Glossary “transverse vibration” Definition:
Vibration caused by an unbalanced drive line.
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travel
Glossary “travel” Definition:
1). Term used for rebound travel of the suspension system. 2). To move or go from one place to another.
travel speed
Glossary “travel speed” Definition:
When welding, it is the speed you move the gun across the joint.
transmission-regulated spark system (TRS)
Glossary “transmission-regulated spark system (TRS)” Definition:
A system that allows distributor vacuum advance only when the transmission is in high gear.
transmission service
Glossary “transmission service” Definition:
Most common reference to the changing of transmission fluid, filter and pan gasket, and adjusting the bands and linkage as preventive maintenance in order to assure maximum transmission life and satisfactory performance.
transparency
Glossary “transparency” Definition:
The property of allowing light to pass through so that objects can be identified clearly. The opposite of opaque. A property of metallic colors.
transverse
Glossary “transverse” Definition:
Mounted side-to-side or latitudinally
transmission oil cooler
Glossary “transmission oil cooler” Definition:
Heat exchanger located in the radiator outlet end section through which transmission fluid flows for cooling purposes on most automatic transmission cars. May also be called a transmission heat exchanger.
transmission case
Glossary “transmission case” Definition:
An aluminum or cast iron casting that encloses the transmission parts.
transmission controlled spark (TCS)
Glossary “transmission controlled spark (TCS)” Definition:
An emissions-control system to prevent distributor vacuum advance at normal operating temperature until the transmission has shifted into high gear by using a transmission-mounted electric switch controlling a solenoid-actuated vacuum valve.
transmission mount
Glossary “transmission mount” Definition:
Rubber and metal cushioning devices or devices which holds the transmission to the vehicle frame, located between the transmission and cross-member.
transitional spring coil
Glossary “transitional spring coil” Definition:
Coils that become inactive when compressed to their maximum load-carrying capacity.
translucence
Glossary “translucence” Definition:
The property of allowing light to pass through but the object beyond cannot be clearly distinguished; partly transparent. A property of metallic colors.
transmission
Glossary “transmission” Definition:
A gearing device of a vehicle that provides variable ratios between the engine output and the differential input.
transmission band
Glossary “transmission band” Definition:
Flexible steel band lined with friction material that is clamped around a circular drum to hold it from turning.
transistor
Glossary “transistor” Definition:
Semiconductor device for controlling the flow of current between two terminals, the emitter and the collector, by means of variations in the current flow between a third terminal, the base, and one of the other two.
transistorized ignition
Glossary “transistorized ignition” Definition:
Ignition system having conventional breaker points with transistor regulation of voltage.
transition
Glossary “transition” Definition:
The point where a condition changes such as the point when a digital signal changes from off to on, or on to off.
transient voltage
Glossary “transient voltage” Definition:
Voltage produced most likly by self-induction. Transient voltage travels randomly throughout the vehicle’s electrical system
transfer hose
Glossary “transfer hose” Definition:
Hose on the speed control servo that connects either manifold vacuum or atmospheric pressure to the sealed side of the diaphragm, depending on servo solenoid position.