Engine Repair Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• crankshaft : transfers movement from piston and rod to the transmission
• leak down : this test is used to measure percentage of leak in a cylinder
• bore : the diameter of the cylinder
• rocker arms : when the push rod is forced up this component pivots, opening the valve.
• intake : during this stroke air and fuel mixture is sucked into engine
• radiator : main coolant heat exchanger in vehicle
• intake valve : allows air fuel mixture into combustion chamber
• spark plug : ignites air/fuel mixture in cylinder
• bearings : keep internal metal components from contacting each other directly preventing wear.
• water jackets : these surround the cylinders and use coolant to cool the cylinder walls down
• wet compression : this test is performed to diagnose fualty piston rings
• wrist pin : this hold the piston onto the connecting rod
• dohc : this engine uses 2 camshafts and no push rods.
• combustion : spark occurs during this stroke
• piston : attached to connecting rod
• compression : during this stroke both valves are closed
• stroke : when the piston makes a single up and down movement.
• camshaft : opens the valves
• inline : engine with cylinders in a single row
• cylinder head : this forms the top of the combustion chamber
• lifters : these are found in between the push rods and camshaft.
• exhaust valve : allows gasses to exit combustion chamber.
• oil pump : pressurizes oil through lubrication system
• thermostat : allows coolant flow to radiator when vehicle reaches operating temp
• exhaust : this stroke allows gasses to be pushed out of engine