Horror Movies
In zombie apocalypse movies, what kind of small engine machine is often used to escape danger or plow through hordes?
Dirtbike or riding lawnmower
What color should clean oil be?
Amber or light brown
What’s used to seal between engine components?
Gasket or sealant.
What date is Halloween celebrated each year?
October 31
Name the four strokes of a 4-stroke engine.
Intake, Compression, Combustion, Exhaust
If your riding lawnmower would not start with a zombie chasing you, what would you check first?
Gas
What’s the first step in winterizing an engine?
Drain or stabilize the fuel.
What measures compression?
Compression gauge.
What vegetable was originally carved before pumpkins to make jack-o’-lanterns?
Turnips
What tool checks spark?
Spark Plug Tester
In The Evil Dead movies, Ash’s chainsaw is powered by what kind of engine?
A two stroke
A “ghost” keeps stealing spark from your plug. What real issue could cause a weak or no spark?
Bad coil or bad sparkplug
What happens if the head bolts aren’t torqued evenly?
Warping or leaks.
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
If a lubricant has ____ viscosity it will move fast.
low
Name three real small-engine tools that could easily star in a horror movie scene.
(e.g., chainsaw, hedge trimmer, leaf blower)
A mysterious fog fills the shop. What small engine problem could actually cause heavy white smoke?
Burning oil due to worn piston rings or head gasket leak.
What tool would you use to measure the tiny clearance between two metal engine parts?
Feeler Gauge
What’s the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S.?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
What are the two types of valve trains?
L-head and Overhead
What horror movie, that came out in 1974, features a killer who uses a chainsaw?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
A mower keeps “screaming” (squealing) when you start it. What could be the real cause?
Dry Lubrication
What’s the typical compression for a small engine?
90–120 PSI
In what U.S. state was the first official citywide Halloween celebration held?
Anoka, Minnesota
If you are missing the top piston ring, what will be wrong with your engine?
Compression