Glossary “putty” Definition:
Body filler.
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pusher
Glossary “pusher” Definition:
A rear engine vehicle.
push in clip
Glossary “push in clip” Definition:
Usually mage of plastic, they are used to hold body parts or panels.
pushrod
Glossary “pushrod” Definition:
1). A solid or hollow rod which serves as a link between the valve lifter and rocker arm. 2). The rod that transmits the movement and force of the driver from the brake pedal lever to the master cylinder. 3). The rod that transmits the movement and force of the wheel cylinder piston to the brake shoe.
pushrod engine
Glossary “pushrod engine” Definition:
Engine valvetrain design using pushrods and has the camshaft located in the cylinder block.
push fit
Glossary “push fit” Definition:
When a part slides into place by hand.
push start
Glossary “push start” Definition:
To start a vehicle by pushing it with another.
push type clutch
Glossary “push type clutch” Definition:
Type of clutch in which the release bearing is not attached to the clutch cover.
push welding
Glossary “push welding” Definition:
You aim or angle the gun ahead of the weld puddle.
push angle
Glossary “push angle” Definition:
The travel angle when the electrode is pointing in the direction of weld progression.
purge flow test
Glossary “purge flow test” Definition:
Evaporative emission performance test that monitors the operation of the EVAP canister purge function.
purge solenoid
Glossary “purge solenoid” Definition:
Device used to control the operation of the purge valve in evaporative emission control systems.
purge valve
Glossary “purge valve” Definition:
Valve in some EVAP systems charcoal canisters, to limit the flow of vapor and air to the carburetor or throttle body during idle.
purity test
Glossary “purity test” Definition:
Static test that may be performed to compare a suspect refrigerant pressure to an appropriate temperature chart to determine its purity.
push
Glossary “push” Definition:
Condition in cornering when the slip angle of the front tires is greater than the slip angle of the rear tires and the front end of the vehicle tends to break loose and slide toward the outside of the turn.
purge
Glossary “purge” Definition:
1). To remove moisture and/or air from a system or a component by flushing. 2). To remove all refrigerant from an air-conditioning system.
purge control solenoid
Glossary “purge control solenoid” Definition:
Device used to control the operation of the purge valve in evaporative emission control systems.
purge control valve
Glossary “purge control valve” Definition:
Valve used to control the release of fuel vapors from the carbon canister into the engine.
purge CV
Glossary “purge CV” Definition:
Purge Control Valve
pumping brakes
Glossary “pumping brakes” Definition:
Term that refers to the practice of depressing the brake pedal several times in quick succession.