Glossary “float” Definition:
1). Part that floats in the fuel bowl to assist in controlling the fuel level in the carburetor by operating a float-needle valve. 2). A cruising drive mode in which the throttle setting matches engine speed to road speed, neither accelerating nor decelerating.
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float bowl
Glossary “float bowl” Definition:
1). Section of the carburetor main body that acts as a fuel reservoir. 2). Reservoir from which fuel is metered into the passing air.
flexible filler
Glossary “flexible filler” Definition:
Material used to fill and level repair areas on plastic parts.
flexible hose
Glossary “flexible hose” Definition:
Fluid or vapor hose having the ability to be routed around various components without creating a restriction or blockage.
flexible radiator hose
Glossary “flexible radiator hose” Definition:
A large-diameter universal hose connecting the radiator to the engine cooling system.
flexplate
Glossary “flexplate” Definition:
Lightweight flywheel with a starter ring gear around its outside diameter, used on engines equipped with an automatic transmission; also serves as the attachment point for the torque converter.
flex joint
Glossary “flex joint” Definition:
Flexible connection, such as between the steering column and steering gear.
flex plate
Glossary “flex plate” Definition:
Relatively thin steel plate which is used to absorb torsional vibrations between the engine output and transmission torque converter input.
FLC
Glossary “FLC” Definition:
Fluid Lockup Converter
fleet service
Glossary “fleet service” Definition:
Service given to a fleet of vehicles owned by a particular company.
flex agent
Glossary “flex agent” Definition:
An additive that increases the flexibility of paint for use on plastic parts.
flex drive plate
Glossary “flex drive plate” Definition:
Disc shaped, slightly flexible, steel part transferring power from the crankshaft to the torque converter.
flex fuel
Glossary “flex fuel” Definition:
Pertaining to vehicles flexible in fuel requirements, ie. CNG, LPG, E-85, M-85.
flat welding
Glossary “flat welding” Definition:
The pieces are parallel with the bench or shop floor.
flattener
Glossary “flattener” Definition:
An agent added to paint tolower gloss or shine.
flattening agent
Glossary “flattening agent” Definition:
A special combination of talc powder and/or other ingredients and solvents that can be added to paints to dull the gloss of the finish or to increase the metallic sparkle in the base color of basecoat/clearcoat metallic paints.
flat spot
Glossary “flat spot” Definition:
The momentary loss of power as engine speed is increased.
flat tappet
Glossary “flat tappet” Definition:
Mechanical valve lifter. Valve lifter or tappet where the base of the lifter that rides against the cam lobe appears flat.
flat tow
Glossary “flat tow” Definition:
To tow a vehicle on all four wheels.
flat track
Glossary “flat track” Definition:
Oval dirt track without banked turns.