Component that directs the high voltage from the ignition coil to the correct cylinder
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Mechanism that advances the ignition timing as engine speed increases
Cover that protects the distributor and spark plug wires
A shaft that drives the distributor
The sequence in which the spark plugs fire in a multi-cylinder engine
System for generating spark or heat for engine combustion
The sparks that ignite the fuel-air mixture in an internal combustion engine
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