distributor points

[də′strib·yəd·ər ‚pȯins]

(electricity)

Cam-operated contacts, the opening of which triggers the ignition pulse in an internal combustion engine.

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The distributor points out that in order to ensure a speedy procedure,

Or that the "dwell meter" measures the "dwell angle" of the distributor points. But try telling that to the average reader.

The distributor points out that to the Guarantee of a speedy procedure can only be

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