Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Trailing EdgeThe back edge of a brake shoe in relation to the direction of rotation of the brake drum. | |
Trailing ShoeA brake shoe that has a trailing edge making first contact when applied. | |
Transaxle Gearbox(1) Rear axle assembly that incorporates the main change-speed gearbox. (2) Combined gearbox and final drive unit attached to the engine in some front wheel vehicles. Contraction of transmission-axle. | |
TransducerAn electronic device that converts a minute amount of one form of energy to another. A moving wheel with a tooth pattern can induce a voltage in a coil of wire around a magnet. This arrangement is used for speed and position sensors. Other transducers are used for other sensor applications. | |
Transfer BoxThe gearbox that splits drive front and rear for four wheel drive transmissions. | |
Transfer Box/CaseThe take-off gearbox for four wheel drive transmissions. | |
Transfer EfficiencyThe measure of paint material applied compared to the amount of material originally sprayed. Modern HVLP spray guns are expected to achieve a transfer efficiency of at least 65% | |
Transfer PortThe port that connects the crankcase to the cylinder on a two stroke engine and is used to pass a new air/fuel charge to the cylinder when the piston descends to bdc. | |
TransformerTwo coils or windings that interact to step voltage up or down. | |