Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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BackfireCombustion of fuel in the intake or exhaust resulting in a loud explosive noise. | |
BackingThe base material of flatting paper onto which abrasive grains are coated. For masking tape, the backing is the paper section without the adhesive. | |
BacklashThe clearance between two components, usually used to measure the running clearance of gear teeth. | |
BackupA second copy of work in case the original is damaged or destroyed. Should be stored away from the computer. | |
BaffleA part fitted behind the air cap in a spray gun to direct the air stream and reduce air turbulence. | |
BakingApplication of heat to cure and dry a coating. In automotive refinishing, baking is used to speed up the drying of air-drying finishes and is sometimes called force-drying. The metal temperature in refinish baking usually does not exceed 80°C (180°F). | |
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. | |