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Carburetor Restrictor Plate

A term often used for restrictor plate.

Carburetor Spacer

A steel, aluminum, or plastic plate used to raise the carburetor above the normal opening of the intake manifold.

Carburetor Tag

A tag affixed to the carburetor to identify the model for parts and specifications for service.

Carburetor Vacuum

A ported vacuum, obtained from a carburetor source above the throttle plate, present after the throttle is partially open.

Carburetor-heated Air

A system in which heated air is directed from the manifold to the carburetor for improved performance with a leaner air/fuel mixture.

Carburetter

A British spelling of carburetor.

Carburettor

A British spelling of carburetor.

Carburize

To treat or combine with carbon.

Carburizing Flame

A reducing oxyfuel-gas flame in which there is an excess of fuel gas, resulting in a carbon-rich zone extending around and beyond the cone.

Carcass

1. A tire casing to which the rubber tread and sidewall are bonded. 2. The inner part of the tire that holds the air for supporting the vehicle. 3. The empty remains of a stripped vehicle.

Carcass Plies

That which surrounds both beads and extends around the inner surface of the tire to provide load-carrying capabilities on the rim.

Carcinogen

A substance or agent that produces or incites cancer.

Carcinogenic

A term often used for carcinogen.

Carcinogenic Effects

Causing cancer or increasing the incidence of cancer in the population.

Cardan Joint

A universal joint having two yokes at right angles to each other, with a cruciform-shaped joint in the middle.

Cardan Universal Joint

A term used for Cardan joint.

Cargo Area

The storage area behind the rear seat of a van or SUV.

Cargo Area Cover

A window shade-style vinyl cover that can be pulled over the cargo area of a van or SUV to protect the contents from sun and from prying eyes.

Cargo Area Liner

A waterproof covering for the cargo area of an SUV or van. Some liners cover only the floor, while others extend up the sides and even up the back of the rear seat.

Cargo Area Organizer

A type of product designed for the cargo area of a van or SUV. Examples include a cargo net, cargo wedge, cargo drawer, cargo tray and cargo storage compartment.