Automotive Glossary


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Trailing Edge

The back edge of a brake shoe in relation to the direction of rotation of the brake drum.

Trailing Shoe

A brake shoe that has a trailing edge making first contact when applied.

Transaxle

(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.

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.

Transducer

An 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 Box

The gearbox that splits drive front and rear for four wheel drive transmissions.

Transfer Box/Case

The take-off gearbox for four wheel drive transmissions.

Transfer Efficiency

The 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 Port

The 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.

Transformer

Two coils or windings that interact to step voltage up or down.


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