Glossary “Cardan universal joint” Definition:
Term used for Cardan joint.
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carburizing flame
Glossary “carburizing flame” Definition:
A reducing oxyfuel-gas flame in which there is an excess of fuel gas, resulting in a carbon-rich zone extending around and beyond the flame cone.
carcass
Glossary “carcass” Definition:
A tire casing to which the rubber tread and sidewall are bonded.
carcass plies
Glossary “carcass plies” Definition:
That which surrounds both beads and extends around the inner surface of the tire to provide load-carrying capabilities on the rim.
carburize
Glossary “carburize” Definition:
To treat or combine with carbon.
carburizing
Glossary “carburizing” Definition:
Process that causes the cam lobe surfaces to absorb additional carbon. Then, the surfaces can be hardened to a greater degree than the parent metal.
carburetor restrictor plate
Glossary “carburetor restrictor plate” Definition:
Term used for restrictor plate.
carburetor spacer
Glossary “carburetor spacer” Definition:
A steel, aluminum, or plastic plate used to raise the carburetor above the normal opening of the intake manifold to insulate it from intake manifold heat. May have passages to allow for EGR flow, and or EGR valve mounting.
carburetor tag
Glossary “carburetor tag” Definition:
Tag affixed to the carburetor to identify the model for parts and specifications needed for service.
carburetor vacuum
Glossary “carburetor vacuum” Definition:
Ported vacuum, obtained from a carburetor source above the throttle plate, present after the throttle is partially open.
carburetter
Glossary “carburetter” Definition:
British spelling of carburetor.
carburetor icing
Glossary “carburetor icing” Definition:
Condition caused by high-velocity air flow; ice is formed on the inside of the throat of the carburetor. This condition is dependent upon ambient temperature and humidity.
carburetor kickdown
Glossary “carburetor kickdown” Definition:
A momemtary tapping of the accelerator pedal to change engagement of the fast-idle screw from high step to lower step of the fast idle cam.
carburetor kit
Glossary “carburetor kit” Definition:
A set of gaskets and parts necessary to rebuild a carburetor.
carbonyl fluoride (COF2)
Glossary “carbonyl fluoride (COF2)” Definition:
A toxic by-product of Refrigerant-12, and other CFCs; toxic if allowed to come into contact with an open flame or heated metal.
carburetion
Glossary “carburetion” Definition:
The action that takes place in a carburetor while converting liquid fuel to a vapor and mixing it with air to form a combustible mixture
carburetor
Glossary “carburetor” Definition:
A pressure differential device mounted on the intake manifold of an engine that mixes the air and fuel in the proper porportions to allow combustion.
carburetor air temperature
Glossary “carburetor air temperature” Definition:
The same as intake air temperature.
carburetor emission device
Glossary “carburetor emission device” Definition:
An item attached or adjacent to the carburetor that establishes operating conditions intended to reduce exhaust emissions.
carburetor heated air
Glossary “carburetor heated air” Definition:
A system in which heated air is directed from the manifold to the carburetor for improved performance during cold weather operation, and to help prevent icing.