Glossary “glass bead cleaning” Definition:
Cleaning of parts and panels using glass beads propelled with the use of compressed air.
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girdle
Glossary “girdle” Definition:
A heavy-duty, main bearing support for a racing engine.
giga
Glossary “giga” Definition:
Prefix representing the number 1,000,000,000
GIGO
Glossary “GIGO” Definition:
Garbage In, Garbage Out: Famous computer axiom meaning that if invalid data is entered into a system, the resulting output will also be invalid.
gilmer belt drive
Glossary “gilmer belt drive” Definition:
An accessory drive system using a cogged belt to ensure positive engagement, such as with a supercharger.
Georg Ohm
Glossary “Georg Ohm” Definition:
Georg Simon Ohm (1787 – 1854 ) a German Physicist for whom the measurement of resistance is named for and his laws of circuit calculation.
germanium
Glossary “germanium” Definition:
1). A semiconductor material that contains exactly four electrons in its valance shell. 2). An element in the periodic table (#32) with 4 electrons on its valance shell, used to manufacture semiconductor material.
gerotor
Glossary “gerotor” Definition:
Term used for gear rotor pump.
get ready
Glossary “get ready” Definition:
Thorough clean up before returning the repaired vehicle to the customer.
GFS
Glossary “GFS” Definition:
Generator Field Signal Monitor Displayed as %.
Geo
Glossary “Geo” Definition:
Good Engineering Overlooked
geometric centerline
Glossary “geometric centerline” Definition:
Static dimension represented by a line through the center of the vehicle from front to rear.
GENIL
Glossary “GENIL” Definition:
Generator Indicator Lamp
GENLI
Glossary “GENLI” Definition:
Generator Load Input
GENMON
Glossary “GENMON” Definition:
Generator Monitor Feedback
GENRC
Glossary “GENRC” Definition:
Generator Regulator Control
GENVDSD
Glossary “GENVDSD” Definition:
Generator Desired Voltage Displayed as Volts.
GENFDC
Glossary “GENFDC” Definition:
Genarator Field Control Output
general purpose (GP)
Glossary “general purpose (GP)” Definition:
A military designation during World War II, for the Willys 4×4; later known as a Jeep.
generating capacity
Glossary “generating capacity” Definition:
Maximum amount of electric power produced by a generator.