Glossary “can” Definition:
Term often used for nitro or nitro methane, a highly combustible liquid used as the main ingredient in drag-racing fuel.
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camshaft
Glossary “camshaft” Definition:
A shaft having lobes driven by the crankshaft via gears, chains, or belts that, in turn, opens and closes the intake and exhaust valves at proper intervals.
camshaft duration
Glossary “camshaft duration” Definition:
The amount of time, measured in degrees of crankshaft rotation, an intake or exhaust valve is held open.
camshaft lift
Glossary “camshaft lift” Definition:
How far a valve is pushed open, as determined by the height of the cam lobe and the geometry of the rocker arms on a push rod engine, or the cam followers on an overhead cam engine.
camshaft plug
Glossary “camshaft plug” Definition:
Plug found in the rear of the engine block, at the camshaft, to retain and direct oil to the rear camshaft bearings.
camber angle
Glossary “camber angle” Definition:
The amount, measured in degrees from the vertical, that the top of a tire is tilted outward (positive) or inward (negative).
camber compensator
Glossary “camber compensator” Definition:
A device that is used to maintain the proper camber of the rear wheels of a vehicle equipped with swing axles.
camber roll
Glossary “camber roll” Definition:
When a cambered tire rolls in a circle, as if it were at the large end of a cone.
CAMDCR
Glossary “CAMDCR” Definition:
Commanded Duty Cycle for VCT Solenoid Displayed in %.
camel hump heads
Glossary “camel hump heads” Definition:
High performance heads by Chevrolet, identified by two humps on the outside end of the casting.
CAMERRR
Glossary “CAMERRR” Definition:
VCT Error in Crankshaft Degrees
Camaro
Glossary “Camaro” Definition:
Can’t America Make A Real One, or Cool American Made Automobile, Runs Outstanding
CAMS
Glossary “CAMS” Definition:
Computerized Automotive Maintenance System
cam shaped pocket
Glossary “cam shaped pocket” Definition:
The recess in an overrunning clutch race, large at one end, tapering smaller at the other end.
camber
Glossary “camber” Definition:
The inward or outward tilt of the wheel and tire assembly as viewed from the front of the vehicle.
cam lobe face and nose taper
Glossary “cam lobe face and nose taper” Definition:
The slant, about 0.002 inch (0.051mm), designed across the cam-face contacting surface, from the cam front to rear edge, to promote lifter rotation.
cam profile
Glossary “cam profile” Definition:
Shape of the cam lobe, used to determine duration and lifter type.
cam sensor
Glossary “cam sensor” Definition:
Camshaft-mounted sensor that signals when cylinder number one is at TDC.
cam follower
Glossary “cam follower” Definition:
Term used for valve lifter.
cam ground
Glossary “cam ground” Definition:
Pistons machined to a slightly out-of round shape to permit them to expand with engine heat without getting binding against the cylinder walls.