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19 Cards in this Set
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What does the Spark Plug do? |
Supplies the spark that ignites the air/fuel mixture so that the combustion can occur. |
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What do the valves do in an engine? |
Let in the air and fuel and let out exhaust |
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What do the piston rings do? |
Prevent fuel, air, and oil from leaking. |
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What does the distributor do? |
Distributes electricity to spark plugs in correct time and order |
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What is the function of a catalytic converter |
Helps reduce toxic chemicals in engine exhaust |
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What causes an engine to start surging? |
Too much gasoline being injected. Can cause engine to accelerate slowly. |
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What causes a misfiring engine? |
The fuel injector is not injecting enough fuel into the engine. |
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What can cause a car thermostat to fail? |
Being stuck in the open or closed position. Which can cause it to run cold or overheat. |
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What is the sequence in which a car engine operates? |
Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust |
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What is the pinion gear attached to? |
The steering shaft |
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What does the tie rod connect to? |
The steering arm |
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What type of battery is used to operate a car |
Lead-acid battery |
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What are calipers used for |
To transfer distances between objects |
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What is a punch used for? |
To make guide marks for drilling or nailing |
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What does a clamp do? |
Applies pressure to prevent two objects from moving relative to each other |
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What is a Chuck used for? |
Hold drill bits in place |
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What is a plane used for? |
To shave off a small amount of material to smooth a surface or make it fit properly |
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What us a router used for? |
To shape or contour an area of relativity. |
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What is the name of this tool? |
Drill bits |
