Small Engine Quiz

Which of the following would not be found in the crankcase?

• oil slinger

• breather

• camshaft

• connecting rod

Which of the following would not be found in the crankcase?

• oil slinger

• connecting rod cap

• emulsion tube

• tappets

Which of the following would not be found in the crankcase?

• welch plug

• crankpin journal

• mechanical governor lever

• flyweights

The camshaft opens and closes the:

• intake valve

• exhaust valve

• reed valve

• intake and exhaust valve

_____ are off-center enlargements on the camshaft that converts rotary motion to reciprocating motion.

• flyweights

• lifters

• lobes

• gears

The camshaft has _____ lobes.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

On most small engines the lobes of the camshaft are located directly under the (a)   .

On some engine designs, the camshaft can be located in the cylinder head above the (a)   .

Camshafts are made of:

The surface of the camshaft is ______ to improve wear-ability.

• hardened

• painted

• enlarged

• treated