Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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SPOUTSpark output Signal. | |
Sprag ClutchA uni-directional rotary clutch that uses a series of shaped (like a figure 8) rollers and springs to either freewheel or grip the outer tracks to transmit a rotating force. | |
Spray BoothAn enclosure used to paint vehicles. Spray booths have controlled air flow and normally have temperature control or baking capacity. | |
Spray GunA device that mixes paint and compressed air to atomise and control the spray pattern as the paint leaves the fluid needle and air cap. | |
Spreader ValveThe adjustment valve on a compressed air spray gun which directs an air stream against the sides of an atomised paint cloud to adjust the spray pattern. | |
SpreadsheetA computer program often used to create financial forecasting documents. | |
Spring ClipSmall fixing device that can usually be removed by hand. | |
Spring EyeA hole formed at the ends of leaf springs to allow fixing to the chassis. | |
Spring RingSmall spring fixing device like a circlip. | |