Glossary “CATEMP 12” Definition:
Catalyst Temperature Bank 1, Sensor 2. Displayed in degrees.
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CATEMP 21
Glossary “CATEMP 21” Definition:
Catalyst Temperature Bank 2, Sensor 1. Displayed in degrees.
CATEMP 22
Glossary “CATEMP 22” Definition:
Catalyst Temperature Bank 2, Sensor 2. Displayed in degrees.
CAT EVAL
Glossary “CAT EVAL” Definition:
Catalyst System Evaluation
casting number
Glossary “casting number” Definition:
A part number that has been cast into a part during manufacture.
castor oil
Glossary “castor oil” Definition:
Lubricant made from the castor bean.
cat
Glossary “cat” Definition:
Acronym for catalytic converter.
castellate
Glossary “castellate” Definition:
Formed to resemble a castle battlement.
castellated nut
Glossary “castellated nut” Definition:
A nut with six raised portions or notches through which a cotter pin can be inserted to secure the nut and retain position after tightening..
caster
Glossary “caster” Definition:
1). The angle between the steering-spindle axis and the wheel vertical as viewed from the side. 2). The rearward or forward angle of the steering axis viewed from the side of the car.
caster angle
Glossary “caster angle” Definition:
The amount, measured in degrees from the vertical, that the upper ball joint is located behind or ahead of the lower ball joints.
casting
Glossary “casting” Definition:
Object formed to the required shape by pouring or injecting liquid metal or material into a mold.
casting flash
Glossary “casting flash” Definition:
Thin metal exuding at the parting edges of a casting mold, evident when the part is removed from the mold.
cast-iron guide
Glossary “cast-iron guide” Definition:
Valve guide made of cast iron.
cast iron
Glossary “cast iron” Definition:
A term used for a family of cast ferrous alloys containing at least 2% carbon, plus silicon and sulfur; may or may not contain other alloy elements.
case harden
Glossary “case harden” Definition:
A heat-treating process that hardens the outer surface of metal, while leaving the core soft and ductile.
case washers
Glossary “case washers” Definition:
Washer that are hard on the surface only, the core of the washer is soft and will compress.
casing
Glossary “casing” Definition:
1). Outer part of a tire assembly made of fabric or cord to which the rubber is vulcanized. 2). The outer housing or shell containing as assembly.
cartridge filter respirators
Glossary “cartridge filter respirators” Definition:
Rubber face piece that conforms to the face and forms an airtight seal. Used to protect against vapors and spray mists of nonactivated enamels, lacquers, and other non-isocyanate materials. Respirator must be properly fitted, and technician must be trained in the proper use of the respirator. Some states require a physical exam. before using any type of respirator.
CAS
Glossary “CAS” Definition:
Clean Air System