Glossary “bumpers” Definition:
Part designed to withstand minor impact without damage. Mounted and the front and rear of a vehicle.
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bumping hammer
Glossary “bumping hammer” Definition:
Hammer used to bump out large dents.
Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)
Glossary “Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)” Definition:
A state agency that regulates the auto service and repair industry in California.
bulb trade number
Glossary “bulb trade number” Definition:
The number that identifies for all manufactures.
bulkhead
Glossary “bulkhead” Definition:
Term for Firewall
bulkhead connector
Glossary “bulkhead connector” Definition:
A connector for wires or hoses located where they must pass through a partition or lead to another.
bump cap
Glossary “bump cap” Definition:
Protective head gear worn when working beneath the hood or under the vehicle.
bump steer
Glossary “bump steer” Definition:
The tendency of the steering to veer suddenly in one direction when one or both of the front wheels strikes bump. Caused by loose, worn, damaged or misalign steering or suspension components.
bump stick
Glossary “bump stick” Definition:
Term used to describe a camshaft.
bump stop
Glossary “bump stop” Definition:
A block, usually rubber, to limit suspension system deflection when a tire hits a bump.
Buick
Glossary “Buick” Definition:
Big Ugly Imtation Chrome King
buildup time
Glossary “buildup time” Definition:
Time required to form a magnetic field around the primary winding of the coil when current is allowed to flow through it in an ignition system.
bulb
Glossary “bulb” Definition:
The glass envelope that contains an incandescent lamp or an electronic tube.
bugle
Glossary “bugle” Definition:
A high spot or crown in stretched metal.
buckling
Glossary “buckling” Definition:
The bowing or lateral displacement of a compression spring.
buffer
Glossary “buffer” Definition:
A part or circuit used to reduce interaction between two electronic circuits.
buffing
Glossary “buffing” Definition:
Surface-finishing process that produces a smooth, lustrous appearance generally free of defined line patterns.
bug
Glossary “bug” Definition:
A minor flaw, imperfection, or malfunction.
bubble balancer
Glossary “bubble balancer” Definition:
A wheel balancer using an air bubble to show static balance. The tire and wheel are considered balanced if the bubble is centered in its area.
buck
Glossary “buck” Definition:
Sudden lurge occurs due to power flow interruption during acceleration.