Glossary “tinting” Definition:
Altering the paint color slightly to better match the new finish with the old finish.
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tip insert
Glossary “tip insert” Definition:
A term used for leaf-tip insert.
timing valve
Glossary “timing valve” Definition:
Device in the fuel injector pump which times the delivery of fuel to the injectors.
tin
Glossary “tin” Definition:
1). An element (Sn). 2). A term often used for metal.
tinning a wire
Glossary “tinning a wire” Definition:
When soldering, a wire is preheated and has solder applied to it.
tinsnips
Glossary “tinsnips” Definition:
The most common metal cutting tool, used on light sheet metal.
timing gear
Glossary “timing gear” Definition:
Gear or gears through which the crankshaft drives the camshaft or camshafts in an overhead valve or overhead cam engine.
timing light
Glossary “timing light” Definition:
Stroboscopic tool used to check the precise timing of a conventional ignition, adjusted by loosening the holddown bolt and turning the distributor.
timing diagram
Glossary “timing diagram” Definition:
Graphical method used to identify the time in which all of the events of the four-stroke engine operate.
timing disc
Glossary “timing disc” Definition:
Also known as an armature, reluctor, trigger wheel, pulse wheel, or timing core. Itis used to conduct lines of magnetic force and indacate piston position
timer
Glossary “timer” Definition:
Feature of microprocessors which allow them to measure time intervals, such as “time since engine start” or “time in neutral idle”.
timing
Glossary “timing” Definition:
1). The combustion spark delivery in relation to the piston position. 2). Procedure of marking the appropriate teeth of a gear set prior to installation and placement in proper mesh. 3). The time relationship between reference clock signals in a computer and other control signals, e.g. other inputs or outputs that control the action or response of a circuit.
timing belt
Glossary “timing belt” Definition:
The belt through which the crankshaft drives the camshaft or camshafts in an overhead valve or overhead cam engine.
timing chain
Glossary “timing chain” Definition:
The chain through which the crankshaft drives the camshaft or camshafts in an overhead valve or overhead cam engine.
tilt steering wheel
Glossary “tilt steering wheel” Definition:
Type of steering wheel that can be tilted to various angles to provide for driver comfort and convenience.
time base
Glossary “time base” Definition:
Oscilloscope circuitry that controls the timing of the sweep. The time base is set by the operator in seconds or divisions.
time constant
Glossary “time constant” Definition:
Time in seconds required for a capacitor to attain 63.2% of its final charge. Also a measure of the time in seconds it takes for current flowing in an inductance to build to 63.2% of its final value.
time guide
Glossary “time guide” Definition:
A reference, providing average time required to perform specific repairs or service to a motor vehicle, that may be used as a labor charge based on an hourly rate.
Tijuana chrome
Glossary “Tijuana chrome” Definition:
Silver, chrome, or aluminum spray paint.
tie rod end
Glossary “tie rod end” Definition:
Pivoting ball and socket joint connection, located near the outer end of the tie rod used to connect the tie rods to the center link and to the steering arms.