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ASE A1 ENGINE REPAIR MICHIGAN MECHANIC STUDY GUIDE 2024/2025 A+ SCORE ASSURED (100% VERIFIED)

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ASE A1 ENGINE REPAIR MICHIGAN MECHANIC STUDY GUIDE 2024/2025 A+ SCORE ASSURED (100% VERIFIED) "with the engine idling, a vacuum gauge connected to the intake manifold fluctuates (from 15 to 20). These fluctuations may be caused by late ignition timing, intake manifold vacuum leaks, a restricted exhaust system, sticky valve stems and guides, - CORRECT ANSWER sticky valve stems and guides -late ignition timing would result in a low, steady reading -intake manifold leaks would cause a very low, steady reading -a restricted exhaust system would cause vacuum to slowly decrease after the engine was accelerated and held steady" "oil is leaking from the crankshaft rear main bearing seal on an engine. Tech A says the oil seal could be faulty. Tech B says the PCV system may not be functioning. A, B, A & B, Neither, - CORRECT ANSWER A&B" "A high-pitched squealing noise is heard during hard acceleration. This may be the cause of: intake manifold leak, the choke stuck closed fuel system leak small leak in exhaust manifold - CORRECT ANSWER small leak in exhaust manifold -intake manifold leak causes a high-pitched whistle at idle and low speeds -carb choke stuck closed will not cause a high-pitched whistle -fuel system leak normally would not cause a noise" "a heavy thumping noise occurs with the engine idling, but the oil pressure is normal. this may be caused by: worn pistons and cylinders, loose flywheel bolts, worm main bearings, loose camshaft bearings, - CORRECT ANSWER loose flywheel bolts -worn pistons and cylinders would cause a thumping noise during acceleration -worn main bearings cause a thump when the engine is started -loose camshaft bearings would cause a growling noise at all times" "after a vehicle is parked overnight and then started in the morning, the engine has a lifter noise that disappears after running for a short time. this may be caused by: low oil pressure, low oil level, worn lifter bottom, excessive lifter leak-down, - CORRECT ANSWER excessive lifter leak-down low oil pressure would result in a continuous noise low oil level would result in a continuous noise worn lifter bottom would result in a continuous noise" "when using a compression tester, the readings on the cylinders are all even, but lower than spec. this could indicate: blown head gasket, carbon buildup, cracked head, worn rings and cylinders, - CORRECT ANSWER worn rings and cylinders -a low reading on two adjacent cylinders may indicate a blown head gasket -carbon buildup would cause a high reading -a low reading on two adjacent cylinders may indicate a cracked head" "a cylinder balance test is being performed on an engine to determine which cylinder is causing a miss. Tech A says that when the faulty cylinder is disabled, engine rpm will drop more than for the other cylinders. Tech B says disabling the faulty cylinder will cause the engine to stall A , B, Both, Neither, - CORRECT ANSWER Neither the faulty cylinder will not cause the engine to stall, neither will it cause the engine to drop in RPM since it is faulty." "an engine is idling at 750 rpm. the pointer on the vacuum gauge is floating between 11 and 16 in Hg. The most likely cause is retarded timing, advanced timing, stuch EGR valve, too lean idle mixture, - CORRECT ANSWER too lean idle mixture all others would not result in gauge fluctuation" "the first step a Tech should take for diagnosis is: think of possible causes of the problem, question the customer, road test the vehicle, listen to the customer, - CORRECT ANSWER listen to the customer" "if the starter motor does not crank the engine, the first diagnostic step a tech should take is: disable the ignition system remove the spark plugs rotate the engine by hand watch for oil or coolant flow from spark plug holes - CORRECT ANSWER disable the ignition system -ignition first, rotate (if possible), then remove spark plugs to rotate and check for coolant or oil" "Tech A says blue-gray smoke coming from the exhaust may be caused by stuck piston rings. Tech B says this could be caused by a plugged oil drain passage in the cylinder head... A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both Both stuck piston rings and a plugged oil drain passage may allow oil to enter the cylinder and emit a blue/gray smoke when burned in the chamber" "a tech has added fluorescent dye to an engine crankcase in order to locate an oil leak. The dye will glow when it is exposed to: a fluorescent light an ultraviolet light a strobe light an infrared light - CORRECT ANSWER An ultraviolet light -All others won't cause the dye to glow" "measurement B in the figure is more than specified. Tech A says this problem may bottom the lifter plunger. Tech B says a shim should be installed under the valve spring. A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B only Measure the installed valve spring height from the lower edge of the top retainer to the spring seat. Tech A is wrong. Excessive installed valve spring height will not cause the lifter plunger to bottom. Excessive installed valve spring height reduces valve spring tension, which may result in valve float and cylinder misfiring at higher speeds. Tech B is correct because is the measurement is excessive, install shims between the bottom of the valve spring and the top of the spring seat surface on the cylinder head." "Tech A says worn valve lock grooves may cause the valve locks to fly out of place with the engine running, resulting in severe engine damage. Tech B says worn valve lock grooves may cause a clicking noise with the engine idling A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A worn valve lock grooves may cause the valve locks to fly out of place with the engine running, resulting in severe engine damage, but will not cause a clicking noise." "While adjusting mechanical valve lifters, Tech A says when the valve clearance is checked on a cylinder, the piston in that cylinder should at TDC on the exhaust stroke. Tech B says some mechanical valve lifters have removable shim pads available in various thicknesses to provide the proper valve clearance A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B The piston must be at TDC on the compression stroke." "the tool in the figure is being used to check the: valve lifter height camshaft journal out-of-round pushrod length camshaft lobe lift - CORRECT ANSWER camshaft lobe lift valve lifter height and pushrod length would not be measured in this manner. cam journal out-of-round should be measured with a micrometer." "when discussing camshaft bearing clearance, Tech A says excessive camshaft bearing clearance may result in lower-than-spec oil pressure. Tech B says excessive cam bearing clearance may cause a clicking noise when the engine is idling A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A excessive cam bearing clearance may result in lower than spec oil pressure but not a clicking noise" "on engines where where the cam drive gear teeth mesh directly with the crank gear teeth, Tech A says the timing gear backlash may be measured with a dial indicator. Tech B says on this type of engine, the timing gear backlash may be measured with a micrometer A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A timing gear backlash can be measured with a dial indicator, but not with a micrometer" "Tech A says improper valve timing may cause reduced engine power. Tech B says improper valve timing may cause bent valves in some engines A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both improper valve timing may cause reduced engine power and bent valves" "Tech A says removable valve seat inserts may be removed with a special puller or a pry bar. Tech B says a special driver is used to install the valve seat insert, and the insert should be staked after installation A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both Removable valve seat inserts may be removed with a special puller or pry bat. Also, a special drive is used to install a new valve seat insert and the insert should be staked in place." "Tech A says valve guide height is measured from the bottom of the valve guide to the top of the valve guide. Tech B says increased oil consumption may result from excessive valve stem-to-guide clearance A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B Valve guide height is measured from the top of the spring seat to the top of the valve guide and excessive valve stem-to-guide clearance can result in increased oil consumption" "A bent valve spring must be replaced if it has a spring height variance of more than 0.005 inch 0.0625 inch 0.125 inch 0.025 inch - CORRECT ANSWER 0.125 inch 0.125 is beyond spec 0.005, 0.0625, 0.025 is within spec." "all of the following could cause a bent pushrod except: worn cam bearings