Piston Engine Starting And Ignition Flashcards
1
Q
How many spark plugs generally are used to start a spark-ignition?
A
2 spark plugs
2
Q
What powers the spark plugs?
A
Magnetos
3
Q
What is the correlation/reasoning between having two spark plugs per cylinder?
A
One for each magneto (redundancy)
4
Q
What carries type of current comes from the magnetos and how is it carried to the spark plugs?
A
High tension wires
5
Q
What is the role of the distributor in the engine firing sequence?
A
Converts continuous AC supply into a series of pulses and assigns the current to the correct cylinder at the right point in the cycle
