Power Mechanics Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Bunamfan Post Mock 2021 Exams

Instructions to candidates

1. Write your name and index number in the spaces provided above.
2. Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
3. There are TEN stations in this examination.
4. Candidates are allowed 15 minutes at each station
5. At each station, candidates are not allowed to either review the previous stations’ work or read instruction for other stations
6. Attempt ALL exercises in each station
7. All dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise stated.

For examiner’s use only

QUESTIONS

STATION l
The figure below shows a truncated air cleaner assembly. On the drawing paper provided, sketch in good proportion the exploded view of the assembly and label four parts. (10 marks)

STATION 2
INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the tools, equipment and materials provided to make the template shown in the figure below.

(10 marks) 

STATION 3

1. Demonstrate to the examiner how to test the cylinder head provided for warpage. (4 marks)
2. For the piston provided determine:
   1. taper;
   2. ovality . (6 marks) 

STATION 4
Change the wheel marked on the vehicle provided.
Let the examiner check your work

STATION 5
Using the measuring tools provided, take and record each of the measurements listed below:

1.                              
   1. valve
   2. length
      PART AND MEASUREMENT REQUIRED READING
   3. margin width
   4. stem diameter
   5. head diameter
2. Valve spring free length
3. Piston ring:
   1. free gap
   2. width
   3. working gap (10 marks)

STATION 6
Using the tools provided, determine the compression ratio of the given engine. Take the clearance volume to be 30 c.c. (10 marks)

STATION 7
'From the vehicle parts labelled F, G, H, J and K. For each part, identify one defect, state two
Possible effects and complete the table below. ( 10 marks)

STATION 8
Using the tools, materials and components provided, connect the starting circuit of a vehicle. (10 marks)

STATION 9
For the tyre provided:

1. Identify and record the following:
   1. Maximum load
   2. Maximum inflation limit
   3. Type of construction
   4. Tyre size
   5. Rim size
   6. Date of manufacture
2. Identify the defect at the section marked X and state one possible cause of the defect.
   DEFECT......................................................................................................................................... .
   I
   POSSIBLE CAUSE ........................................................................................................................ .
   (2 marks)
3. Demonstrate to the examiner how to measure the following:
   1. inside diameter
   2. height
   3. width
   4. tread depth
   5. tread width (5 marks)

STATION 10

1. Using the multicylinder engine provided, demonstrate to the examiner how to identify the misfiring cylinder. (6 marks)
2. State:
   1. Two possible causes of the misfiring in (a) above. (2 marks)
   2. How each cause in (b) (i) above is determined. (2 marks)

MARKING SCHEME

STATION 1
Draw an exploded view of a battery hydrometer and label the major parts. (10 marks )

STATION 2
Use the tools, equipment and materials provided to make the template shown in the figure below. (10 marks )

CORRECT CURVE OF R32…………………………………………………………………………1 ½ MKS
CORRECT CURVE OF R12…………………………………………………………………………1 ½ MKS
CORRECT CURVE OF R24…………………………………………………………………………..1 ½ MKS
CORRECT CURVE OF R22……………………………………………………………………………1 ½ MKS
CORRECT CURVE OF R50……………………………………………………………………………1 ½ MKS
FILING OFF SHARP EDGES………………………………………………………………………….1 ½ MKS
FINISHING IN TIME…………………………………………………………………………………….1 MK

STATION 3
State the name of the fluids provided labeled V, W, X, Y and Z and in each case state one use. ( 10 marks )

CORRECT IDENTIFICATION…………………………………………………………..1 MK EACH
CORRECT USE……………………………………………………………………………..1 MK EACH

STATION 4

1. Using the tools and apparatus provided determine the taper and ovality on the big-end journal of the engine crankshaft provided. Show all your working.
   
   
   • SHOWING ALL THE WORKING………………………………..2 MKS
   • CORRECT TAPER…………………………………………………….2 MKS
   • CORRECT OVALITY…………………………………………………2 MKS
2. Demonstrate to the examiner how to check the crankshaft for distortion. ( 4 marks )
   
   PLACING THE CRANSHAFT ON V-BLOCKS AND POSITIONING THE SENSOR
   BUTTON ON THE MAIN CRANK JOURNAL AS IT IS ROTATED…………..4 MKS

STATION 5
Identify the locking devices labeled A to E and state a feature that makes each locking device unique in the class. ( 10 marks )

STATION 6

1. Using the tools and equipment provided, carry out the following service checks on the battery given on the workbench. Record the following;
   1. Physical condition of the battery ( 1 mark )
      WHETHER DIRTY, CRACKED, CORRODED TERMINALS, ETC
   2. Specific gravity of each cell( 3 marks )
      AS PER THE DATA COLLECTED ON THE PARTICULAR BATTERY
   3. Battery voltage( 3 marks )
      AS PER THE DATA COLLECTED ON THE PARTICULAR BATTERY
2. Demonstrate to the examiner how to measure the individual cell voltage ( 3 marks )
   

STATION 7

1. Use the tools and equipment provided and determine the coefficient of friction between the brake pad friction surface and the steel plate. Show all your working on the space provided below. (10 marks)
   AS PER THE DATA PROVIDED FROM THE STATION.
   COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION = FORCE RECORDED AT THE SPRING WHEN PULLING THE PAD
                                                                             WEIGHT OF THE BRAKE PAD

STATION 8

1. Measure and record the resistance of each of the following given components;
   1. Secondary winding resistance………………………………………………………………
      CORRECT METER READING OF SECONDARY RESISTANCE………………….2 MKS
   2. Primary winding resistance………………………………………………………………….
      CORRECT METER READING OF PRIMARY RESISTANCE……………………..2 MKS
2. Using the components and the wires provided, connect a horn circuit.
   Let the examiner check your work. ( 6 marks )
    

STATION 9
For the tyre provided;

1. Identify and record the following;
   1. Maximum load…………………………………………………………………………………………
   2. Maximum inflation limit……………………………………………………………………………
   3. Tyre size…………………………………………………………………………………………………...
   4. Tyre costruction……………………………………………………………………………………….
   5. Rim size………………………………………………………………………………………………….
   6. Date of manufacture……………………………………………………………………………… ( 3 marks )
2. Identify the defect at the section marked X and state one possible cause of the defect.
   DEFECT………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
   POSSIBLE CAUSE………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
   AS PER THE DATA PROVIDED FROM THE STATION
3. Demonstrate to the examiner how to measure the following;
   1. Inside diameter
   2. Height
   3. Width
   4. Tread depth
   5. Tread width ( 5 marks )

 STATION 10
On the multi-cylinder engine block provided, demonstrate to the examiner how to determine the oil clearance in the main bearings using the tools and equipment provided. ( 10 marks )
It is recommended that surfaces be clean prior to use of Plastigauge
 

Plastigauge placed across the bearing surface
 

THE CAP IS PLACED AND TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION TO SPREAD THE PLASTIGAUGE, THEN REMOVED.

De-formed Plastigauge compared with calibrated scale.

The actual clearance is shown alongside the mark which most nearly corresponds to the width. For greater accuracy the clearance may be interpolated between the two most nearly comparable scale marks.

EACH STEP…………………2 MKS
TOTAL………….10 MKS