Automotive
Technical Paper

Effect of Post-War Automotive Practices on Ignition Performance

450204

01/01/1945

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors
H. L. HARTZELL
Abstract
Content
POST-WAR engines, Mr. Hartzell feels, will have about a 9:1 compression ratio.
If the ignition systems on these engines are to function satisfactorily, the author suggests that manufacturers make the following provisions:
  1. 1.
    Waterproof the ignition system.
  2. 2.
    Provide the lowest possible capacity to ground in the secondary system.
  3. 3.
    Use aluminum oxide spark-plug insulators.
  4. 4.
    Use a 12-v system.
  5. 5.
    Keep the breaker compartment free from oil vapors and dirt.
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Topics
Suppliers
Ignition systems
Aluminum
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/450204
Pages
5
Citation
HARTZELL, H., "Effect of Post-War Automotive Practices on Ignition Performance," SAE Technical Paper 450204, 1945, https://doi.org/10.4271/450204.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
Jan 1, 1945
Product Code
450204
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English