broken timing chain sticking valve improper valve adjustment - CORRECT ANSWER worn cam bearings -a broken timing chain, stick valve, or improper valve adjustment could cause a bent pushrod." "on an OHC engine with removable bearing caps, which of the following is used to measure bearing alignment straightedge plastigauge dial indicator telescoping gauge - CORRECT ANSWER straightedge -plastigauge cannot effectively measure bearing alignment. -a dial indicator could not measure bearing alignment -telescoping gauge is not used to measure bearing alignment" "In the figuure, Tech A says that a three-angle valve job is shown. Tech B says that poor valve face to valve seat orientation is shown. A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither this is not a 3 angle valve job, and not poor contact (contact shown is correct)." "tech A says that if a vehicle uses unleaded gasoline, an interference angle must be used on the valves. tech B says an interference angle creates a poor seal when the engine is first starter after reconditioning valves A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither -the use of unleaded fuel has nothing to do with interference angles -an interference angle will not result in a poor seal" "the rocker arms on a pushrod engine have 1:5:1 ration. this means that: a cam lift of 0.250 will cause the valve to open 0.188 inch a cam lift of 0.250 will cause the valve to open 0.375 inch the engine must be fitted with hydraulic lifters the engine must be fitted with roller lifters - CORRECT ANSWER a cam lift will cause the valve to open 0.375 inch (0.250 x 1.5) the rocker arm ratio does not determine which type of lifters must be used" "valve face and seat concentricity can be measured with all of the following EXCEPT a concentricity tester a dial caliper blue dye a dial indicator - CORRECT ANSWER a dial caliper -all others are useful tools to measure concentricity" "tech A says that valve lock grooves on the valve stems must be inspected for rounded shoulders. tech B says valve stems having rounded or uneven shoulders require machining A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A only valve lock grooves on the valve stems must be inspected for rounded shoulders. Also, rounded or uneven shoulders should be replaced, not machined." "the procedure for aligning cam and crank sprockets before installing a timing chain varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. one step common to most procedures is for the tech to rotate the cam to fully open the in valve in cylinder #1 rotate the cam to fully open the ex valve in cylinder #1 rotate the crank to position piston number 1 at TDC rotate the crank to position piston number 1 at BDC - CORRECT ANSWER rotate the crank to position to piston #1 to TDC" "a timing chain and sprockets are being install in an OHV pushrod engine. Tech A says the cam and crank should be rotated so the chain and sprockets can be installed with the marks on both sprockets pointing straight up. Tech B says the cam and crank should be rotated so the chain and sprockets can be installed with the mark pointing straight down A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither the cam and crank must be rotated so that the chain and sprockets can be installed with the marks pointing inward, towards each other" "if the specified valve seat angle is 45 degrees, many manufacturers recommend grinding the valve face to: 40 degrees 50 degrees 45.5 degrees 44.5 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER 44.5 40 is too acute 50 is too obtuse 45.5 is too obtuse" "tech A says that positive type valve stem seals must be installed before the valves are installed in the cylinder head. tech B says that positive type valve stem seals must be pushed down firmly over the top of the valve guides A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B the seals are installed after the valves are installed" "the LEAST LIKELY cause of cam bind would be excessive runout improperly installed cam bearing bore misalignment excessive bearing clearance - CORRECT ANSWER excessive bearing clearance excessive runout, improperly install cam bearings, and bore misalignment would cause cam binding." "tech A says that carelessly installed valve stem seals may cause excessive oil consumption. tech B says that valve stem seals should be lubricated with grease before the valves are installed A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A valve stems and valve guides should be lubricated with engine oil prior to assembly" "tech A says that cam lobe lift can be checked with the cam still mounted in the engine. tech B says the cam runout can be checked with the cam still mounted in the engine A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A cam runout cannot be measured with the cam still mounted in the engine" "the measuring tool in the figure is checking the cam journal condition runout lift bearing clearance - CORRECT ANSWER runout" "which of the following steps is the tech LEAST LIKELY to take when pressing the wrist pin into the piston and connecting rod -align the bores in the piston and connecting rod -heat the small end of the rod -make sure that position marks on the piston and connecting rod are oriented properly -heat the wrist pin - CORRECT ANSWER heat the wrist pin (heating the wrist pin is the LEAST LIKELY step because it will cause the pin to expand and prevent it from fitting into the connecting rod and piston bores) -the bores in the piston and the rod should be aligned before pressing in the wrist pin -the small end of the rod should be heated before pressing in the wrist pin -position marks on the piston and rod should be oriented properly before pressing in the wrist pin" "tech A says a special puller and installer tool is required to remove and install the vibration damper. tech B says if the inertia ring on the vibration damper is loose, the damper must be replaced A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both A special puller and installer tool are required to remove and install the vibration damper. Using a regular gear puller to remove the vibration damper will damage the damper. Also, a loose inertia ring on the damper requires replacement of the damper." "if new rings are installed without removing the ring ridge, what may be the result? -piston skirt may be damaged -piston pin may be broken -connecting rod bearings may be damaged -piston ring lands and/or top compression ring may crack - CORRECT ANSWER piston ring lands and/or top compression ring may crack (failing to remove the ridge ring may cause piston ring lands and/or the top compression ring to crack or break after the engine is assembled and started) -piston skirt & pin would not be damaged -connecting rod bearings would not be affected" "when measuring the crankshaft journal (in the figure), the difference between measurements: A & B indicate horizontal taper C & D indicate vertical taper A & C indicate out-of-round A & D indicate out-of-round - CORRECT ANSWER A & C indicate out-of-round -A&B indicate vertical taper -C&D indicate horizontal taper -A&D do not indicate out-of-round" "tech A says a warped cylinder head mounting surface on a block may cause valve seat distortion. tech B says a warped cylinder head mounting surface a block may cause coolant and combustion leaks A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both a warped head mounting surface on an engine block may cause valve seat distortion. Also, it may cause coolant and combustion leaks." "while discussing heli-coil installation, tech A says the 1st step is to use a tap and thread the opening to match the external threads on the heli-coil. tech B says the heli-coil should be installed with the proper size drill bit. A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither. ~if the threads in a bolthole are damaged, the first step is to drill the hole over-size. the hole is then re-threaded with a tap provided with the repair kit. then, a thread repair insert (heli-coil) can be installed into the oversize hole. -- A heli-coil is not installed with a drill" "in the figure, a thermal cleaner is being used to prepare iron and steel components for inspection. the thermal cleaner heats the parts to: 200-300 degrees 550-700 degrees 700-900 degrees 650-800 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER 650-800 degrees ~this temp will cause the contaminants to oxidize. after the thermal cleaning process, the ash is removed by shot blasting or washing the parts." "tech A says metal burrs on the crank flange may cause excessive wear on the ring gear and starter drive gear teeth. tech B says metal burrs on the crank flange may cause improper torque converter-to-transmission alignment. A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both ~Burrs on the crankshaft flange might prevent the flywheel or flexplate from seating properly. During engine operation, this will cause the flywheel