- vacuum control unit
- An assembly for load-dependent ignition timing controlled by the intake manifold vacuum, consisting of a vacuum capsule with a spring-loaded diaphragm linked to the breaker plate
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
vacuum control unit
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