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Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Technician A says engines have replaceable piston rings to minimize gas leakage past the piston. Technician B says an intermediate ring has compression-sealing functions, but no oil control functions. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
What component is used to prevent a block camshaft from wearing on the block surface?
Thrust washer
Prevent washer
Rubber washer
None of these is correct
Technician A says a gear train or valve timing mechanism is used to coordinate the movement of the crankshaft with the camshaft and the valves. Technician B says the gear train does not operate power take-off (PTO) pumps. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A or Tech B
Where should desired maximum cylinder pressure occur?
10-15 degrees BTDC
10-15 degrees ATDC
10-15 degrees BBDC
10-15 degrees ABDC
An advantage of the Navistar's Eco Motors EM100 engine is that it has __________ fewer parts than an equivalent four-stroke cycle engine.
20%
30%
40%
50%
On- and off-highway vehicle emissions from the 1970s to present have been reduced by __________.
27%
13%
29%
39%
Technician A says hydrocarbon emissions are formed because of fuel that have been burned completely. Technician B says fuels are classified as hydrocarbons because they are made of mostly hydrogen and carbon atoms. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A or Tech B
Which of the following statements about carbon monoxide is correct?
Select one:
Carbon monoxide is created because of incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels.
Higher compression pressures and excess air used in diesel combustion limit carbon monoxide formation in diesels
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says blow-by is the leakage of air past the piston rings into the crankcase. Technician B says that in any engine, blow-by occurs mostly during the compression stroke. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and Technician B
Neither Technician A nor Technician B
What is another name for a core plug?
Retainer Plug
Frost Plug
Sand Plug
Block Plug
Advantages of compact graphite iron may include __________.
Lower tensile strength
Reduced stiffness
Weight reduction
All of these are correct
Which of the following is correct concerning cylinder block material?
Most cylinder blocks are manufactured from cast iron
Aluminum is popular in many light-duty European diesels from Mercedes and Volkswagen.
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Typically, induction hardening is effective to no more than __________ deep.
0.02" (0.51 mm)
0.03" (0.76 mm)
0.04" (1.01 mm)
0.06" (1.52 mm)
Which block design is one of the smoothest operating?
Latter frame
Tunnel Bore
Cross Bolted
Deep Skirt
Technician A says plateau honing does not reduce engine oil consumption during break-in. Technician B says plateau honing does not reduce the time and distance required for engine break-in. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A or Tech B
Technician A says plain bearings are best to achieve long engine life. Technician B says bearings fail when the oil film breaks down or when the bearing is overloaded. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A or Tech B
An engine with the camshaft in the cylinder head will not require a __________
Valve guide
pushrod
Rocker
Valve spring
Technician A says one of the factors involved in the selection of cylinder head materials include the demand for lightweight engines. Technician B says traditional materials such as cast iron have not provided good strength and wear characteristics for valve train
mechanisms. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A or Tech B
What is the temperature at which valve damage can occur?
900°F (482°C)
1000°F (538°C)
1100°F (593°C)
1200°F (649°C)
A camshaft rotates __________ of crankshaft speed.
At the same speed
Twice the speed
Half the speed
Four times the speed
Improper service techniques when adjusting valve bridges could result in a bent __________.
Pushrod
Valve Stem
Intake Rocker
Exhaust Rocker
Technician A says diesel engines are allowed very little removal of material from the cylinder head or block deck during resurfacing because machining will cause valve-to-piston interference. Technician B says while diesel engine cylinder heads are ruggedly built, they can be warped and cracked by incorrect liner protrusions. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A or tech B
Technician A says a traditional technique for clamping cylinder heads to the block requires the use of a torque wrench and a spiral pattern sequence for torquing the head bolts down in the correct sequence. Technician B says no more than generally 0.003" (0.0762mm) of warping is allowed on a cylinder head. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A or Tech B
Which of the following statements about lubrication systems is correct?
Lubrication systems assist sealing of the combustion chamber by forming a film between the piston rings and the cylinder wall.
Lubrication systems absorb shock loads between bearings and gears, thus cushioning and protecting engine parts while minimizing engine noise
production.
Both A and B
Neither A or B
When discussing lubrication systems, Technician A says that the lubrication system lubricates moving parts but cannot remove heat from the engine. Technician B says part of the lubrication system's job is to minimize corrosion of internal engine parts. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A or Tech B
Motor oils are typically made up of __________ chemical additives.
10-15%
15-25%
20-30%
25-45%
Which of the following statements about common oil additives is correct?
Detergents and dispersants keep internal engine components clean and prevent thickening and sludging of oil.
Emulsifiers prevent water from combining with engine oil.
Corrosion and rust inhibitors protect engine parts against the effects of condensation.
All of these are correct.
A symptom of a plugged engine oil cooler is __________.
An increase in oil pressure when hot
A decrease in oil pressure when hot
No engine oil pressure
A cold engine oil operating temperature
Oil pressure regulating valves operate by __________.
Oil temperature
Centrifugal force
Spring force
Engine RPM
Which of the following statements about spin-on oil filters is NOT correct?
Oil filters on diesel engines are changed every time the oil is changed
Some manufacturers even recommend changing the oil filters between oil changes if a vehicle uses conventional oil.
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A propylene glycol anti-freeze concentration of 60% volume produces a freeze point protection of __________.
