Glossary “NGS” Definition:
Neutral Gear Switch, or New Generation “Star” tester
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NGV
Glossary “NGV” Definition:
Natural Gas Vehicle
N-heptane
Glossary “N-heptane” Definition:
A hydrocarbon with an octane number of 0.
NFPA
Glossary “NFPA” Definition:
National Fire Protection Association
NG
Glossary “NG” Definition:
No Good.
NGA
Glossary “NGA” Definition:
National Glass Association
Newton Meters
Glossary “Newton Meters” Definition:
Metric measurement of force “Torque”
Newton's laws of gravity
Glossary “Newton’s laws of gravity” Definition:
1). Every mass in the universe exerts an attractive influence on every other mass. 2). For two objects, the force of gravitation acting between them is directly proportional to the product of their masses, and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers of mass.
Newton's laws of motion
Glossary “Newton’s laws of motion” Definition:
There are three laws: 1). A body in motion remains in motion, and a body at rest remains at rest, unless some outside force acts on it. 2). A body’s acceleration is directly proportional to the force applied to it, and the body moves in a straight line away from the force. 3). For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
NFG
Glossary “NFG” Definition:
New Ford Guy
new old stock (NOS)
Glossary “new old stock (NOS)” Definition:
Old shelf-worn parts that have not been used.
new part primer coat
Glossary “new part primer coat” Definition:
Replacement panels that are primed by the manufacturer or part supplier to protect the metal against corrosion.
neutralized
Glossary “neutralized” Definition:
Term used for allowing a system to settle in a non-stressed position. Used in reference to exhaust systems, powertrain mounts, and suspension parts and mounts.
neutron
Glossary “neutron” Definition:
Particle in the nucleus of an atom having no electrical charge.
neutral start switch
Glossary “neutral start switch” Definition:
Term used for neutral safety switch.
neutral wire
Glossary “neutral wire” Definition:
A grounded conductor in a three-wire electrical system that does not carry current unless the system is unbalanced.
neutralize
Glossary “neutralize” Definition:
To cause a substance or surface to be neither acidic, nor alkaline.
net valve lift
Glossary “net valve lift” Definition:
The lift, less the running clearance, of a valve. The actual amount the valve lifts off the seat. It is slightly less than gross lift because of the deflection of the pushrods, rocker arms, and the flex in the camshaft itself during loaded operation.
network
Glossary “network” Definition:
1). Channel through which several computers share information. May use connecting wiring called multiplexing or may be wireless. 2). A group of computers or computer systems linked together.
neutral
Glossary “neutral” Definition:
1). The position of an A/T or M/T, when the engine is disengaged from the drive train. 2. Condition of a planetary gear set when all members, gears, and planet carriers, are free to rotate.