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CL Small Engines 49-100

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The terms flo jet, pulsa jet, and vacu jet are used to describe the three types of:

a)

Injectors

b)

Venturi tubes

c)

Carburetors

d)

Needle valves

2.

The angle the valve face and seat on a Briggs & Stratton engine are ground is generally:

a)

45 and 30 degrees

b)

45 and 50 degrees

c)

15 and 30 degrees

d)

60 and 45 degrees

3.

The compression ratio tells us about the engine's:

a)

Horsepower

b)

Torque

c)

Efficiency

d)

All of the above

4.

The cam lobes:

a)

Are timed with the camshaft gear so the valves are lifted at the correct time

b)

Contour determines the speed of the valve opening

c)

Contour determines the length of time the valves are open

d)

All of the above

5.

Which of these is not a reason for valve failure?

a)

Burned

b)

Dished

c)

Carboned

d)

Necked

6.

The first one or two numbers of the model number system indicates:

a)

Horse power

b)

Oil capacity

c)

Cubic inch displacement

d)

Position of the crankshaft and carburetor

7.

If there is a difference in the size of the valve head, the intake valve is __________ than the exhaust valve.

a)

The same size

b)

Smaller

c)

Larger

8.

Valves have to seal well enough to stand pressures up to __________ pounds per square inch

a)

250 PSI

b)

500 PSI

c)

750 PSI

d)

1000 PSI

9.

The function of the crankcase breather is to remove __________ from the crankcase.

a)

Oil

b)

Air

c)

Dirt

d)

Gum

10.

For the valves to open at the proper time the __________ marks must be aligned.

a)

Spring

b)

Hobbing

c)

Timing

d)

Plug

11.

The compression release is designed to:

a)

Reduce vibration

b)

Prevent backfire

c)

Shut off the engine

d)

Allow easier starting

12.

T or F: Valves are held in the closed position by valve guides.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

T or F: Weak compression may be caused by a leaky head gasket.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

T or F: Weak compression could not be caused by worn rings.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

T or F: Cylinders can be resized with a hone

a)

False

b)

True

16.

Which part of the magneto ignition system converts low voltage into high voltages?

a)

Armature Lamination's

b)

Permanent Magnets

c)

Condenser

d)

Coil

17.

The most likely problem with an engine that runs rich and blows black smoke is:

a)

Low compression

b)

Restricted air intake

c)

Tight valves

d)

Weak ignition

18.

The purpose of proper ignition timing is to

a)

Open and close the intake valve at the precise time

b)

Produce spark at the precise moment

c)

To prevent air pollution

d)

To reduce oil consumption

19.

The secondary winding of the magneto coil has approximately __________ times as many turns of wire as the primary coil circuit.

a)

30

b)

60

c)

90

d)

120

20.

If you notice fuel dripping from the carburetor. The problem could be:

a)

The fuel line is clogged.

b)

The float is stuck in the closed position

c)

The float is stuck in the open position

d)

The fuel valve is in the on position

21.

The relatively low voltage produced in the primary coil windings is increased by the:

a)

Lead wire going to the spark plug

b)

Rapid spinning of the flywheel

c)

Induced voltage in the secondary circuit

d)

Action of the condenser

22.

The magneto primary coil consists of:

a)

Few windings of heavier wire

b)

Few windings of very fine wire

c)

Many windings of very fine wire

d)

Many windings of heavier wire

23.

Flo jet carburetors must have the float adjusted or set __________ to operate properly.

a)

A. Level

b)

B. Vertical

c)

C. Horizontal

d)

D. Both A and C

24.

A loss of spark when the engine reaches operating temperature generally indicates a:

a)

defective coil

b)

defective condenser

c)

ruptured diaphragm

d)

faulty air cleaner

25.

Which of the following spark plug tip insulator descriptions best indicates a "hot" spark plug?

a)

Long

b)

Thin

c)

Thick

d)

Short

26.

Which of the following is a part of the ignition coil?

a)

Air cap

b)

Condenser

c)

Primary winding

d)

Breaker points

27.

What spark plug appearance clearly indicates the possibility of too "lean" a carburetor fuel mixture for the 2 cycle engine?

a)

Dry or damp black soot on the insulator or shell

b)

Burned and badly eroded electrode

c)

Light tan or brown insulator

d)

Insulator has gray or white blistered appearance and a burned electrode

28.

