Glossary “centralized testing” Definition:
State government operated. Provides I/M and safety inspections.
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centrifugal
Glossary “centrifugal” Definition:
1). Moving away from the center or axis. 2). To develop a force that is progressively away or outward from the axis.
centrifugal advance
Glossary “centrifugal advance” Definition:
Mechanical means of advancing spark timing in a conventional distributor with flyweights and springs. Timing is advanced as engine speed increases.
centrifugal clutch
Glossary “centrifugal clutch” Definition:
A clutch that utilizes a centrifugal force to apply pressure against a friction disc in proportion to the speed of the clutch.
centistroke
Glossary “centistroke” Definition:
Metric unit of kinetic viscosity used to indicate the high-temperature operating characteristics of oil.
centigrade
Glossary “centigrade” Definition:
1). Former name for 100 point Celsius scale, the point at which water boils (100¡ã C). 2). A term often used incorrectly to indicate a metric temperature value is Celsius.
centimeter
Glossary “centimeter” Definition:
Metric unit of linear measure equal to 0.3937 inch.
centipoise (cP)
Glossary “centipoise (cP)” Definition:
Metric unit of dynamic viscosity. It is used by the paint industry to measure the viscosity of paint, and by the oil industry to indicate the low-temperature operating characteristics of oil.
center section
Glossary “center section” Definition:
Also called midsection, it typically includes the body parts that form the passenger compartment.
center support bearing
Glossary “center support bearing” Definition:
Ball-type bearing mounted on a vehicle cross-member to support the drive shaft and provide better installation angle to the rear axle.
center to center
Glossary “center to center” Definition:
Distance between two centers, usually cylinder bores.
centering cones
Glossary “centering cones” Definition:
Tapered pieces of metal, designed to slide onto a shaft to align and hold parts perpendicular to the axis of the shaft. Wheel balancer, brake lathe.
centering joint
Glossary “centering joint” Definition:
A ball socket joint placed between two Carden U-joints to ensure that the assembly rotates on center.
centerline
Glossary “centerline” Definition:
1). The axis of an object. 2). A line indicating the exact center.
centi
Glossary “centi” Definition:
The prefix representing the number 0.01
center orifice
Glossary “center orifice” Definition:
Located on the spray gun air cap at the fluid nozzle. It creates a vacuum for the discharge of the paint.
center point steering
Glossary “center point steering” Definition:
Steering geometry in which the steering axis passes through the center of the tire contact points.
center punch
Glossary “center punch” Definition:
Pointed tool used to start a hole to be drilled or mark parts. The indentation will keep a drill bit from wandering out of place.
center link
Glossary “center link” Definition:
Steering linkage part that is connected to the tie rod ends and the Pitman arm to transfer the rotating motion of the steering box to the linear motion necessary to move the wheels from side to side.
center of gravity (CG)
Glossary “center of gravity (CG)” Definition:
Point around which an object, such as a vehicle, is perfectly balanced in every direction.