Glossary “fluid coupling” Definition:
Device in the power train containing two rotating members, one of which transmits power to the other via fluid, such as a torque converter.
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fluid drive
Glossary “fluid drive” Definition:
A drive in which there is no mechanical connection between the input and output shafts, and power is transmitted by moving oil or fluid.
fluid friction
Glossary “fluid friction” Definition:
Friction between the layers of molecules in a fluid.
fluid leak
Glossary “fluid leak” Definition:
See external leaks and internal leaks.
fluid needle
Glossary “fluid needle” Definition:
A part of the spray gun; it opns or shuts off the flow of paint.
fluid needle valve
Glossary “fluid needle valve” Definition:
It seats in the fluid tip on a spray gun to prevent flow or can be pulled back to allow flow.
fluid control valve
Glossary “fluid control valve” Definition:
On a spray gun, it can be turned to adjust the amount of paint or other material emitted.
fluid control knob
Glossary “fluid control knob” Definition:
Part of a spray gun, it changes the distance the fluid needle moves away from its seat in the nozzle when the trigger is pulled. This controls the amount of paint flow.
flr
Glossary “flr” Definition:
Acronym form of Floor
FLS
Glossary “FLS” Definition:
Fuel Level Sensor
fluid
Glossary “fluid” Definition:
Any liquid or gas.
fluid aeration
Glossary “fluid aeration” Definition:
Air bubbles formed in a fluid, giving the appearance of foam.
fluid cooler
Glossary “fluid cooler” Definition:
1). Small heat exchanger component in a hydraulic line near the pump to reduce power steering fluid temperature. 2). A device inside the radiator to provide cooling for transmission fluid. 3). Any heat exchanger designed to reduce the temperature of a fluid, such as an engine oil cooler.
flow meter
Glossary “flow meter” Definition:
Device that measures the movement of air, gas, or a liquid past a given point.
flow rate
Glossary “flow rate” Definition:
The amount of fuel flow for a given pressure in a specific amount of time.
flowability
Glossary “flowability” Definition:
1). Ability of molten filler metal to flow. 2). Ability of a fluid or vapor to flow.
floorboard
Glossary “floorboard” Definition:
Slanted section of the floor pan immediately behind the firewall.
flop
Glossary “flop” Definition:
Refers to a change in color hue when viewed from head-on and then from the side. Also known as flip-flop.
floppy disc
Glossary “floppy disc” Definition:
Removable magnetic disks of data used for computer data storage.
flow chart
Glossary “flow chart” Definition:
1). Graphical representation of the sequence of events and or testing that leads to the diagnosis and repair of a system, circuit, or component. 2). In computers, a graphical representation of the sequence of events occurring during program execution.