or flexplate to wobble, damaging the flywheel and starter gear teeth (during cranking) and the transmission torque converter bushing." "a bent connecting rod may cause uneven connecting rod bearing wear uneven main bearing wear uneven piston pin wear excessive cam bearing wear - CORRECT ANSWER uneven connecting rod bearing war all others are not causes of a bent connecting rod" "tech A says the timing cover must be removed in order to replace the crank front oil seal. tech B says the lip on the front oil seal must face toward the crank pulley or harmonic balancer A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither ~on some engines, the crank front oil seal can be replaced without removing the timing cover. Also, lip type seals are installed with the lip of the seal facing the fluid being sealed." "the LEAST likely place an RTV sealer would be used is the: oil pan valve cover intake manifold cylinder head - CORRECT ANSWER cylinder head" "when measuring main bearing bores, provided the vertical reading is not largest, out-of-round measurements are acceptable if less than: 0.001 inch 0.010 inch 0.005 inch 0.015 inch - CORRECT ANSWER 0.001 inch all others exceed spec" "a crank journal is being measured in the same direction at opposite ends. this is measuring for: taper out-of-roundness wear bearing size - CORRECT ANSWER taper ~crank journal taper is measured in the same direction at opposite ends" "A says that flywheel runout is checked using a dial indicator while the flywheel is still mounted on the crankshaft. B says that flywheel runout is checked using a dial indicator and stand after removing the flywheel from the engine and placing it on a surface plate A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A ~flywheel runout should be checked with the flywheel mounted on the crank and the dial indicator mounted on the block or clutch so that it contacts the flywheel wear surface" "vibration damper rubber should be inspected for all of the following EXCEPT: hub contact area scoring looseness cracks oil soaking - CORRECT ANSWER hub contact area scoring" "the figure shows the cylinder and ring ridge. if the amount of cylinder wear does not require cylinder reboring, A says the ring ridge at the top of each cylinder can be removed with 400g sand paper. B says the ring ridge at the top of each cylinder can be removed with a 200g bead hone A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither ~A ridge reamer should be used to remove the ridge" "while examining the old connecting rod bearings from an engine, the tech notices that the bearings from one rod are worn along the parting lines. this means that the tech should check carefully for rod stretch rod twisting rod bending loose wrist pin - CORRECT ANSWER rod stretch ~bearings worn along the parting lines indicate rod stretch has occurred" "A says a defective water pump bearing may cause a growling noise when the engine is idling. B says the water pump bearing may be ruined by coolant leaking past the pump seal A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both a defective water pump bearing may cause a growling noise when the engine is idling and the water pump bearing may be ruined by coolant leaking past the pump seal" "A says that many thermostats are marked to indicate which way the coolant should flow through them. B says a thermostat that is not marked to indicate direction should be installed so that the thermal element is pointed toward the radiator A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A many thermostats are marked to indicate which way the coolant should flow through them. also the thermostat should be installed so that the thermal element points toward the ENGINE (not the radiator)" "A says that a soft or gummy heater hose may be caused by a missing exhaust manifold heat shield. B says that a brittle or hard lower radiator hose may be caused by engine oil leaking onto the hose A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither -excessive heat will cause a heater hose to become hard and brittle -engine oil will cause a radiator hose to become soft and gummy" "A says that a noisy water pump could be caused by a corroded bearing. B says that this could be cause by a defective seal A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both a noisy water pump could be caused by a corroded bearing and also by a defective seal" "an electric cooling fan is inoperative. A says that this could be caused by a bad ground in the cooling fan circuit. B says this could be caused by a bad wire to the fan relay A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both an inoperative electric cooling fan could be caused by a bad ground in the cooling fan circuit and also by a bad wire to the fan relay" "with the engine at normal operating temperature, the oil pressure test is usually performed at idle speed and a higher speed such as: 1,500 RPM 2,000 RPM 2,500 RPM 3,000 RPM - CORRECT ANSWER 2500 RPM" "A says that replacing a 180 degrees F thermostat with a 195 degrees F thermostat will cause the engine to warm up faster. B says that removing the thermostat from an engine may cause "hot spots" to develop in the engine A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B installing a higher rated thermostat will not cause the engine to warm up faster but will only cause the engine to operate at a higher temp" "if either the radiator pressure cap sealing gasket or the radiator filler neck seat are damaged, which of the following is LEAST likely to occur? the lower radiator hose will burst the engine coolant will boil the engine coolant will overflow the engine will overheat - CORRECT ANSWER the lower radiator hose will burst -coolant may boil due to low pressure in the system -coolant may overflow through the damaged seal or gasket -if the pressure gets too low or enough coolant is lost, the engine may overheat" "A says that an overtensioned V-belt can damage the alternator front bearing. B says an overtensioned V-belt can cause the upper half of the crank front main bearing to wear prematurely A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both an overtensioned v-belt can damage an alternator front bearing and can also cause the upper half of the crank front main bearing to wear permanently" "a defective water pump can be diagnosed by all of the following EXCEPT by: observing residue at the water pump drain hole observing a coolant leak from the water pump hearing a groaning noise at cruising speeds using a pressure tester - CORRECT ANSWER hearing a groaning noise at cruising speeds -residue at the water pump drain hole may indicate a damage seal or bearings -coolant leaking from the water pump is a sign of failure -a pressure tester should indicate a water pump leak" "an electric drive cooling fan circuit is shown. A says if the coolant temp sensor switch is stuck closed, the cooling fan will stop when the ignition is turned off. B says when the A/C is turned on, the fan relay winding will be grounded through the condenser switch to activate the cooling fan A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B if the switch is stuck closed, the fan motor will continue to run because the relay receives voltage directly from the battery. also, when the a/c is turned on, the fan relay winding will be grounded through the condenser switch to activate the cooling fan" "A says that some engines are fitted with an oil pump that slides over the crank snout and bolts to the front of the block. B says that some engines are fitted with a pump that is driven by the timing belt A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both some engines are fitted with a type of oil pump that fits over the crank snout. others, especially ohc belt-timed engines, have a belt-driven pump" "as shown, a tester pump is being used to pressure test the engine cooling system. How much pressure should be applied to the cooling system when operating a tester pump? 15 psi 17.5 psi 20 psi 22.5 psi - CORRECT ANSWER 15 psi all others are too high" "on turbocharged engines, the lubricating oil is frequently routed through an external oil cooler. the cooler prevents the oil from getting hot enough to oxide and thicken, a process that begins when oil reaches a temp of: 100 degrees F 150 degrees F 200 degrees F 250 degrees F - CORRECT ANSWER 250 degrees F engine oil begins to oxidize and thicken when it reaches 250 degrees F" "the oil light on a vehicle stays on while the engine is running. A says this could be caused by too much cam bearing clearance. B says a grounded wire in the oil lamp warning lamp circuit could cause this A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both excessive cam bearing clearance or a grounded warning indicator circuit could cause the oil pressure light to remain on while the engine is running" "a vehicle is equipped with a coolant recovery system. coolant does not return to the radiator when the engine