Glossary “solenoid” Definition:
1). Electro-mechanical device similar in operation to a relay, however, the movement of the armature or iron core results in changing electrical energy into mechanical energy. 2). An electro-mechanical device used to effect a push-pull mechanical operation using electrical current. 3). A relay with an external mechanical movement.
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solenoid relay
Glossary “solenoid relay” Definition:
Relay that connects a solenoid to an electrical circuit, such as a starter-motor solenoid relay.
solar power
Glossary “solar power” Definition:
Electricity that is generated by solar cells.
soft top
Glossary “soft top” Definition:
1). A convertible top. 2). A vehicle having a convertible top.
software
Glossary “software” Definition:
1). Computer instructions or data. Anything that can be stored electronically is software. 2). The various programs stored in the RAM , ROM, and PROM memories that serves as instructions for the microprocessor
SOHC
Glossary “SOHC” Definition:
Single Overhead Camshaft
solar cell
Glossary “solar cell” Definition:
A semiconductor that converts sunlight to electrical energy.
soft brazing
Glossary “soft brazing” Definition:
Brazing with materials that melt at temperaturesbelow 900¡ãF.
soft parts
Glossary “soft parts” Definition:
Parts in a rebuild kit, all rubber seals and gaskets, bands, friction discs, thrust washers, and bushings.
soft plug
Glossary “soft plug” Definition:
Term used for core plug.
soft solder 95/5
Glossary “soft solder 95/5” Definition:
A lead-free metallic alloy of 95% tin (Sn) and 5% antimony (Sb); used to repair or join ferrous metal parts for temperatures below 350¡ãF.
SOF
Glossary “SOF” Definition:
Shift On the Fly
SOFFSOL
Glossary “SOFFSOL” Definition:
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid
sodium bicarbonate
Glossary “sodium bicarbonate” Definition:
Baking soda (NaHCO) used to neutralize battery acid.
sodium hydroxide
Glossary “sodium hydroxide” Definition:
A caustic soda (NaOH) that makes a good parts cleaner when mixed with water. Found in small amounts following an air bag deployment.
sodium silicate
Glossary “sodium silicate” Definition:
A white, grey, or colorless compound sometimes used to seal small cracks or leaks in the cooling system.
sodium cooled valve
Glossary “sodium cooled valve” Definition:
Partially hollow valve stem containing metallic sodium that melts at a low temperature (208¡ãF) and when in its liquid state at operating temperatures splashes around inside the valve, transferring heat away from the valve head to the valve guide, and then transferred to the cooling system..
Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS)
Glossary “Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS)” Definition:
A trade association of those involved in the collision-repair industry.
Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA)
Glossary “Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA)” Definition:
A trade association of wholesale and retail private-brand gasoline marketers.
Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE)
Glossary “Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE)” Definition:
A professional organization established in 1905 and now known as the Society of Automotive Engineers.