
Chapter 33 Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods
Quiz by Matt Lobdell
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A hypereutectic piston ________.
Many aluminum piston skirts are plated with ________.
A cast connecting rod has ________.
The purpose of casting steel struts into an aluminum piston is to ________.
Full floating piston pins are retained by ________.
The space behind the piston ring is called ________.
A misaligned connecting rod causes what type of engine wear?
Side clearance is a measure taken between the ________ and the ________.
Piston ring gap is measured using a ________.
Which type of connecting rod needs to be heated to install the piston pin?
A hypereutectic piston has a higher ________.
Piston ring gap should only be measured after ________.
Technician A says that replacement pistons can be of different weights from the original pistons. Technician B says that some engines use an offset piston pin to help reduce piston slap when the engine is cold. Who is right?
Technician A says that if the ring gap is excessive, blowby gases can travel past the rings and into the crankcase. Technician B says that piston rings usually include three compression rings at the top of the piston and an oil control ring below the compression rings. Who is right?
Technician A says that powdered metal connecting rods cannot be reconditioned and must be replaced if damaged or worn. Technician B says that the piston and the connecting rod must be correctly assembled according to identifying notches or marks. Who is right?
All of the following are methods of piston to rod attachment EXCEPT ________.
Cam ground pistons, as they warm up, take on which of these shapes?
Technician A says that chrome rings are the best rings to use in an unbored cylinder. Technician B says that ring end gap is non-adjustable; therefore there is no need to check it when reassembling the engine. Who is right?
Some connecting rods have ________ to help lubricate the cylinder wall or piston pin.
A full-floating piston pin is held in place using ________.
It is normal for a powdered metal connecting rod to have a cracked parting line.
In this drawing, which is the side clearance?
