Glossary “cylinder arrangement” Definition:
The way cylinders are placed in an engine, such as in-line, in a row; vee, in two banks or rows at an angle to each other; flat, pancake, opposed or radial.
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cylinder balance test
Glossary “cylinder balance test” Definition:
Diagnostic procedure to determine the relative amount of power contributed by each cylinder with the engine running.
cyl
Glossary “cyl” Definition:
Acronym form of Cylinder
cycling clutch
Glossary “cycling clutch” Definition:
An air-conditioning, electro-magnetic clutch that is turned on and off to control cabin temperature.
cycling-clutch orifice tube
Glossary “cycling-clutch orifice tube” Definition:
Term often used for cycling-clutch, fixed-orifice tube of an A/C system.
cycling-clutch system
Glossary “cycling-clutch system” Definition:
A/C system in which the cabin air temperature is controlled by cycling of the compressor, regulated with a thermostat or pressure control device.
Cx
Glossary “Cx” Definition:
Symbol for coefficient of drag.
cyanoacrylates (CA)
Glossary “cyanoacrylates (CA)” Definition:
One-part, fast-curing adhesives used to help repair rigid and flexible plastics.
cycle
Glossary “cycle” Definition:
1). The process of discharging and then recharging a battery. 2). A series of repeated events such as the intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes of an engine. 3). A complete sequence of a wave pattern that reoccurs at a regular interval. 4). Microprocessor action of turning solenoids on and off. 5). The process of a vibrating component going through a complete angle of motion and returning to the starting point.
cycle clutch time
Glossary “cycle clutch time” Definition:
The time from the moment the clutch engages until it disengages, then re-engages. Total time is equal to ON time, plus OFF time for one cycle.
cycling
Glossary “cycling” Definition:
Moving a selector lever through all gears and ranges.
CVSV
Glossary “CVSV” Definition:
Carburetor Vent Switching Valve
CVT
Glossary “CVT” Definition:
Continuously Variable Transmission.
cw
Glossary “cw” Definition:
Acronym for clockwise.
CWM
Glossary “CWM” Definition:
Cold Weather Modulator
CWR
Glossary “CWR” Definition:
Cargo Weight Rating.
CVSCC
Glossary “CVSCC” Definition:
Coolant Vacuum Switch Cold Closed
CVSCO
Glossary “CVSCO” Definition:
Coolant Vacuum Switch Cold Open
CVCV
Glossary “CVCV” Definition:
Constant Vacuum Control Valve
CVR
Glossary “CVR” Definition:
Control Vacuum Rod, or Control Vacuum Regulator