Glossary “tooth” Definition:
Projection on a gear rim or synchronous belt that meshes or engages with another component.
tooling
Glossary “tooling” Definition:
A set of required standard or special tools needed to produce a particular part, including jigs, fixtures, gauges, and cutting tools, but excluding machine tools.
tons rating
Glossary “tons rating” Definition:
How much heat needs to be added in 24 hours to turn 1 ton of ice at 32¡ãF into water.
tonneau cover
Glossary “tonneau cover” Definition:
Term used for tarpaulin or bed cover.
tongue weight
Glossary “tongue weight” Definition:
The load applied to the hitch by the trailer tongue, equal to about 10-15 percent of the trailer gross weight.
tone ring
Glossary “tone ring” Definition:
A toothed wheel on a hub or shaft, that changes the magnetic field of the speed sensor, or sensor, in proportion to the wheel or shaft speed. It may also be referred to as a tone wheel, toothed wheel, reluctor, or gear pulser.
ton of refrigeration
Glossary “ton of refrigeration” Definition:
The effect of melting one ton of ice in 24 hours, equal to 12,000 Btu per hour.
ton
Glossary “ton” Definition:
Unit of weight regarded as 2,000 pounds (907.2 kilograms).
toluene
Glossary “toluene” Definition:
A colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon. C6H5CH3 , once used as a cleaning solvent.
tolerance
Glossary “tolerance” Definition:
Allowable variation from a standard specification. Permissable variation between the two extremes of a specification of dimensions.
toe out on turns
Glossary “toe out on turns” Definition:
Difference between the angles each of the front wheels makes during a turn.
toe out
Glossary “toe out” Definition:
Amount by which the front of a front wheel points outward, or the front of the rear wheels.
toe in
Glossary “toe in” Definition:
Amount by which the front of a front wheel points inward, or the front of the rear wheels.
toe gear
Glossary “toe gear” Definition:
Inner end of a gear tooth.
toe change
Glossary “toe change” Definition:
When toe changes in response to changes in ride height.
toe angle
Glossary “toe angle” Definition:
Difference in the distance between the centerline of the tires on either axle (front or rear) measured at the front and rear of the tires and at spindle height.
toe alignment
Glossary “toe alignment” Definition:
Comparison of the distances between the fronts and the rears of a pair of tires.
toe adjustment
Glossary “toe adjustment” Definition:
Methods provided by the manufacturer to move the front or rear wheels so there is a specified distance between a centerline of each front wheel, and the centerline of the rear wheels.
toe
Glossary “toe” Definition:
1). End of the brake shoe against the anchor. 2). Suspension alignment angle. 3). The end of the teeth on the inner diameter of a ring gear.
TOC
Glossary “TOC” Definition:
Trap Oxidizer-Continuous