Engine Tech Week 1

What heavy material will a typical cylinder block made from?

• Cast Iron

• Aluminium Alloy

• Forged Steel

• Composite Material

What is this component?

• Top sealing ring

• Oil control ring

• Oil seal

• Second oil ring

Answer explanation

What component is attached to the connecting rod & piston?

• Piston Pin

• Rod Pin

• Gudgeon Pin

• Connecting Pin

Another name for a Tappet is?

• Cam Follower

• Cam Lobe

• Camshaft Heal

• Pushrod

Valve clearance is important, why?

• Allow the valve to partially close

• Allow the valve to cool

• Create a Smooth air flow

• Allow expanding gasses to escape

What type of engine uses a pushrod?

• Twin cam engine

• Over head valve engine

• Over head cam engine

• DOHC engine

Where is the spark plug best located?

• Top of the engine

• Exhaust side

• Combustion Chamber

• Crankcase

The top of the piston is called?

Multi-valve engines allow what 3 things

• Higher engine speed

• Better gas flow

• Lighter valves

• More torque

The components that hold the valves to the retainer is?

• Cotter pin

• Collet

• Spring

• Interference fit