cools. A says that the transfer hose may be plugged. B says that the filler neck soldered joint could be cracked A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER both both a plugged transfer hose and a cracked filler neck soldered joint could prevent coolant from returning to the radiator when the engine cools" "a thermostat-testing setup is shown in the figure. A says the thermostat will start to open when the water boils. B says the thermostat valve should be fully open when the temp equals the rated temp stamped on the thermostat A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither -the thermostat should be fully open long before the water starts to boil -the thermostat should start to open when the water temperature reaches its rated temperature" "serpentine belt stretch is indicated by: using a belt tension gauge belt deflection a squealing noise at idle using the scale on the tensioner housing - CORRECT ANSWER using the scale on the tensioner housing -a belt tensioner gauge is used to check tension on standard v-belts -measuring belt deflection on a v-ribbed belt is not the best method -a squealing noise at idle would indicate a loose or worn belt" "A says that an engine oil cooler can be located inside one of the radiator tanks. B says that an engine oil cooler can be mounted ahead of the radiator support A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both two common engine oil cooler mounting locations are: inside a radiator tank and ahead of the radiator support" "a tech is testing an upper radiator hose by squeezing it. the most likely cause of cracking or crunching noises would be: a corroded anti-collapse spring low coolant level a deteriorated hose inner liner damage due to contact with power steering fluid - CORRECT ANSWER a deteriorated hose inner liner -an anti-collapse spring is found in the lower, not the upper radiator hose -low coolant level will not cause this noise -contact with power steering fluid causes a hose to become soft and gummy" "A says that air trapped in the cooling system can cause overheating and a cracked cylinder head. B says on some engines you can unscrew the coolant temp sender to bleed the air out of the system A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both air trapped in the cooling system can cause engine overheating and a cracked cylinder head. also, on some engines, trapped air can be released by unscrewing the coolant temp sender." "a gear type oil pump is being cleaned and inspected. A says that gear thickness and backlash are not usually measured; the gears and housing are only inspected for scoring and damage. B says that gear thickness and backlash should always be measured A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A gear thickness and backlash specs are rarely provided by mfrs. the gears and housing should be inspected for scoring and other damage" "A says that filling a vehicle's cooling system with pure coolant provides the maximum protection against freezing. B says that pure water absorbs heat better than pure coolant A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B the freezing point of a coolant/water mixture starts to increase when coolant is more than 70% of the mixture" "a cooling system is being checked with a pressure tester. the gauge pressure rises when the engine is started. A says this could be caused by a crack in the combustion chamber. B says this could be caused by clogged tubes in the radiator A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A a clogged radiator would not cause this" "while replacing a faulty heater core hose, a technician discovers that the hose is stubbornly stuck to the heater core fitting. to remove the hose, he should: -pierce the hose with a screwdriver and try to pull it off the fitting -use a pair of pliers to loosen the hose -pry behind the edge of the hose to loosen it -cut the hose off at the fitting and slit the remaining piece - CORRECT ANSWER cut the hose off at the fitting and slit the remaining piece" "while cleaning a pleated paper-type air filter element, the air gun should be held: away from the outside of the air filter element directly against the outside of the air filter element directly against the inside of the air filter element away from the inside of the air filter element - CORRECT ANSWER away from the inside of the air filter element ~when cleaning a pleated paper-type air filter element using compressed air, hold the air gun tip about 6 inches from the inside of the filter element -air should be blown from the inside out to remove particles, and air forced into the filter are too short of a distance may damage the filter." "all of the following statements regarding manifold heat control valves are true EXCEPT: - a manifold heat control valve improves fuel vaporization in the intake manifold especially when the engine is cold - a manifold heat control valve stuck in the closed position causes a loss of engine power - a manifold heat control valve stuck in the open position may cause an acceleration stumble - a manifold heat control valve stuck in the closed position reduces intake manifold temperature - CORRECT ANSWER a manifold heat control valve stuck in the closed position reduces intake manifold temp ~the exhaust manifold on carbureted and throttle body injected engines may be equipped with a manifold heat control valve. if the manifold heat control valve is stuck open or fails to close when the engine is cold, the engine may stumble during acceleration. if the valve is stuck in the closed position, engine power will be reduced and the intake manifold will overheat." "A says an intake manifold vacuum leak may cause a cylinder misfire with the engine idling. B says an intake manifold vacuum leak may cause a cylinder misfire during hard acceleration... A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A an intake manifold vacuum leak at idle may cause a cylinder misfire condition. an intake manifold vacuum leak will not cause a misfire condition during hard acceleration when the vacuum is lower. manifold vacuum is reduced during acceleration. Therefore, the leak would not contribute to cylinder misfire" "the hose from the positive crankcase ventilation valve to the intake manifold is restricted. this problem could result in an acceleration stumble oil accumulation in the air cleaner engine surging at high speed engine detonation during acceleration - CORRECT ANSWER oil accumulation in the air cleaner - a pcv valve stuck open may casue acceleration stumble -restricted pcv hose would not cause the engine to surge at high speed, nor would it lead to engine detonation" "when installing a starter motor, shims may be required by some manufacturers to adjust the gap between the starter pinion gear and flywheel ring gear. adding a 0.015 inch shim between the starter motor and the engine block will: decrease the clearance by 0.005 decrease the clearance by 0.015 increase the clearance by 0.010 increase the clearance by 0.005 - CORRECT ANSWER increase the clearance by 0.005. ~adding a 0.015 inch shim will increase clearance by 0.05 inch" "reduced turbocharger boost pressure may be caused by a: wastegate valve stuck closed wastegate valve stuck open leaking wastegate diaphragm disconnected wastegate linkage - CORRECT ANSWER wastegate valve stuck open all others would INCREASE boost pressure" "the following statements about distributor advances are true EXCEPT: -the vacuum advance controls spark advance in relation to engine load -the mechanical advance controls spark advance in relation to engine speed -the mechanical advance rotates the reluctor in the opposite direction of the shaft rotation -the vacuum advance rotates the pickup plate in the opposite direction to shaft rotation - CORRECT ANSWER -the mechanical advance rotates the reluctor in the opposite direction of the shaft rotation" "a battery rated at 600 CCA is load tested at 1/2 its rated CCA for 15 seconds. the results show 10.1 volts. the results indicate that this battery: is satisfactory needs recharging is bad and should be replaced should be retested at load for 30 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER is satisfactory" "the LEAST LIKELY cause of excessive blue smoke in the exhaust of a turbocharged engine is: a PCV valve stuck in the open position worn turbocharger seals worn valve guide seals worn piston rings - CORRECT ANSWER a pcv valve stuck in the open position" "A says that the mechanical advance weights in a distributor cause the pickup or breaker plate to rotate in a direction opposite that of distributor shaft rotation. B says that the vacuum advance rotates the distributor cam or reluctor in a direction opposite that of distributor shaft rotation. A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither -the mechanical advance weights rotate the cam or reluctor in the direction of distributor shaft rotation. -the vacuum advance rotates the pickup