Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Wheel Slip (spin)Loss of friction between a tyre and the road surface allowing the wheel to spin faster than the speed of the vehicle. | |
Wheel TrackThe dimension between the centres of the road wheels on one axle. Also known as tread. | |
Wheelslip (Spin)Loss of friction between a tyre and the road surface allowing the wheel to spin faster than the speed of the vehicle. | |
Whip (Whirl)The throw out of a rotating shaft. In relation to drive shafts whip can create unpleasant harmonics and vibrations. | |
WhitemetalTin based alloy used as a coating for plain steel bearings. | |
WhitworthStandard size of thread. Old British standard. | |
WindingCoil of wire used to create magnetism. | |
WindingsCoils of wire used to create magnetism when a current flows through them. | |
Wiring Harness (Loom)The bundle of cables that are bound together to form the electrical distribution system for a vehicle or system. | |
Woodruff KeyA locating device that sits in slots on a shaft and pulley or gear wheel. Also known as a half-round key or in some cases just key! | |