Get premium membership and access questions with answers, video lessons as well as revision papers.
i) wear at the centre of the tread –over-inflation
ii) wear on both sides of the tread – under-inflation
iii)wear on one side of the tread—incorrect camber
marto answered the question on September 23, 2019 at 07:29
- State the function of the following in a cooling system.(Solved)
State the function of the following in a cooling system.
i) Thermostat
ii) Pressure valve
iii) Vacuum valve
Date posted: September 23, 2019. Answers (1)
- List four types of manual steering boxes explain the operation of one of them.(Solved)
List four types of manual steering boxes and explain the operation of one of them.
Date posted: September 23, 2019. Answers (1)
- Identify four differences between full-flow and By-pass filters.(Solved)
Identify four differences between full-flow and By-pass filters.
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- List three advantages of wankel rotary engine over the conventional reciprocating piston type.(Solved)
List three advantages of wankel rotary engine over the conventional reciprocating piston type.
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- State the functions of the following in a vehicle.
a) Final drive unit
b) Clutch
(Solved)
State the functions of the following in a vehicle .
a) Final drive unit
b) Clutch
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- The figure below shows an isometric drawing of a machine component. Draw FULL SIZE, in first projection the following views in the drawing paper provided.(Solved)
The figure below shows an isometric drawing of a machine component. Draw FULL SIZE, in first projection the following views in the drawing paper provided.
a) Sectional front elevation B-B .
b) The plan.
c) Include 3 important dimensions.
Do not show hidden details
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- State two functions of each of the following vehicle systems .
i) suspension system
ii) steering system
iii) braking system(Solved)
State two functions of each of the following vehicle systems .
i) suspension system
ii) steering system
iii) braking system
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain each of the following terms as used in power mechanics
i) Detonation
ii pre- ignition
iii) Atomization(Solved)
Explain each of the following terms as used in power mechanics
i) Detonation
ii pre- ignition
iii) Atomization
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- State two types of fire extinguishers used to put out a burning carburetor.(Solved)
State two types of fire extinguishers used to put out a burning carburetor.
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- Identify two advantages of a pressurized water cooling system over thermo-siphon cooling system.(Solved)
Identify two advantages of a pressurized water cooling system over thermo-siphon cooling system.
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- State two possible causes why a petrol engine would emit white or light blue smoke at its exhaust pipe.(Solved)
State two possible causes why a petrol engine would emit white or light blue smoke at its exhaust pipe.
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- State two requirements for combustion in a diesel engine.(Solved)
State two requirements for combustion in a diesel engine.
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- Give two reasons why bearings are necessary.(Solved)
Give two reasons why bearings are necessary.
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- State two possible causes of a clutch slip.(Solved)
State two possible causes of a clutch slip.
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- State four physical checks that need to be carried on a car battery.(Solved)
State four physical checks that need to be carried on a car battery.
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- State one cause of each the following excessive tire tread wear patterns .
i) feathered edge
ii) shoulder wear(Solved)
State one cause of each the following excessive tire tread wear patterns .
i) feathered edge
ii) shoulder wear
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- Differentiate between friction and antifriction bearings. Give one example of each type.(Solved)
Differentiate between friction and antifriction bearings. Give one example of each type.
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- State one use of each of the following tools
a) Piston ring compressor
b) Micrometers
c) stethoscope
d) Compression gauge
(Solved)
State one use of each of the following tools
a) Piston ring compressor
b) Micrometers
c) stethoscope
d) Compression gauge
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- For each of the following components state two measurements which should be taken during inspection.
a) Crankshaft
b) Piston rings(Solved)
For each of the following components state two measurements which should be taken during inspection.
a) Crankshaft
b) Piston rings
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)
- State two reasons for alloying metals.(Solved)
State two reasons for alloying metals.
Date posted: September 18, 2019. Answers (1)