Glossary “bore centers” Definition:
The center-to-center distance between two bores.
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bore in the water
Glossary “bore in the water” Definition:
To bore a cylinder out far enough to break through the water passage.
boost valve
Glossary “boost valve” Definition:
Device that works against a pressure regulator valve to increase mainline pressure when needed
booster battery
Glossary “booster battery” Definition:
A charged battery connected to a discharged battery in order to start the engine.
booster cables
Glossary “booster cables” Definition:
A term used for jumper cables.
booster valve
Glossary “booster valve” Definition:
Valve which causes the control pressure regulator to boost mainline pressure.
booster venturi
Glossary “booster venturi” Definition:
A device in a carburetor that mixes fuel with incoming air.
boot
Glossary “boot” Definition:
Flexible rubber or plastic cover used over the end of a master cylinders, wheel cylinders, transmissions, or constant velocity joint, to keep out water and other matter. Also refers to the English term used for the trunk.
boot lid
Glossary “boot lid” Definition:
English term for Trunk lid
Borden tube
Glossary “Borden tube” Definition:
A thermo-mechanical device in the fuel injection system that regulates the amount of fuel being injected according to differences in temperature and pressure in the intake manifold.
boost
Glossary “boost” Definition:
The increase in intake manifold pressure, produced by a turbocharger or supercharger. Also referred to as boost pressure.
boost control solenoid
Glossary “boost control solenoid” Definition:
A NC solenoid that, when energized by the processor, allows boost pressure from the turbocharger compressor outlet to bleed through the solenoid back into the turbocharger compressor, controlling boost pressures.
boom
Glossary “boom” Definition:
Low pitch noise often accompanied by a vibration felt in the floor pan. Usually related to driveline angle or balance.
Bolye
Glossary “Bolye” Definition:
Robert Boyle (1627-1691) Boyle’s Law states that the volume of a given mass of gas (the temperature being constant ) varies inversely to it’s pressure or, that the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely porportional.
bonded lining
Glossary “bonded lining” Definition:
Brake lining attached to the pad or shoe by high strength, high-temperature adhesive, eliminating a need for rivets.
bonding
Glossary “bonding” Definition:
The process of connecting two or more materials using chemicals or heat, or electrical or mechanical forces.
bonding lining
Glossary “bonding lining” Definition:
The lining attached to a brake shoe with an oven-cured adhesive.
Bondo
Glossary “Bondo” Definition:
Tradename for a plastic two-part body filler.
bone yard
Glossary “bone yard” Definition:
Facility that sells used parts for vehicles.
bonnet
Glossary “bonnet” Definition:
British term for a vehicle’s hood.