Glossary “full cutout method” Definition:
Method of windshield replacement used when the original adhesive is defective or requires complete replacement.
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full face shield
Glossary “full face shield” Definition:
Full face protection used when there is a danger from flying particles or damaging liquids.
fuel vacuum separator
Glossary “fuel vacuum separator” Definition:
Used to filter waxy HC’s from the carburetor ported vacuum to protect the vacuum delay and distributor vacuum controls.
fuel vapor recovery system
Glossary “fuel vapor recovery system” Definition:
An evaporative emission-control system that recovers gasoline vapors escaping from the fuel tank and carburetor float bowl.
fulcrum
Glossary “fulcrum” Definition:
A support, often wedge-shaped, on which a lever pivots when it lifts an object.
fulcrum ring
Glossary “fulcrum ring” Definition:
A circular ring over which the pressure plate diaphragm spring pivots.
full assist
Glossary “full assist” Definition:
Term used with variable assist steering systems to signify normal power system operation without restrictions. Requires little driver effort.
fuel tank vapor valve
Glossary “fuel tank vapor valve” Definition:
Valve mounted in the top of the fuel tank that vents excess vapor and pressure from the fuel tank into the evaporative emissions control system.
fuel trim
Glossary “fuel trim” Definition:
PCM function that adjusts fuel delivery during closed-loop operation to bring the A/F ratio as close to stoichiometric as possible.
FUELSYS
Glossary “FUELSYS” Definition:
Fuel System Status
FUEL SYS1
Glossary “FUEL SYS1” Definition:
Fuel System Feedback Control Status – Bank 1
FUEL SYS2
Glossary “FUEL SYS2” Definition:
Fuel System Feedback Control Status – Bank 2
fuel system
Glossary “fuel system” Definition:
Delivers fuel to the cylinders, consisting of a fuel tank and lines, gauge, fuel pump, carburetor or injectors, and intake manifold or fuel rail.
fuel tank
Glossary “fuel tank” Definition:
Storage tank for fuel in a vehicle.
FUELPW2
Glossary “FUELPW2” Definition:
Injector Pulse Width Bank 2
fuel rail
Glossary “fuel rail” Definition:
Conduit to deliver fuel from the fuel distributor to the injectors of an FI system.
Fuel Ratio Sensor
Glossary “Fuel Ratio Sensor” Definition:
Fuel Ratio Sensor is similar to the O2 sensor, however, it is constructed differently and has different output voltages and range.
fuel separator
Glossary “fuel separator” Definition:
Separates fuel and water, or fuel and vapor.
fuel pump relay
Glossary “fuel pump relay” Definition:
Relay or its control line that controls electrical current supplied to the electric fuel pump.
fuel pump test connector
Glossary “fuel pump test connector” Definition:
Connector, that when grounded will cause the electric fuel pump to operate when the key is in the KOEO position.