Total No of questions…11…….

AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING ( MCE-403)

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY 7th sem/ Six year integrated MBA
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Time: 3 Hours, ROLL NO_____________
Max. Marks:50 Min. Pass Marks :40%
Note: Section C is compulsory .Attempt any six questions selecting three questions
from each section A &B.
SECTION A
Q1 Describe general layout of conventional motor vehicle chassis. Compare frame 5
and frameless construction.
Q2 Explain working of a synchromesh gear box with neat sketch 5
Q3 Explain with neat sketches different types of axles. 5
Q4 Explain working of linkage type steering system. 5
Q5 Discuss with neat sketch working of anti-lock braking system. 5

SECTION B
Q6 What are advantages and disadvantages of independent suspension? Explain 5
with neat sketch working if any two independent suspension mechanisms
Q7 Explain with neat sketches different types of tyres and wheels. 5
Q8 Give description of a telescopic damper with neat sketch 5
Q9 Discuss construction and working of starting motor for automobile 5
Q10 What is EGR? Explain with neat sketch its working and need. 5

SECTION C
Q11
a) List various components of a chassis.
b) What is function of a slip joint?
C) Why are differentials necessary?
d) Name components of an automatic transmission.
e) What are different types of battery used in an automobile?
f) List troubles encountered in a starting system of an automobile
g) Write short note on wheel cylinder.
h) Write short note on drop arm and drag link
i) Explain toe in and toe out.
j) Explain the working of transfer case. 2X10
 Total No of questions…11…….

AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING ( MCE-403)

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY 7th sem/ Six year integrated MBA
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Time: 3 Hours, ROLL NO_____________
Max. Marks:50 Min. Pass Marks :40%
Note: Section C is compulsory .Attempt any six questions selecting three questions from
each section A &B.
SECTION A
Q1 Describe general layout of conventional motor vehicle chassis. Compare frame 5
and frameless construction.
Q2 Explain with neat sketch working of single plate friction clutch. 5
Q3 What is an overdrive? What are its advantages? 5
Q4 Explain with neat sketch working of recirculating ball type steering gear box 5
Q5 Explain with neat sketch working of hydraulic master cylinder in brakes 5

SECTION B
Q6 Explain with neat sketch working of valves of hydraulic telescopic shock 5
absorber.
Q7 Discuss with neat sketch working of Macpherson strut and trailing link 5
independent suspension.
Q8 What are causes of tyre wear and factors influencing tyre life? 5
Q9 Discuss construction and working of starting motor for automobile 5
Q1 Explain working of catalytic convertor with neat sketch. 5
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SECTION C
Q1
1
a) Give classification of chassis with respect to fitting
b) Enumerate factors that affect battery life.
C) Define the term brake efficiency.
d) Explain effect of caster angle.
e) Compare sliding mesh and constant mesh gear box
f) List possible causes of axle failures.
g) Explain working of a torque tube drive.
h) Explain need and working of torsion bar
i) What are functions of a frame?
j) Compare front and rear wheel driven vehicle. 2X10