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Question 1

Describe the cylinder block of an engine

Answer 1

• forms a rigid foundation for major engine components
• contains passageways for coolant and oil
• provides mounting surfaces for accessories

Question 2

Part of the cylinder block that contains and supports the crankshaft is called:

Answer 2

Main bearing bores

Question 3

A typical in-line cylinder block has its cylinders numbered, staring from the:

Answer 3

Front of the block

Question 4

The banks of a “vee” type engine are normally identified as:

Answer 4

Left and right, from the rear of the engine

Question 5

The term “enbloc” is used to describe a cylinder block that is:

Answer 5

A one piece casting

Question 6

Alloy cast iron is used for engine block material due to its:

Answer 6

Strength

Question 7

The outside diameter of a dry liner must fit the cylinder block correctly, why?

Answer 7

• to allow heat transfer from the liner to the block material
• to support the liner

Question 8

What is a wet type cylinder liner?

Answer 8

They are in direct contact with coolant

Question 9

Removable cylinder liners are used:

Answer 9

To allow easy replacement of worn cylinder bores

Question 10

The purpose of a liner’s firewall is to:

Answer 10

Reduce the pressure and heat acting on the head gasket

Question 11

A modular cylinder block design is used:

Answer 11

When engine size makes a one-piece block unmanageable

Question 12

Leaking o-rings on a wet liner cause:

Answer 12

Coolant to enter the crankcase