Glossary “side shift” Definition:
A steering-column mounted transmission gear-shift lever.

Glossary “side tone view” Definition:
The observation of a color from an acute angle, possible from 45¡ã angle or less.

Glossary “side valve” Definition:
An engine having intake and exhaust valves in the block beside the cylinders.

Glossary “side orifices” Definition:
Located on the spray gun air cap, they determine the spray pattern by means of air pressure

Glossary “side marker light” Definition:
Lamps installed in all vehicles sold in United States since 1969 that permit the vehicle to be seen when entering a roadway from the side and to provide a means for other drivers to determine vehicle length (clearance).

Glossary “side molding” Definition:
The trim on the sides of a vehicle that offer protection or to improve the appearance.

Glossary “side mount battery” Definition:
A battery having terminals on the side.

Glossary “side oiler” Definition:
A Ford big block V-8 having a main oil gallery relocated on the low left side of the block.

Glossary “side lead” Definition:
Effects of centrifugal force as a vehicle rounds a turn.

Glossary “side draft carburetor” Definition:
A carburetor having one or more horizontal barrels.

Glossary “side draft spray booth” Definition:
Moves air sideways over the vehicle. An air inlet in one wall pushes fresh air into the booth. A vent on the opposite wall removes the booth air.

Glossary “side gears” Definition:
Bevel gears that transfer power from the differential pinion gears to the splined axle shafts, providing differential action during turns.

Glossary “side guard door beam” Definition:
The structural member of a vehicle door that prevents it from being pushed inward if struck.

Glossary “side bolt mains” Definition:
Side mounted main bearing bolts that increase the rigidity of the lower end.

Glossary “side clearance” Definition:
The clearance between the cheeks of the crankshaft journal and the connecting rod.