Spark plug and ignition system requirements evaluated for high altitude operation with standard compression ratio and typical " export" ratio using standard and high altitude carburetion; spark plugs at least one heat range hotter than normal can be used if vehicle is continuously driven beyond 5000 ft above sea level; since plug voltage requirements increase at road load conditions and flashover voltages decrease at higher altitudes, more frequent maintenance of plugs and ignition system is desirable in high altitudes; when engine adjusted for higher altitudes is driven at full throttle at sea level, preignition may result.


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    Title :

    High altitude can affect automotive ignition system performance


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1967 Ignition systems



    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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