Glossary “single sweep” Definition:
A trigger mode to display one triggered screen of a signal and then stop.
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single reduction axle
Glossary “single reduction axle” Definition:
An axle assembly that has but one gear reduction through its differential carrier assembly.
single sided plastic welds
Glossary “single sided plastic welds” Definition:
Type of weld used when the part cannot be removed from the vehicle.
single rear wheels (SRW)
Glossary “single rear wheels (SRW)” Definition:
Single wheels on either side of the drive axle of a rear-drive vehicle.
single overhead camshaft engine
Glossary “single overhead camshaft engine” Definition:
An engine having a single camshaft mounted over each cylinder head.
single pass
Glossary “single pass” Definition:
Term applicable to a refrigerant recovery unit that removes refrigerant from the air conditioner and passes it through only one time on its way to the recovery cylinder.
single plane manifold
Glossary “single plane manifold” Definition:
When each of a manifold’s barrels serve all of the engine’s cylinders.
single pull method
Glossary “single pull method” Definition:
Method that uses only one pulling chain, it works well with minor damage on one part.
single coat
Glossary “single coat” Definition:
Spray painting once over a surface, with each spray pattern pass overlapping the previous pass by 50 %.
single exhaust system
Glossary “single exhaust system” Definition:
When there is only one tailpipe at the rear of the vehicle.
single grade
Glossary “single grade” Definition:
Oil that has been tested at only one temperature, and so has only one viscosity number.
single leaf spring
Glossary “single leaf spring” Definition:
A spring having one leaf that may be tapered thinner and wider toward the ends, allowing a variable flexing rate.
single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
Glossary “single overhead camshaft (SOHC)” Definition:
Engine having one overhead camshaft per cylinder head..
Simultaneously Fired
Glossary “Simultaneously Fired” Definition:
Type of fuel delivery system in which the fuel injectors are fired in groups once per engine revolution. Also referred to as ‘Bank or Gang fired”
sine wave
Glossary “sine wave” Definition:
Common curved wave shape that is mathematically defined.
sine wave voltage
Glossary “sine wave voltage” Definition:
Oscilloscope pattern showing positive and negative voltage.
single chamber capacity
Glossary “single chamber capacity” Definition:
Measurement of the maximum volume or displacement of the rotor chamber of a Wankel engine.
silver tape
Glossary “silver tape” Definition:
Term used for duct tape.
similar window
Glossary “similar window” Definition:
Pertaining to engine operation in which RPM and load are within predetermined percentages. Conditions in which certain monitors must pass to extinguish the MIL and erase DTC’s
simple planetary gear set
Glossary “simple planetary gear set” Definition:
Gear set with a sun gear, planetary pinions, planetary carrier, and ring gear.