(cf drive-shaft

  • 91eccentric drive — A drive from a point not on the axis of the driving shaft, e.g., from the outer part of a disc, so that a reciprocating or up and down motion is transmitted; used in pumps or for a camshaft drive …

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  • 92final drive ratio — This is the ratio that describes the difference between the number of times the driveshaft must turn before the axle shaft turns once. In a final drive ratio of 3.55:1, for example, the driveshaft must turn 3.55 times before the axle will turn… …

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  • 93lay shaft — /ˈleɪ ʃaft/ (say lay shahft) noun a secondary, geared shaft in a gearbox to and from which the drive is transferred …

  • 94clutch shaft — The shaft that takes power from the clutch into the gearbox. Also called the drive pinion …

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  • 95divided propeller shaft — A propeller shaft, usually in long chassis rear wheel drive vehicles, which is divided into two sections with a bearing and CV joint mounted on a chassis crossmember at the central point. Also called divided propshaft …

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  • 96gearbox output shaft — A shaft which transmits the drive out of the gearbox …

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  • 97torque tube drive — The method of connecting the transmissionoutput shaft to the differentialpinion shaft by using an enclosed driveshaft. The driveshaft is enclosed in a torque tube that is bolted to the rear axle housing on one end and is pivoted through a ball… …

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  • 98rim-drive — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : a method of driving a disc recorder or phonograph turntable by frictional contact between a motor shaft and the rim of the turntable and often by interposing a rubber covered wheel between shaft and turntable …

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  • 99To drive to the wall — Wall Wall, n. [AS. weall, from L. vallum a wall, vallus a stake, pale, palisade; akin to Gr. ? a nail. Cf. {Interval}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A work or structure of stone, brick, or other materials, raised to some height, and intended for defense or… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 100direct drive —   adj.    of or pertaining to a combination lock with the drive cam mounted on the dial s spindle shaft …

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