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Stand On It

[1] To hold the accelerator to the floor. [2] A popular novel based on actual events credited to a fictitious driver, Stroker Ace, and believed to be hilarious by most race enthusiasts.

Stand-alone

Refers to a device that is self-contained, one that does not require any other devices to function.

Standard Bolt-and-nut Torque Specifications

A chart showing the standard torque recommendations for standard English and metric sizes of bolts and nuts.

Standard English Measurements

The English system of measure that includes feet, inches, miles, gallons, pounds, ounces, and so on.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

1. The way things are generally done. 2. The routine of things.

Standard Temperature And Pressure (STP)

A set of engineering reference conditions for dealing with gases with temperature equal to 273.15?K and pressure equal to 101.325 pascal.

Standard Ton

A term often used for short ton.

Standard Transmission

A transmission that must be manually shifted into the various gears.

Standing Kilometer

The international standards for acceleration records for a kilometer taken from a dead stop over a measured distance.

Standing Mile

The international standards for acceleration records for a mile taken from a dead stop over a measured mile.

Standing Quarter Mile

1. The length of a typical drag-race course. 2. The acceleration from a dead stop to the end of a measured quarter mile.

Standpipe

A type of check valve that prevents a reverse flow of the lubricant that becomes liquid due to heat generated during operation. It prevents the loss of lubrication at start up when the lubricant has cooled and is solidus.

Standpipe Assembly

A term used for vapor-liquid separator.

Stant

A cooling system tool manufacturer.

STAR

Self test automatic readout Ford Scan tool.

Star Connection

The interconnection of 3 electrical-equipment windings in star or wye fashion, as in an alternator.

Star Fastener

A term used for Torx fastener.

Star Wheel

A mall wheel that is part of a drum brake adjusting link.

Star Wheel Adjusting Screw

A toothed wheel that is manually or automatically rotated to expand the brake shoes outward as the lining wears.

Starter

A small electric motor used to turn the engine for starting.