Stationary engines Flashcards
when entering a large engine you would _____________to ensure safe entry
lock the flywheel
block the crankshaft throws
block the engine
the 1st and 2nd answers are correct
1st and 2nd answers are correct
when working on a large stationary engine, you should always
disconnect the power source
blind the piping valves
purge engine cylinders
all the above
All of the above
when claculating torque, distance is the
diameter at which the force acts
circumference at which the force acts
radius at which the force acts
all the above
Radius at which the force acts
power is the
applied force causing movement of an object
action of one body on another
resistance of motion between 2 objects
the rate at which work is done
Rate at which work is done
brake horse power is the
theoretical power of the engine
power to overcome engine friction
actual power measured at the end of the crankshaft
BHP = IHP + FHP
Actual power measured at the end of the crankshaft
stroke can be
the movement of the piston from TDC to BDC
the diameter of the bore
the same as the bore diameter on a square engine
both the 1st and 3rd answers are correct
Both 1st and 3rd are correct
clearance volume is the
the distance from the top of the cylinder to top dead center.
the volume left in the cylinder between the piston and cylinder head when the piston is at TDC.
is the volume left around the piston so the piston does not contact the cylinder wall.
all the above
the volume left in the cylinder between the piston and cylinder head when the piston is at TDC.
volumetric efficiency is
how well the engine converts energy in the fuel to the mechanical energy
the ratio of the volume of atmospheric air drawn into the cylinder on the intake stroke to the cylinder displacement
the displacement plus the clearance volume divided by clearance volume
none of the above
The Ratio of the volume of atmospheric air drawn into the cylinder on the intake stroke to the cylinder displacement
blowby is the leakage of engine oil by the piston rings and into the crankcase
true
False
False
Blowby is the leakage of gasses or pressure into the crankcase
for an engine to have combustion, it will need which of the following
fuel, air, spark
fuel, air, gas
fuel, air, compression of ignition
both the 1st and 3rd answers are correct
Both 1st and 3rd are correct
on a 4 stroke engine, the exhaust valve cracks open at the end of the ________stroke
compression
intake
power
exhaust
Power
on a 2 stroke engine, a complete cycle takes place in__________of the crank shaft rotation
720 degrees
360 degrees
180 degrees
480 degrees
360 degrees
on a 2 stroke engine, the exhaust and intake happens almost simultaniously near
BDC
TDC
BDC
.crankshaft rotation can be CW or CCW and is viewed from the ________end of the engine
harmonic balancer
crankshaft
flywheel
fan
Flywheel
the numbering of the cylinders starts at the end of the engine, furthest from the_________
harmonic balancer
crankshaft
flywheel
fan
Flywheel
the firing order is
established by the crankshaft throws and the arangement of the lobes on the camshaft
can be any random numbering of the cylinders
helps improve fuel consumption
all the above
Established by the crankshaft throws and the arrangement of the lobes on the camshaft
running mates
apply to 4 stroke engines only
apply to 2 stroke engines only
refers to the 2 cylinders that have the pistons reaching TDC at the same time
both the 1st and 3rd answers are correct
Both 1st and 3rd are correct
which of the following is not a valve arrangement on an engine
opposed
overhead
multi-valve
flat head
Opposed
overhead cams are used on smaller engines and they solve the problem of valve train mass
true
false
true
naturally aspirated engines
do not achieve 100% volumetric efficiency
use atmospheric pressure to push air into the system
are 4 stroke engines
all the above
All of the above
compression ingnition engines have__________then spark ignition systems
higher compression ratios
higher compression temperatures
a lighter weight
both the 1st and 2nd answers are correct
Both 1st and 2nd answers are correct
intergral engines
have the load attached to either end of the engine
have the load as part of the engine
Have the load as part of the engine
when the main bearing caps for the crankshaft are mounted below, it is called
under slung
over slung
multi-piece
2 piece
Under slung
if testing the block for cracks using pressure, make sure to use no more than ________psi
10
25
35
45
45
to correct issues with the bore of the main bearings, you would
shim the bearing caps
use a die grinder
line bore
none of the above
Line bore
on large engines, you can use a deflection gauge positioned between _________to find crankshaft alignment
the caps
the connecting rods
the bearings and journals
the counter-weights of crankshaft
The counter weights of the crankshaft
when doing a line bore, it is important to keep the crankshaft centerline as close to its original centerline as possible