or breaker plate in a direction opposite that of distributor shaft rotation" "a new starter motor has been installed on an engine and the tech installed the original shim between the starter and the block. when the engine is cranked, a loud whining noise is heard. A says that there is too little clearance, B says too much clearance A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B excessive clearance between the starter pinion gear and flywheel ring gear may cause a loud whining noise" "A says that the spark timing adjustment procedures for a vehicle can be found on an underhood label for all cars built since 1972. B says that on any engine with a distributor, spark timing can be adjusted by rotating the distributor with respect to the cylinder block (cylinder head) A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A spark timing adjustment procedures for a vehicle can be found on an underhood label for all cars built since 1972. But, on some engines equipped with a distributor, ignition timing is not adjustable by rotating the distributor" "a starter is being installed in a vehicle. A says that all starters require shims to be installed. B says that measurements must be taken to determine the need for shims on certain vehicles only A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B shims are not required for all starter but measurements should be taken to determine shim need." "air filters should be replaced after every 12,000 miles after every 15,000 miles after every 3,000 miles according to mfrs recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER according to mfrs recommendation" "the following specific gravity readings were taken from a battery at 80 degrees F. Cell 1: 1.200 |Cell 2: 1:210 |Cell 3: 1.190 |Cell 4: 1.200 Cell 5: 1.205 |Cell 6: 1.200 what action should be taken? load test the battery replace the battery refill the battery with fresh electrolyte recharge the battery - CORRECT ANSWER recharge the battery -battery should not load tested since it is discharged. the specific readings do not vary enough between cylinders to warrant battery replacement. the battery should not be refilled with fresh electrolyte; just recharged." "a battery load or capacity tester, as shown in the figure, is used to test the battery capacity. during this test, the battery is discharged at 1/2 the CCA for 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec 30 sec - CORRECT ANSWER 15 seconds" "the figure shows the pcv system. all of the following are symptoms of a stuck open pcv valve EXCEPT: blowby gases in the air filter the engine stalling rough idle operation a lean air/fuel ratio - CORRECT ANSWER blowby gases in the air filter" "A says an exhaust manifold heat control valve stuck in the closed position causes a loss of engine power. B says an exhaust manifold heat control valve stuck in open position may cause an acceleration stumble A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both a manifold heat control valve that is stuck closed may reduce engine power output and may cause acceleration stumble" "the LEAST LIKELY cause of an oil saturated pcv filter is: worn piston rings an obstructed pcv vacuum hose a stuck open pcv valve a clogged pcv valve - CORRECT ANSWER a stuck open pcv valve" "an engine equipped with electronic fuel injection has a loose exhaust manifold. A says that a loose manifold may cause noisy engine operation. B says that the loose manifold may cause poor vehicle driveability A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both on an engine equipped with electronic fuel injection, a loose intake manifold may cause both engine noise and poor vehicle drivability" "when blowing out an air filter element, how far should the gun be from the inside of the element 5 inches 6 inches 7 inches 8 inches - CORRECT ANSWER 6 inches" "A says too much turbo boost can result in a damaged wastegate diaphragm. B says too much turbo boost can result in bent compressor wheel blades A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither too much turbo boost will not cause either" "A says that when installing an intake manifold that uses synthetic rubber seals at the front and rear ends, the top and bottom of the rubber seals should be coated with silicone sealer. B says that only a dab of silicone sealer should be placed at the very ends of the seals A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B coating both sides of the rubber seals increases the likelihood that the seals will be squeezed out of place when the intake manifold bolts are tightened." "while inspecting the intake manifold from a v-type engine, a tech notices a crack in the exhaust gas crossover passage on the underside of the manifold. the most likely cause of this condition is -the intake manifold bolts were overtorqued -the intake manifold bolts were not torqued in the correct sequence -the EGR passage in the manifold is plugged with carbon -the heat riser valve on one of the exhaust manifolds is stuck shut - CORRECT ANSWER the heat riser valve on one of the exhaust manifolds is stuck shut ~a stuck shut heat riser valve will force exhaust gases through the underside of the intake manifold at all times, resulting in the manifold overheating and possibly cracking." an engine miss is being diagnosed using a cylinder leakage test. Technician A says that any cylinder with over 20% leakage has excessive leakage. Tech B says that air leaking from the tailpipe indicates a cracked cylinder. A only, B only, A & B, Neither. - CORRECT ANSWER A only: “If cylinder leakage exceeds 20%, check for air escaping the tailpipe, the PCV valve opening in the rocker arm cover, and the top of the throttle body or carburetor. Air leaking from the tailpipe usually indicates an exhaust valve leak" "during a compression test, a cylinder has 40% of the specified compression reading. When the tech performs a wet test, the compression reading on this cylinder has 75% of the specified reading. The cause of the low compression reading could be worn piston rings, a burned exhaust valve, a bent intake valve, a worn camshaft lobe, - CORRECT ANSWER worn piston rings if compression increases during a wet test, this indicates worn piston rings. Compression would not increase if an exhaust valve is burned, intake valve is bent, or camshaft lobe is worn." "the customer complains that the engine cranks but does not start; the first thing to check should be valve train operation, battery voltage, compression, engine vacuum, - CORRECT ANSWER valve train operation: if the engine cranks properly, the battery is not the problem. Compression would not be the FIRST test, and because engine vacuum is low during a crank, a vacuum test would not be conclusive." "during a cylinder balance test on an engine with fuel injection, one cylinder provides very little rpm drop. Tech A says the ignition system may be misfiring on that cylinder. Tech B says the engine may have an intake manifold vacuum leak. A only, B only, A & B, Neither , - CORRECT ANSWER Both A&B Both a misfiring ignition system and an intake manifold leak could cause a cylinder to contribute too little power" "while discussing basic diagnostic procedures, Tech A says the most complicated diagnostic tests should be performed first. Tech B says that you should first question the customer to obtain as much info as possible about the problem A, B , A & B, Neither, - CORRECT ANSWER B Always attempt the more simple diagnosis first" "the customer says that the engine requires excessive cranking to start. the LEAST likely cause of this problem would be: cracked cylinder block, jumped timing belt, faulty fuel pump, stuck-open EGR valve, - CORRECT ANSWER cracked cylinder block" "which of the following is LEAST likely to cause engine noise? loose pistons, worn cylinders, worn main bearings, loose camshaft bearings, - CORRECT ANSWER loose cam bearings -loose pistons may cause a rapping noise while accel -worn cylinders may cause a rapping noise while accel -worn main bearings may cause a thumping noise when starting" "the least likely first step in a diagnosis would be to: question the customer for more info, be sure that the customer complaint is eliminated start with the most difficult test road test the vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER start with the most difficult test" "a cylinder balance test on a carbureted engine has revealed one cylinder is contributing less power than the others. The LEAST likely cause of this is: faulty ignition system burned exhaust valve faulty carburetor leaking intake manifold - CORRECT ANSWER faulty carburetor -faulty ignition system, burned exhaust valve, and leaking intake manifold are likely to cause one cylinder to provide less power than others. The carburetor would not cause one single cylinder to contribute less power." "an excessive sulfur smell in the exhaust with a cat can be an indication of: lean fuel mixture coolant leaking into