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    Ignition Systems: New and Old Jeff Tuttle Period 3 9/9/04 Ignitions systems in motor vehicles have evolved in the past thirty years. Points was a simple concept but was not reliable and needed adjustment and replacement of components seemed constant. Today a magnetic sensor relays a signal to the computer which in turn sends the voltage to the selected cylinder to ignite the fuel/air mixture. There are not mechanical parts to fail or become corroded and brittle. There are many different

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    1. Char-Broil Signature TRU Infrared 3-Burner Cabinet Gas Grill This is a black medium sized grill that uses infrared technology to heat food with the ability to seal in juices and prevent the food from burning. It has a sure-fire electronic ignition system that provides an automatic source of the fire. The wide cooking surface and warming rack make it spacious enough to undertake a variety of tasks on it. Key features: · A large cabinet for storage · Porcelain-coated cast iron grates · Dual

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    today. Microprocessors can be found in many household items including refrigerators, televisions, gaming systems, washer/dryers, and many other items. More importantly, the introduction of the microprocessor and microcontroller to the automobile was a breakthrough in vehicle safety and engine efficiency. With the use of these mini-computers we now have safety features like anti-lock brake systems and more precise airbags. Also with the help of microprocessors cars are getting much better gas mileage

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    power, exhaust stroke and ignition event. During the intake stroke, the piston descends from top dead center (TDC) with the exhaust valve closed and the intake valve open to the bottom dead center (BDC) of the cylinder. As the piston descends, a mixture of air and fuel from the carburetor is drawn into the cylinder. After the intake valve closed, the piston moves back toward TDC of the cylinder compressing the fuel-air mixture. Just before the piston is close to TDC, ignition takes place by a spark

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    B. Main Body A breathalyzer ignition interlock device which is an electronic device that is used to measure and test the blood alcohol content in a person’s blood stream before allowing for a vehicle’s ignition system to be started up. Essentially it is a device that is installed in a vehicle's dashboard and before the vehicle can be started up, the driver must breathe into the device. If the analysed result is over a programmed predetermined blood alcohol concentration that has been preset into

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    Accordingly, the output signal can directly affect the ignition timing, fuel injection timing, and the precision of VVT control, thus affecting the engine’s power, fuel economy and emission cleanness. For maintenance technical staffs, mastering the sensor’s structure, working principle, and signal output characteristics

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    Is Your Car’s Idle Air Control Valve Going Bad? Learn How To Diagnose It Your car’s idle air control vale plays are vital part in the operation of you vehicle’s engine. Engines that are both multi-port and fuel injected use an idle air control valve, and having a bad valve can cause major problems that may prevent your car from running. For example, a common problem due to a bad idle air control valve is stalling when at a stop sign or red light. While the idle air control valve is only one component

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    6 Must Have Auto Repair Accessories When we talk about the six must have auto repair accessories we're not including rags. The list is intended to highlight items many DIY auto repair mechanics might not think of bringing to the job site. With that said, you must have rags on every auto repair job. And before we move on let's just say that not all rags are created equal. Some rags welcome fluids by eagerly soaking them up. These are usually made from a blend of different materials with a high percentage

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    brakes, (Coates Del, Brake System 1). Drum brakes would mostly heat up when traveling down hill, as one would have to apply the brake often and there being no ventilation it was a accident waiting to happen. Most drum brakes where mechanically actuated (Coates, Brake systems 2). This means that the brakes where actuated by a cable and caused them to lock up very easily. The hydraulic brake was introduced in the 1950's (Coates Brakes Systems 3). This new braking system used fluid to apply pressure

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    change goals for the future of space exploration. A manned mission to Pluto might go from a distant dream to a top priority, but the challenges of such a journey are immense. The spacecraft must be able to travel to the outer reaches of the solar system safely and swiftly - and life support must be able to keep the crew alive and well, both in transit and once they reach the planet. My story follows a manned mission to Pluto with a crew of 4 astronauts, and covers the technology needed to overcome

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