Glossary “inch” Definition:
Is equal to 25.4 mm, 2.54 cm, or 0.0254 meters.
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incandescent lamp
Glossary “incandescent lamp” Definition:
An electric lamp or bulb containing a thin wire or filament of infusible conducting material.
inboard
Glossary “inboard” Definition:
Toward the centerline of the vehicle.
inboard constant velocity joint
Glossary “inboard constant velocity joint” Definition:
The inner CV joint, or the one closest to the transaxle. The inboard joint is usually a plunging-type joint that telescopes to compensate for suspension travel and movement.
inboard side
Glossary “inboard side” Definition:
The inside end of an axle shaft. The opposite side is called the outboard side.
incandescence
Glossary “incandescence” Definition:
Glowing due to heat.
incandescent
Glossary “incandescent” Definition:
That which gives light or glows at a white heat.
in-vehicle sensor
Glossary “in-vehicle sensor” Definition:
Term used for in-car sensor.
in-vehicle temperature sensor
Glossary “in-vehicle temperature sensor” Definition:
Term used for in-car sensor or in-car temperature sensor.
inactive spring coil
Glossary “inactive spring coil” Definition:
Inactive coils located at the end of a spring introduce force into the spring when a wheel strikes a road irregularity.
inadequate crush
Glossary “inadequate crush” Definition:
An insufficient crush on a pair of bearing shells allowing excessive clearance between the bearings and the shaft.
inadequate joint penetration
Glossary “inadequate joint penetration” Definition:
Joint weld penetration that is sufficient to properly bond the base metals.
in-phase
Glossary “in-phase” Definition:
The in-line relationship between the forward coupling-shaft yoke and the drive-shaft slip yoke of a two-piece drive line.
in-line engine
Glossary “in-line engine” Definition:
Engine having all its cylinders in one line or row.
in-line oiler
Glossary “in-line oiler” Definition:
Attachment that will automatically meter oil into air lines for air tools.
in-line steering gear
Glossary “in-line steering gear” Definition:
Type of integral system.
in-Hg
Glossary “in-Hg” Definition:
Acronym for inches of mercury.
in-lb
Glossary “in-lb” Definition:
An English measure of torque. Acronym form of Inch – Pounds
in-car sensor
Glossary “in-car sensor” Definition:
Term used for in-car temperature sensor.
in-car temperature sensor
Glossary “in-car temperature sensor” Definition:
A thermistor used in automatic temperature-control systems for sensing the in-car temperature.