Glossary “vacuum advance solenoid” Definition:
An electrically operated two-position valve that provides or prevents a vacuum signal to the distributor vacuum advance unit.
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vacuum amplifier
Glossary “vacuum amplifier” Definition:
Term used for venturi vacuum amplifier.
vacuum
Glossary “vacuum” Definition:
1). Any pressure less than atmospheric. 2). An enclosed space from which all air has been removed, having an absolute atmospheric pressure of near zero.
vacuum advance
Glossary “vacuum advance” Definition:
The principle of advancing ignition timing by using the vacuum generated by the engine, accomplished through the use of a mechanism attached to the distributor which moves the breaker point or pickup coil plate when it receives vacuum.
VA-CTO
Glossary “VA-CTO” Definition:
Vacuum Advance – Coolant Temperature Override
VAC
Glossary “VAC” Definition:
Term for a vacuum source.
VA
Glossary “VA” Definition:
Vacuum Amplifier, or Vacuum Advance
V6
Glossary “V6” Definition:
A V shaped engine block with 6 cylinders, three on each side.
V8
Glossary “V8” Definition:
A V shaped engine block with eight cylinders, four on each bank.
V
Glossary “V” Definition:
1). Acronym for Volt , voltage, or valve. 2). Abbriveation for the color Violet
V4
Glossary “V4” Definition:
An engine block with 4 cylinders, two on each side