Fuel, Induction, Ignition and Starting Systems D2L Flashcards

1
Q

What type of fuel will not detonate in the cylinder?

A

Diesel

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2
Q

True or False;
Higher octane ratings burn more slowly than lower ratings

A

True

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3
Q

True or False;
The combustion in a cylinder is timed to start a few degrees before top dead center to give the fuel time to burn and cylinder pressure to rise.

A

True

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4
Q

What conditions would cause Pre-ignition?

A

Hot spots in the combustion chamber

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5
Q

Which type of electronic fuel injection system distributes fuel into the intake manifold without interuption?

A

Continuous Fuel Injection

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6
Q

What component ensures an engine has the correct air fuel ratio?

A

Carburetor

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7
Q

True or False;
Stoichometry is the description of the ratios and amounts of two or more chemicals that are reacted together completely without any un-reacted chemicals left over.

A

True

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8
Q

Which component, in a carburetor, creates a low pressure area to draw the fuel into the air stream?

A

Venturi

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9
Q

In an engine with continuous fuel injection, which of the following components ensure the AFR is correct by measuring the composition of the exhaust gasses?

A

Oxygen Sensor

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10
Q

In a propane fuel system, which component ensures fuel flow stops when the engine stops?

A

Fuel Lock

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11
Q

Which valve closes just before the compression stroke?

A

Intake valve

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12
Q

What is the purpose of the other fuel types that are mixed with propane for powering an engine?

A

Allow starting at temperatures below -42°C

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13
Q

True or False;
Diesel engines require a lower starting RPM, compared to gas engines, because of the higher compression ratios in the diesel engine.

A

False

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14
Q

Which type of diesel injection system has a single high pressure pump?

A

Distributor fuel injection

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15
Q

What is the purpose of an air cleaner?

A

Clean the air entering the engine

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16
Q

What device can be used to measure the vacuum pressure of an intake manifold?

A

Manometer

17
Q

What type of artificial aspiration device is powered by the exhaust from the engine?

A

Turbocharger

18
Q

Which component of a turbo is driven by the exhaust gasses?

A

Turbine

19
Q

If a turbo is creating too much boost pressure, what component is used to regulate the output of the turbo?

A

Waste gate

20
Q

What components are found in the centre housing of the turbo.

A

Seals, oil passageways, bearings

21
Q

Of the components in the ignition system, which one is used to increase the voltage to create the spark for the spark plug?

A

Ignition COIL

22
Q

True or False;
The magnito, in an ignition system, contains the power generation section, trigger section, and distribution system.

A

True

23
Q

True or False;
The microprocessor ignition system is sophisticated, but allows for increased power and efficiency of the engine.

A

True

24
Q

True or False;
The pickup lead for the timing light is attached to the spark plug wire for cylinder one

A

True

25
Q

Which type of starting system has the disadvantage of requiring a large volume of air to start the engine?

A

Direct Air Injection

26
Q

Glow plugs and manifold heaters are used to help with starting what type of engine?

A

Diesel