ASE A1 Engine Repair Certification Practice Answers

6.

Answer A is correct.  Valve spring installed height is measured from the base of the valve spring retainer to the pocket in the cylinder head.

Answer B is wrong.  If the margin of the valve is too thin the valve will overheat and burn.

Answer C is wrong.   A is correct.

Answer D is wrong.  A is correct.

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7.

Answer A is wrong. It should take time for the pressure to build.

Answer B is correct. A leaking head gasket will force combustion into the coolant system causing an increase in system pressure.

Answer C is wrong. Technician B is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician B is correct.

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8.

Answer A is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

Answer B is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

Answer C is correct. A closed PCV valve will cause pressure to build in the crankcase forcing oil past engine seals. The PCV system is a one-way system that allows blow-by gases from the crankcase to flow into the intake manifold for re combustion.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

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9.

Answer A is wrong. Magnetic particle detection is the process used to detect cracks in cast iron heads and blocks.

Answer B is correct. A special dye sprayed onto the cleaned surface is used to detect cracks in cylinder heads.

Answer C is wrong. Technician B is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician B is correct.

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10.

Answer A is wrong. Worn piston rings would burn oil producing blue/gray smoke.

Answer B is correct. A leaking head gasket would cause coolant to leak from the jacket to the cylinder producing white/gray smoke.

Answer C is wrong. Valve seals would burn oil especially at start up producing blue/gray smoke.

Answer D is wrong. A leaking fuel injector would create a rich condition producing black smoke.

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