Engine Components

Which of the following is considered the foundation of the diesel engine and supports all of the other engine components?

• Crankshaft
• Cylinder Block
• Camshaft
• Cylinder Head

Passages in the cylinder block that allow coolant to move around the outside of the cylinder and carry off the excess heat generated by combustion are called ________________.

• Wet Sleeves
• Plenums
• Water Jackets
• Galleries

Grooves cut into the side surface of the piston are fitting with ________________ that seal in the compression and combustion pressure, and control the lubricating oil film on the wall of the cylinder liner.

• Gaskets
• O-Rings
• Oil Seals
• Piston Rings

Which of the following connects the rod of the piston?

• Rod Cap
• Connecting Rod
• Piston Pin
• Rod Bolt

The area formed by the oil pan and the bottom half of the cylinder block is called the
________________.

• Sump
• Head Group
• Damper
• Crankcase

Which of the following extends into the sump and is covered by a coarse wire screen that prevents dirt and bits of metal from entering the lubrication system and damaging the engine?

• Vibration Damper
• Oil Pickup Tube
• Flywheel
• All of the above

The action of opening and closing the valves is determined by the size and shape of the
________________.

• Intake Ports
• Cam Lobes
• Ring Gear
• Cylinder Head

The ________________ converts the rotational motion of the cam lobe into a reciprocating motion in the valve train.

• Rocker Arm
• Push Rod
• Cam Follower
• Eccentric

When the cylinder head is bolted to the block, a ________________ is installed between the head and block to maintain an airtight and watertight seal.

• Manifold
• Head Gasket
• Crossover
• Header

When two valves are used for the same function in a cylinder, a ________________ is added to form a bridge between the valves.

• Manifold
• Duel Port
• Header
• Crosshead