Glossary “tap” Definition:
To cut threads in a hole with a tapered, fluted, threading tool.
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tandem booster
Glossary “tandem booster” Definition:
Power brake vacuum booster with two small diaphragms in tandem to provide added vacuum force.
tandem master cylinder
Glossary “tandem master cylinder” Definition:
Master cylinder that consists of a single bore with two pistons and separate fluid compression chambers used with “split” braking systems to ensure that there will be some braking power in one braking circuit, even if there is a fluid loss in the other.
tang
Glossary “tang” Definition:
Projected piece of metal such as the piece on the end of the torque converter on an A/T, used to rotate the oil pump. Some retaining washers have a tang that is used for proper placement, or to lock components to prevent rotation.
tank
Glossary “tank” Definition:
Container for vapor or liquid.
TANKPR
Glossary “TANKPR” Definition:
Fuel Tank Pressure Transducer
tandem axle drive
Glossary “tandem axle drive” Definition:
Type of drive that combines two single axles through the use of an interaxle differential or power divider and a short shaft that connects the two.
tandem axle suspension
Glossary “tandem axle suspension” Definition:
Suspension consisting of two axles with a means for equalizing weight between them.
tall gears
Glossary “tall gears” Definition:
A final drive assembly with a high gear ratio.
TAME (Tertiary Amyl Methyl Ether)
Glossary “TAME (Tertiary Amyl Methyl Ether)” Definition:
Ether manufactured by reacting methanol with isoamylene. The resulting ether is high octane and of low volatility.
tandem
Glossary “tandem” Definition:
One directly in front of another and working together, such as the rear axles of a tractor.
tail lights
Glossary “tail lights” Definition:
Lights used on the rear of a vehicle.
tailgate
Glossary “tailgate” Definition:
1). The rear opening of a truck, station wagon or van. 2). To follow another vehicle closely.
tailpipe
Glossary “tailpipe” Definition:
1). Pipe from the muffler or catalytic converter to the rear of the vehicle. 2). The outlet pipe from the evaporator to the compressor.
tail shaft
Glossary “tail shaft” Definition:
Commonly used term for a transmission’s extension housing.
tall deck engine
Glossary “tall deck engine” Definition:
Engine block design height that permits a longer crank stroke.
TAD
Glossary “TAD” Definition:
Thermactor Air Diverter
tag axle
Glossary “tag axle” Definition:
Rearmost axle of a tandem-axle tractor used to increase the load-carrying capacity if the vehicle.
TACM
Glossary “TACM” Definition:
Throttle Actuator Control Motor
TACMP
Glossary “TACMP” Definition:
Throttle Actuator Control Motor Positive