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III B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2009
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is the main reason for the development of two stroke engines? Classify
two stroke engines. [3+3]
(b) In what respects CI engine differ from SI engine. [7]
(c) Define the term scavenging. [3]
2. (a) Describe the types of carburetors based on the direction of mixture flow. [4+4]
(b) Explain the salient features of CARTER carburetor. [4+4]
4. (a) Mention the components of an ignition system and describe the following with
the help of neat sketches.
i. Ignition coil [5]
ii. Contact breaker [5]
(b) Sketch and explain the working Distributor and name the various parts.[3+3]
6. (a) Explain the working of cone clutch used in an automobile with a neat sketch.
[4+4]
(b) How a single plate clutch is better compared to cone clutch. [8]
7. (a) Explain the constructional details of a leaf spring with the help of a neat
sketch. [4+4]
(b) Describe the features of a transverse leaf spring. [4+4]
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Code No: V3115/R07 Set No. 2
III B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2009
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. Sketch a chassis of any four wheeler and mark various parts on it. Explain the
functions of various components of automobile. [8+8]
2. (a) What are the advantages of port fuel injection systems over carburetor?[4+4]
(b) How the fuel level in the float chamber of a carburetor is maintained at con-
stant level. [4+4]
3. Explain the various types of engine cooling systems and compare them. [8+8]
4. (a) Explain the working of Centrifugal advance mechanism with the help of neat
sketch. [5+5]
(b) Explain the function of lead-acid storage Battery. [6]
5. (a) Name the various electrical components used in an automobile & give their
functions. [4+4]
(b) Explain the working of a starter switch. [4+4]
6. (a) List out the functions to be performed by the transmission system of an au-
tomobile. [8]
(b) Explain the arrangements by which engine power is transmitted to the wheels.
[8]
7. (a) Explain the constructional details of a leaf spring with the help of a neat
sketch. [4+4]
(b) Describe the features of a transverse leaf spring. [4+4]
8. (a) Explain clearly the working of the giriling mechanical brakes. [4+4]
(b) Explain the working of wheel cylinder. [4+4]
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Code No: V3115/R07 Set No. 3
III B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2009
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
2. (a) How the diesel fuel pump is tested for its performance? [4+4]
(b) What is the purpose of helical groove in the diesel pump. Sketch its position
for different operating conditions of the engine. [4+4]
4. (a) Explain with a neat sketch of capacitance discharge ignition system. [4+4]
(b) Discuss the effect of spark advance on pressure-crank angle diagram. [8]
6. (a) With the help of a neat sketch, explain the construction and operation of a
constant mesh gearbox. [4+4]
(b) What do you mean by double-declutching? Explain how and why it is done?
[4+4]
8. (a) Explain clearly how the King-Pin inclination produces directional stability?[4]
(b) Explain why do the front wheels have to toe-out in turns? [4+4]
(c) Explain what is meant by center point steering. [4]
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Code No: V3115/R07 Set No. 4
III B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2009
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????
1. (a) Compare the merits of front wheel drive vehicles with rear engine wheel drive
vehicles. [8]
(b) What is frameless construction? What are its advantages? [4+4]
2. (a) Draw the layout of fuel feed system in a petrol engine and name and give the
functions of each component. [4+4]
(b) Explain the mechanism provided in a A C mechanical pump to stop the fuel
supply when the carburetor float chamber is full. [4+4]
4. (a) Mention the components of an ignition system and describe the following with
the help of neat sketches.
i. Ignition coil [5]
ii. Contact breaker [5]
(b) Sketch and explain the working Distributor and name the various parts.[3+3]
5. (a) What is the principle of a generator? Give its constructional details [4+4]
(b) Explain the working of a cutout relay as used in the charging circuit [8]
7. (a) About what gear reduction is obtained in the differential on passenger cars
and on commercial vehicles? Does it vary from one vehicle to other. [4+4]
(b) Explain the semi floating. [4]
(c) What is the purpose of universal joint? [4]
8. (a) Explain clearly how the King-Pin inclination produces directional stability?[4]
(b) Explain why do the front wheels have to toe-out in turns? [4+4]
(c) Explain what is meant by center point steering. [4]
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