WorksheetsSmall Engine Exam (#51-100)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The compression ratio tells us about the engine's:
horsepower
torque
efficiency
all of the above
The cam lobes:
are timed with the camshaft gear so the valves are lifted at the correct time
contour determines the speed of the valve opening
contour determines the length of time the valves are open
all of the above
Which of these is not a reason for valve failure?
burned
dished
carboned
necked
The first one or two numbers of the model number system indicates:
horsepower
oil capacity
cubic inch displacement
position of the crankshaft and carburetor
If there is a difference in the size of the valve head, the intake valve is _______ than the exhaust valve
the same size
smaller
larger
Valves have to seal well enough to stand pressures up to ________ pounds per square inch
250 PSI
500 PSI
750 PSI
1000 PSI
The function of the crankcase breather is to remove ______ from the crankcase.
oil
air
dirt
gum
For the valves to open at the proper time the ______ marks must be aligned.
spring
hobbing
timing
plug
The compression release is designed to:
reduce vibration
prevent backfiring
shut off the engine
allow easier starting
Valves are held in the closed position by valve guides.
True
False
Weak compression may be caused by a leaky head gasket
true
false
Weak compression could not be caused by worn rings
True
False
Cylinders can be resized with a hone
True
False
Which part of the magneto ignition system converts low voltage into high voltages?
armature laminations
permanent magnets
condenser
coil
The most likely problem with an engine that runs rich and blows black smoke is:
low compression
restricted air intake
tight valves
weak ignition
The purpose of proper ignition timing is to
open and close the intake valve at the precise time
produce spark at the precise time
to prevent air pollution
to reduce oil consumption
The secondary winding of the magneto coil has approximately _______ times as many turns as the primary coil circuit
30
60
90
120
If you notice fuel is dripping from the carburetor, the problem could be:
the fuel line is clogged
the float is stuck in the closed position
the float is stuck in the open position
the fuel valve is in the on position
The relatively low voltage produced in the primary coil windings is increased by the:
lead wire going to the spark plug
rapid spinning of the flywheel
induced voltage in the secondary circuit
action of the condenser
The magneto primary coil consists of:
few windings of heavier wire
few windings of very fine wire
many windings of very fine wire
many windings of heavier wire
Flo jet carburetors must have the float adjusted or set ______ to operate properly.
level
vertical
horizontal
both a and c
A loss of spark when the engine reaches operating temperature generally indicates a:
defective coil
defective condensor
ruptured diaphragm
faulty air cleaner
Which of the following spark plug tip insulator descriptions best indicates a "hot" spark plug?
long
thin
thick
short
Which of the following is a part of the ignition coil?
air gap
condenser
primary winding
breaker points
What spark plug appearance clearly indicates the possibility of too "lean" a carburetor fuel mixture for the 2 cycle engine?
dry or damp black soot on the insulator or shell
burned and badly eroded electrode
light tan or brown insulator
insulator has grey or white blistered appearance and a burned electrode
You remove the float bowl from the engine that you are repairing and no fuel is present:
the fuel line could be pinched
the fuel valve is in the on position
the fuel cap is too tight
the fuel tank is over filled with fuel
The ignition coil of a gas engine adjusts the secondary circuit current for the spark plugs by increasing the:
voltage
resistance
amperage
frequency
Which of the following describes the secondary winding of a magneto coil?
many turns of fine wire
few turns of fine wire
many turns of heavy wire
few turns of heavy wire
The main function of the coil is to:
reduce the voltage
reduce the current
increase the voltage
increase the current
When checking the Briggs and Stratton magneto ignition system for spark, it must jump a gap of:
0.750"
0.250"
0.166"
0.500"
The ring gap reject size for a cast iron engine's oil ring is:
0.035
0.040
0.030
0.028
A sheared or partially sheared flywheel key would cause:
ignition timing to be off
valve timing to be off
PTO shaft slippage
an increase in voltage at the spark plug
During the intake stroke, the exhaust valve is:
deformed
hooked
opened
closed
The part which most frequently breaks on the recoil starter unit is the:
rope
spring
guide lug
hub
Vapor lock can occur when:
the fuel gets hot
water gets in the fuel system
the radiator overheats
oil gets into the combustion chamber
At low speeds, the ignition spark should be supplied closer to TDC
true
false
A four stroke cycle single cylinder engine has one power stroke every four revolutions of the camshaft
True
False
Solid state ignition systems eliminate the conventional breaker points
True
False
The crankshaft in a 4 cycle engine turns at _______ the speed of the camshaft
twice
four times
one-half
the same speed as
The 4 cycle cylinder engine has a power stroke ________ revolution of the crankshaft.
every
every other
every third
twice per
The two materials most widely used in manufacturing small gas engine blocks are:
magnesium and cast iron
copper and alumnium
aluminum and cast iron
tin and zinc
When an engine is operating at 3000 RPM each valve opens and closes in approximately:
1 second
1/10 of a second
1/25 of a second
1/50 of a second
An excess of carbon accumulates in the combustion chamber and it causes an increase in the:
clearance volume
compression ratio
stroke
piston displacement
In the 4 cycle small gas engine, how many complete revolutions must the crankshaft make to complete one cycle?
one
two
three
four
The ring end gap measures 0.045" and the reject size is 0.035". The rings:
are still satisfactory
must be replaced
should be ground down
telescoping guages
Which of the following indicates the proper piston stroke sequence for a 4 cycle engine?
intake, power, exhaust, compression
intake, compression, exhaust, power
intake, compression, power, exhaust
intake, power, compression, exhaust
Piston displacement refers specifically to the:
diameter of the cylinder
length of the piston stroke
area of the top of the piston
space in the cylinder passed through by the piston
Engine compression is measured in:
lbs/square inch
KG/SQ cm
either of the above
none of the above
Viscosity index indicates:
a sequence number for fuel
a micrometer reference point
a characteristic of oil
the pressure developed by the fuel pump
Which of the following is not one of the strokes of the 4 cycle engine?
compression
vacuum
exhaust
intake
