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Dual-port
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Refers to the number of individual intake passages into the head
- engine
- intake
Neuspeed throttle body
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A high-performance throttle body developed by Neuspeed
- neuspeed
- throttle
- body
Inorganic salts
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Salts that do not contain carbon, often used in cooling system inhibitors
- chemistry
- cooling
Timed relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of relay that is activated for a set period of time
- relay
- electrical
Oil pressure switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that monitors oil pressure in an engine
- engine
- oil
Cold Start Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that helps start the engine in cold temperatures
- fuel
- cold
Front bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing located at the front of an engine or alternator
- bearing
- front
Oil temperature sender
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures oil temperature in the engine
- engine
- sensor
- temperature
crossover pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a pipe connecting two high ridges of the gas tank
- fuel
- tank
- leak
combustion chamber
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chamber where fuel is burned to produce heat or power
- flame
- combustion
Cylinder head
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The part of an engine that covers the cylinders and valves
- engine
- cylinder
Oil scraper ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Ring that scrapes excess oil from the cylinder wall
- engine
- oil
power brake bleeder
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a tool used to remove air from the brake system
- brake
- bleeder
oil tank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Container that stores oil for the engine, separate from the crankcase.
- oil
- tank
Rear bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing located at the rear of an engine or alternator
- bearing
- rear
Sealing compound
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Substance applied to surfaces to create a seal between engine components
- engine
- seal
Piston pin
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin that connects the piston to the connecting rod
- engine
- piston
Intake Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The valve that allows air and fuel into an engine cylinder
- engine
- valve
Plug wire connector
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A connector that attaches to a spark plug wire
- engine
- electrical
Warning Horn
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A horn that sounds to warn others of a potential threat or hazard
- security
- alarm
MOS2 grease
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of grease not recommended for lubricating clutch disc hubs
- lubricant
- clutch
turnsignal/emergency flasher unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a unit that controls turn signals and emergency flashers
- turnsignal
- flasher
Ignition wire kit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of ignition wires and components for replacement or upgrade
- ignition
- wires
- kit
Cylinder head nut
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nut that holds the cylinder head in place
- engine
- cylinder