Glossary “big end” Definition:
The crankpin end of a connecting rod.
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bifurcated
Glossary “bifurcated” Definition:
Separated into two parts. A bifurcated exhaust manifold has four primary runners that converge into two secondary runners, and these converge into a single outlet in the exhaust system.
big block
Glossary “big block” Definition:
A V-8 engine that displaces more than 400 CID. A family of engine block design.
BHS
Glossary “BHS” Definition:
Bimetal Heat Sensor
bias
Glossary “bias” Definition:
1). A diagonal line of direction. 2). Term applied to the electrical, mechanical, or magnetic force of the voltage applied to a device to establish the reference point for operation.
bias voltage
Glossary “bias voltage” Definition:
Voltage applied across a diode
bias-belted tire
Glossary “bias-belted tire” Definition:
A tire that has the ply cords placed diagonally across the tire from bead-to-bead, with alternate ply layers criss-crossing diagonally in opposite directions.
bias-ply tire
Glossary “bias-ply tire” Definition:
Tire construction in which the cords in the body plies of the carcass run from bead to bead at an angle from 26 to 38 degrees instead of 90 degrees as in a radial ply tire.
BID
Glossary “BID” Definition:
Breakerless Inductive Discharge
bi-directional
Glossary “bi-directional” Definition:
When a computer can receive from a scam tool and anything that is computer controlled can be operated by the scan tool.
biennial
Glossary “biennial” Definition:
Every two years.
B/F
Glossary “B/F” Definition:
Back fire
BFH
Glossary “BFH” Definition:
Big Ford Hammer
B/F SCHDL
Glossary “B/F SCHDL” Definition:
Base Fuel Schedule
BFV
Glossary “BFV” Definition:
Back Fire Valve
BHP
Glossary “BHP” Definition:
Brake Horse Power
bezel
Glossary “bezel” Definition:
A trim ring, usually around a gauge or lamp, to secure the glass cover.
Bernouilli's principle
Glossary “Bernouilli’s principle” Definition:
Daniel Bernouilli (1700 – 1782). Advanced our understanding of the physical world in a number of areas, but it is in the kinetic theroy of fluids and gasses for which he is most remembered. The Bernouilli’s Principle states that as the volocity of a fluid or a gas increases, it’s pressure decreases.
Bernoulli's Principle
Glossary “Bernoulli’s Principle” Definition:
When a fluid passes through a tube with a narrowing section as it passes the narrow part, it’s speed increases and it’s pressure decreases.
bevel
Glossary “bevel” Definition:
Edge of a surface that has been tapered to remove a 90¡ã angle. Also called a V-groove.