Glossary “centralized testing” Definition:
State government operated. Provides I/M and safety inspections.
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centrifugal
Glossary “centrifugal” Definition:
1). Moving away from the center or axis. 2). To develop a force that is progressively away or outward from the axis.
centrifugal advance
Glossary “centrifugal advance” Definition:
Mechanical means of advancing spark timing in a conventional distributor with flyweights and springs. Timing is advanced as engine speed increases.
centrifugal clutch
Glossary “centrifugal clutch” Definition:
A clutch that utilizes a centrifugal force to apply pressure against a friction disc in proportion to the speed of the clutch.
centigrade
Glossary “centigrade” Definition:
1). Former name for 100 point Celsius scale, the point at which water boils (100¡ã C). 2). A term often used incorrectly to indicate a metric temperature value is Celsius.
centimeter
Glossary “centimeter” Definition:
Metric unit of linear measure equal to 0.3937 inch.
centipoise (cP)
Glossary “centipoise (cP)” Definition:
Metric unit of dynamic viscosity. It is used by the paint industry to measure the viscosity of paint, and by the oil industry to indicate the low-temperature operating characteristics of oil.
centistroke
Glossary “centistroke” Definition:
Metric unit of kinetic viscosity used to indicate the high-temperature operating characteristics of oil.
centi
Glossary “centi” Definition:
The prefix representing the number 0.01
center section
Glossary “center section” Definition:
Also called midsection, it typically includes the body parts that form the passenger compartment.
center support bearing
Glossary “center support bearing” Definition:
Ball-type bearing mounted on a vehicle cross-member to support the drive shaft and provide better installation angle to the rear axle.
center to center
Glossary “center to center” Definition:
Distance between two centers, usually cylinder bores.
centering cones
Glossary “centering cones” Definition:
Tapered pieces of metal, designed to slide onto a shaft to align and hold parts perpendicular to the axis of the shaft. Wheel balancer, brake lathe.
centering joint
Glossary “centering joint” Definition:
A ball socket joint placed between two Carden U-joints to ensure that the assembly rotates on center.
centerline
Glossary “centerline” Definition:
1). The axis of an object. 2). A line indicating the exact center.
center orifice
Glossary “center orifice” Definition:
Located on the spray gun air cap at the fluid nozzle. It creates a vacuum for the discharge of the paint.
center point steering
Glossary “center point steering” Definition:
Steering geometry in which the steering axis passes through the center of the tire contact points.
center punch
Glossary “center punch” Definition:
Pointed tool used to start a hole to be drilled or mark parts. The indentation will keep a drill bit from wandering out of place.
CEMF
Glossary “CEMF” Definition:
Counterelectromotive force
center bolt
Glossary “center bolt” Definition:
Term that refers to a leaf-spring center bolt.