19°F
-27°F
-76°F
-56°F
. Every 1 psi increase in cooling system operating pressure will increase the cooling system’s boiling point by __________ºF.
4
3
2
1
Technician A says cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) places an even larger heat load on the cooling system. Technician B says engine modifications to deal with the increased heat loads include larger water pumps, cooling fans, and radiator cross-sectional areas.
Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Tech A and Tech B
Neither Tech A or Tech B
An environmentally friendly liquid coolant is __________.
Electrolyte
Propylene glycol
Ethylene Glycol
None of these are correct
Which of the following statements about types of coolant is correct?
Heavy-duty and automotive diesel engines depend almost exclusively on the efficiency of liquid cooling systems.
Water, mixed with anti-freeze and other ingredients, is the primary coolant medium to absorb engine heat.
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Which of the following statements about anti-freeze formulation is correct?
Development of anti-freeze formulation is an evolutionary process driven by the requirements to minimize corrosion and erosion in the cooling
system and to ensure material compatibilities.
The additive package essentially differentiates between the various types of coolants.
Both A and B
Neither A or B
What type of designation is associated with coolant dyed green?
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Type 4
A radiator cap vacuum valve failure is generally associated with a __________.
Coolant leak
Collapsed upper radiator hose
Collapsed lower radiator hose
Slipping water pump drive
A coolant’s freeze point protection can be verified with a(n) __________.
Refractometer
Voltmeter
Infrared Sensor
Thermometer
Which is the recommended tool to verify a thermostatic fan clutch is operating properly?
Digital Tachometer
Optical tachometer
Speed sensor
All of these are correct
Diesels have greater torsional vibration because of which reason?
Lean Burn Combustion Chamber
High Compression Ration
High Fuel Pressure
Lack of Internal Dampener
Tech A says the chemical reaction inside of a combustion chamber requires a fuel source. Tech B says it also requires Oxygen. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Techs
Neither Tech
During which engine stage does fuel react with oxygen to generate heat?
Combustion
Compression
Induction
Exhaust
Which additive in coolant is the most effective at preventing cavitation?
Distilled water
Glycol
Nitrate
Silicate
What temperature will oil begin to oxidize and could even burn?
225°F (107°C)
250°F (121°C)
275°F (135°C)
290°F (143°C)
A water cooled EGR valve would do which of these to your cooling system?
Lower coolant temperatures because of expanding gasses causing adiabatic cooling
More soot in your cooling system, necessitating a water system filter
Put more stain on the cooling system since it has to cool down even more
A smaller cooling system capacity
Cross Flow is utilized on which kind of block design?
V Block
Inline Block
Opposed Block
Rotary Block
On a inline 6 cylinder engine, which head design will cover the most cylinders in one casting?
Reverse Flow
Single Piece
Hexa head
Dual Piece
Which of these is true about cylinder heads?
Cylinder head material is sometimes decided on desired engine weight, I.E, lighter weight.
Cast Iron heads don't have good strength of valve train wear characteristics
Both of these are true
Neither of these are true
Caterpillar uses an extra _____ in some of its production engines.
Exhaust Valve
Intake Valve
Crankshaft
Camshaft
Very little cylinder head material can be machined away because _______
The removed material makes the head warped
The removed material can cause head cracking
The more material removed decreases valve to piston clearance
The head bolts will be too long
To minimize engine wear and the creation of heat, ________ systems reduce friction between moving engine parts.
Lubrication
Coolant
Bearing
Rocker
Users of this oil type have claimed 3% to 8% better fuel mileage.
Conventional oil
Recycled oil
Vegetable oil
Synthetic oil
Multi grade oils (5w30 for example) are designed to do what?
Change viscosity depending on temperature
Stay at the same viscosity throughout its temperature range
Reduce the amount of oil aeration
Resist high engine temperature before thermally degrading
About _______ Percent of a spin on oil filter cost comes from the steel canister and the valves.
10%
20%
50%
80%
Early radiator caps simply stopped water from spilling over. What do modern caps do?
Increase coolant pressure
Allow water or air to re-enter the system when pressure drops
They perform both of these functions
Modern radiator caps don't do either of these functions
While discussing IDI combustion systems, Technician A says the shape of the piston is the same as those used in DI engines. Technician B says the fuel is mixed with air and ignited in a pre-chamber. Who is correct?
Tech A
Tech B
Both Techs
Neither Techs
Which of the following is NOT correct concerning indirect injection features?
The major characteristics of IDI chambers are that they use a pre-combustion chamber formed in the cylinder head, that the chamber typically holds approximately 40% of the cylinder volume, and that they use pintle nozzles.
Pintle nozzles have a single orifice at the tip to spray a single, coarse stream of fuel into the chamber.
Their opening pressures range from 900–5000 psi (62–345 bar).
Pintle nozzles operate with lower nozzle opening pressure (NOP) than multi-orifice nozzles.
What is the cylinder displacement for a cylinder that has a 4 inch bore and a 3 inch stroke?
37.68 cu/in
43.56 cu/in
51.00 cu/in
29.89 cu/in
Cast Iron components are called "seasoned" when you apply which of these effects?
Multiple hot and cold cylces
An extended heat cycle
Extreme cold conditions
All of these are correct
