Device in a petrol engine (11)

I believe the answer is:

distributor

(Other definitions for distributor that I've seen before include "Car engine component - marketing agent" , "Supplier of goods to retailers" , "engine part" , "Dealer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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