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bushing

[boosh-ing] / ˈbʊʃ ɪŋ /




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Inspectors said the likely cause was moisture getting into the high-voltage "bushing" – insulation around the connections.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2025

In that case, a safety recall report said “heat and humidity have the potential to contribute to the hydrological breakdown of the bushing material.”

From New York Times Sep. 19, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted on its website Wednesday that a bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach.

From Seattle Times Jun. 15, 2022

A damaged or missing shift cable bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear or the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position.

From Reuters Jun. 15, 2022

The combine has broken down for the third time in as many days, and Westerberg is frantically trying to replace a hard-to-reach bushing before nightfall.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

The FAA had earlier said AOG Technics sold bushings for GE Model CF6 engines without having the agency's approval.

From Reuters Oct. 2, 2023

A list of “urgent needs” from DTEK, the country’s largest private energy company, circulating in Washington lists dozens of transformers along with circuit breakers, bushings and transformer oil.

From Washington Post Nov. 23, 2022

In another, no risk assessment was done for a plane that had missing engine bushings and improperly installed struts holding the engines in place.

From Seattle Times Oct. 22, 2021

Underneath, the front strut and rear air suspension has been reinforced with more rigid bearings and firmer bushings, increased front camber, higher damper rates, and other changes to the “elastokinematics.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2015

To remove the cage or bushings, it is only necessary to turn back the cover.

From Illustrated Catalogue of Cotton Machinery by Company, Howard & Bullough American Machine




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