Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use. |
Jerk Pump
A timed fuel injection pump operated by a cam and having a simple plunger which, on overrunning an inlet port, causes an abrupt rise in pressure, resulting in ejection of fuel through an outlet valve to the injector atomiser in the combustion chamber. |
