Glossary “flat tow” Definition:
To tow a vehicle on all four wheels.
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flat track
Glossary “flat track” Definition:
Oval dirt track without banked turns.
flat head
Glossary “flat head” Definition:
Engine that has its valves located in the cylinder block and none in the head.
flat out
Glossary “flat out” Definition:
Full throttle.
flat rate
Glossary “flat rate” Definition:
Method of charging for services based on the time normally required to perform a particular service.
flat six
Glossary “flat six” Definition:
An opposed six-cylinder engine.
flat cam
Glossary “flat cam” Definition:
When a cam lobe is worn.
flat four
Glossary “flat four” Definition:
An opposed four-cylinder engine.
flash to pass
Glossary “flash to pass” Definition:
Steering column mounted dimmer switch having an additional feature that illuminates the high-beam headlights even with the headlight switch in the OFF or PARK position.
flashback
Glossary “flashback” Definition:
Recession of the flame back into the mixing chamber of the oxyfuel gas torch.
flashback arrester
Glossary “flashback arrester” Definition:
Device to limit damage from a flashback by preventing propagation of the flame front beyond the location of the arrester.
flasher
Glossary “flasher” Definition:
Automatic resetting, circuit breaker type switch used in directional signal and emergency signal circuits.
flashing the PROM
Glossary “flashing the PROM” Definition:
When the information in an EEPROM is erased and reprogrammed.
flash point
Glossary “flash point” Definition:
Lowest temperature at which a flammable liquid produces sufficient vapor to flash near its surface, but without continuing to burn. Provides an indication of how flammable a substance is.
flash gas
Glossary “flash gas” Definition:
Gas resulting from the instantaneous evaporation of refrigerant in a pressure-reducing device, such as an expansion valve.
flash off area
Glossary “flash off area” Definition:
Space between the application area and source of application.
flared
Glossary “flared” Definition:
Wheel wells openings emphasized with raised edges.
flash
Glossary “flash” Definition:
1). Material that is expelled from a flash weld prior to the upset portion of the welding cycle. 2). Excess material found along the parting edges of a cast or forged part. 3). Condition that occurs when the first coat of paint appears to be dull, prior to final drying.
flash chrome
Glossary “flash chrome” Definition:
Thin chrome plating on certain engine parts to provide good wear characteristics.
flash corrosion
Glossary “flash corrosion” Definition:
Corrision that forms when water dries on bare metal.