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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

DIESEL TRADE THEORY N2

(11040192)

3 April 2017 (X-Paper)

09:00–12:00

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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
DIESEL TRADE THEORY N2
TIME: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100

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1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Read ALL the questions carefully.

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3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

4. Start each question on a NEW page.

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5. Write neatly and legibly.
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QUESTION 1

1.1 Give THREE reasons for using a tandem brake master cylinder on a modern
vehicle. (3)

1.2 Give FOUR advantages of disc brakes. (4)

1.3 FIGURE 1 shows a tandem brake master cylinder.

Label A–F. Write only the answer next to the question number (1.3) in the

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ANSWER BOOK.

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C B

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D E F
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FIGURE 1 (6)

1.4 State the possible causes of each of the following brake faults:
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1.4.1 Spongy brakes (3)

1.4.2 Brake pedal fades slowly under pressure (2)

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1.4.3 Brake shudder (2)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 Tabulate THREE differences between a petrol engine and a diesel engine.
(3 × 2) (6)

2.2 State the function of the low-pressure fuel lift pump used on diesel engines. (2)

2.3 State TWO methods used by which turbulence of air can be improved during
the intake stroke on a diesel engine. (2)

2.4 Give FOUR advantages of direct injection used on diesel engines. (4)

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2.5 Give TWO reasons for each of the following injector faults:

2.5.1 Excessive leak-off

2.5.2 Opening pressure too high

2.5.3 Spray pattern distorted

(3 × 2) (6)
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QUESTION 3

3.1 Draw and label an Elliot front axle. Show the following on the drawing:

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Thrust bearing on top of stub axle, stub axle and front axle (4)

3.2

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State SIX preliminary checks that a mechanic must carry out before wheel
alignment is done on a vehicle. (6)
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3.3 FIGURE 2 shows a half-shaft assembly.

Label items A–E. Write only the answer next to the question number (3.3) in
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the ANSWER BOOK.

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FIGURE 2 (5)

3.4 Explain the term tracking. (5)

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QUESTION 4

4.1 Draw and label an indirect-injection Ricardo combustion chamber. Show the
following on the drawing:

The sleeve piston and rings

The position of the pre-combustion chamber
The position of the glow plug in the pre-combustion chamber
The position of the air passage and the injector in the pre-combustion

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chamber
The spray pattern of the injector and the air flow (6)

4.2 Explain how a pressure test is carried out on an injector. (4)

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QUESTION 5

5.1 FIGURE 3 below shows a synchronising unit.

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Label items A–E. Write only the answer next to the question number (5.1) in
the ANSWER BOOK.
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E C

FIGURE 3 (5)

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5.2 Name THREE common types of gear teeth used in modern gearboxes. (3)

5.3 State THREE functions of a gearbox. (3)

5.4 State the functions of each of the following:

5.4.1 Interlocking mechanism

5.4.2 Locking mechanism

(2 × 1) (2)

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5.5 Name THREE types of interlocking mechanisms. (3)

5.6 Give FOUR reasons why a gearbox will be noisy when engaged in a gear. (4)

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QUESTION 6

Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the
answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (6.1–6.10) in the
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ANSWER BOOK.

6.1 Which of the following does not form part of the fuel supply for a diesel
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engine?

A Supply pump
B Spray nozzle
C Air cleaner
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D Injector

6.2 Which air cleaner is considered to be the most effective in diesel engines?

A Dry type
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B Wet type
C Oil bath type
D Whirl type
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6.3 In a diesel engine, the pipe carrying fuel from the fuel pump to the injector is
made of ...

A plastic.
B PVC.
C steel.
D copper.

6.4 The duration between the start of injection and the start of ignition is called
the ...

A spill cut-off.
B delay period.
C period of injection.
D period of ignition.

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6.5 The ignition quality of diesel fuel is expressed by an index called …

A octane number.
B cetane number.
C calorific value.
D carbon content.

6.6 The purpose of a gearbox on an automobile is to ...

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A vary the speed.
B vary the torque.
C provide permanent speed reduction.
D multiply the speed.

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6.7 Another name for a torsion bar is a ...

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B
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stabiliser bar.
strut rod.
Panhard rod.
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D radius rod.

6.8 The king pin inclination is usually ...

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A less than ½°.

B between 1° and 2°.
C between 2° and 5°.
D above 7°.
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6.9 The distance between the centres of the front wheels is called ...

A the wheel track.

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B the wheel base.

C the axle width.
D steering geometry.
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6.10 A diesel engine has a compression ratio of …

A 6 : 10.
B 10 : 15.
C 15 : 25.
D 25 : 40.
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TOTAL: 100

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