Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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B-CANBody CAN or Basic CAN | |
B.ABritish Association old standard size of threads." | |
B.S.FBritish Standard Fine size of thread." | |
B+Battery Positive Voltage | |
Babbitt MetalAn alloy of tin, copper, antimony and lead used as a coating for plain steel bearings. | |
Back EMFA voltage produced that tends to oppose the voltage that created it. | |
Back Plate(1) Non-rotating plate carrying the shoes of a drum brake. (2) Metal member carrying friction material of the disc brake pad. | |
Back PressureThe pressure build-up in the exhaust caused by the resistance to exhaust flow by pipe diameters and muffler baffles. Used in design to balance an exhaust to an engine. | |
Back-SandingTechnique of sanding a surface to taper the paint film away from the metal repaired area. | |