Glossary “stick shift” Definition:
A manual transmission.
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stiffness
Glossary “stiffness” Definition:
A measure of the dynamic elongation of a belt under tension.
Stirling engine
Glossary “Stirling engine” Definition:
A type of internal combustion engine where the piston is moved by changes in pressure of the alternately heated and cooled working gas.
stick arc welding
Glossary “stick arc welding” Definition:
Uses a welding rod coated with a flux for fusion welding. Also known as shielded arc welding.
stick
Glossary “stick” Definition:
Term used for stick shift or manual transmission..
stethoscope
Glossary “stethoscope” Definition:
Medical type listening device used to detect and isolate noises within an engine while it is running.
STI
Glossary “STI” Definition:
Self Test Input
stepper motor
Glossary “stepper motor” Definition:
Motor that moves a specific amount of rotation with each voltage application.
Steptronic
Glossary “Steptronic” Definition:
A transmission stratagy from BMW that allowes clutchless shifting
step side
Glossary “step side” Definition:
The tradename of a popular pickup truck by Chevrolet.
step up transformer
Glossary “step up transformer” Definition:
Transformer in which the secondary winding has more turns than the primary winding, producing a higher voltage than was applied to the primary circuit.
stepped flywheel
Glossary “stepped flywheel” Definition:
Flywheel having a ledge to which a pressure plate is attached.
stepped resistor
Glossary “stepped resistor” Definition:
1). A resistor having two or more fixed-resistance values. 2). Resistor assembly having a switch that is wired in series to increase/decrease the circuit resistance thereby controlling an electrical motor speed.
step ratio
Glossary “step ratio” Definition:
A transmission with steps or gear ratios, such as four steps for a four-speed transmission.
stem-type service valve
Glossary “stem-type service valve” Definition:
A service valve requiring a special wrench be affixed to a stem for opening and closing.
step
Glossary “step” Definition:
1). The raised portion of a chassis providing added clearance over the axle. 2). Term used for stepped flywheel. 3). Raised portion on one part so another part can be joined to it.
step down gun
Glossary “step down gun” Definition:
Internally restricts the inlet pressure of 40 – 100 psi to 10 psi at the spray gun air cap.
step down transformer
Glossary “step down transformer” Definition:
Transformer that produces a lower voltage at its secondary output than is applied to its primary input.
steering wheel
Glossary “steering wheel” Definition:
The wheel, located at the top of the steering shaft, which the driver uses to steer the vehicle.
steering wheel centering
Glossary “steering wheel centering” Definition:
The procedure of turning both tie-rod couplings equally in the proper direction to correctly position the steering-wheel spokes (clear vision), and placing the steering gears on their high (center) position.