Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Throttle PressureShift control pressure in an automatic transmission regulated by engine speed and load conditions. | |
Throttle SpindleThe shaft on which the throttle butterfly moves. | |
Throttle SwitchA switch that operates when the throttle is fully open or fully closed. | |
Throttle ValveA valve in an automatic transmission that responds to throttle position or inlet manifold vacuum to regulate the throttle pressure. | |
Throttle/AcceleratorThe engine speed control mechanism operated by the driver. | |
Throttling BoreA fixed size orifice used to control or restrict flow. | |
Through- CureThe completion of the curing process at which no further chemical reaction can occur to aid in film formation. | |
ThrowThe dimension from the centre axis of the crankshaft to the centre axis of the big end bearings. | |
ThrustForce acting on an object causing it to change position or alignment with another object. Also used to describe a force along an axis where two components are forced together. | |
Thrust BearingBearing intended principally to react to axial or thrust loads. Thrust race (Informal). | |