Pistons & Cylinders
Measuring Instruments
Measurments
Challange 1
Challange 2
95

The difference in measurement between the X and Y axis of the cylinder is called

Out of round

95

Name the three dimensions the dial caliper can measure

Inside, outside, and depth dimensions

95

One inch is equal to how many centimeters? 

2.54cm

95

When did HD first start selling sidecars?

1914

95

What motorcycle company made the first off road motorcycle "dirt bike"?

BSA 1914 Scrambler The first "off road" races were held in the UK in 1909

343

Pistons are manufactured out of round for this purpose

Thermal expansion (the crown and piston pin boss expand the most)

343

Would shouldn't you store the 0-25mm and 0-1 inch micrometers fully closed? 

Rust and Corrosion can build up between the spindle and anvil

343

8 5/8 inches written as a decimal 

8.625 inches

343

On a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) the cam lobes generally face what direction when the engine is on TDCO.

Top Dead Center Overlap 

10 and 2

343

True or False:  If combustion chamber volume was decreased, compression ratio would increase and  cylinder volume would be unchanged.

True

368

Increasing the size of the piston in the brake caliper does what to the clamping force on the brake disc?

Increases

368

Seven turns of the thimble on a standard micrometer equals

.175 inches

368

120 in/lbs is equal to how many ft/lbs

10 ft/lbs

368

True or False: In most two stroke engines the same oil lubricates the crank shaft and the transmission

False - the crankshaft is lubricated from the oil in the premix. 

368

Piston skirt knock would indicate which two parts are worn out. 

The cylinder and piston thrust surface


444

Why should piston ring end gaps never be aligned

Loss of compression, uneven cylinder heating, and oil control

444

What does the small dial on a dial indicator count?

The number of revolutions

444

A fish scale (spring scale) is used for measuring what on a motorcycle?  

Steering bearing tension

444

Name 3 of the 5 ways to increase measured HP

Increase displacement, Increase RPM, Improve  Improve combustion efficiency, fill cylinders better, reduce friction

444

Valve clearance that is too tight too measure could indicate that what may be happening to the valve

the valve is sinking into the cylinder head

457

How many CC's is a 3 cylinder motorcycle with a 1.5 inch bore and 1 inch stroke? 

3.81 x 3.81 x 2.54 x ,7854 x 3 = 86.87cc's

457

Name the seven parts of micrometer

Sleeve, thimble, spindle, anvil, frame, lock,clutch

457

100 milliliters are equal to how many cubic centimeters? 

100ml = 100cc

457

Name the two types of combustion engines designs?

Internal Combustion - burns fuel inside an engine (motorcycle engine)

External Combustion - burns fuel outside the engine (steam engine)

457

What does the "190" represent for a motorcycle tire size of:  190/60-ZR17MC 

Tire width (in mm)