When removing valve springs, it may be necessary to tap the retainer with a soft-faced hammer to:
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Injector sleeves/tubes are usually made from:
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Valves cross-heads (valve bridges) are used to:
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When grinding valves and seats, the one degree interference angle refers to the angle between the valve:
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Cylinder head fasteners should be loosened from the:
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A valve with excessive runout should be:
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If a cylinder head has been resurfaced, the amount of material removed should be stamped on:
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Valve seat inserts can be removed by:
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When measuring the cylinder head for warpage with a straightedge, the feeler gauge measurement is 0.025 in. (0.63 mm). The general rules for head reconditioning are: Technician A says that the cylinder head needs to be resurfaced. Technician B says that the measurement is within tolerance for all manufacturers. Who is right?
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Engine valve springs should be inspected for all of the following EXCEPT:
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Technician A says to inspect the valve spring retainers for cracks, discoloration and wear. Technician B says that it is good practice to replace all of the valve spring retainers when the valves are serviced. Who is right?
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What preparation must be done to the valve guides before measuring valve seat run out?
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When grinding valves and seats, if a valve lap mark is too close to the margin of the valve:
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When grinding valves and seats and restoring or replacing valve guides, the correct order of service is:
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Valve springs should be checked for:
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Insufficient valve head height (below specifications) causes:
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Valve guides are classified as:
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Worn rocker arms, shafts and crossheads would most likely cause:
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Valve spring that measure greater that 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) out of square should be:
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As the installed height of a valve spring increases, the valve spring tension:
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Cross-heads must be carefully adjusted to ensure that:
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Technician A says that when removing push tubes, you should check to see if they are filled with oil, and discard them. Technician B says that you should check push tubes to see if they are straight and check the ends for wear. Who is correct?
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The most common material used for diesel engine cylinder head construction is:
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The purpose of the coolant and oil passages in the cylinder head is to:
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The purpose of a carbon scraper on a valve is to prevent carbon buildup:
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A valve spring seat or shim is used to:
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When compared to an integral valve seat, valve seat inserts provide a replaceable wear surface with improved:
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Valve seals control valve guide and stem lubrication to prevent:
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The overhead camshaft design:
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Which of the following statements is true about cylinder head retaining studs?
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Bent valves may be caused by piston striking them:
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Valve seats can be checked for looseness by:
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Technician A says that valve rotators turn the valve to help remove deposits and help valve and seat wear uniformly. Technician B says that if the valve rotators seize and fail to rotate, the engine will quickly fail because of valve damage. Who is correct?
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Technician A says that valve guides must be inspected and in good condition or replaced prior to cutting or grinding the valve seat. Technician B says that valve seat inserts should be staked with a center punch to secure them into the head after installation. Who is correct?
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Pushrods are commonly found as being tubular in construction. Tubular rods are used because:
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The margin of a valve refers to the:
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Hollow pushtubes that are found to have oil inside would be an indication that:
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Which instrument(s) should be used to measure wear in the valve guides?
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Technician A says that a valve seat should be ground prior to changing a worn valve guide. Technician B says that valve guides should be inspected for wear, taper and out of round. Who is correct?
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To adjust the valves and injectors on a Cummins engine, position the engine on:
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Why might it be necessary to remove valve seat inserts in order to surface grind a cylinder head?
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When glass beading valves, the head can be glass beaded but not the stem, the reason for this is:
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If a valve seat is not properly installed low enough into the head, what will NOT be a factor?
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Technician A says the valve stem must be measured at the top, middle, and near the fillet. Technician B says many modern engines use tapered stems to provide additional clearance between the stem and guide close to the head of the valve. Who is right?
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Reconditioning valves is being discussed. Technician A says the valve is stroked across the stone as the valve is being fed in. Technician B says when the last pass is complete, you back the valve away from the stone. Who is right?
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Technician A says that a worn out valve guide will provide an inaccurate valve seat run out measurement. Technician B says that the valve seat to valve face contact area provides a path for heat from the valve head to dissipate. Who is right?
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Technician A says that if a valve spring shim is used, install the serrated side toward the spring. Technician B says to determine required shim thickness, the measured distance is subtracted from the specifications. Who is right?
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Technician A says that the pushrods can be checked for straightness by rolling them on a known flat surface. Technician B says that if a push-rod is bent, but cannot be seen by the eye, it will not cause a problem. Who is right?
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When adjusting valve clearances, Technician A says that feeler gauge should slide with slight resistance. Technician B says that on some applications, the intake valve clearance is less than the clearance for the exhaust valve. Who is right?
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What type of component failure can cause vacuum gauge fluctuations between 7 and 20 in. Hg?
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How can it be determined during a cylinder leakage test if one or more of the intake valves are not sealing?
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Technician A says that no matter what condition the cylinder is in, it is always more cost effective to repair the cylinder head rather than replacing it. Technician B says that properly welding cylinder head cracks can save the customer the cost of a new or re-manufactured one. Who is right?
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While discussing valve spring testing, Technician A says that spring tension should be within 30 percent of the manufacturer''s specifications. Technician B says that there should be no more than 10 pounds difference between the springs. Who is right?
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What is most likely to happen if a valve spring is not square?
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While inspecting the engine valves, what should the valve lock grooves be inspected for?
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While resurfacing the engine valves, what can indicate if the grinding stone needs to be dressed?
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All of the following are true regarding valve seat resurfacing EXCEPT:
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Technician A says to measure the valve seat width accurately, the minimum tool requirement would be with a machinist''s scale. Technician B says to remove material according to the position of the valve face to valve seat width measurement. Who is right?
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While assembling the valve train components, Technician A says to polish the valve stems with 240 grit sandpaper. Technician B says to lubricate the valve stems with assembly lubricant, or at least with clean engine oil. Who is right?
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Rocker arms are commonly made of all of the following EXCEPT:
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While inspecting a rocker arm shaft, it is found to be galled and scored. Technician A says that wear in that location indicates there was a lack of lubrication. Technician B says that the shaft itself cannot be checked for straightness. Who is right?
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In the figure below, what is the arrangement used to adjust the valve clearance?
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The figure below shows the technician is replacing which part of the head?
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The term used to describe the opening of the intake valve before the exhaust valve has fully closed is known as:
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The function of coolant directors in the cylinder head is to:
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When resurfacing valves and seats on a cylinder head, Technician A says that valve stems do not require resurfacing. Technician B says that there is no need for an interference angle between the valve and the seat. Who is right?
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Technician A says the amount of material removed from the valve face is the size or thickness of the required valve spring shim. Technician B says shims are required to compensate for the increased valve stem tip height because of the valve and seat resurfacing. Who is right?
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Valve seat inspections is being discussed on a large diesel engine. Technician A says if the valve seat is not within specification, the cylinder head must be replaced. Technician B says seat run out is a measure of how concentric the valve is in relation to the valve guide. Who is right?
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All of the following are considerations when grinding valve seats EXCEPT:
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When rebuilding an engine head, Technician A says that proper valve seat concentric is critical for a proper seal, and a usual tolerance for seat run out is 0.002 in. (.50 mm). Technician B says that not only does the valve to seat contact provide an airtight seal but also a path for heat to dissipate. Who is right?
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How is a valve stem height corrected?
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Valve overlap is the total degrees of duration:
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Why are lifters offset on a camshaft?
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If a valve seat is not installed low enough in the head what will result:
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