Glossary “constant ratio steering gear” Definition:
Steering gear system having the same gear ratio when the wheels are near the straight-ahead position as during extreme turns.
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constant tension
Glossary “constant tension” Definition:
System or device that is designed to be under perpetual pressure or stress.
constant velocity joint
Glossary “constant velocity joint” Definition:
Two universal joints, closely coupled, so their acceleration-deceleration effects cancel each other out.
constant voltage
Glossary “constant voltage” Definition:
Common type of power in which all loads are connected in parallel, with different amounts of current flowing through each load.
constant voltage charging
Glossary “constant voltage charging” Definition:
Method of charging where the voltage to the battery is constant, and the current decreases as a fully-charged condition is reached.
constant current electronic control (CCEC)
Glossary “constant current electronic control (CCEC)” Definition:
Type of engine-computer control.
connecting rod resizing
Glossary “connecting rod resizing” Definition:
Process that restores the big end of the connecting rod to original size and roundness.
constant current charging
Glossary “constant current charging” Definition:
Charging system in which a constant flow of current is fed into the battery.
conicity
Glossary “conicity” Definition:
Tire condition that occurs when the tire tread is installed or shifts off center on the carcass, creating a cone shape. This causes the vehicle to pull to one side and is diagnosed by changing the tire position on the vehicle and noting the direction of pull.
conn
Glossary “conn” Definition:
Acronym form of Connector
connecting link
Glossary “connecting link” Definition:
A link in which a removable plate facilitates connecting or disconnecting the ends of a length of chain.
connecting rod
Glossary “connecting rod” Definition:
A component used to attach the piston, with pin to the crankshaft rod journal.
connecting rod cap
Glossary “connecting rod cap” Definition:
The half-round, lower, bolt-on portion of the connecting rod.
coned-disk spring
Glossary “coned-disk spring” Definition:
Term used for Belleville washer.
configuration
Glossary “configuration” Definition:
Shape or form of anything, such as an engine.
conformability
Glossary “conformability” Definition:
The ease or difficulty of different materials to be shaped or worked.
conductor
Glossary “conductor” Definition:
Any material that will conduct an electrical charge or any material with less than three electrons in its valance shell. Components that carry (transmit) a vibration frequency from the originator to the reactor.
conduit
Glossary “conduit” Definition:
1). Tubular raceway. 2). Tubular pathway such as tubing used to protect a wiring system or branch circuit. 3). A flexible metal housing or jacket that houses the parking brake cables to protect them from dirt, rust, abrasion, and other damage.
cone
Glossary “cone” Definition:
1). The conical diaphragm attached to the voice coil of a speaker that produces sound (vibration). 2). The conical part of an oxyfuel gas flame adjacent to the tip orifice. 3). Self-centering device used on wheel balancers. 4). Part of a taped or roller bearing.
cone clutch
Glossary “cone clutch” Definition:
The driving and driven parts conically shaped to connect and disconnect power flow. A clutch made from two cones, one fitting inside the other. Friction between the cones force them to rotate together.