Glossary “DVOM” Definition:
Digital Volt Ohm Meter, high-impedence instrument used to test electrical systems.
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DVRS
Glossary “DVRS” Definition:
Distributor Vacuum Retard Switch
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
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
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.
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.