Small Engine Repair Precision Exams Graded A+
A spark plug has an air gap of .044". Specifications call for only a .035" gap. How much
will you need to reduce the gap to bring the air gap within specified limits? - ANSWER-
0.009
A wet compression test indicates the: - ANSWER-condition of the piston rings
At what position is valve timing set? - ANSWER-Top Dead Center (TDC)
At work, completing a service job within the specified time allotment, is an example of
what? - ANSWER-staying on task
Be prepared to identify a micrometer reading - ANSWER-
Be prepared to identify components that can be repaired, replaced or reconditioned. -
ANSWER-try to use common sense, good luck
Be prepared to identify different types of pliers - ANSWER-cutting, slip joint, locking,
needle nose,
Be prepared to identify the basic valve train components:
valve tappet (lifter), rocker arm, camshaft, valve spring - ANSWER-
Be prepared to label these basic engine components: block, crankshaft, valve, piston,
cylinder head, connecting rod. - ANSWER-
Be prepared to match the engine part with the correct image: crankshaft, connecting
rod, piston, valve. - ANSWER-
Be prepared to place the following wrench sizes in order from largest to smallest: -
ANSWER-½, ¾, 7/16, 9/16
Five quarts of oil and an oil filter cost $20.35. However, with a coupon, these items may
be purchased for $4.43 less. What is the final cost of the oil and filter? - ANSWER-
$15.92
How is one thousandth of an inch written in decimal form? - ANSWER-0.001
If an engine is NOT producing spark - ANSWER-the coil (magneto) is most likely faulty
in a two-stroke cycle engine - ANSWER-There are no valves
Label each stroke in the four-stroke cycle - ANSWER-
A spark plug has an air gap of .044". Specifications call for only a .035" gap. How much
will you need to reduce the gap to bring the air gap within specified limits? - ANSWER-
0.009
A wet compression test indicates the: - ANSWER-condition of the piston rings
At what position is valve timing set? - ANSWER-Top Dead Center (TDC)
At work, completing a service job within the specified time allotment, is an example of
what? - ANSWER-staying on task
Be prepared to identify a micrometer reading - ANSWER-
Be prepared to identify components that can be repaired, replaced or reconditioned. -
ANSWER-try to use common sense, good luck
Be prepared to identify different types of pliers - ANSWER-cutting, slip joint, locking,
needle nose,
Be prepared to identify the basic valve train components:
valve tappet (lifter), rocker arm, camshaft, valve spring - ANSWER-
Be prepared to label these basic engine components: block, crankshaft, valve, piston,
cylinder head, connecting rod. - ANSWER-
Be prepared to match the engine part with the correct image: crankshaft, connecting
rod, piston, valve. - ANSWER-
Be prepared to place the following wrench sizes in order from largest to smallest: -
ANSWER-½, ¾, 7/16, 9/16
Five quarts of oil and an oil filter cost $20.35. However, with a coupon, these items may
be purchased for $4.43 less. What is the final cost of the oil and filter? - ANSWER-
$15.92
How is one thousandth of an inch written in decimal form? - ANSWER-0.001
If an engine is NOT producing spark - ANSWER-the coil (magneto) is most likely faulty
in a two-stroke cycle engine - ANSWER-There are no valves
Label each stroke in the four-stroke cycle - ANSWER-
