Air filters, spark plugs, ignition coils Flashcards
What is the minimum size of a dust or dirt particle that an air filter stops?
0.005mm
What 2 types of air filter are used in very sandy or dusty surroundings?
Oil bath air filter
Cyclone air filter
What does a cyclone air filter do?
It whirls the inflowing air around the air filter to fling the heavier particles against the wall of the filter housing
What does the air filter indicator do?
It displays whether the filter needs to be cleaned or replaced
Where would you install the air filter indicator?
Between the air filter and the throttle
What is each spark plug connected to, which generates its high voltage?
The ignition coil
List the 5 main components of a spark plug
Terminal
Housing
Electrodes
Insulator
Sealing seat
List the 3 spark plug designs in terms of how the spark works
Air spark
Slide spark
Air slide spark
What is the electrode distance in terms of spark plugs?
The shortest distance between the central electrode and ground electrode
Is the ignition coil a sensor, an actuator or a control unit?
An actuator
Give 2 other names used for a single-spark ignition coil
Pen ignition coil
Coil-on-plug
What is the function of the single-spark ignition coil?
Generating a high voltage to ignite the mixture
What component determines the moment when the ignition coil generates a high voltage?
Rear-wheel drive