electric/auto body/ag 204 Flashcards
What is the function of an alternator
convert mechanical energy to electrical energy
How is an alternator cooled
Pulling air through fan
What is an important consideration when selling a replacement alternator
They may have to provide the pulley from old part
squiggly wires, what do they contact in an alternator
slip rings
What auto part converts electric energy to mechanical energy
starter motor
What component prevents the starter from being driven by the ring gear once the engine starts
clutch
What type of gear arrangement is in a starter
planetary
What is used to operate the shift fork that engages the drive mechanism
solenoid
When selling remanufactured starters why must the invoice be included on the box
tracking purposes
What is a starter armature primarily made of
coils
How many field windings are there compared to brushes
the same
In which circuit is a power source placed in an ignition system
primary
What is the purpose of a distributor cap
seal out moisture and provide contact terminals
When providing spark plugs what information is required
thread diameter and heat range
What is heat range
length of nose end-how it releases heat
cold or hot
What part wraps around the nose of the spark pluh
side electrode
What is a common triggering device used in electronic distributors
magnetic pulse generator
What is on a mini bulb to hold/index the bulb in the socket
indexing pins/lugs
What is main advantage of LED
use small amount of current
Where is the curtsied quarter panel
passenger side at the back
What price is found in a manufacturer suggested estimating guide
retail
What is the preset time given in an estimating guide
flat rate
What ties the 2 front fenders together
rad support
What vehicle construction welds body parts together to structurally support the entire vehicle
unibody
What is the centre pillar referred to as
B pillar
What panel is designed to protect lower body from road debris
rocker panel