Glossary “TRC” Definition:
Throttle Return Control
traverse leaf spring
Glossary “traverse leaf spring” Definition:
Leaf spring mounted sideways, such as in the Model T, or Corvette.
traverse engine
Glossary “traverse engine” Definition:
Engine mounted sideways in a vehicle, such as in most front-drive vehicles.
travel sensitive strut
Glossary “travel sensitive strut” Definition:
Strut with the capability to adjust its firmness in relation to the amount of piston travel within.
travel trailer
Glossary “travel trailer” Definition:
Trailer with living accommodations.
travel speed
Glossary “travel speed” Definition:
When welding, it is the speed you move the gun across the joint.
travel
Glossary “travel” Definition:
1). Term used for rebound travel of the suspension system. 2). To move or go from one place to another.
transverse vibration
Glossary “transverse vibration” Definition:
Vibration caused by an unbalanced drive line.
transverse crack
Glossary “transverse crack” Definition:
A crack with its major axis oriented approximately perpendicular to the weld axis.
transverse
Glossary “transverse” Definition:
Mounted side-to-side or latitudinally
transparency
Glossary “transparency” Definition:
The property of allowing light to pass through so that objects can be identified clearly. The opposite of opaque. A property of metallic colors.
transmission service
Glossary “transmission service” Definition:
Most common reference to the changing of transmission fluid, filter and pan gasket, and adjusting the bands and linkage as preventive maintenance in order to assure maximum transmission life and satisfactory performance.
transmission-regulated spark system (TRS)
Glossary “transmission-regulated spark system (TRS)” Definition:
A system that allows distributor vacuum advance only when the transmission is in high gear.
transmission oil cooler
Glossary “transmission oil cooler” Definition:
Heat exchanger located in the radiator outlet end section through which transmission fluid flows for cooling purposes on most automatic transmission cars. May also be called a transmission heat exchanger.
transmission mount
Glossary “transmission mount” Definition:
Rubber and metal cushioning devices or devices which holds the transmission to the vehicle frame, located between the transmission and cross-member.
transmission controlled spark (TCS)
Glossary “transmission controlled spark (TCS)” Definition:
An emissions-control system to prevent distributor vacuum advance at normal operating temperature until the transmission has shifted into high gear by using a transmission-mounted electric switch controlling a solenoid-actuated vacuum valve.
transmission case
Glossary “transmission case” Definition:
An aluminum or cast iron casting that encloses the transmission parts.
transmission band
Glossary “transmission band” Definition:
Flexible steel band lined with friction material that is clamped around a circular drum to hold it from turning.
transmission
Glossary “transmission” Definition:
A gearing device of a vehicle that provides variable ratios between the engine output and the differential input.
translucence
Glossary “translucence” Definition:
The property of allowing light to pass through but the object beyond cannot be clearly distinguished; partly transparent. A property of metallic colors.