Automotive Glossary


Automotive Glossary

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Balancer

Additive used to balance colour formulae in proportion to size and pigment-to-binder ratio.

Balk Ring

A component of a synchromesh gear hub that provides a cone clutch and guidance of the outer hub to the gear dog teeth.

Ball Bearing

A bearing consisting of inner and outer tracks with a series of ball bearings in between. A single surface hardened steel ball.

Ball Flange

Flexible exhaust connection.

Ball Joints

Joints that allow movement for suspension and steering.

Ball Pivot

A pivot that allows movement in several directions.

Ball Valve

A simple valve that is closed off as a ball moves.

Ballast Resistor

Electrical resistor used in low tension circuit to regulate ignition coil output when the engine is running and is by-passed during starting to give an increased spark voltage for cold starting.

Bandwidth

The maximum amount of information (bits/second) that can be transmitted along a channel.

Banjo Joint

A hydraulic joint consisting of a hollow through bolt and a hose connector that looks like a banjo and from which it gets its name.


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