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FLATS
Mailing list slangEnglish · source definition
Friendly Local Auto Tire Store
Flat cabin floor
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of cabin floor design in a vehicle
- flat
- cabin
- floor
Pickup
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
A model of bus that had a flat load bed with no fixed roof over the rear half of the vehicle. Optional canvas tents were available to cover the rear flat bed area. (See Single-cab and Double-cab .)
wide blade screwdriver
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a screwdriver with a wide flat blade
- tools
- maintenance
Spade connector
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a flat, spade-like shape
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Microfiche
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A small, flat sheet of film or paper containing a large amount of information in a compact form
- documentation
- reference
Check rod
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Flat piece of metal on hinge side of door that prevents the door from opening too far out
- door
- hinge
Front bearing thrust washers
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Small, flat washers that help to absorb thrust loads on the front bearings
- bearings
- thrust
- washers
Brake disc
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A flat, round plate that rotates with the wheel and is squeezed by the brake pads to slow the vehicle
- brakes
- disc
Ridiculously Large Standard Screwdriver
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A large, flat-bladed screwdriver used for various tasks such as prying, chiseling, and breaking.
- screwdriver
- tool
- pry
Wasserboxer
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
The engine used in the water-cooled Vanagon. The term 'Wasser' is german for 'water'. 'boxer' refers to the flat opposing piston structure of the engine (i.e., the pistons are boxing with each other.)