Glossary “skid control” Definition:
A device that prevents wheel lockup during braking, to prevent skidding.
SK steel
Glossary “SK steel” Definition:
Term for silicon-killed steel.
size equivalents
Glossary “size equivalents” Definition:
When different tire sizes have the same diameter and load capacity.
sixty foot time
Glossary “sixty foot time” Definition:
The time it takes to cover the first sixty feet (18.3 meters) from the starting line in a drag race.
six-stroke cycle
Glossary “six-stroke cycle” Definition:
The stroke cycle of an experimental engine by Toyota where combustion occurs every third revolution of the crankshaft.
six pack
Glossary “six pack” Definition:
A carburetor setup having a total of six barrels.
six holer
Glossary “six holer” Definition:
A six-cylinder engine.
SIR
Glossary “SIR” Definition:
Supplemental Inflatable Restraints
siphon spray gun
Glossary “siphon spray gun” Definition:
It uses air flow through the gun head to form a suction that pulls paint into the air stream.
SIP
Glossary “SIP” Definition:
State Implementation Plan
sinusoidal
Glossary “sinusoidal” Definition:
Refers to the even waveform of an alternating current.
sintered brake lining
Glossary “sintered brake lining” Definition:
Term used for metallic brake lining.
sintered
Glossary “sintered” Definition:
A somewhat porous metallic bearing formed by pressing particles of powdered metal to a temperature at which the adhere to each other.
single wire circuit
Glossary “single wire circuit” Definition:
A circuit using a single wire that relies on the metal structures of the vehicle, such as the frame or body, as a ground.
single plane manifold
Glossary “single plane manifold” Definition:
Intake manifold having a single plenum between the carburetor and intake ports.
single plane crankshaft
Glossary “single plane crankshaft” Definition:
Crankshaft having throws on the opposite side of the same plane, at 180 degrees.
single pivot control arm
Glossary “single pivot control arm” Definition:
Term used for control arm.
single board engine controller (SBEC)
Glossary “single board engine controller (SBEC)” Definition:
A single microprocessor used to control engine functions.
single wrap
Glossary “single wrap” Definition:
A transmission brake band with a circular steel strap that is lined internally with friction material.
single sweep
Glossary “single sweep” Definition:
A trigger mode to display one triggered screen of a signal and then stop.