Glossary “bevel spur gear” Definition:
A gear that has teeth with a straight center line cut on a cone.
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bezel
Glossary “bezel” Definition:
A trim ring, usually around a gauge or lamp, to secure the glass cover.
Bendix drive
Glossary “Bendix drive” Definition:
A type of starter motor drive that engages, and disengages, the starter and flywheel. Also called an inertia drive not used since the early 1960’s
Bendix Folo-Thru drive
Glossary “Bendix Folo-Thru drive” Definition:
A starter motor drive engaged by initial rotation of the armature, causing the drive pinion to be twisted outward on a threaded sleeve until it is meshed with the flywheel gear. The gears are disengaged automatically at a predetermined speed of about 400 rpm.
Bendix screw
Glossary “Bendix screw” Definition:
The helix-grooved shaft of a Bendix drive.
bent
Glossary “bent” Definition:
Not flat or straight, intentionally or unintentionally. Describes a part where the change in the shape of the part between the damaged and undamaged area is smooth and continuous, or straightening the part by pulling restores its shape to pre-accident condition without areas of perment deformation.
benzine
Glossary “benzine” Definition:
A highly flammable liquid, C6H6, sometimes found in refined gasoline. Its use, however, is restricted to 3.0% in some areas due to its toxicity. A basic aromatic in the BTX group and a known cancer causing agent.
benzol
Glossary “benzol” Definition:
A mixture of aromatic hydrocarbons with a high percentage of benzine, used as a solvent and as a fuel additive.
bend
Glossary “bend” Definition:
1). A curve or angle that has been bent. 2). To form a curve or angle by bending.
bending
Glossary “bending” Definition:
Forming of a material, usually metal, into a particular shape.
bending sequence
Glossary “bending sequence” Definition:
The order in which several bends are made so as not to be blocked by a previous bend.
bending stress
Glossary “bending stress” Definition:
A stress, while bending, that involves both tensile and compressive forces that are not equally distributed.
bench computer
Glossary “bench computer” Definition:
Computer used to assist in the straightening and measuring process on a frame bench.
bench grinder
Glossary “bench grinder” Definition:
Stationary electric grinder mounted on a work bench or pedestal stand. It is used to sharpen chisels, punches and to shape other tool bits.
bench seat
Glossary “bench seat” Definition:
A full-width seat that can accommodate two or three persons in a vehicle.
bench test
Glossary “bench test” Definition:
The testing of an engine or component, out of the vehicle, for ease of observation and study.
BEM
Glossary “BEM” Definition:
Acronym for Battery Energy Management Module (EPIC – electronic minivan) (Chrysler)).
bench bleeding
Glossary “bench bleeding” Definition:
A procedure used to bleed the air from a new or rebuilt master cylinder before it is installed in the vehicle.
belt width
Glossary “belt width” Definition:
Distance across a belt measured at the widest point.
belted bias tire
Glossary “belted bias tire” Definition:
A tire in which the belts are laid on the bias, criss-crossing each other.