Glossary “flame propagation” Definition:
Expansion of the air/fuel mixture in the chamber as combustion is completed.
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flame spraying
Glossary “flame spraying” Definition:
Thermal spraying process in which an oxyfuel-gas flame is the source of heat for melting the surfacing material.
flame suit
Glossary “flame suit” Definition:
An aluminized, fire-resistant, driving suit.
flame cutting
Glossary “flame cutting” Definition:
Using a welding torch fitted with a cutting head to cut metal.
flame front
Glossary “flame front” Definition:
Leading edge of an air/fuel mixture during combustion.
flame harden
Glossary “flame harden” Definition:
To heat-treat metal to increase its surface hardness and wear resistance.
fixed tappet
Glossary “fixed tappet” Definition:
Solid valve lifter or cam follower.
fixed orifice tube
Glossary “fixed orifice tube” Definition:
Refrigerant metering device, used at the inlet of evaporators, to control the flow of liquid refrigerant allowed to enter the evaporator.
fixed orifice tube, cycling clutch system
Glossary “fixed orifice tube, cycling clutch system” Definition:
A/C system having a fixed-orifice tube as a metering device to control the cycling clutch as a means of temperature control.
fixed type constant velocity joint
Glossary “fixed type constant velocity joint” Definition:
Joint found on the outer ends of the drive shafts of FWD vehicles, that cannot telescope or plunge to compensate for suspension travel.
FJS
Glossary “FJS” Definition:
Floor Jet System
fixed seal
Glossary “fixed seal” Definition:
Seal for a caliper piston that is installed in a groove in the caliper bore and that does not move with the piston.
fixed caliper
Glossary “fixed caliper” Definition:
Disc-brake caliper that does not float or slide, rigidly mounted to the steering knuckle, spindle, or control arm, having one or two pistons on each side of the disc.
fixed caliper disc brake
Glossary “fixed caliper disc brake” Definition:
Brake system with the caliper attached to the mounting bracket and pads that adjust themselves to rotor position and thickness.
fixed joint
Glossary “fixed joint” Definition:
The outboard CV joint that allows for a change in the angle for steering.
fixed rotor
Glossary “fixed rotor” Definition:
Rotor that has the hub and rotor cast as a single part.
fit test
Glossary “fit test” Definition:
A test performed prior to using a respirator. It checks for respirator air leaks, making both negative and positive pressure checks.
fitting
Glossary “fitting” Definition:
1). An accessory such as a locknut, bushing, or other part of a wiring system that is intended primarily to perform a mechanical, rather than an electrical function. 2). A hose end that is designed to mate with a mechanical part. 3). The term applied to all plumbing connections on the vehicle.
five point seat belt
Glossary “five point seat belt” Definition:
Safety-belt system with two lap belts and two shoulder belts with a single buckle.
fish eye mirror
Glossary “fish eye mirror” Definition:
Wide-angle mirror providing a broader view than a standard mirror.