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Air filter housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that contains the air filter and directs air into the engine
- engine
- air
air flow sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
sensor measuring air flow into engine
- air
- sensor
Air Supply Modification
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A procedure to improve the air supply pump on the refrigerator
- refrigerator
- maintenance
air supply pump
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pump that supplies air to the combustion chamber
- pump
- air
Air turbulence fan
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fan that helps to circulate air inside the refrigerator for better cooling
- refrigeration
- airflow
Air-cooled engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An engine that rejects heat directly to moving air rather than circulating liquid coolant. Gerry’s spark-plug reference separates bus applications by engine code and period: ED/GD/GE for 1975–1979 and CV for 1980–1983, including California models. A May 2002 Gerry discussion titled “83 Air Cooled - Production dates” concerns an owner’s September 1983 Westfalia and the difficulty of finding comparable 1983 examples; it is a period-specific production question, not a universal fitment chart.
- engine
- air-cooled
Airbag
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Inflatable bag that deploys in the event of a collision to reduce injury risk
- safety
- restraint
Airbag Control Unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision
- safety
- electronics
Alignment specs
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Specifications for proper alignment of a vehicle's wheels and suspension
- suspension
- alignment
Alternative Wiring Diagrams
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Optional diagrams for electrical system wiring
- wiring
- diagram
Alternator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
- electrical
- charging
Alternator cable
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cable that connects the alternator to the vehicle's electrical system
- alternator
- cable
Alternator mounting bolt
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bolt that secures the alternator in place
- electrical
- alternator
Alternator wiring loom
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bundle of wires that connect to the alternator
- alternator
- wiring
- loom
aluminum corrosion
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
corrosion that occurs in aluminum parts, often accelerated by phosphates
- corrosion
- aluminum
Aluminum frame
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A frame made of aluminum used to hold the window in place
- frame
- window
- aluminum
Ambulance
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Special model of the bus , based on the Standard bus , first available in 1951. The most notable feature was the smaller engine lid than the previous Barndoors , and a rear hatch hinged at the bottom, which allowed stretchers to be loaded into the interior of the bus . The gas tank and spare tire were moved in order to accomodate the rear hatch.
Ambulance Step
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cargo-area step standard on Ambulance vehicles
- ambulance
- step
- cargo
Amescador
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A third-party aftermarket camper conversion made in the Netherlands
- camper
- conversion
- netherlands
Ammeter
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit
- electrical
- measurement
- ammeter
Amp-hours
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Unit of measurement for battery capacity
- batteries
- capacity
Amperage amplifier
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that increases the current flow
- amperage
- amplifier
- electrical
Antenna
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that receives or transmits radio signals
- radio
- communication
- components
anti-lock braking system
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking
- brakes
- safety