Glossary “binders” Definition:
Term used for brakes.
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bipolar plates
Glossary “bipolar plates” Definition:
Conductive plate in a fuel cell stack that acts as an anode for one cell and a cathode for the adjacent cell.
bimetallic sensor
Glossary “bimetallic sensor” Definition:
A sensing element having a bimetallic strip or coil.
bimetallic temperature sensor
Glossary “bimetallic temperature sensor” Definition:
A bimetallic thermostat.
bimetallic thermostat
Glossary “bimetallic thermostat” Definition:
A thermostat that used a bimetallic strip instead of a bellows or diaphragm for making or breaking electrical contact points.
bimetallic drum
Glossary “bimetallic drum” Definition:
A composite brake drum made of cast iron and aluminum.
bimetallic sensing element
Glossary “bimetallic sensing element” Definition:
Another term used for bimetallic sensor.
bimetal coil spring
Glossary “bimetal coil spring” Definition:
Thermostatic coil consisting of two types of metal wound together. When heated it expands, and when cooled it contracts.
bimetal engine
Glossary “bimetal engine” Definition:
A powerplant with block and head made of different metals, such as a cast iron block and an aluminum head.
bimetal spring
Glossary “bimetal spring” Definition:
A spring made of bimetal, such as a choke spring.
bimetal strip
Glossary “bimetal strip” Definition:
A temperature regulating or indicating device that works on the principle that two dissimilar metals with unequal expansion rates, welded together, will bend as temperature changes.
bimetallic
Glossary “bimetallic” Definition:
Two dissimilar metals fused together; these metals expand and contract at different temperatures to cause a bending effect.
big three
Glossary “big three” Definition:
The three major United States automobile manufacturers, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors.
bigfoot lifter
Glossary “bigfoot lifter” Definition:
Term used for mushroom lifters.
bilevel
Glossary “bilevel” Definition:
A collection whereby air is delivered at two levels in the vehicle, generally to the floor and dash outlets at the same time.
billet
Glossary “billet” Definition:
A solid bar of metal. An unfinished block or bar of metal that is ready for machining.
billet camshaft
Glossary “billet camshaft” Definition:
A crankshaft machined from a billet of steel.
billet crankshaft
Glossary “billet crankshaft” Definition:
A crankshaft machined from a billet of steel, usually used for racing applications.
bimetal
Glossary “bimetal” Definition:
A temperature-sensitive strip made up of two metals having different heat expansion rates.
big bore
Glossary “big bore” Definition:
Term often used for big block.