Category: Autos
Created by: Johna04
Number of Blossarys: 1
* Also known as engine knocking or pre-ignition * Detonation is caused by ignition of the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber independent of the spark plug firing * This condition is an engine ...
* Also known as valve lifters * A device in the valve system that transmits the action of the cam to the valve or the push rod * Hydraulic lifters are designed to automatically take up the clearance ...
* Amount of power needed to lift a 550-lb. object at a rate of one foot in one second * Horsepower is expressed as the torque in lb.-ft. times the number of revolutions per minute divided by the ...
* An engine mount filled with fluid (glycol) * This type of engine mount can be made to react to different vibration frequencies compared to a conventional rubber mount that is designed for one ...
* An integrated steel step and handle that folds down from the top of an open tailgate * Allows an easier step up into the cargo box and stores itself once the tailgate is closed.
* Any one of several methods of describing spring ratings currently used in the light truck industry, including: * Rating at Pad — The amount of weight above the pad that can actually be supported by ...
* Attaches to the front or rear structure of some Ford vehicles * Provides support for the engine, transmission and often the suspension * Provides added strength and rigidity to the vehicle’s ...