Glossary “float” Definition:
1). Part that floats in the fuel bowl to assist in controlling the fuel level in the carburetor by operating a float-needle valve. 2). A cruising drive mode in which the throttle setting matches engine speed to road speed, neither accelerating nor decelerating.
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float bowl
Glossary “float bowl” Definition:
1). Section of the carburetor main body that acts as a fuel reservoir. 2). Reservoir from which fuel is metered into the passing air.
flexible filler
Glossary “flexible filler” Definition:
Material used to fill and level repair areas on plastic parts.
flexible hose
Glossary “flexible hose” Definition:
Fluid or vapor hose having the ability to be routed around various components without creating a restriction or blockage.
flexible radiator hose
Glossary “flexible radiator hose” Definition:
A large-diameter universal hose connecting the radiator to the engine cooling system.
flexplate
Glossary “flexplate” Definition:
Lightweight flywheel with a starter ring gear around its outside diameter, used on engines equipped with an automatic transmission; also serves as the attachment point for the torque converter.
flex joint
Glossary “flex joint” Definition:
Flexible connection, such as between the steering column and steering gear.
flex plate
Glossary “flex plate” Definition:
Relatively thin steel plate which is used to absorb torsional vibrations between the engine output and transmission torque converter input.
FLC
Glossary “FLC” Definition:
Fluid Lockup Converter
fleet service
Glossary “fleet service” Definition:
Service given to a fleet of vehicles owned by a particular company.
flex agent
Glossary “flex agent” Definition:
An additive that increases the flexibility of paint for use on plastic parts.
flex drive plate
Glossary “flex drive plate” Definition:
Disc shaped, slightly flexible, steel part transferring power from the crankshaft to the torque converter.
flex fuel
Glossary “flex fuel” Definition:
Pertaining to vehicles flexible in fuel requirements, ie. CNG, LPG, E-85, M-85.
flat welding
Glossary “flat welding” Definition:
The pieces are parallel with the bench or shop floor.
flattener
Glossary “flattener” Definition:
An agent added to paint tolower gloss or shine.
flattening agent
Glossary “flattening agent” Definition:
A special combination of talc powder and/or other ingredients and solvents that can be added to paints to dull the gloss of the finish or to increase the metallic sparkle in the base color of basecoat/clearcoat metallic paints.
flathead
Glossary “flathead” Definition:
Engine having intake and exhaust valves in the block.
flatwashers
Glossary “flatwashers” Definition:
Flatwashers distribute the bolt load over a larger surface area. Protects the surface from being damaged by the bolt. They do not prevent the bolt from coming loose. Be sure that the rounded edge faces the bolt head.
flat spot
Glossary “flat spot” Definition:
The momentary loss of power as engine speed is increased.
flat tappet
Glossary “flat tappet” Definition:
Mechanical valve lifter. Valve lifter or tappet where the base of the lifter that rides against the cam lobe appears flat.