combustion chamber rich fuel mixture vacuum leak - CORRECT ANSWER rich fuel mixture -lean fuel mixture would not cause a sulfur smell -coolant leaking into the chamber would cause a gray exhaust color -a vacuum leak would cause a rough idle that would decrease as engine speed increases" "a low, steady vacuum gauge reading from 11 to 15 indicates: burned or leaking valves late ignition timing weak valve springs leaking head gasket - CORRECT ANSWER late ignition timing -burned or leaking valves cause a fluctuation between 12 and 18 -weak valve springs cause a fluctuation between 10 and 25 -leaking head gasket would cause a fluctuation between 7 and 20" "during a cylinder leakage test using a cylinder leakage tester, the reading exceeds 20%. The least likely place the tech would for leaking air would be: tool air hose vehicle tailpipe radiator filter neck PCV valve opening in the rocker arm cover - CORRECT ANSWER tool air hose -leaking exhaust valve would cause air to escape through the tailpipe -a leaking head gasket or cracked head would cause air to escape from the radiator filler neck -worn piston rings would cause air to escape from the opening in the rocker arm cover" "during a cylinder leakage test, air comes out of the PCV valve opening in the rocker arm cover. This is an indication of: worn intake valves worn exhaust valves a broken PCV valve worn piston rings - CORRECT ANSWER worn piston rings -worn intake valves would cause air leaks at the throttle body or carburetor -worn exhaust valves would cause air to leak at the tailpipe -a broken PCV valve wouldn't cause an air leak" "even a small oil leak can result in major oil loss. It has been estimated that three drops of oil leaking every 100 feet results in a total of 3 quarts (2.8 liters) of oil loss every 100 miles 500 miles 1500 miles 1000 miles - CORRECT ANSWER 1000 miles" "Tech A says that stuck valves may cause bent pushrods. Tech B says that improper valve timing may cause bent pushrods A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both -Stuck valves may cause bent pushrods. Improper valve timing may also cause bent pushrods." "when measuring valve stem-to-guide clearance, Tech A says the valve stems and guides should be measure at 3 vertical locations. Tech B says the valve guide diameter should be measured with either a hole or snap gauge A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both -When measuring valve stem-to-guide clearance, stem diameter and guide diameter should be measured at three vertical locations (-near the top of the guide -the middle of the guide -the bottom of the guide) Either a hole or a snap gauge can be used to measure the guide diameter" "Tech A says worn valve stem seals may cause rapid valve stem and guide wear. Tech B says worn valve stem seals may cause excessive oil consumption A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B -worn valve stem seals generally do not cause stem or guide wear, but may cause excessive oil consumption" "While measuring valve springs, Tech A says the valve spring must be rotated while measuring squareness. Tech B says that spring squareness can be checked by rolling the spring on a surface plate A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A -Valve springs must be rotated while measuring squareness. Squareness is not checked by rolling the spring on a surface plate" "Tech A says hydraulic valve lifter bottoms should be flat or concave. Tech B says a sticking lifter plunger may cause a burned exhaust valve A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B a stick lifter plunger may cause a burned exhaust valve, but hydraulic valve lifter bottoms should be convex." "when removing the timing belt from an OHC engine, the tech must first: remove the rocker arm assembly mark the timing belt for position mark the timing belt for direction remove the water pump - CORRECT ANSWER mark the timing belt for direction none of the others are necessary" "an OHC cylinder head is being inspected and the feeler gauge is 0.014 inch thick. Tech A says the head should be resurfaced and reinstalled. Tech B says the warpage on the cam side must be measured to determine if the head is usable A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B Warpage on the cam side of the head must be measured before determining whether or not the head can be resurfaced and reused." "in the figure, the technician is most likely checking: valve guide depth valve seat angle cylinder head flatness valve seat runout - CORRECT ANSWER valve seat runout" "while discussing torque-to-yield head bolts, Tech A says compared to conventional head bolts, torque-to-yield bolts provide a more uniform clamping force. Tech B says torque-to-yield bolts are tightened to a specific torque-to-yield bolts are tightened to a specific torque and then rotated tight a certain number of degrees. A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both" "a valve margin of 1/64 inch may cause a clicking noise at idle valve overheating and burning improper valve seating valve seat recession - CORRECT ANSWER valve overheating and burning -a margin less than 1/64 inch will not cause a clicking noise. -the angle of the cut, not the margin, affects valve seating -a 1/64 margin would not cause valve seat recession" "valve spring installed height is measured between the lower edge of the top retainer and the: cylinder head top edge of the top shim bottom edge of the bottom shim spring seat - CORRECT ANSWER spring seat -the cylinder head and the bottom edge of the bottom shim should not be used as a measurement location -measurement should be to the top of the spring seat, not the top shim" "the tech is using a torque wrench operated valve spring tester to measure valve spring tension. the tech pulls on the torque wrench until a click or ping is heard. the reading at this point needs to be multiplied by: 2 3 4 5 - CORRECT ANSWER 2 the reading should be multiplied by 2" "an electromagnetic-type tester and iron fillings may be used to check for cracks in: aluminum heads pistons cast-iron heads aluminum intake manifolds - CORRECT ANSWER cast-iron heads -a dye penetrant must be used on aluminum heads and aluminum intake manifolds -this type of tester is not used on pistons" "in the figure, how is valve lash adjusted? adding shims to point w adding shims to point x no adjustment is required by turning nut z - CORRECT ANSWER by turning the adjusting nut (z)" "Tech A says X can be replaced without removing the head, while Tech B says Y can. A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both -both valve spring and valve stem seal can be replaced without removing the head from the engine" "all lifters in an engine are cupped (concave). Tech A says replace the cam. Tech B says replace the lifters A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both. Lifters should be convex. If they are all cupped, the cam and lifters should be replaced" "In the figure (ruler at top of engine and torque wrench on crank), what is being performed adjusting cam timing locating TDC measuring timing chain stretch adjusting valve lash - CORRECT ANSWER measuring timing chain stretch -cam timing is not adjusted with a ruler -TDC is not located in this manner -valve lash is not adjusted at the timing chain" "cylinder warpage in a V4 is not excessive if the feeler gauge is up to 0.004 inch 0.006 inch 0.008 inch 0.012 inch - CORRECT ANSWER 0.004 inch 0.006 = V6 0.008 = V8 0.012 = V12" "tech A says that some head bolts stretch permanently when they are tightened. tech B says some bolts cannot be reused A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both head bolts do stretch permanently when tightened and some cannot be reused" "a rocker arm assembly on an engine with hydraulic lifters. when adjusting valve lash on this engine while it's running, the step LEAST LIKELY to take by a Tech is: turning the adjusting nut clockwise 1/4 turn at a time turning the adjusting nut clockwise 2 turns at a time turning the adjusting nut counterclockwise until it clicks installing oil shrouds on the rock arm - CORRECT ANSWER turning the nut clockwise 2 turns at a time -this would cause the valve and piston to collide, damaging the valve train components" "all of the following are reasons to replace a hydraulic valve lifter EXCEPT: excessive leak=down convex bottom pitted bottom flat bottom - CORRECT ANSWER convex bottom -they should be convex" "all of the following are true about torque-to-yield head bolts EXCEPT: -they permanently stretch when they are torqued -they must be torqued in a proper sequence -many older engines have torque-to-yield bolts -torque-to-yield head bolts are usually tightened to a specific torque then rotated tighter - CORRECT ANSWER many older engines have torque-to-yield bolts" "a tech is using a dial indicator to measure valve-to-guide clearance. when the valve head is moved from side to side, the dial indicator shows a maximum value