sensor picks up vibration at frequencies typical of denotation … Dictionary of automotive terms
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
ignition advance — The extent to which the ignition spark is made to occur earlier. The opposite is ignition retard. Also see ignition timing … Dictionary of automotive terms
Ignition timing — in an internal combustion engine is the process of setting the time that a spark will occur in the combustion chamber (during the power stroke) relative to piston position and crankshaft angular velocity. Setting the correct ignition timing is… … Wikipedia
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
spark retard — The action of changing the ignition timing so that the spark occurs after what is specified by the manufacturer. See retard ignition retard … Dictionary of automotive terms
Homogeneous charge compression ignition — Thermodynamics … Wikipedia
Timing Retard Eliminator — The Timing Retard Eliminator (TRE) is an electronic device that fools the engine control unit (ECU) of a motorcycle into thinking the gearbox is always in 4th gear and avoides the ECU retarding the ignition timing. This retardation reduces power… … Wikipedia
