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pick-up ignition system — See oscillating pick up ignition system … Dictionary of automotive terms
oscillating pick-up ignition system — (OPUS) An ignition system where the contact breaker and cam are replaced by a timing rotor, a pick up module, and an amplifier module … Dictionary of automotive terms
pick-up — [1] A utility truck with a closed cab and an open box. In Australia it is called a utility or ute. [2] The transfer of material, as between bearing and shaft, caused by friction and heat due to lack of oil; can lead to seizure. [3] A pick up coil … Dictionary of automotive terms
ignition — A process which initiates the combustion of the compressed air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. In a spark ignition engine, the mixture is ignited by an electric spark; in a diesel engine, the self igniting mixture must be preheated by… … Dictionary of automotive terms
ignition system — The system that provides the electrical current or spark to ignite the air fuel mixture in the combustion chambers. It includes the battery or magneto which sends electricity to the ignition coil if the ignition switch is on. The coil amplifies… … Dictionary of automotive terms
pick-up module — A trigger activated device which sends a signal to the ignition unit of an electronic ignition system … Dictionary of automotive terms
pick-up coil — The coil in which voltage is induced in an electronic ignition … Dictionary of automotive terms
Dual ignition — A Hirth 2702 twin cylinder, two stroke aircraft engine. Equipped with dual ignition, the photo shows the two spark plugs per cylinder. Dual Ignition is a system for spark ignition engines, whereby each cylinder has every critical ignition… … Wikipedia
magnetic pick-up — [1] A pulse generator consisting of a stator with a permanent magnet and a rotor, which induces an AC voltage in the inductive winding by the periodic change of the air gap between stator and rotor. Magnetic pick ups attached to the distributor… … Dictionary of automotive terms
high energy ignition system — (HEI) An ignition system which provides more ignition power (higher voltage at higher amperage) than normal systems; a typical HEI includes an electronic control unit and magnetic pick up in combination with mechanical ignition timing … Dictionary of automotive terms
