Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Three Point StaticType of seat belt with lap and diagonal webbing. | |
Three Quarter Floating AxleAn axle hub arrangement with one bearing mounted in a hub on the axle casing. Although the load is carried mainly by the hub there are shear and bending forces applied to the axle shaft. | |
Three Way ConverterA dual bed catalytic converter with one stage coated with platinum and palladium and the other with platinum and rhodium. Converts HC (Hydrocarbons) and CO (Carbon Monoxide) to H (Hydrogen) and CO2 (Carbon Dioxide); and NOX (Nitrogen Oxides) to N (Nitrogen) and O (Oxygen). | |
Three-lobe CamA triangular shape cam. | |
ThrottleThe engine speed control mechanism operated by the driver. | |
Throttle BodyA simple unit containing a throttle butterfly. Use as part of an injection system. | |
Throttle Body InjectionA petrol fuel injection system using a single point injector in a throttle body in the inlet air supply and positioned on top of the inlet manifold. Also single point injection (SPI). | |
Throttle ButterflyThe restrictor (plate) in the air intake of petrol injection ducts or carburettors. | |
Throttle PlateThe restrictor (butterfly) in the air intake of petrol injection ducts or carburettors. | |