Describe how a rod heater works and is used to install a piston and pin on a connecting rod.

What will be an ideal response?


A rod heater works by heating the small end of the connecting rod so that a press-fit piston pin can be slip-fit. The small end is heated to about 425°F (204°C).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In a purge level measurement system, the amount of pressure required to force air through the tube is __________ proportional to the amount of liquid in the tank.

A. directly B. inversely

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One cubic meter represents a cube shape that measures 1 meter in all three dimensions. How long is each side

in centimeters? a. 1 cm b. 10 cm c. 100 cm d. 1,000 cm

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