Glossary “slippery” Definition:
A streamlined, aerodynamically efficient vehicle.
slipper skirt piston
Glossary “slipper skirt piston” Definition:
A piston that has a cutaway skirt so that the piston can come closer to the counterweights reducing the overall size of the engine. Also known as slipper skirt.
slipper skirt
Glossary “slipper skirt” Definition:
Term used for slipper skirt piston.
slip yoke
Glossary “slip yoke” Definition:
Component having internal splines that slide on the transmission output-shaft external splines, allowing the drive line to adjust for variations in length as the rear axle assembly moves throught it’s limits of suspension travel.
slip stream
Glossary “slip stream” Definition:
Low pressure area that is created behind a vehicle traveling at high speed.
slip rings
Glossary “slip rings” Definition:
Electrical contact area for the brushes in an alternator.
slip joint pliers
Glossary “slip joint pliers” Definition:
Also known as combination pliers, they will adjust for two sizes.
slip joint
Glossary “slip joint” Definition:
Term used for slip yoke.
slip in
Glossary “slip in” Definition:
Part that fits without modification or adjustment.
slip fit
Glossary “slip fit” Definition:
Running or sliding fit.
slip angle
Glossary “slip angle” Definition:
The difference in the path the wheels follow during a turn compared to the actual direction they are pointing, caused by centrifugal force at higher speeds.
slip
Glossary “slip” Definition:
The inability of one component to grab another component immediately, or to hold onto it once it has been applied.
slinger
Glossary “slinger” Definition:
A metal disc attached to the crankshaft to keep engine oil away from the front seal.
sling
Glossary “sling” Definition:
A loop of rope, cable, or chain used in hoisting heavy material.
slim jim
Glossary “slim jim” Definition:
Used to open locked doors on cars and trucks. Also referred to as a “locksmith tool”.
sliding yoke
Glossary “sliding yoke” Definition:
Slides on internal and external splines to compensate for driveline length changes.
sliding gear transmission
Glossary “sliding gear transmission” Definition:
A transmission in which gears are moved on their shafts to change gear ratios.
sliding fit
Glossary “sliding fit” Definition:
Where sufficient clearance has been allowed between the shaft and journal to allow free-running without overheating.
sliding caliper
Glossary “sliding caliper” Definition:
Disc brake caliper that has a piston(s) on one side of the disc only that moves sideways on machined “ways” or keys to press the pad on the other side against the disc.
slide hammer
Glossary “slide hammer” Definition:
A metal rod with a tool at one end, and a heavy weight that slides on the rod to pull, or push, the tool.