Glossary “stall test” Definition:
1). Starter motor test of the current draw made when the motor is stalled. 2). A/T test of the highest obtainable RPM with the service brake applied, transmission in gear, and throttle at WOT.
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stall-torque test
Glossary “stall-torque test” Definition:
A starting system test that determines pound-feet or newton-meters of torque developed by the armature when restrained from rotating by a special measuring instrument attached to the drive pinion gear.
staking
Glossary “staking” Definition:
1). Securing a part, such as a bearing, in place by exerting pressure around the opening by punching or peening. 2). To punch or chisel an indentation into two touching parts so that one of the parts cannot turn against the other.
staking punch
Glossary “staking punch” Definition:
A chisel-like punch used to create a large dimple in metal. This dimple prevents the nut from self-adjusting.
stainless steel (SS)
Glossary “stainless steel (SS)” Definition:
Steel alloy that is highly resistant to rust and corrosion.
staging lane
Glossary “staging lane” Definition:
Lanes within the staging area where cars are grouped according to class.
staging lights
Glossary “staging lights” Definition:
The light beams used in drag racing to guide the front wheels of a car into proper position.
staggered timing camshaft
Glossary “staggered timing camshaft” Definition:
A camshaft ground so as to provide a longer duration for the cylinders farthest away from the main intake track to equalize the amount of fuel mixture reaching all of the cylinders.
staging area
Glossary “staging area” Definition:
The area between the pits and starting line in drag racing where the cars are lined up.
stabilizing ball joint
Glossary “stabilizing ball joint” Definition:
Term used for non-load-carrying ball joint.
stacked pattern
Glossary “stacked pattern” Definition:
Term used for raster pattern.
stacks
Glossary “stacks” Definition:
Term used for velocity stacks.
stage
Glossary “stage” Definition:
To place a competition vehicle in a proper starting position.
staged turbos
Glossary “staged turbos” Definition:
Turbochargers in series, one feeding the other.
stabilize
Glossary “stabilize” Definition:
To keep from fluctuating. To make constant or firm.
stabilize bar link
Glossary “stabilize bar link” Definition:
Device that connects the lower control arm to the stabilizer bar.
stabilizer
Glossary “stabilizer” Definition:
A device that uses the torsional resistance of a steel bar to reduce the roll of a vehicle and prevent too great a difference in the spring action at the two front wheels.
stabilizer bar
Glossary “stabilizer bar” Definition:
A long, spring-steel bar attached to the cross member and interconnects the lower control arms that twists like a torsion bar during turns to transmit cornering forces from one side of the vehicle to the other to help equalize wheel loads and prevent excessive leaning.
SSR
Glossary “SSR” Definition:
Solid State Relay
ST
Glossary “ST” Definition:
Scan Tool