Glossary “Stirling engine” Definition:
A type of internal combustion engine where the piston is moved by changes in pressure of the alternately heated and cooled working gas.
stiffness
Glossary “stiffness” Definition:
A measure of the dynamic elongation of a belt under tension.
stick shift
Glossary “stick shift” Definition:
A manual transmission.
stick arc welding
Glossary “stick arc welding” Definition:
Uses a welding rod coated with a flux for fusion welding. Also known as shielded arc welding.
stick
Glossary “stick” Definition:
Term used for stick shift or manual transmission..
STI
Glossary “STI” Definition:
Self Test Input
stethoscope
Glossary “stethoscope” Definition:
Medical type listening device used to detect and isolate noises within an engine while it is running.
Steptronic
Glossary “Steptronic” Definition:
A transmission stratagy from BMW that allowes clutchless shifting
stepper motor
Glossary “stepper motor” Definition:
Motor that moves a specific amount of rotation with each voltage application.
stepped resistor
Glossary “stepped resistor” Definition:
1). A resistor having two or more fixed-resistance values. 2). Resistor assembly having a switch that is wired in series to increase/decrease the circuit resistance thereby controlling an electrical motor speed.
stepped flywheel
Glossary “stepped flywheel” Definition:
Flywheel having a ledge to which a pressure plate is attached.
step up transformer
Glossary “step up transformer” Definition:
Transformer in which the secondary winding has more turns than the primary winding, producing a higher voltage than was applied to the primary circuit.
step side
Glossary “step side” Definition:
The tradename of a popular pickup truck by Chevrolet.
step ratio
Glossary “step ratio” Definition:
A transmission with steps or gear ratios, such as four steps for a four-speed transmission.
step down transformer
Glossary “step down transformer” Definition:
Transformer that produces a lower voltage at its secondary output than is applied to its primary input.
step down gun
Glossary “step down gun” Definition:
Internally restricts the inlet pressure of 40 – 100 psi to 10 psi at the spray gun air cap.
step
Glossary “step” Definition:
1). The raised portion of a chassis providing added clearance over the axle. 2). Term used for stepped flywheel. 3). Raised portion on one part so another part can be joined to it.
stem-type service valve
Glossary “stem-type service valve” Definition:
A service valve requiring a special wrench be affixed to a stem for opening and closing.
Stellite
Glossary “Stellite” Definition:
A tradename for a very hard alloy made from cobalt, chromium, and tungsten used for valve-seat inserts.
STEL
Glossary “STEL” Definition:
Short Term Exposure Limit