of 0.004 inch. this means the valve guide clearance is 0.001 inch 0.002 inch 0.004 inch 0.008 inch - CORRECT ANSWER 0.002 valve guide clearance is found dividing the measurement by 2" "tech A says that valve rotators should be disassembled and cleaned during an engine overhaul. tech B says that a rotator causing the valve to rotate in either direction is functioning properly A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B valve rotators cannot be disassembled" "as seen in the figure, a valve seat has been found to be cracked. tech A says valve seat inserts may be removable. tech B says a valve seat insert should be staked after installation A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both" "tech A says after valve seats are resurfaced, install blue dye on the valve face and install the valve against the seat. tech B says when the blue dye does not appear 360 degrees around the valve face, replace the valve A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both after valve seats are resurfaced, the valve faces should be coated with blue dye and the valves should be installed in the head. if blue dye does not transfer to the head all the way around the seat, replace the valve because it is bent or improperly ground" "in a figure, tech A says the tool is being used to check combustion chamber volume. tech B says the tool is being used to check valve stem installed height A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B the tool cannot check chamber volume" "on some engines that use a timing chain hydraulic tensioner, chain stretch can be checked by using a chain tension gauge measuring the feed oil pressure measuring tensioner length rotating the crank backwards by hand while watching the distributor rotor - CORRECT ANSWER measuring tensioner length" "tech A says that when removing a cylinder head from an OHC engine, the timing belt or chain will have to be removed from the block. tech B says if the timing belt is to be reused, mark its direction of rotation and match it during reassembly - CORRECT ANSWER B on OHC engines, the timing belt or chain does not have to be removed from the block before the head can be removed. In many cases, the cam sprocket is disconnected from the cam and head is lifted from the engine, leaving the belt or chain in place" "when measuring crank end play, it is LEAST LIKELY that a tech would use: a micrometer a pry bar a dial indicator feeler gauges - CORRECT ANSWER a micrometer - a pry bar may be used to bottom the crank -a dial indicator and/or feeler gauge may be used to take other measurements" "tech A says that when inspecting piston ring grooves for wear, you should place a new rings in the groove and then insert a feeler gauge between the ring and the groove. tech B says that you should simply insert a feeler gauge in the ring groove and then compare the measurement to specification A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A ~piston ring clearance is measured by placing a new ring in the groove and then inserting a feeler gauge between the ring and groove" "the tool shown in the figure is used to: remove cam bearings only install cam bearings only measure cam bearing alignment both remove and install cam bearings - CORRECT ANSWER both remove and install cam bearings not a tool for taking measurements" "A says improper balance shaft timing causes severe engine vibrations. B says the balance shafts are timed in relation to the cam A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A improper balance shaft timing causes severe engine vibrations AND balance shafts are timed to the CRANK; not the cam. Some balance shafts rotate at twice the crank speed, though." "an engine is being disassembled after spinning a rod bearing. A says to flush the oil passages in the head and block. B says to replace the oil cooler A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both. it is especially important to thoroughly clean engine oil passages after bearing failure. it is also important that other parts of the lubrication system which may contain metal particles be replaced to prevent future engine damage" "A says room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant is used to secure threaded fasteners. B says that fumes from an anaerobic sealant can damage an o2 sensor A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither -RTV sealant is never used on threaded fasteners -Anaerobic sealant fumes will not harm an O2 sensor" "A says that balance shafts should be checked for runout following the same procedure used for measuring cam runout. B says that balance shaft journals should be measured for taper following the same procedure used for measuring crank journal taper A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both balance shafts should be checked for runout following the same procedure used for measuring cam runout. Balance shaft journals should be checked for taper following the same procedure used to check crank journals for taper." "a tech is servicing an OHC engine where the cam runs without bearing in its bore. if cam journal-to-bore clearance exceeds spec, the tech must: replace bearings with oversized bearings replace the cam insert bushings replace the head - CORRECT ANSWER replace the head if cam journal-to-bore clearance exceeds spec the cylinder head must be replaced" "A says that piston ring grooves should be cleaned using a file. B says to position a feeler gauge between each ring and the ring groove to measure the ring groove clearance A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B ~Ring grooves should be cleaned using a ring groove cleaning tool. Also, to measure ring groove clearance, position a feeler gauge between each ring and ring groove" "a tech is preparing to install new oil galley plugs in a cylinder block. which of these operation is he LEAST LIKELY to perform? run a bottoming tap into the threaded galley bores apply oil resistant sealer to the new plugs apply teflon tape to the threaded plugs run a rifle brush through the gallies - CORRECT ANSWER run a bottoming tap into the threaded galley bores -They galley bores already have tapered pipe threads" "which of the following would LEAST LIKELY require crank grinding? excessive taper an out-of-round journal excessive journal scoring excessive thrust wear - CORRECT ANSWER excessive thrust wear all others may require crank grinding" "A says that when installing cam bearings in the cylinder block, each bearing must be driven into its bore until the front edge of the bearing is flush with the front edge of the bore. B says that the rear edge of each bearing must be flush with the rear edge of the bore A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither. The bearings need to be positioned to align the oil hole in the bearing with the oil supply passage in the bore" "A says that balance shafts always rotate at crank speed. B says that balance shafts are found only on V4 engines A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Neither. Although balance shafts are timed to the crank, some rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft and are also commonly found on V4 and V6 engines" "A says thermal cleaners heat parts from 1,000 to 1,500 degrees (Fahrenheit) to oxidize the contaminants. B says aluminum parts can be cleaned in thermal cleaners without damage A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B Thermal cleaners heat parts from 650-800. Also, aluminum parts can be cleaned in thermal cleaners without damage." "A cylinder block has just been hot tanked and is ready for inspection. A says the block deck should be checked for warpage using a straightedge and a feeler gauge. B says minor nicks or burns on the block deck can be removed using a whetstone or a file A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both The block deck is check for warpage using a straightedge and a feeler gauge. Minor nicks or burns on the block deck can be removed using a whetstone or a file" "when deciding on which sealer to use, A says RTV sealant dries in the presence of air by expelling moisture into the air. B says anaerobic sealer dries in the absence of air A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B RTV sealant dries in the presence of air by ABSORBING moisture from the air and anaerobic sealer dries in the ABSENCE of air" "when measuring main bearing bores, A says the vertical measurement should not be larger than any of the other. B says out-of-round measurements less than 0.001 inch are acceptable if the vertical reading is not the largest A B Both Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both main bearing bore out-of-round measurements of less than 0.001 inch are acceptable, so long as the vertical measurement is not the largest. the vertical measurement should never be the largest" "A says that stretched main bearing bores can be correct by filing the main bearing caps. B says this problem c

