Dave is correct, of course. I don't know what to call the ignition
management system on the new MB V-12.
Maybe a modified for the road, laboratory fuel-air igniter.
Thanks Dave
Neil came up with the name of the type plug that accomplishes the same
thing as the gee whiz one. I thing they came out in the '60's.
Thanks Niel.
I am now entering the quiet zone!
Bryan
Dave Dahlgren wrote:
> I think most passenger car systems are still inductive just replacing
> a transistor in place of the points. The system will not generate a
> voltage that is higher than the resistance at the plug gap. If you put
> an ignition scope on an engine and play with plug gaps and watch the
> voltage levels change. I am not so sure the billionth of a second
> spark is a good idea because if you miss the chance to get the mixture
> lit your chance for that cycle has passed. Conversely if you have a
> long burn time at the plug you stand a better chance to catch the
> mixture an lite it. This is how a magneto works.. and why they need a
> small plug gap to start up. I am sure there are a few cd units on cars
> but not convicted it is mainstream. With the advent of coil near plug
> and coil on plug the need for the fast rise times of cd systems is
> mitigated for the most part.
> Dave
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