Question 1

Most oval wear on a cylinder is away from the major thrust side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The life expectancy of today's internal engine parts is currently listed at _____ miles.

Accepted Answer

A) 100,000 
B) 150,000 
C) 200,000 
D) 250,000 
A) 100,000 
B) 150,000 
C) 200,000 
D) 250,000 B

Question 3

What can happen to cylinders if they are rebored while the block is mounted on a conventional engine stand?

Accepted Answer

They can be out of round.

Question 4

An ultrasonic thickness gauge is used to check cylinder wall thickness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To check for main bearing bore alignment, Clevite suggests using _____.

Accepted Answer

A) antiseize compound 
B) Prussian blue 
C) antimony yellow 
D) 518 red 
A) antiseize compound 
B) Prussian blue 
C) antimony yellow 
D) 518 red

Question 6

Technician A says that the amount of taper a cylinder bore has can be determined using a piston ring and a feeler gauge. Technician B says that the greatest cylinder bore out-of-round wear will occur at the wrist pin ends of the piston. Who is right?

Accepted Answer

A) Technician A only 
B) Technician B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) Technician A only 
B) Technician B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 7

An iron block can distort if allowed to hang from one end on an engine stand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Besides taper, what is another type of cylinder bore wear?

Accepted Answer

Oval, or o

Question 9

How far into the block are cup-type core plugs installed?

Accepted Answer

Until its lip is jus

Question 10

Technician A says that oil gallery plugs and heater-hose connections usually have NPT threads. Technician B says that a 3/8" to 1/4" socket adapter is used to remove oil gallery plugs. Who is right?

Accepted Answer

A) Technician A only 
B) Technician B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) Technician A only 
B) Technician B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 11

When using the universal cam bearing installer, give the tool one hard rap to start the bearing into the bore. What should be done to the expanding mandrel before continuing?

Accepted Answer

Loosen the

Question 12

Threaded oil gallery plugs should be coated with RTV silicone before tightening into the block.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the maximum amount of bore taper allowed in cylinders using conventional cast iron rings?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the maximum amount of bore...

Question 14

Technician A says installing straight seam cam bearings is best accomplished using an expanding mandrel. Technician B says lubricating the outside of the bearing with 90- or 140-weight oil makes installation much easier. Who is right?

Accepted Answer

A) Technician A 
B) Technician B 
C) Both technicians 
D) Neither technician 
A) Technician A 
B) Technician B 
C) Both technicians 
D) Neither technician

Question 15

When re-ringing a block, what is the maximum amount of upper cylinder taper wear allowed by most aftermarket piston ring experts?

Accepted Answer

For re-ring jobs, 0.004-0.006"

Question 16

To check cylinder taper using a piston ring and feeler gauge, you measure the ring gap at the top and bottom of the cylinder. Then what do you do?

Accepted Answer

Divide the

Question 17

What are the three types of oil gallery plugs?

Accepted Answer

There are three type

Question 18

Technician A says that some manufacturers recommend against breaking the cylinder glaze with a glaze breaker when re-ringing an engine that has not been removed from the car. Technician B says that a Flex-Hone is used to help break the cylinder glaze so new rings can seat more easily. Who is right?

Accepted Answer

A) Technician A only 
B) Technician B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) Technician A only 
B) Technician B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 19

A block from an early 1970s car has 0.012" of bore taper. Technician A says to rebore oversize and use a new piston and rings. Technician B says to use 0.010" oversized rings. Who is right?

Accepted Answer

A) Technician A only 
B) Technician B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) Technician A only 
B) Technician B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 20

What are the two principal types of glaze breakers?

Accepted Answer

There are the two principal ty

Most oval wear on a cylinder is away from the major thrust side.

The life expectancy of today's internal engine parts is currently listed at _____ miles.

What can happen to cylinders if they are rebored while the block is mounted on a conventional engine stand?

An ultrasonic thickness gauge is used to check cylinder wall thickness.

To check for main bearing bore alignment, Clevite suggests using _____.

Technician A says that the amount of taper a cylinder bore has can be determined using a piston ring and a feeler gauge. Technician B says that the greatest cylinder bore out-of-round wear will occur at the wrist pin ends of the piston. Who is right?

An iron block can distort if allowed to hang from one end on an engine stand.

Besides taper, what is another type of cylinder bore wear?