true
False
True
the highest wear area in a cylinder is near the
bottom of the stroke
middle of the stroke
top of the stroke
same thru the entire stroke
Top of the stroke
the difference between dry and wet liners is the
wet liners inside bore is explosed to the coolant
dry liners exterior is not exposed to the coolant
wet liner is harder to take out then a dry liner
wet liners are made of thinner material then dry liners
Dry liners exterior is not exposed to the coolant
liner bore inspection is done
after the liner is taken out of the block
before the liner is taken out of the block
it does not matter
Before the liner is taken out of the block
major cylinder wear will take place at the ________ of the cylinder during the _______ stroke (thrust side)
bottom, power stroke
top, power stroke
bottom, compression stroke
Top
power stroke
when measuring a cylinder liner bore, you will take measurements in 2 places around the bore, 1 in line with the crankshaft and 1- 90 degrees to the crankshaft. you will take these 2 measurements at the top, bottom and middle of the liner length. (3 places)
true
False
True
cavitation on a wet cylinder liner will happen on the coolant side of the liner. to help this you can
pressurize the cooling system
chrome plate the outside of the liner
add additives to the coolant
all the above
All of the above
a ridge reamer is a tool used to
true the piston
true the cylinder bore its full length
take the ridge off of the top of the cylinder bore
clean the piston rings
Take the ridge off the top of the cylinder bore
when deglazing, you want your cross hatch pattern to be ___________ degrees
40-60
30-40
20-40
60-80
40-60 degrees
it is important to measure removable liner bores for
maximum diameter
out of round
taper
all of the above are correct
All of the above are correct
the wet liner counter bore should be checked for depth and flatness so the _______ of the liner will be correct
sealant seal
protrusion
bore
block deck
Protrusion
for proper sealing of the wet liner, you need to
untwist and seat all 0-rings
lubricate 0-rings
put RTV sealant under the top liner flange
all the above
All of the above
the __________ are off center to harness the piston motion of the engine
webs
main bearings
throws (conneting rod journals)
counter-weights
Throws
when inspecting the crankshaft, you should ____________ to determine if it needs repair
refer to manufactures specifications
measure crankshaft journals in 2 places, 90 degrees from each other
check for taper and proper fillet radius
all the above
All of the above
the fly wheels main job is to
balance the engine
start the engine
stabalize the speed fluctuations and store energy during power pulses
allow for pinning during shut down
Stabilize the speed fluctuations and store energy during power pulses
a harmonic balancer is used to dampen torsional vibration from the crank twisting. which is not a type of dampner
rubber mounted
viscous
spring
solid metal
Solid metal
embeddability of a journal bearing is its ability to
withstand penatration
withstand shock
absorb small particles
resist heat
Absorb small particles
.crush in manufactured into a journal bearing to achieve a secure fit in the bearing housing after being installed and torqued
true
false
True
plastigage is a method of checking for the amount of bearing clearance when the crank is installed. it will be placed between the
bearing and bearing cap
bearing and the crankshaft (crankshaft bearing surface)
bearing and the block
all the above
Bearing and the crankshaft
if you use the lift method for checking bearing clearance, you would place the dial indicator on the ___________ when checking the main bearing clearance
block and read off the connecting rod
the block and read off the crankshaft
the crankshaft and read off the block
the crankshaft and read off the connecting rod
Block and read off the crankshaft
a roll pin is used to
measure the new bearings for size
hold the plastigage durnig crush
locate the dowel pins
take out and put in bearing halves with the crankshaft in place
Take out and put in bearing halves with the crankshaft in place
avoid touching the bearing surfaces with your fingers as it may cause
corrosion
distortion
clearance loss
all the above
Corrosion
once the correct clearances are verified for the crankshaft, you will
make sure the rear main seal is lubed and in place
align thrust bearings
check crankshaft end play
all the above
All of the above
you should always match mark connecting rods and caps if they are not marked
true
false
True
the rod bolt torque method(s) could be
torque wrench
torque turn method
elongation
all the above
All of the above
pistons have rings around their circumference to
provide dynamic sealing between piston and cylinder wall
prevent combustion pressures from entering the crank
prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber
all the above
all of the above