Definition:
The high voltage side of the ignition system, usually above 20,000 volts. The secondary includes the ignition coil, coil wire, distributor cap and rotor, spark plug wires and spark plugs. Related Resources:
Related Terms
• Primary Circuit
The Ignition System
Here I discuss how the engine produces the spark and how it does it at the proper time.
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