Glossary “barrel (bbl)” Definition:
1). A term sometimes applied to the cylinders in an engine. 2). A term used to refer to the number of throttle bores in a carburetor.
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barb fitting
Glossary “barb fitting” Definition:
Fitting that slips inside a hose and is held in place with a gear-type clamp or pressed-on ferrule.
bare electrode
Glossary “bare electrode” Definition:
A filler metal electrode that has been produced as a wire, strip, or Bar with no coating or covering other than that which is incidental to its manufacture or preservation.
bare metal treatment
Glossary “bare metal treatment” Definition:
Process that prepares the metal for primer.
BARO
Glossary “BARO” Definition:
Barometric pressure, or Barometric-pressure sensor, or Barometer.
BARO read solenoid
Glossary “BARO read solenoid” Definition:
The output control device used on some Chrysler vehicles to dump the vacuum applied to the MAP sensor to update the barometric pressure reading through the MAP sensor range
Bank 2
Glossary “Bank 2” Definition:
The bank of cylinders opposite the bank containing # 1 cylinder.
Bank injection
Glossary “Bank injection” Definition:
See group injection
BAP
Glossary “BAP” Definition:
Barometric Absolute Pressure
BAR
Glossary “BAR” Definition:
Bureau of Automotive Repair, or 1 atmosphere of pressure.
Bank 1
Glossary “Bank 1” Definition:
The bank of cylinders which contain # 1 cylinder is referred to as Bank 1.
band
Glossary “band” Definition:
1. A hydraulically controlled device installed in an A/T around a clutch drum, used to stop or permit drum turning. 2. A manual or hydraulic device installed around a drum to provide a braking action.
banding coat
Glossary “banding coat” Definition:
The depositing of enough paint on edges and corners of surfaces.
banjo fitting
Glossary “banjo fitting” Definition:
1). A round, banjo-shaped tubing connector with a hollow bolt through its center that enables a brake line to be connected to a hydraulic component at a right angle. 2). Used for fuel delivery systems and other fluid couplings
banjo housing
Glossary “banjo housing” Definition:
A banjo-shaped case that houses a final drive live axle.
ball joint suspension
Glossary “ball joint suspension” Definition:
A type of front suspension in which the wheel spindle is attached directly to the upper and lower suspension arms through the ball joints.
ball nut
Glossary “ball nut” Definition:
In a recirculating ball nut steering gear, the ball nut has internal threads that are meshed to the threads of a worm gear with continuous rows of ball bearings between the two. The ball bearings are reticulated through two outside loops called ball guides. The sliding ball nut has tapered teeth cut on one face that mesh with teeth on the cross-shaft sector.
ball peen hammer
Glossary “ball peen hammer” Definition:
Flat faced hammer for general striking and a round peen end for shaping sheet metal,rivet heads, or other objects.
ball stud
Glossary “ball stud” Definition:
A stud with a ball-shaped end, commonly used as a attachment point for support struts use to support rear hatch openings.
ballast resistor
Glossary “ballast resistor” Definition:
1). A term often used for ignition resistor. 2). A variable resister used to control the primary ignition current through the ignition coil.