Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Axle MountingMethod of fixing the axle to the body or springs. | |
Axle WindupA condition in an axle where the driven component locks and the axle casing attempts to rotate on its mountings. Usually caused when a differential lock or limited slip device is used and wheel spin is not possible such as on a dry road. | |
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B-CANBody CAN or Basic CAN | |
B.ABritish Association old standard size of threads." | |
B.S. Kite MarkBritish Standards Kite Mark. The symbol of the British Standards Institute consisting of a triangle on its point with a capital B on its side above the triangle and a capital S inside the triangle. | |
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. | |