Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Inlet ValveValve in the inlet port that allows air or air/fuel mixture into an engine. | |
Inline PumpType of diesel fuel injection pump with the pump elements in line. | |
Inner RacesThe inside rings of ball or roller bearings. | |
Inner TubeThe separate sealed air tube on a tyre that is required with certain types of tyre and wheel rim. | |
Inner WingMetal panel structure under the bonnet forming part of the wing. | |
InputPower or data that goes into a mechanical unit or electronic control module. | |
Input DeviceA device that allows you to put information into the computer. Egg, keyboard, mouse. | |
Input ShaftShaft that takes drive from the engine into the gearbox. | |
Insert (Valve Seat)A steel insert fitted in aluminium and some iron cylinder heads to form a durable seating for the inlet and exhaust valves. | |
InshotA feature of air brakes designed to give an initial quick application to make up for the time it takes for air pressure change. | |