Glossary “STAR” Definition:
Self Test Automatic Readout, a Ford scan tool.
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star connection
Glossary “star connection” Definition:
The interconnection of 3 electrical-equipment windings in star or wye fashion, as in an alternator.
star fastener
Glossary “star fastener” Definition:
Term used for Torx fastener.
standpipe assembly
Glossary “standpipe assembly” Definition:
Term used for vapor-liquid separator, or any type of fluid delivery tube or pipe.
standing kilometer
Glossary “standing kilometer” Definition:
The international standards for acceleration records for a kilometer taken from a dead stop over a measured distance.
standing mile
Glossary “standing mile” Definition:
The international standards for acceleration records for a mile taken from a dead stop over a measured mile.
standing quarter mile
Glossary “standing quarter mile” Definition:
1). The length of a typical drag-race course. 2). The acceleration from a dead stop to the end of a measured quarter mile.
standpipe
Glossary “standpipe” Definition:
A type of check valve that prevents a reverse flow of the lubricant that becomes liquid due to heat generated during operation. It prevents the loss of lubrication at start up when the lubricant has cooled and is solidus.
standard ton
Glossary “standard ton” Definition:
Term often used for short ton.
standard transmission
Glossary “standard transmission” Definition:
Transmission that must be manually shifted into the various gears.
standard screwdriver
Glossary “standard screwdriver” Definition:
Hand tool that has a tip with a single flat blade for fitting into the slot in the screw.
standard temperature and pressure (STP)
Glossary “standard temperature and pressure (STP)” Definition:
Set of engineering reference conditions for dealing with gases with temperature equal to 273.15¡ãK and pressure equal to 101.325 pascal.
Standard English Measurements
Glossary “Standard English Measurements” Definition:
The English system of measure that includes feet, inches, miles, gallons, pounds, ounces, and so on.
standard operating procedures (SOP)
Glossary “standard operating procedures (SOP)” Definition:
1). The way things are generally done. 2). The routine of things.
standard bolt and nut torque specifications
Glossary “standard bolt and nut torque specifications” Definition:
Chart showing the standard torque recommendations for standard English and metric sizes of bolts and nuts.
stamping
Glossary “stamping” Definition:
Piece of sheet metal cut and formed into the desired shape with the use of dies.
stand alone
Glossary “stand alone” Definition:
Refers to a device that is self-contained, one that does not require any other devices to function.
stand off
Glossary “stand off” Definition:
The fine mist of air/fuel mixture that may be forced back into the carburetor during timing overlap when the intake and exhaust valves are open.
stall
Glossary “stall” Definition:
1). A work area. 2). To come to a stop because the engine failed. 3). The disruption of air flow around the air foil. 4). A condition where the engine is operating and the transmission is in gear, but the drive wheels are not turning because the turbine of the torque converter is not moving.
stall speed
Glossary “stall speed” Definition:
Maximum possible engine and torque converter impeller speed, measured in RPM, with the turbine held stationary and the engine is at WOT.