The gear drive (pinion) on a starter motor.
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A.G.M.A.
Abbreviation for 'American Gear Manufacturers Associations', an organization serving the gear industry.
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FATIGUE PLATELETS
Normal particles between 20 and 40 microns found in gear box and rolling element bearing oil samples observed by analytical ferrography. A sudden increase in the size and quantity of these particles indicates excessive wear.
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FATIGUE CHUNKS
Thick three-dimensional particles exceeding 50 microns indicating severe wear of gear teeth.
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HYPOID GEAR LUBRICANT
A gear lubricant having extreme pressure characteristics for use with a hypoid type of gear as in the differential of an automobile.
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GALLING
A form of wear in which seizing or tearing of the gear or bearing surface occurs.
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VISCOSITY GRADE
Any of a number of systems which characterize lubricants according to viscosity for particular applications, such as industrial oils, gear oils, automotive engine oils, automotive gear oils, and aircraft piston engine oils.
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GEAR
1. A teethed wheel which transfers rotating motion by engaging with another gera. 2. A general term for ropes, blocks, tackle and other equipment.
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PINION
The smaller of two mating or meshing gears; can be either the driving or the driven gear.
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BACKLASH
1. The amount which a gear or other part of a machine, instrument, etc., can be moved without moving an adjoining part, resulting from loose fit. 2. The tangle resulting when a reel of line or cable revolves faster than line is being stripped off.
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RUDDER STOCK
A vertical rudder shaft that connects to the steering gear
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