Glossary “ESA” Definition:
Electronic Spark Advance
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equalizer line
Glossary “equalizer line” Definition:
Small-bore line used to provide a balance of pressure from one point to another, as in a TXV.
equip
Glossary “equip” Definition:
Acronym form of Equipment
ER
Glossary “ER” Definition:
Engine Running
erasable programmable read-only memory (E-PROM)
Glossary “erasable programmable read-only memory (E-PROM)” Definition:
Special PROM that can be erased under high-intensity ultraviolet light, and then reprogrammed.
ergonomics
Glossary “ergonomics” Definition:
The science of adapting the workplace to the worker, as in the cockpit of a race car to the driver.
EQ_RAT
Glossary “EQ_RAT” Definition:
Commanded Equivalance Ratio Displayed in Units.
equal length headers
Glossary “equal length headers” Definition:
An exhaust system having equal length tubes from each cylinder to the collector.
equalizer
Glossary “equalizer” Definition:
1). Device in the brake-cable system that prevents one side from being applied before the other. 2). Tube that balances pressure between two exhaust pipes.
EPRV
Glossary “EPRV” Definition:
Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve
EPT
Glossary “EPT” Definition:
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pressure Transducer, or Exhaust Pressure Transducer
EPV
Glossary “EPV” Definition:
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Position Valve, or External Pressure Valve
EPROM
Glossary “EPROM” Definition:
Eraseable Programmable Read-Only Memory
E-PROM
Glossary “E-PROM” Definition:
Erasable – Programmable Read-Only Memory.
EPRS
Glossary “EPRS” Definition:
Exhaust Pressure Regulator Solenoid
epoxy primer
Glossary “epoxy primer” Definition:
Primer that uses a thermoset resin to increase corrision protection and adhesion, with minimal shrinkage.
EPR
Glossary “EPR” Definition:
Evaporator Pressure Regulator, or Exhaust Backpressure Regulator
E-Port
Glossary “E-Port” Definition:
A carburetor vacuum source for EGR vacuum.
epoxy
Glossary “epoxy” Definition:
Compound that is often used to repair cracks and small holes in metal.
epoxy cement
Glossary “epoxy cement” Definition:
Durable thermo-setting adhesive.