final review Flashcards
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Flex bar
It should be used when breaking loose large extremely tight bolts and nuts, (can can tighten )
Universal Joint
Used between a socket and drive handle, with or without an extension.
Extensions
Allow the ratchet to be placed farther from the work piece, giving room to swing the ratchet and turn the fastener
Torque Wrench
Used to tighten bolts and nuts to auto manufacture torque specifications
Ratchet
A handle with a mechanism that allows sockets to rotate in one direction and reset in the other.
Anaerobic Sealer
A sealer that cures without air, used for metal-to-metal surfaces (e.g., gearboxes).
Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) Sealer
A silicone-based sealer that cures at room temperature, used for flexible seals (e.g., oil pans).
Gaskets
Used between parts to prevent leakage of engine oil, coolant, transmission oil and other fluids
Seals
Seals prevent leakage between a moving part and a stationary part
What Parts They Seal
Crankshaft, front timing cover, crankshaft and rear main crank bearing cap or cover, AC compressor shaft and housing
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle identification number, that provides data about the car, can tell engine type, transmission type, and other info
Intake Stroke
Air/fuel mixture enters the cylinder.
Compression Stroke
Piston compresses the mixture.
Power Stroke
Spark plug ignites mixture; piston moves down.
Exhaust Stroke
Burned gases exit through the exhaust valve.
Engine Block
Forms the main body of the engine
Crankshaft
Converts reciprocating motion to rotational motion.
Engine Pistons
Move up and down inside cylinders to create power.
Connecting Rods
Connect pistons to the crankshaft.
Oil Pan
Holds the engine oil at the bottom of the engine.
Rocker Cover
Covers and protects the valve train components.
Radiator
Removes heat from the coolant. transfers engine coolant heat to outside air
Engine Fan
Pulls air through the radiator and engine to help cool it.
Fan Shroud
Ensures the fan pulls air through the radiator