Auto 3 Flashcards
A symptom of worn piston rings is?
An engine using excessive amounts of oil
The number of cranks a crankshaft has on a V-8 engine is?
8
What term refers to the rebuilding of an engine to precise factory specifications
Blueprinting
When an engine runs on after the ignition key is turned off, it’s called?
Dieseling
Brake systems work by?
Applying friction to the wheels to stop their rotation
If a radiator fails, the engine?
Can quickly overheat
On modern automobile engines, What’s the purpose of the intake manifold?
It distributes air evenly between each cylinder
Which of the following isn’t a component of the cooling system?
A. Heater core
B. Radiator
C. Thermostat
D. Hydrator
D
A catalytic converter?
Reduces dangerous exhaust emissions
During the compression stroke on a four cycle engine
The intake valve closes, and the piston moves to the top of the cylinder
If the steering wheel vibrates at high speeds, the most likely problem is?
Front tire balance
On older cars with carburetors, the air filter can be found?
On top of the engine
Glazing is the process of?
Using putty to hold glass to a window frame
A wrench with fixed, open jaws is called a?
Open – end wrench
All hammers have a
Head, face, and handle
To determine the number of threads per inch on a fastener, use a?
Thread gauge
To chip or cut wood in close, the best tool is a?
Butt chisel
Machine screws?
Have uniform threads from top to bottom
Double – headed nails are used?
On temporary construction
To thin oil – base paint use?
Turpentine
When finishing a piece of wood, it’s best to sand?
With the grain
Helical gears have
Slanted teeth
Clothes from the dryer take together because of?
Static electricity
33,000 foot pounds of work done in one minute is called?
One horse power
And android barometer measures?
Atmospheric pressure
Springs are used for all of the following purposes except?
A. To store energy for part of a mechanical cycle.
B. To force a mechanical component to maintain contact with another
component
C. To reduce shock or impact.
D. To increase the weight of a mechanism
D
Universal joints are used to?
Couple two shafts set at different angles
The gas gauge In an automobile relies on what mechanical device to measure the amount of gas in the tank?
Float
Using a runner gives you a mechanical advantage of
Two
