tulip

Glossary “tulip” Definition:
The yoke or housing of a tripod CV plunge joint. It has three grooves that the rollers can roll in and out as the axle length changes.

Tuftride (210)

Glossary “Tuftride (210)” Definition:
Tradename of a liquid chemical used to surface-harden metal parts, such as crankshafts.

Tudor

Glossary “Tudor” Definition:
An early Ford designation for a four-door sedan.

tucked and rolled

Glossary “tucked and rolled” Definition:
Type of upholstery pleating.

tubular pushrod

Glossary “tubular pushrod” Definition:
Term used for hollow pushrod.

tubular core

Glossary “tubular core” Definition:
Radiator or heater core made up of tubular cells.

tubeless tire

Glossary “tubeless tire” Definition:
Tire having an integral inside rubber liner to retain air; mounted directly on the rim.

tube and fin radiator

Glossary “tube and fin radiator” Definition:
Heat exchanger that consists of tubes to which fins are attached to facilitate the transfer of heat from the fluid passing through it to the air passing over it.

tube and fin evaporator

Glossary “tube and fin evaporator” Definition:
Heat exchanger that consists of tubes to which fins are attached to facilitate the transfer of heat from the air passing over it to the fluid passing through it.

tube and fin condenser

Glossary “tube and fin condenser” Definition:
Heat exchanger that consists of tubes to which fins are attached to facilitate the transfer of heat from the fluid passing through it to the air passing over it.

tubbed

Glossary “tubbed” Definition:
Standard passenger-car body with cut-out rear wheel wells to accommodate oversize rear wheels.

tub

Glossary “tub” Definition:
External structure of an auto body.

TTS

Glossary “TTS” Definition:
Transmission Temperature Switch

T-top

Glossary “T-top” Definition:
Partially removable car roof with panels above both front doors that may be lifted out.

t & t

Glossary “t & t” Definition:
Tilt & Telescope, or Tilt & Travel.

TSS/ISS

Glossary “TSS/ISS” Definition:
Turbine Shaft Speed / Input Shaft Speed

TSS

Glossary “TSS” Definition:
Transmission Speed Sensor, or Turbine Speed Sensor

TSR

Glossary “TSR” Definition:
Transmission Select Switch Reverse, or Transmission Range Sensor Reverse

TSP

Glossary “TSP” Definition:
Throttle Solenoid Positioner

TSOD

Glossary “TSOD” Definition:
Transmission Select Switch Over-Drive