Glossary “drive” Definition:
When under acceleration, power on the convex side of a gear tooth.
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drive away shudder
Glossary “drive away shudder” Definition:
Strong vibration felt and heard in the floor pan and seat, usually during heavy acceleration, usually present between 0 and 25 mph.
drive axle
Glossary “drive axle” Definition:
An axle or axle shaft that transmits power to the drive wheels.
drive belt
Glossary “drive belt” Definition:
Flexible belt or belts used to connect a drive pulley on the crankshaft to the coolant pump and accessories. Two basic types of drive belts are the serpentine or multiple-ribbed belt and v-belt.
drift
Glossary “drift” Definition:
A controlled slide through a turn involving all four wheels.
drift oil passage
Glossary “drift oil passage” Definition:
Holes drilled in various parts of the engine for pressurized oil to flow through.
drift pin
Glossary “drift pin” Definition:
A round, tapered, steel pin used to bring plates that are to be bolted or riveted into alignment to permit placing bolts or rivets easily.
drills
Glossary “drills” Definition:
Used to make accurately sized holes in metal or plastic. Both air and electric drills are available.
D-ring
Glossary “D-ring” Definition:
Seat belt mounting point located on the B-pillar or the door surrounding panel.
drip pan
Glossary “drip pan” Definition:
A shallow pan under the evaporator core to catch the condensation that will be ejected by a drain hose fastened to the drip pan and extending to the outside of the passenger compartment.
dressing a weld
Glossary “dressing a weld” Definition:
Grinding or sanding a weld bead or nugget to reduce the height, or make it flush with the base metal.
DRI
Glossary “DRI” Definition:
Deposit Resistant Injector
drier
Glossary “drier” Definition:
1). A tubular device containing desiccant, usually placed in the liquid line to absorb moisture in an air-conditioning system. 2). A catalyst added to paint to speed the time required for curing.
draw-through
Glossary “draw-through” Definition:
A supercharger or turbocharger that pressurizes the air in the intake manifold after the carburetor.
DRB
Glossary “DRB” Definition:
Diagnostic Readout Box
DRB-II
Glossary “DRB-II” Definition:
Diagnostic Readout Box-stage II
DRB-III
Glossary “DRB-III” Definition:
Diagnostic Readout Box-stage III
DRCV
Glossary “DRCV” Definition:
Distributor Retard Control Valve
dressing
Glossary “dressing” Definition:
Term used for belt dressing.
drain
Glossary “drain” Definition:
The portion of a field effect transistor that receives the holes or electrons