’

*EJ729* EJ – 729
VII Semester B.E. (Mech.) Degree Examination, January 2013
(Y2K6 Scheme)
ME-705 (C) : AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (Elective – I)

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Instructions : 1) Answer any five full questions choosing atleast two full
questions from each Unit.
2) Draw neat sketches.

UNIT – I

1. a) Define compression ratio. Discuss how does it affect the HP of an engine. 5

b) List out the advantages of V-engines over in-line engines. 5
c) What is piston slap ? Discuss with sketches the methods to overcome the
piston slap. 10

2. a) List out the advantages and disadvantages of aluminum alloy cylinder and
cylinder lead. 6
b) Discuss the construction of engine crank shaft, camshaft. 6
c) Discuss the construction and working of hydraulic valve lifter. 8

3. a) List out the characteristics considered while selecting the lubricant for
automobile engine. 4
b) Briefly explain the main components of water cooling system. 10
c) What is detonation ? What are the factors which influence the detonation in
an IC engine ? 6

4. a) With a neat sketch explain the construction and working of S.U. carburetor. 8
b) What do you understand from the term ‘Compensation’ as applied to
carburetors ? List out the methods of compensation. 4
c) What is ignition advance ? Explain any one mechanism used for ignition
advance. 8

P.T.O.
EJ – 729 *EJ729*

UNIT – II

5. a) With a neat sketch explain the construction and working of centrifugal clutch. 8
b) Explain the construction and working of rear wheel differential. 8
c) List out the arrangements of fixing the wheels to rear axle. 4

6. a) List out the properties of tyre. 4

b) Briefly discuss the torsion bar suspension system. 8
c) Discuss the electronically controlled suspension system. 8

7. a) With a neat sketch, explain cam and roller steering gear mechanism. 7
b) Discuss the general arrangements of links and stubaxle. 10
c) What are the functions of brakes in automobile ? 3

8. Write short notes on following : (5×4=20)

i) Brake shoes and lining
ii) Hydraulic tubes and hoses
iii) Air bags
iv) Hybrid cars.

———————