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.
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TIG
Glossary “TIG” Definition:
Tungsten Inert Gas.
TIG weld
Glossary “TIG weld” Definition:
Welding process using tungsten (W) and inert gas such as Argon (Ar).
tickover
Glossary “tickover” Definition:
English term for idle speed.
TICV
Glossary “TICV” Definition:
Thermal Ignition Control Valve
TIDC
Glossary “TIDC” Definition:
Thermostatic Ignition Distributor Control
tie rod
Glossary “tie rod” Definition:
Steering linkage between the idler arm or pitman arm, and the steering arm.
TI5
Glossary “TI5” Definition:
Transistorized Ignition 5 pin module
thyristor
Glossary “thyristor” Definition:
A semiconductor switching device composed of alternating N and P layers used to rectify current from AC to DC
TI
Glossary “TI” Definition:
Transistorized Ignition
TI3
Glossary “TI3” Definition:
Transistorized Ignition 3 pin module
THS 4/3
Glossary “THS 4/3” Definition:
Transmission Hydraulic Switch 4th/3rd gear
THTRC
Glossary “THTRC” Definition:
Thermostat Heater Control
thumbnail grooves
Glossary “thumbnail grooves” Definition:
Small grooves in a thrust bearing that provide a path for lubrication to the thrust surfaces.
THS 3/2
Glossary “THS 3/2” Definition:
Transmission Hydraulic Switch 3rd/2nd gear
thrust surface
Glossary “thrust surface” Definition:
Area of a crank or block that absorbs end-to-end thrust pressure. A surface onto which a force is applied.
thrust washer
Glossary “thrust washer” Definition:
Washer that is capable of supporting a thrust load while maintaining the proper spacing within the component. A washer onto which a force is applied.
THS
Glossary “THS” Definition:
Transmission Hydraulic Switch
thrust bearings
Glossary “thrust bearings” Definition:
A thrust bearing is a flat baring used to provide ease of rotation between component parts usually in the transmission while maintaining the proper spacing of the parts. also see thrust washer.
thrust line
Glossary “thrust line” Definition:
Bisector of total toe on the rear wheels, or the direction in which the rear wheels are pointing.