How far into the block are cup-type core plugs installed?

Technician A says that oil gallery plugs and heater-hose connections usually have NPT threads. Technician B says that a 3/8" to 1/4" socket adapter is used to remove oil gallery plugs. Who is right?

When using the universal cam bearing installer, give the tool one hard rap to start the bearing into the bore. What should be done to the expanding mandrel before continuing?

Threaded oil gallery plugs should be coated with RTV silicone before tightening into the block.

What is the maximum amount of bore taper allowed in cylinders using conventional cast iron rings?

Technician A says installing straight seam cam bearings is best accomplished using an expanding mandrel. Technician B says lubricating the outside of the bearing with 90- or 140-weight oil makes installation much easier. Who is right?

When re-ringing a block, what is the maximum amount of upper cylinder taper wear allowed by most aftermarket piston ring experts?

To check cylinder taper using a piston ring and feeler gauge, you measure the ring gap at the top and bottom of the cylinder. Then what do you do?

What are the three types of oil gallery plugs?

Technician A says that some manufacturers recommend against breaking the cylinder glaze with a glaze breaker when re-ringing an engine that has not been removed from the car. Technician B says that a Flex-Hone is used to help break the cylinder glaze so new rings can seat more easily. Who is right?

A block from an early 1970s car has 0.012" of bore taper. Technician A says to rebore oversize and use a new piston and rings. Technician B says to use 0.010" oversized rings. Who is right?

What are the two principal types of glaze breakers?

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Exam 10: Cylinder Block: Inspection and Service

Most oval wear on a cylinder is away from the major thrust side.

The life expectancy of today's internal engine parts is currently listed at _____ miles.

What can happen to cylinders if they are rebored while the block is mounted on a conventional engine stand?

An ultrasonic thickness gauge is used to check cylinder wall thickness.

To check for main bearing bore alignment, Clevite suggests using _____.

Technician A says that the amount of taper a cylinder bore has can be determined using a piston ring and a feeler gauge. Technician B says that the greatest cylinder bore out-of-round wear will occur at the wrist pin ends of the piston. Who is right?

An iron block can distort if allowed to hang from one end on an engine stand.

Besides taper, what is another type of cylinder bore wear?

How far into the block are cup-type core plugs installed?

Technician A says that oil gallery plugs and heater-hose connections usually have NPT threads. Technician B says that a 3/8" to 1/4" socket adapter is used to remove oil gallery plugs. Who is right?

When using the universal cam bearing installer, give the tool one hard rap to start the bearing into the bore. What should be done to the expanding mandrel before continuing?

Threaded oil gallery plugs should be coated with RTV silicone before tightening into the block.

What is the maximum amount of bore taper allowed in cylinders using conventional cast iron rings?

Technician A says installing straight seam cam bearings is best accomplished using an expanding mandrel. Technician B says lubricating the outside of the bearing with 90- or 140-weight oil makes installation much easier. Who is right?

When re-ringing a block, what is the maximum amount of upper cylinder taper wear allowed by most aftermarket piston ring experts?

To check cylinder taper using a piston ring and feeler gauge, you measure the ring gap at the top and bottom of the cylinder. Then what do you do?

What are the three types of oil gallery plugs?

Technician A says that some manufacturers recommend against breaking the cylinder glaze with a glaze breaker when re-ringing an engine that has not been removed from the car. Technician B says that a Flex-Hone is used to help break the cylinder glaze so new rings can seat more easily. Who is right?

A block from an early 1970s car has 0.012" of bore taper. Technician A says to rebore oversize and use a new piston and rings. Technician B says to use 0.010" oversized rings. Who is right?

What are the two principal types of glaze breakers?

Engine Operation

Engine Shop Safety

Diagnosing Engine Problems

Engine Removal, Disassembly, Inspection, and In-Chassis Repairs

Cleaning the Engine

Micrometer Practice

Cylinder Head: Parts and Service

Cylinder Head: Springs, Valves, and Valve Sets

Camshafts, Lifters, Timing Belts, and Chains

Crankshaft, Bearings, and Engine Balancing

Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods

Lubrication

Cooling System

Engine Hardware: Fasteners, Thread Repair, and Gaskets

Reassembly and Starting

Engine Breathing: Intake and Exhaust Systems

Turbochargers and Superchargers

Producing Power: Valve Timing, Power and Torque Measurement

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