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An ignition magneto (also called a high-tension magneto) is an older type of ignition system used in spark-ignition engines (such as petrol engines). It uses a magneto and a transformer to make pulses of high voltage for the spark plugs. The older term "high-tension" means "high-voltage". [1]
As batteries became more common in cars (due to the increased usage of electric starter motors), magneto systems were replaced by systems using an induction coil.The 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen and the 1908 Ford Model T used a trembler coil ignition system, whereby the trembler interrupted the current through the coil and caused a rapid series of sparks during each firing.
The engine control unit or transmission control unit (depending on the particular automobile) uses these sensors to determine when to shift from one gear to the next. A pickup used in an electric guitar (or other musical instrument) detects vibrations of the metallic "strings". See Pickup (music technology) for details of this application.
The mechanical fly-weight governors of inline and distributor diesel fuel injection pumps used to control fuel delivery in diesel engines under a variety of engine loads and conditions could no longer deal with the ever-increasing demands for efficiency, emission control, power and fuel consumption. These demands are now primarily fulfilled by ...
Duraspark swaps are easy and can be run by a Duraspark box or an aftermarket box. MSD makes a harness that adapts the Duraspark mag pick up right to an aftermarket box such as the 6AL2. Re-curving a Duraspark is a way to build additional power and economy. [citation needed] Examples of these are available on eBay and Summit Racing. [3]
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The contact breaker is operated by an engine-driven cam.On an engine with a distributor, the contact breaker can be found beneath the distributor cap.The position of the contact breaker is set so that it opens (and hence generates a spark) at exactly the optimum moment to ignite the fuel/air mixture.
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