Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Balance ShaftA rotating shaft geared to another shaft, usually the crankshaft that carries counterbalance weights to bring the shafts into harmonic balance. | |
Balance ValveA hydraulic device that controls the pressure in different parts of a hydraulic circuit. Used to balance front and rear brake actuation. | |
Balance WeightsSmall weights used to balance a shaft or a wheel. | |
BalancerAdditive used to balance colour formulae in proportion to size and pigment-to-binder ratio. | |
Balk RingA component of a synchromesh gear hub that provides a cone clutch and guidance of the outer hub to the gear dog teeth. | |
Ball BearingA bearing consisting of inner and outer tracks with a series of ball bearings in between. A single surface hardened steel ball. | |
Ball FlangeFlexible exhaust connection. | |
Ball JointsJoints that allow movement for suspension and steering. | |
Ball PivotA pivot that allows movement in several directions. | |
Ball ValveA simple valve that is closed off as a ball moves. | |