Glossary “WOTS” Definition:
Wide Open Throttle Switch
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WOTV
Glossary “WOTV” Definition:
Wide Open Throttle Valve: In some old EGR applications, it is desirable to cut off EGR flow at WOT, when a richer A/F mixture is needed for performance. This valve is vacuum actuated when full throttle signal is recieved from the carburetor.
woven wire cloth
Glossary “woven wire cloth” Definition:
A woven metal material, such as phosphor bronze, or stainless steel, available in a wide range of mesh sizes; widely used for filtration.
worm tracks
Glossary “worm tracks” Definition:
Oil flow circuits cast within a valve body. See oil galleries.
worm shaft
Glossary “worm shaft” Definition:
Steering gearbox component having spiral grooves that resemble a coiled worm, to transfer motion from the steering wheel shaft to the pitman shaft.
worm hole
Glossary “worm hole” Definition:
1). Galvanic reaction that erodes metal for the outer walls of wet cylinder sleeves. 2). Term used to discribe the oil passages in an A/T, between the valve body and the transmission case.
worm hose clamp
Glossary “worm hose clamp” Definition:
A clamp that uses a screw that engages a slotted band. Turning the screw reduces or enlarges the clamp diameter.
worm and sector
Glossary “worm and sector” Definition:
Type of steering gear assembly that converts a rotary motion to a linear motion.
worm bearing preload
Glossary “worm bearing preload” Definition:
Adjustment of a worm gear bearing to prevent or reduce backlash.
worm gear
Glossary “worm gear” Definition:
1). Gear at the end of the steering column in a worm and sector steering system. 2). A gear that is shaped like a shaft with gear teeth cut in a continuous spiral around its outer surface. A worm gear changes the axis of rotation when it turns another gear.
worm gear clamp
Glossary “worm gear clamp” Definition:
Hose clamps for all applications, except fuel injection.
working chamber
Glossary “working chamber” Definition:
Area in a shock absorber where the pressures are produced.
world class quality bolts
Glossary “world class quality bolts” Definition:
Refers to bolts manufactured under stricter guidelines than standard bolts. More attention to the method, level of control and materials used in manufacturing make these bolts uniform in size. Less tolerance in thread diameter and pitch make these bolts more of a precision fastener. Allows for more consistency when using multiple bolts to clamp two surfaces.
worm
Glossary “worm” Definition:
Type of gear on which the teeth resemble large threads.
work life
Glossary “work life” Definition:
The time when it is still possible to disturb the adhesive and still have the adhesive set up for a good bond.
work traits
Glossary “work traits” Definition:
Qualities, aside from skills, that make you a good or bad employee, ie., reliability, productivity, professionalism.
woody
Glossary “woody” Definition:
Vehicle having wood panel or simulated wood panel bodywork.
work
Glossary “work” Definition:
1). The change of position of an object against an opposing force. 2). The product of a force and the distance through which it acts.
work bench
Glossary “work bench” Definition:
Any bench on which work is done; usually having a vise and one or more drawers.
work harden
Glossary “work harden” Definition:
When a material is flexed or pounded on and it becomes harder.