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かぶり

English translation: fouling

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Japanese term or phrase:かぶり
English translation:fouling
Entered by: Troy Fowler

06:19 Oct 28, 2006
Japanese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Motorcycle spark plugs
Japanese term or phrase: かぶり
This is from a description of a motorbike ignition system. It says,

プラグのカブリに対しタフネスが大きい。

I found a few references about カブリ online:
http://13b.power.ne.jp/main_contents/repair/plug2.html

What is カブリ in English?

Thanks for your assistance.
Troy Fowler
United States
Local time: 17:03
fouling
Explanation:
Fouling is when the spark plugs firing tip becomes coated with excessive fuel, oil, or combustion deposits so that it is unable to produce a spark.
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H. G.
Local time: 02:03
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fouling


Explanation:
Fouling is when the spark plugs firing tip becomes coated with excessive fuel, oil, or combustion deposits so that it is unable to produce a spark.


    Reference: http://www.sparkplugs.com/sparkplug411.asp?kw=Fouling&mfid=0
    Reference: http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinfo/spark_plugs/overviewp2...
H. G.
Local time: 02:03
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  #41698 (LSF): From http://www.denso.co.jp/PLUG/news/2004/12-1.html, プラグをはずしてチェックして、カーボン汚損がなくカブリのない状態でしたら2～3レースは初期性能が維持できる範囲と思われます。
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agree  Joe L: Or carbon fouled.
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agree  Derek Newpor (X): Cannot argue with that
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agree  TimG: Sounds right to me.
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agree  Kurt Hammond: excellent. this is perfect.
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