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ASE C1 Study Guide Questions and Terms
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Camshaft
Ans: a rotating shaft within the engine that opens and closes the intake and
exhaust valve in the engine. The cam is driven at half crank speed by the timing
chain, timing belt, or timing gears connected to the crankshaft.
Main Bearings and Caps
Ans: Main bearings and caps attach the crankshaft to the block; they must be
torqued to specification.
Timing Gears
Ans: Driven by the timing belt or a chain. This gear is often referred to as a
sprocket.
Intake Valves
Ans: The valves that allow the air/ fuel mixture to enter the engine's combustion
chambers.
Exhaust Valves
Ans: control the release of exhaust fumes from the combustion process.
Timing Belt
Ans: made of rubber and have reinforcing bands and teeth, also made of runner,
to mesh with cam and crank gears.
Interference
ASE C1 Study Guide Questions and Terms
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
Camshaft
Ans: a rotating shaft within the engine that opens and closes the intake and
exhaust valve in the engine. The cam is driven at half crank speed by the timing
chain, timing belt, or timing gears connected to the crankshaft.
Main Bearings and Caps
Ans: Main bearings and caps attach the crankshaft to the block; they must be
torqued to specification.
Timing Gears
Ans: Driven by the timing belt or a chain. This gear is often referred to as a
sprocket.
Intake Valves
Ans: The valves that allow the air/ fuel mixture to enter the engine's combustion
chambers.
Exhaust Valves
Ans: control the release of exhaust fumes from the combustion process.
Timing Belt
Ans: made of rubber and have reinforcing bands and teeth, also made of runner,
to mesh with cam and crank gears.
Interference
