Glossary “tinting” Definition:
Altering the paint color slightly to better match the new finish with the old finish.
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tip insert
Glossary “tip insert” Definition:
A term used for leaf-tip insert.
timing valve
Glossary “timing valve” Definition:
Device in the fuel injector pump which times the delivery of fuel to the injectors.
tin
Glossary “tin” Definition:
1). An element (Sn). 2). A term often used for metal.
tinning a wire
Glossary “tinning a wire” Definition:
When soldering, a wire is preheated and has solder applied to it.
tinsnips
Glossary “tinsnips” Definition:
The most common metal cutting tool, used on light sheet metal.
timing gear
Glossary “timing gear” Definition:
Gear or gears through which the crankshaft drives the camshaft or camshafts in an overhead valve or overhead cam engine.
timing light
Glossary “timing light” Definition:
Stroboscopic tool used to check the precise timing of a conventional ignition, adjusted by loosening the holddown bolt and turning the distributor.
timing diagram
Glossary “timing diagram” Definition:
Graphical method used to identify the time in which all of the events of the four-stroke engine operate.
timing disc
Glossary “timing disc” Definition:
Also known as an armature, reluctor, trigger wheel, pulse wheel, or timing core. Itis used to conduct lines of magnetic force and indacate piston position
timing chain
Glossary “timing chain” Definition:
The chain through which the crankshaft drives the camshaft or camshafts in an overhead valve or overhead cam engine.
timer
Glossary “timer” Definition:
Feature of microprocessors which allow them to measure time intervals, such as “time since engine start” or “time in neutral idle”.
timing
Glossary “timing” Definition:
1). The combustion spark delivery in relation to the piston position. 2). Procedure of marking the appropriate teeth of a gear set prior to installation and placement in proper mesh. 3). The time relationship between reference clock signals in a computer and other control signals, e.g. other inputs or outputs that control the action or response of a circuit.
timing belt
Glossary “timing belt” Definition:
The belt through which the crankshaft drives the camshaft or camshafts in an overhead valve or overhead cam engine.
tilt steering wheel
Glossary “tilt steering wheel” Definition:
Type of steering wheel that can be tilted to various angles to provide for driver comfort and convenience.
time base
Glossary “time base” Definition:
Oscilloscope circuitry that controls the timing of the sweep. The time base is set by the operator in seconds or divisions.
time constant
Glossary “time constant” Definition:
Time in seconds required for a capacitor to attain 63.2% of its final charge. Also a measure of the time in seconds it takes for current flowing in an inductance to build to 63.2% of its final value.
time guide
Glossary “time guide” Definition:
A reference, providing average time required to perform specific repairs or service to a motor vehicle, that may be used as a labor charge based on an hourly rate.
Tijuana chrome
Glossary “Tijuana chrome” Definition:
Silver, chrome, or aluminum spray paint.
tie rod coupling
Glossary “tie rod coupling” Definition:
Threaded sleeve between the tie rod and the tie-rod end providing lengthwise adjustment to set front-wheel toe in.