Monday, 29 April 2024, 7:35 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Shift TimingThe point at which an automatic gearbox changes gear. |
ShimA thin metal sheet or washer used between two components to adjust free play. Shim material is produced in standard sizes. |
ShimmySide to side movement of the wheels that causes the tyres to lose some grip on the road. |
Shock AbsorberMethod of dampening suspension spring shock oscillation. Damper. |
Short CircuitA short circuit is one that allows a current to travel along a different path from the one originally intended. |
Short EngineEngine block containing crankshaft and pistons. Usually referred to when being replaced to overhaul the engine. |
Short MotorThe engine block and crankcase together with all internal running components, pistons, crankshaft, etc. |
Shrink FitAn interference fit obtained by heating the outer component or cooling the inner component so that they can be assembled with a push fit. When the temperatures are balanced the parts retain their interference fit. |
ShrinkageLoss of solvent during the drying/curing process of a paint film. |
ShroudGeneral term used to describe a cover. |