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Random Engine Parts
100

The bottom part of the carburetor is called the ____. 

(four letters) 

Bowl 

100

The shape of the __________ creates an area of _____ pressure. 

1. Venturi 

2. Low

100
Should you take apart a carburetor to clean it?

Yes. 

100

What classes does Mrs. Dove teach? 

Welding 1, 2, 3, 4 

Small Engines 

100

The __________ is a cylindrical part that moves up and down. 

Piston

200

The top half of the carburetor is called the _________. 

(seven letters) 

Venturi 

200

The air bleed allows ______ to be mixed with _______. 

1. Air

2. Fuel 

200

You take apart your weed-eater, replace the fuel bulb, and put it back together. You turned some screws that did not seem to do anything or go anywhere. When you crank your weed-eater up, it is idling WAY too fast. 

What do you need to do?

Adjust your idle speed.

200

How many times has Mr. Heard confused Ms. Clark as being a student?

200

The ____________ regulate the flow of air and fuel into the cylinders and exhaust gases out of the cylinders. 

Valves. 

300

The ________ maintains a constant level of fuel in the float bowl. 

Float. 

300

The blend of ________ and ______ is routed to the ______________ chamber to be burned. 

1. Fuel

2. Air

3. Combustion

300

After a short drive, you pull into a parking lot and put the car in neutral. Instead of the smooth, consistent idle you're used to, the engine begins to sputter, the RPMs fluctuate up and down, and the car shakes slightly as it tries to stay idling. 

Give me one possible reason the car may be doing this, and what your first step in fixing it might be.

Possible Reasons: Dirty or Clogged Carburetor Jets, Vacuum Leak, Idle Mixture Adjustment, Choke Issues, Idle Speed Set Too Low 

First Step: Clean the Carburetor, Adjust the Idle Mixture, Set the Idle Speed, Check the Choke, Inspect for Vacuum Leaks 

300

How many animals are in the shop?

100 bonus points if you name all of them. 

300

The _____________ ____ connects the piston and crankshaft.

Connecting Rod. 

400

A ___ _____ ________ forces air into the float bowl, increasing air pressure and forcing fuel up the nozzle.

Dry Bulb Primer

400

The flow of the fuel-air mixture is controlled by the ________ valve. 

Throttle

400

Your car is consuming more fuel than usual, and after just a short trip, the fuel gauge is already down much lower than expected. You’re puzzled because you haven’t changed your driving habits, and the car seems to be running fine, but the mileage is poor.

Give me one possible reason the car may be doing this, and what your first step in fixing it might be.

Possible Reasons: Rich Air-Fuel Mixture, Faulty Float, Vacuum Leaks, Dirty or Clogged Carburetor Jets, Incorrect Timing or Idle Speed

First Step: Adjust the Carburetor’s Mixture and Idle Speed, Inspect the Carburetor’s Float, Check for Vacuum Leaks, Clean the Carburetor Jets, Test and Adjust the Ignition Timing 

400

On August 28th, 2024 - Auburn Football played against Narrows. 

Who won the game, and what was the final score? 

Auburn won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

46 - 0

400

The __________ __________ sits on top of the cylinder block and houses the valves, rocker arms and the ignition elements.

Cylinder Head. 

500

The purpose of a __________ is to: 

  1. Maintain a speed selected by operator

  2. Prevent over-speeding and engine damage

  3. Limit low and high speeds

Governor. 

500

Air enters the ___ of the carburetor, is mixed with ____, is fed through carburetor passages and sprayed into the airstream. 

1. Top.

2. Fuel. 

500

You pull into your driveway, turn off the engine, and leave the car parked for a while. Later, when you try to start it again, the engine cranks but refuses to fire up. After several attempts, you notice the engine smells strongly of gasoline, and the spark plugs seem to be wet with fuel. You realize the engine is flooded.

Give me one possible reason the car may be doing this, and what your first step in fixing it might be.

Possible Reasons: Over-priming the Carburetor, Faulty Choke, Carburetor Fuel Bowl Level Too High, Failed or Worn Accelerator Pump, Engine Cranking Too Long Without Starting 

First Step: Wait for the Fuel to Evaporate, Check and Adjust the Choke, Verify Float Adjustment, Dry Out the Spark Plugs 

500

How old is Ms. Clark? 


37

No other answers will be accepted. 

500

The _____________ plays a pivotal role in the engine by coordinating the crankshaft and camshaft rotation.

Timing Belt