Glossary “DVRS” Definition:
Distributor Vacuum Retard Switch
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DVRV
Glossary “DVRV” Definition:
Distributor Vacuum Regulating Valve
DVD
Glossary “DVD” Definition:
Digital Versatile Disc, or Digital Video Disk
DVMC
Glossary “DVMC” Definition:
Distributor Vacuum Modulator Valve
DVOM
Glossary “DVOM” Definition:
Digital Volt Ohm Meter, high-impedence instrument used to test electrical systems.
DVAS
Glossary “DVAS” Definition:
Distributor Vacuum Advance Solenoid
DVC
Glossary “DVC” Definition:
Distributor Vacuum Control
DVCD
Glossary “DVCD” Definition:
Distributor Vacuum Control Delay
DVCS
Glossary “DVCS” Definition:
Distributor Vacuum Control Solenoid
DVCV
Glossary “DVCV” Definition:
Distributor Vacuum Control Valve
DVA
Glossary “DVA” Definition:
Distributor Vacuum Advance
DVAC
Glossary “DVAC” Definition:
Distributor Vacuum Advance Control
DV/TS
Glossary “DV/TS” Definition:
Delay Valve / Trapped Spark
dutched
Glossary “dutched” Definition:
A paint job finished with elaborate striping or flame painting.
duty cycle
Glossary “duty cycle” Definition:
1). The percentage of time a component is on compared to the time the component is off during one cycle. 2). The percentage of time that a power source, or one of its accessories, can be operated at rated output, without overheating.
duty solenoid
Glossary “duty solenoid” Definition:
Solenoid on a feedback carburetor that cycles many times per second to control a metering rod, and therefore, the air/fuel mixture.
DV
Glossary “DV” Definition:
Diverter Valve, or Delay Valve
DV-TW
Glossary “DV-TW” Definition:
Delay Valve – Two Way
dusted
Glossary “dusted” Definition:
Damaged component, such as in the case of a turbocharge that has been taking in unfiltered air and has damage to the compressor blades, cause it to be unable to produce the proper boost levels.
dustless sanding system
Glossary “dustless sanding system” Definition:
System designed to draw air borne dust into a storage container, much like a vacuum cleaner, by using a blower or air pump.