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"with the engine idling, a vacuum gauge connected to the intake manifold fluctuates (from
15 to 20). These fluctuations may be caused by

late ignition timing,
intake manifold vacuum leaks,
a restricted exhaust system,
sticky valve stems and guides, - CORRECT ANSWER sticky valve stems and guides


-late ignition timing would result in a low, steady reading
-intake manifold leaks would cause a very low, steady reading
-a restricted exhaust system would cause vacuum to slowly decrease after the engine was
accelerated and held steady"

"oil is leaking from the crankshaft rear main bearing seal on an engine. Tech A says the oil
seal could be faulty. Tech B says the PCV system may not be functioning.

A,
B,
A & B,
Neither, - CORRECT ANSWER A&B"

"A high-pitched squealing noise is heard during hard acceleration. This may be the cause of:

intake manifold leak,
the choke stuck closed
fuel system leak
small leak in exhaust manifold - CORRECT ANSWER small leak in exhaust manifold

-intake manifold leak causes a high-pitched whistle at idle and low speeds
-carb choke stuck closed will not cause a high-pitched whistle
-fuel system leak normally would not cause a noise"

"a heavy thumping noise occurs with the engine idling, but the oil pressure is normal. this
may be caused by:

worn pistons and cylinders,
loose flywheel bolts,
worm main bearings,


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, loose camshaft bearings, - CORRECT ANSWER loose flywheel bolts

-worn pistons and cylinders would cause a thumping noise during acceleration
-worn main bearings cause a thump when the engine is started
-loose camshaft bearings would cause a growling noise at all times"

"after a vehicle is parked overnight and then started in the morning, the engine has a lifter
noise that disappears after running for a short time. this may be caused by:

low oil pressure,
low oil level,
worn lifter bottom,
excessive lifter leak-down, - CORRECT ANSWER excessive lifter leak-down

low oil pressure would result in a continuous noise
low oil level would result in a continuous noise
worn lifter bottom would result in a continuous noise"

"when using a compression tester, the readings on the cylinders are all even, but lower
than spec. this could indicate:

blown head gasket,
carbon buildup,
cracked head,
worn rings and cylinders, - CORRECT ANSWER worn rings and cylinders

-a low reading on two adjacent cylinders may indicate a blown head gasket
-carbon buildup would cause a high reading
-a low reading on two adjacent cylinders may indicate a cracked head"

"a cylinder balance test is being performed on an engine to determine which cylinder is
causing a miss.
Tech A says that when the faulty cylinder is disabled, engine rpm will drop more than for
the other cylinders.
Tech B says disabling the faulty cylinder will cause the engine to stall

A,
B,
Both,
Neither, - CORRECT ANSWER Neither




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, the faulty cylinder will not cause the engine to stall, neither will it cause the engine to drop
in RPM since it is faulty."

"an engine is idling at 750 rpm. the pointer on the vacuum gauge is floating between 11 and
16 in Hg. The most likely cause is

retarded timing,
advanced timing,
stuch EGR valve,
too lean idle mixture, - CORRECT ANSWER too lean idle mixture

all others would not result in gauge fluctuation"

"the first step a Tech should take for diagnosis is:

think of possible causes of the problem,
question the customer,
road test the vehicle,
listen to the customer, - CORRECT ANSWER listen to the customer"


"if the starter motor does not crank the engine, the first diagnostic step a tech should take
is:

disable the ignition system
remove the spark plugs
rotate the engine by hand
watch for oil or coolant flow from spark plug holes - CORRECT ANSWER disable the
ignition system

-ignition first, rotate (if possible), then remove spark plugs to rotate and check for coolant
or oil"

"Tech A says blue-gray smoke coming from the exhaust may be caused by stuck piston
rings.
Tech B says this could be caused by a plugged oil drain passage in the cylinder head...

A
B
Both
Neither - CORRECT ANSWER Both



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, Both stuck piston rings and a plugged oil drain passage may allow oil to enter the cylinder
and emit a blue/gray smoke when burned in the chamber"

"a tech has added fluorescent dye to an engine crankcase in order to locate an oil leak. The
dye will glow when it is exposed to:

a fluorescent light
an ultraviolet light
a strobe light
an infrared light - CORRECT ANSWER An ultraviolet light

-All others won't cause the dye to glow"

"measurement B in the figure is more than specified.
Tech A says this problem may bottom the lifter plunger.
Tech B says a shim should be installed under the valve spring.

A
B
Both
Neither - CORRECT ANSWER B only
Measure the installed valve spring height from the lower edge of the top retainer to the
spring seat.

Tech A is wrong. Excessive installed valve spring height will not cause the lifter plunger to
bottom. Excessive installed valve spring height reduces valve spring tension, which may
result in valve float and cylinder misfiring at higher speeds.

Tech B is correct because is the measurement is excessive, install shims between the
bottom of the valve spring and the top of the spring seat surface on the cylinder head."


"Tech A says worn valve lock grooves may cause the valve locks to fly out of place with the
engine running, resulting in severe engine damage.
Tech B says worn valve lock grooves may cause a clicking noise with the engine idling

A
B
Both
Neither - CORRECT ANSWER A




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