Engine Block and cylinder Liner Fundamentals 201b

Question 1

The cylinder block of an engine ?

Answer 1

Forms a rigid foundation for major engine components
Contains passageways for movement of coolant and oil
Provides mounting surfaces for engine accessories

Question 2

The part of the cylinder block that contains and supports the crankshaft is the ?

Answer 2

Main bearing bores

Question 3

A typical in-line cylinder block has its cylinder numbered starting from the ?

Answer 3

Front of the block

Question 4

The banks of a Vee type engine are normally identified as ?

Answer 4

Left and right from the rear of the engine

Question 5

The term enblock is used to describe a cylinder block that is ?

Answer 5

A one piece casting

Question 6

Alloy cast iron is used for engine block material due to its ?

Answer 6

Strength

Question 7

The outside diameter of a dry liner must fit the cylinder block bore correctly to ?

Answer 7

To allow heat transfer from the liner to the block material

To support the liner

Question 8

Wet type cylinder liners ?

Answer 8

Are in direct contact with the coolant

Question 9

Removable cylinder liners are used to ?

Answer 9

To allow easy replacement of worn cylinder bores

Question 10

The purpose of the firewall on a liner is to ?

Answer 10

Reduce the heat and pressure acting on the head gasket

Question 11

A modular cylinder block design is used ?

Answer 11

When engine size makes a one-piece block casting unmanageable

Question 12

Leaking O-rings on a wet liner cause ?

Answer 12

Coolant to enter the crankcase