Glossary “chrome moly steel” Definition:
A yellow alloy that contains chromium and molybdenum.
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chrome plate
Glossary “chrome plate” Definition:
Thin layer of chrome elctro-chemically applied to a surface.
chrome rings
Glossary “chrome rings” Definition:
Piston rings that are plated with chromium.
chrome steel
Glossary “chrome steel” Definition:
Steel alloy that contains chromium.
chromium
Glossary “chromium” Definition:
1). A metal used in alloys to provide a durable and hard surface. 2). An alloy used to plate metal to provide a shining surface.
chromium steel
Glossary “chromium steel” Definition:
Alloy of steel with a small amount of chromium to produce a metal which is highly resistant to oxidation and corrosion.
chop mode
Glossary “chop mode” Definition:
Display mode of operation in which small time segments of each channel are traced sequentially so that more than one waveform can appear on the screen simultaneously of an oscilloscope.
chopped flywheel
Glossary “chopped flywheel” Definition:
To machine the surface of a flywheel to lighten it.
chroma
Glossary “chroma” Definition:
The strength or intensity of a color. The departure from white, gray, or black from the neutral axis of the color wheel. Often referred to as saturation/desaturation.
choke shaft
Glossary “choke shaft” Definition:
Shaft at the mouth of a carburetor on which the choke plate is mounted.
choke stat
Glossary “choke stat” Definition:
Electric heating element used to heat the choke release bimetal strip.
choke stove
Glossary “choke stove” Definition:
Method of routing heated air from the exhaust manifold to the choke housing.
choke valve
Glossary “choke valve” Definition:
Term used for choke plate.
choke plate
Glossary “choke plate” Definition:
Butterfly valve that closes at the inlet of the carburetor to enrich the air/fuel mixture, as when starting the engine.
choke pull-off
Glossary “choke pull-off” Definition:
Vacuum motor that opens the choke plate slightly when the engine is first started.
choke rod
Glossary “choke rod” Definition:
Rod connected to the choke plate.
CHMSL
Glossary “CHMSL” Definition:
Center High Mount Stop Light
choke
Glossary “choke” Definition:
Manually or thermostatically controlled device mounted to a choke shaft having vanes at the mouth of a carburetor that closes when the engine is cold. This increases the fuel content in the air/fuel mixture that aids in starting when fuel evaporation is low.
choke heater
Glossary “choke heater” Definition:
Device that warms the thermostatic coil of an automatic choke, causing it to open quickly. Later-model carburetors often have an electrical heating element and/or a timer circuit.
choke piston
Glossary “choke piston” Definition:
Vacuum-controlled piston used to partially open the choke when the engine starts.