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Small Engine Exam (#51-100)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The compression ratio tells us about the engine's:

a)

horsepower

b)

torque

c)

efficiency

d)

all of the above

2.

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

3.

Which of these is not a reason for valve failure?

a)

burned

b)

dished

c)

carboned

d)

necked

4.

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

a)

horsepower

b)

oil capacity

c)

cubic inch displacement

d)

position of the crankshaft and carburetor

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

a)

oil

b)

air

c)

dirt

d)

gum

8.

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

a)

spring

b)

hobbing

c)

timing

d)

plug

9.

The compression release is designed to:

a)

reduce vibration

b)

prevent backfiring

c)

shut off the engine

d)

allow easier starting

10.

Valves are held in the closed position by valve guides.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Weak compression may be caused by a leaky head gasket

a)

true

b)

false

12.

Weak compression could not be caused by worn rings

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Cylinders can be resized with a hone

a)

True

b)

False

14.

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

a)

armature laminations

b)

permanent magnets

c)

condenser

d)

coil

15.

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

16.

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 time

c)

to prevent air pollution

d)

to reduce oil consumption

17.

The secondary winding of the magneto coil has approximately _______ times as many turns as the primary coil circuit

a)

30

b)

60

c)

90

d)

120

18.

If you notice fuel is 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

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

a)

level

b)

vertical

c)

horizontal

d)

both a and c

22.

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

a)

defective coil

b)

defective condensor

c)

ruptured diaphragm

d)

faulty air cleaner

23.

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

a)

long

b)

thin

c)

thick

d)

short

24.

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

a)

air gap

b)

condenser

c)

primary winding

d)

breaker points

25.

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 grey or white blistered appearance and a burned electrode

26.

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

27.

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

28.

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

a)

many turns of fine wire

b)

few turns of fine wire

c)

many turns of heavy wire

d)

few turns of heavy wire

29.

The main function of the coil is to:

a)

reduce the voltage

b)

reduce the current

c)

increase the voltage

d)

increase the current

30.

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

a)

0.750"

b)

0.250"

c)

0.166"

d)

0.500"

31.

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

a)

0.035

b)

0.040

c)

0.030

d)

0.028

32.

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

33.

During the intake stroke, the exhaust valve is:

a)

deformed

b)

hooked

c)

opened

d)

closed

34.

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

a)

rope

b)

spring

c)

guide lug

d)

hub

35.

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

36.

At low speeds, the ignition spark should be supplied closer to TDC

a)

true

b)

false

37.

A four stroke cycle single cylinder engine has one power stroke every four revolutions of the camshaft

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Solid state ignition systems eliminate the conventional breaker points

a)

True

b)

False

39.

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

40.

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

a)

every

b)

every other

c)

every third

d)

twice per

41.

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

a)

magnesium and cast iron

b)

copper and alumnium

c)

aluminum and cast iron

d)

tin and zinc

42.

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

43.

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

44.

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

45.

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 guages

46.

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

47.

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

48.

Engine compression is measured in:

a)

lbs/square inch

b)

KG/SQ cm

c)

either of the above

d)

none of the above

49.

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

50.

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

a)

compression

b)

vacuum

c)

exhaust

d)

intake