You remove the float bowl from the engine that you are repairing and no fuel is present:

a)

The fuel line could be pinched

b)

 The fuel valve is in the on position

c)

The fuel cap is too tight

d)

The fuel tank is over filled with fuel

29.

The ignition coil of a gas engine adjusts the secondary circuit current for the spark plugs by increasing the:

a)

Voltage

b)

Resistance

c)

Amperage

d)

Frequency

30.

Which of the following describes the secondary winding of a magneto coil?

a)

Many turns of fine wire

b)

A few turns of fine wire

c)

A few turns of heavy wire

d)

Many turns of heavy wire

31.

The main function of the coil is to:

a)

Reduce the voltage

b)

Reduce the current

c)

Increase the voltage

d)

Increase the current

32.

When checking the Briggs & Stratton magneto ignition system for spark, it must jump a gap of:

a)

 0.750"

b)

 0.250"

c)

 0.166"

d)

 0.500"

33.

The ring gap reject size for a cast iron engine’s oil ring is:

a)

.035

b)

.040

c)

.030

d)

.028

34.

A sheared or partially sheared flywheel key would cause:

a)

Ignition timing to be off

b)

Valve timing to be off

c)

PTO shaft slippage

d)

An increase in voltage at the spark plug

35.

During the intake stroke, the exhaust valve is:

a)

Deformed

b)

Hooked

c)

Opened

d)

Closed

36.

The part which most frequently breaks on the recoil starter unit is the:

a)

Rope

b)

Spring

c)

Guide Lug

d)

Hub

37.

Vapor lock can occur when:

a)

The fuel gets hot

b)

Water gets in the fuel system

c)

The radiator overheats

d)

Oil gets into the combustion chamber

38.

T or F: At low speeds the ignition spark should be supplied closer to TDC.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

T or F: A four stroke cycle single cylinder engine has one power stroke every four revolutions of the camshaft.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

True or False: Solid state ignition systems eliminate the conventional breaker points.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

The crankshaft in a 4 cycle engine turns at ____________ the speed of the camshaft.

a)

Twice

b)

Four times

c)

One-half

d)

The same speed as

42.

The 4 cycle cylinder engine has a power stroke ____________ revolution of the crankshaft.

a)

Every

b)

Every other

c)

Every third

d)

Twice per

43.

The two materials most widely used in manufacturing small gas engine blocks are:

a)

Magnesium and cast iron

b)

Copper and Aluminum

c)

Aluminum and cast iron

d)

Tin and zinc

44.

When an engine is operating at 3000 RPM each valve opens and closes in approximately:

a)

1 second

b)

1/10 of a second

c)

1/25 of a second

d)

1/50 of a second

45.

An excess of carbon accumulates in the combustion chamber and it causes an increase in the:

a)

Clearance volume

b)

Compression Ratio

c)

Stroke

d)

Piston displacement

46.

In the 4 cycle small gas engine, how many complete revolutions must the crankshaft make to complete one cycle?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

47.

The ring end gap measures 0.045" and the reject size is 0.035". The rings:

a)

Are still satisfactory

b)

Must be replaced

c)

Should be ground down

d)

Telescoping gauges

48.

Which of the following indicates the proper piston stroke sequence for a 4 cycle engine?

a)

Intake, Power, Exhaust, Compression

b)

Intake, Compression, Exhaust, Power

c)

Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust

d)

Intake, Power, Compression, Exhaust

49.

Piston displacement refers specifically to the:

a)

Diameter of the cylinder

b)

Length of the piston stroke

c)

Area of the top of the piston

d)

Space in the cylinder passed through by the piston

50.

Engine compression is measured in:

a)

(A). Lbs/square inch

b)

(B). KG/SQ cm

c)

(C). Either of the above

d)

(D). None of the above

51.

Viscosity index indicates:

a)

A sequence number for fuel

b)

A micrometer reference point

c)

A characteristic of oil

d)

The pressure developed by the fuel pump

52.

Which of the following is not one of the strokes of the 4 cycle engine?

a)

Compression

b)

Vacuum

c)

Exhaust

d)

Intake