CH.8 CYLINDER BLOCKS AND CRANKSHAFTS

Front

What is another name for a core plug?

Back

Frost plug

Front

Seasoning of cast iron components requires __________.

Back

An extended heat cycle

Front

Advantages of compact graphite iron may include __________.

Back

Weight reduction

Front

Which of the following is correct concerning cylinder block material? Most cylinder blocks are manufactured from cast iron. Aluminum is popular in many light-duty European diesels from Mercedes and Volkswagen.

Back

Both A and B

Front

Typically, induction hardening is effective to no more than __________ deep.

Back

0.03" (0.76 mm)

Front

What is the appropriate tool to verify TIR? Options: Feeler blades, Protrusion gauge, Dial indicator, Height gauge

Back

Dial indicator

Front

A misaligned flywheel housing may produce __________.

Back

Input shaft bearing failure, Vibrations, Rear main leaks

Front

An elastomeric dampener’s inner hub is mounted to __________.

Back

The crankshaft

Front

Which block design is one of the smoothest operating? Options: Latter frame, Tunnel bore, Cross bolted, Deep skirt

Back

Tunnel bore

Front

What is an advantage of the dry sleeve block?

Back

Using a dry cylinder sleeve provides the great advantage of quick restoration of the cylinder block to original specification through the installation of new sleeves.