THE TEXACO IGNITION SYSTEM--A NEW CONCEPT FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES

The Texaco Ignition System (TTIS) is a high frequency system with a bi-directional spark current, the duration of which is a function of crankshaft rotation rather than time. The spark current characteristics differ drastically from those of conventional discharge systems and, as a result, current flow through the plug gap can be maintained under extremely turbulent conditions. Being essentially a constant current device, it prevents excessive plug current flow during initial gap ionization, providing a good plug life; yet it has high average current to increase fuel ignition probability. /GMRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Canup, R E
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Pagination: 10 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crankshafts; High frequency; Ignition systems; Performance; Spark plugs
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00099218
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #750347
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 5 1975 12:00AM