Solenoid valve — general information (Escort 4)

Before diesel fuel enters the filling hole for the distributor piston, it passes through a solenoid valve, which, when voltage is applied to it, opens the fuel supply channel.

When the engine is turned off, the electromagnetic valve shuts off the fuel supply to the distribution piston.

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Article reviewed: Herman Ostrovsky

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