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DISTRIBUTOR SHAFT [1 record]

Record 1 1998-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

Distributor shaft is notched so that the rotor can be installed in only one way. ... The distributor shaft ... is driven by the camshaft on most engines.

CONT

The distributor shaft cam has one lobe for each spark plug.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
CONT

Le distributeur placé au-dessus comporte le doigt ou rotor, entraîné en bout d'arbre de l'allumeur.

Spanish

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