CH 11 Engine Fundamentals Quiz

Technician A says the engine camshaft converts reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion for power output. Technician B disagrees and says the crankshaft performs this function. Who is right?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Technician A & B

• Neither Technician A & B

The distance a piston travels up or down in a cylinder is limited by the...

• flywheel

• camshaft

• crankshaft

• valve train

The air-fuel mixture is actually burned during the ........

• power stroke

• intake stroke

• exhaust stroke

• compression stroke

How many crankshaft rotations are needed to complete the four stroke cycle?

• one

• two

• three

• four

Automobile engines normally have.....

• 4 cylinders

• 6 cylinders

• 8 cylinders

• all of the above

A flywheel performs each of these functions except...

• contains a gear used for engine starting

• smooths engine operation

• provides lubrication to parts

• connects crankshaft to transmission

Which of the following causes piston movement during non-power producing strokes?

• flywheel

• connecting rod

• counterweights

• main thrust bearing

Which valve is larger?

• intake valve

• exhaust valve

• shrader valve

What is a main component of engine bottom end?

• cylinder head casting

• engine block

• timing cover

• flywheel

What is the major component of a engine top end?

• crankshaft

• engine block

• cylinder head

• flywheel