Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Vacuum delay valve — A vacuum delay valve is a valve with a small orifice, which delays a vacuum signal. These are commonly used in automobiles to alter the behavior of vacuum switches, vacuum motors, and other vacuum devices.The engine in a common automobile… … Wikipedia
delay vacuum bypass system — (DVB) an optional system used by Ford that bypasses the spark delay valve during cold operation to improve driveability … Dictionary of automotive terms
PCV valve — The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, is a one way valve that ensures continual evacuation of gases from inside a gasoline internal combustion engine s crankcase.ExplanationAs an engine runs, gases and combustion pressure are… … Wikipedia
thermal time valve — A valve which senses temperature, typically the temperature under the hood, and gives full vacuum advance when the temperature is below 10° above this temperature, the thermal time valve allows the distributor vacuum to be controlled by the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
SDV — Acronym for spark delay valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
Manifold vacuum — Not to be confused with Vacuum manifold. Manifold vacuum, or engine vacuum in an internal combustion engine is the difference in air pressure between the engine s intake manifold and Earth s atmosphere. Manifold vacuum is an effect of a piston s… … Wikipedia
Moto Guzzi California — The Moto Guzzi California (aka Cali) is a motorcycle manufactured by Italian company Moto Guzzi since 1971, bringing together the company s heritage, their iconic air cooled 90° V twin engines and styling that evokes the classic American Cruiser… … Wikipedia
Diesel engine — Diesel engines in a museum Diesel generator on an oil tanker … Wikipedia
List of pipeline accidents — The following is a list of pipeline accidents: This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Contents 1 Bel … Wikipedia
List of problems solved by MacGyver — This is a list of problems that have been solved by the fictional character MacGyver from the television series of the same name. (This list is not yet comprehensive.) MacGyver employs his resourcefulness and his knowledge of chemistry,… … Wikipedia
