Glossary “CVSCC” Definition:
Coolant Vacuum Switch Cold Closed
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CVSCO
Glossary “CVSCO” Definition:
Coolant Vacuum Switch Cold Open
CV
Glossary “CV” Definition:
Check Valve, or Constant Velocity, or Conventional Vehicle, or Crankcase Ventilation, or Control Valve, or Continuously Variable
CV joint
Glossary “CV joint” Definition:
Constant Velocity joint.
CVC
Glossary “CVC” Definition:
Constant Vacuum Control
CVCC
Glossary “CVCC” Definition:
Compound Vortex Combustion Control.
cutting fluid
Glossary “cutting fluid” Definition:
Any fluid applied to a cutter or to work being cut, to aid in the cutting operation by cooling and lubricating.
cutting tip
Glossary “cutting tip” Definition:
Part of a cutting torch from which the gases are emitted.
cutting torch
Glossary “cutting torch” Definition:
Common term for an oxyacetylene torch with a special tip used to cut metal. Can also be a plasma arc cutter.
cutting brake
Glossary “cutting brake” Definition:
Special type of master cylinder with two brake levers to control how much brake pressure is applied to either of the rear wheels, allowing an off-road vehicle to make a much sharper turn.
customer flight recorder (CFR)
Glossary “customer flight recorder (CFR)” Definition:
Diagnostic tool that will record vehicle operation data over a period of time, used for intermittent malfunctions. Can be installed in the customer’s vehicle, and when the customer experiences a concern, they can record data at the time the concern occurs.
cut
Glossary “cut” Definition:
Direction and texture of the cutting teeth of a file.
cutout
Glossary “cutout” Definition:
1). Momentary engine miss without a stall. 2). To bypass the exhaust system.
cutout relay
Glossary “cutout relay” Definition:
Electrical protective ON/OFF switch between the generator and battery.
cutpoint
Glossary “cutpoint” Definition:
The level of emission output at which a vehicle fails an emission test.
cutting attachment
Glossary “cutting attachment” Definition:
Device for converting an oxyfuel-gas welding torch into an oxygen cutting torch.
custom system
Glossary “custom system” Definition:
Proprietary system built to exact specifications.
customary measurements
Glossary “customary measurements” Definition:
United States customary measurements; measuring system using inches, feet, yards, miles, and so on.
curved washer
Glossary “curved washer” Definition:
Spring-type washer that exerts a relatively light thrust load and is used to absorb axial-end play.
custom body panels
Glossary “custom body panels” Definition:
Aftermarket parts that alter the appearance of a vehicle.