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a standoff

French translation: une entretoise

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English term or phrase:	a standoff
French translation:	une entretoise
Entered by:	Guylaine Ingram

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02:43 Jan 22, 2005

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Mechanics / Mech Engineering / Moteur

English term or phrase: a standoff

The shield is located underneath the cowl between the carburetor and the blower housing and is secured by a screw on newer units with the single piece cowl. On older units with a two-piece cowl, it is retained in place by ***a standoff.***

Guylaine Ingram

une entretoise

Explanation:
[PDF] AE-0574 Quadlogic Controls Corporation Electricity Meters Compteur ...
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... a metal standoff located on the upper corner on the reverse side of the front panel. SCELLEMENT Les compteurs RSM-4 sont scellés à l'aide d'une entretoise en ...
strategis.ic.gc.ca/pics/lm/electric/ae/0574r1.pdf