DIESEL PLANT FITTING WORKSHOP

PRACTICE AND PROCESSES MENTAL

GYMINASTICS
FIELD~BASED ASSIGNMENT TWO
SECOND TERM 2022
1. ] Define the following terms
[a] Hardness
[b] Elasticity
[c] Ductility
[d] Malleability
[e] Plasticity
[f] Fusibility
[i] Forging
[ii] Brittleness
[g] What is meant by the following abbreviations in connection with threads ?
[i] B.S.C.
[ii] B.A.
[iii] I.S.O
[iv] U.N.F.
[v] U.N.C unified national coarse
[vi] B,S.P British standard pipe
[vii] B.S.F British standard fine

2. [a] State the three functions of the delivery valve.

3 .State four possible causes for each, of these respective valve defects

[i] Sticking valves may be caused by……………………………?.

[ii] Valve burning maybe caused by…………………………………….?

[iii] Valve breakage may occur by………………………………………..?

[iv] Valve face wear maybe caused by……………………………………..?

[v] Valve deposits may be produced by…………………………………..?

4.[a] Outline five requirements for efficient combustion in a C.I. Engine.

{b] Outline five methods of cold starting on a C.I. engine ?

[c] State the two functional purpose of cam lobe.

5[a] An advantage of a pressurised cooling system is …………………………..

[b] Draw a delivery valve in open position and label five parts.

[c][Draw clear diagram of a DPA pump fuel system revealing all key components.

6. A torque divider includes………………………………………………….

7. [a] The effect of blow-by is ………………………………………………………………

[b] Engine capacity is measured in ………………………………………………….. .

[c] State two causes of air lock in a fuel system.

8. [a] State three applications of screw threads.

9. Diesel engine governors control engine speed by varying the

……………………………………..

10. [a] In-line fuel injection pumps in a diesel fuel system are also known
as…………………………….

[b) The recommended amount of antifreeze to be used in cooling systems is………….

SECTION B

11. [a].Name three rear hub bearing arrangement .

[b] State only two forces which acts on axle shafts

[c] The three types of bevel gears are ………… ,…………….and …………………

12. [a] What is the necessity of transmission in Automobile machines?

[b]. Why are cone clutches better than disc clutches?

[c] State four factors which affect the torque transmitted by the clutch . [4
marks]

[d] What are the three advantages of hydraulically operated clutch ?

13. [a]. Define these terms Power to Weight Ratio

[b] The term modulation means?

[c] The purpose of inlet valve lag is to
improve………………………………………….. .

[c]What is the purpose of the unloader valve ?

14. Pressure in a cooling system is created by ………………………………………

15. State the five functional purpose served by a transfer gearbox

16. State the firing order of the following engines

a) Three cylinder.

b) Four cylinder.

c) Six cylinder.

d) Eight cylinder.

In-line.

V-type.

17. What are the five factors which can affect braking efficiency?

[b]State the two causes for each of the following in the braking system

[i] spongy pedal .

[ii] pedal pulsation.

[iii] pressure not held .

[iv] pressure not indicated by gauge or lamp .

[v] excessive pedal travel. [ 10]

1. State the five properties of brake fluid. [5]

19. [a] What determines the fuel output of a D.P.A. pump?

[b] What determines the fuel output on an inline injector pump?

20. State the six properties of diesel fuel.

21 Write down the name of the point around which a lever pivots..

22[a]. State the six characteristics of hydraulic oil.

[b] State the five functions of oil as a lubricant.

[c]Draw two line diagrams to show the position of the bypass oil filter

[d] State three main causes of excessive friction in hydraulic

23.[a] What is the difference between the following terms differential unit and rear
axle.

24. [a] Differential oil leakages in the brake drum could be caused
by----------------------

[b] The stroke of an engine is governed by---------------------------------------

25 What two factors must be known to enable you to calculate torque? (2)

26 [a].Write down the parts in a planetary gear system. (4)

[b] Gear mesh is critical. What do we call this clearance between the gears (3)
and give two reasons for this clearance.

[d] A driving gear has 24 teeth, the idler gear has 48 teeth and the driven (2)
gear has 24 teeth. The driving gear turns clockwise. What is the gear ratio

of this gear train and the direction of rotation of the driven gear ?

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SECTION C

27[a]. List out four various forces acting on the rear axle.

[b] Draw a neat diagram of a double reduction final drive and label all parts.

[c] Why is it necessary to employ a double reduction final drive on earth

moving machinery .

[d] Give five factors that may cause a Bulldozer to operate in reverse speeds
only?

28.[a] Write down the four functions of tyres on a vehicle.

29. State the four advantages of tubeless tyres.

30. What are the five different types of steering gears?

31. Define the following steering geometry terms:

[a] Camber Angle

[b] Caster Angle

[c]

32. What are the advantages of electronic power steering over hydraulic power
steering system?

33. What are the three main objectives of vehicle suspension?

34. State the four advantages of hydraulic brakes over the mechanical brake system.

35. What is the difference between a supercharger and turbocharger then explain the
purpose of a waste gate on the turbocharger?

36 .[i] Explain the procedure for carrying out cylinder leakage test

[ii] State any four results or recommendations on cylinder leakage testing.

37[i] What are the five possible steps that can be taken to stop pump cavitation?

[ii] What are the three effects of pump cavitation?

[iii] Name the six positive displacement pumps.

[iv] Define slippage in pump operational principle.

38 [a) Explain the operational principle of an open centre system stating its two
advantages and two disadvantages.

b) Explain the principle of operation of a close centre system stating its four
advantages and one disadvantage.

38. Draw two neat diagrams of balanced and unbalanced vane pumps then tabuIet the
difference .

39. Describe one method of finding the firing order of an engine when it not
provided.

40[a] Draw a wax type of thermostat and label all parts .

[b]What are the two types of valve found in a radiator pressure cap

41. State the four conditions for the Air Compressor to shut down automatically ?

44 .Draw four types of direct injection combustion chambers.

45 .Draw four types of piston skirts.