Glossary “fire” Definition:
Cause to burn; a flame. Rapid oxidation of flammable material producing high temperatures.
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fire (class A)
Glossary “fire (class A)” Definition:
Fire resulting from the burning of wood, paper, textiles, and clothing.
fire (class B)
Glossary “fire (class B)” Definition:
Fire resulting from the burning of gasoline, greases, oils, and other flammable liquids.
fins
Glossary “fins” Definition:
Thin metal strips in an evaporator, condenser, or radiator, found around the tubes to aid in heat transfer.
FIPL
Glossary “FIPL” Definition:
Fuel Injector Pump Lever
finishing area
Glossary “finishing area” Definition:
An area where the body of the vehicle is painted. Also known as the paint booth area.
finishing hammer
Glossary “finishing hammer” Definition:
Hammer used to achieve the final sheet metal contour.
final detailing
Glossary “final detailing” Definition:
Term used to describe the location and correction of any defect that may cause customer concerns. The steps are sanding and filing, compounding, machine glazing, and hand glazing.
final drive
Glossary “final drive” Definition:
The pinion, ring, and differential gears that provide power to the drive wheels.
final drive gears
Glossary “final drive gears” Definition:
Main driving gears located in the axle area of the transaxle housing.
final drive ratio
Glossary “final drive ratio” Definition:
The ratio between the drive pinion and ring gear.
fine line masking tape
Glossary “fine line masking tape” Definition:
A very thin, smooth surface plastic masking tape. Also termed flush masking tape.
filter drier
Glossary “filter drier” Definition:
Device having a filter to remove foreign material and a desiccant to remove moisture from refrigerant.
filter sock
Glossary “filter sock” Definition:
Filter inside the fuel tank, attached to the fuel inlet.
filtered
Glossary “filtered” Definition:
Having removed by passing through a filter.
FIM
Glossary “FIM” Definition:
Fuel Indicator Module
film build
Glossary “film build” Definition:
The total thickness of the undercoat and topcoat finish of apained panel, which is measured in mils.
filter
Glossary “filter” Definition:
1). System designed to remove solid particles. 2). Device used with the drier, or as a separate unit, to remove foreign material from refrigerant. 3). Device used to clean the air as it enters the engine. 4). A device used to remove the ripple produced by a rectifier.
filter bypass
Glossary “filter bypass” Definition:
Spring-loaded valve built into or next to most oil filters that allows oil to pass around the element if it becomes clogged.
fillings
Glossary “fillings” Definition:
Pieces of metal that come off of a workpiece during filling.