Glossary “keeper grooves” Definition:
Grooved area on a valve stem to accommodate the keepers.
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keepers
Glossary “keepers” Definition:
Key-like, tapered metal locking devices used to hold valve retainers in place on the valve stem.
key
Glossary “key” Definition:
1). Device used by equipment manufactures to retain parts in alignment. 2). Refers to a tool used to tighten the chuck on a drill. 3). A small block inserted between a shaft and hub to prevent circumferential movement.
key off loads
Glossary “key off loads” Definition:
Term used for parasitic electrical loads.
KAPWR
Glossary “KAPWR” Definition:
Keep Alive Power
kandy apple
Glossary “kandy apple” Definition:
A rich, red finish popular on custom cars.
K-car
Glossary “K-car” Definition:
A compact FWD vehicle introduced by Chrysler in the early 1980’s.
KE-Jetronics
Glossary “KE-Jetronics” Definition:
A continuous electronic fuel-injection system by Bosh that has been modified using a lambda oxygen sensor.
Keenserts
Glossary “Keenserts” Definition:
Trade name for a thread repair system using spiral inserts to repair damaged threads.
KAM
Glossary “KAM” Definition:
Keep Alive Memory: Random access memory that is retained by keeping a voltage applied to the circuits when the engine is off.
KAMREF
Glossary “KAMREF” Definition:
Long term fuel trim as the engine operates in closed loop fuel control mode.
K
Glossary “K” Definition:
Acronym for “Kilo” a metric term for 1000