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TSP

Throttle solenoid positioner.

TSR

Transmission select switch reverse.

TSS

Transmission speed sensor.

TT

An acronym for top time.

TTL

Transistor transistor logic.

TTMA

Truck-Trailer Manufacturers Association.

TTP

Through the partition.

TTS

Transmission temperature switch.

Tub

1. A term used for phaeton. 2. A phaeton body. 3. The external structure of an auto body.

Tubbed

A standard passenger-car body with cut-out rear wheel wells to accommodate oversize rear wheels.

Tube-and-Fin Condenser

A type of heat exchanger that consists of tubes to which fins are attached to facilitate the transfer of heat from the fluid passing through it to the air passing over it.

Tube-and-Fin Evaporator

A type of heat exchanger that consists of tubes to which fins are attached to facilitate the transfer of heat from the air passing over it to the fluid passing through it.

Tubeless Tire

A tire having an integral inside rubber liner to retain air; mounted directly on the rim.

Tubular Core

A radiator or heater core made up of tubular cells.

Tubular Pushrod

A term used for hollow pushrod.

Tucked And Rolled

A type of upholstery pleating.

Tudor

An early Ford designation for a four-door sedan.

Tuftride (210)

The tradename of a liquid chemical used to surface-harden metal parts, such as crankshafts.

Tules

The boondocks or the back country.

Tulip Valve

An intake or exhaust valve with a tulip-shape on the backside of the valve head.