The Definitive Automotive Dictionary provided by Action Auto and Boat Donation Services:Amorphous silicon – Used in a variety of electronics. A non-crystalline form of silicon that can be laid in thin layers of film to produce photovoltaic cells, it can be used on plastic substrates and metal.Ampere-hour – A measurement of a unit of electrical charge of current, over a specific period of time, usually used to find the strength of a battery.Amp/hr. rating – The measuring of current to determine the ability of a battery. The higher the amp, the stronger the batteryAmplifier – Used in auto radio systems, to produce a greater electrical signal, by increasing the electron flow in a vacuum or electric circuit.Air Management Unit (AMU) – Located in a chassis cross-member and using the multiplex electrical system, it is pressure switches put together in such a way as to control the pneumatic accessory functions of a […]
Maritime is a word that refers to all things of the sea. Today, maritime activities bring the world to our doorstep. Maritime activities transport people, food, and nearly every commodity of modern living throughout the world and acts as an agent by which to spread influences throughout many world powers and nations. Maritime commerce brings automobiles from one side of the world to the other and it brings the fuel to power those vehicles, too. Thanks in part to maritime transportation, food is never out of season. Medicines, clothes, toys, games, furniture, appliances, building / construction materials, and almost everything in the typical American home is a result of maritime commerce, being that the majority of our products are shipped in from all over the world. While we enjoy these things, we often take for granted the tremendous degree of navigational expertise it took to get them to us. This […]
The exciting sport of sailing dates back thousands and thousands of years. Throughout history, sailboats have been used for industrial, commercial, and recreational purposes, and have undergone many structural changes. Whether for business or pleasure, sailing is a thrilling adventure that anyone can enjoy. These links are brought to you by Action Donation Services® who processes the boat and yacht donations for some of America’s finest charities:Sailing Groups and OrganizationsInternational Sailing Federation: International group that governs the bylaws of the sailing world.US Sailing: National organization that instructs and enables sailors to enjoy their passion.Sail America: Group that supports the sailing and sailing product industry.Inland Lake Yachting Association: Organization for those interested in yachting and sailing on lakes.American Sailing Association: The leading group on sailing schools and instruction.American Boat and Yacht Council: The regulation-making body for the boating industry.Recreational SailingSailing Magazine: Leading source of current sailing news and reviews.Sailnet: Large community […]
Books and PublicationsElectronic Fuel Injection: order Ben Strader’s book Building & Tuning High-Performance Electronic Fuel InjectionOnline Manual Car Codes: Diagnostic code manual for American, European, Japanese, Korean, and Australian cars from 1983-2009Scrap or Donate a Car?: Newsletter for Driving Force . Legislation regarding scrapping vehicles or used car donationInjection Systems Reliability: international journal of Materials and Structural Reliability during simulation testsDiagnosing and Repairing Auto Electrical Systems: excerpts from Tracy Martin’s book How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical SystemsManufacturers and SuppliersFuel Injection Comparative Directory: Thomas Net is the go-to resource for finding manufacturers, distributors and suppliers for a particular industryHolley: an industry staple for carburetor and electronic fuel injection system partsFuel Injectors Direct: direct distributor of car and truck fuel injectorsArticlesBosch Multipoint EFI Basics: basic information on electronic fuel injectors and sample calculationsHow EFI Works: Identify EFI components, circuits controlled by the computer, tables, and fuel flow dynamics and emissionsEFI […]
Nonprofit groups and organizations are groups that complete their work without earning a profit. If they do earn a profit in a single year, that money goes into the fund for the following year. Nonprofit groups devote themselves to one area or topic such as breast cancer awareness or feeding the homeless. The following resources provide more information on different nonprofit organizations.Make a Wish Foundation: organization devoted to helping sick and dying children live out their biggest dream.American Red Cross: nonprofit organization that aids in disaster relief efforts and helps those with an emergency situation. Many Red Cross chapters will accept car donations and other property such as boats, yachts, motorhomes, and trucks to help with their disaster relief efforts.United Way: one of the largest nonprofit groups in the world, helps in different areas, including educating children and helping sick kids.American Cancer Society: provides help and support to cancer patients, […]