Scheme E

Sample Question Paper

Course Name : Automobile Engineering

Course Code : AE
Semester : Third 12052
Subject Title : Automobile Transmission systems
Marks : 100 Time: 3 Hours

Instructions:
1] All questions are compulsory.
2] Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3] Use of non-programmable calculator is permissible.
4] Illustrate your answer with neat sketches wherever necessary.
5] Preferably, write the answers in sequential order.

Q.1 Attempt any TEN of the following. (10x2=20)

a) List the materials used in a two wheeler frame.
b) State the location of clutch in transmission system.
c) State the necessity of a gearbox in a vehicle
d) List the components of propeller shaft assembly
e) State two effects of higher tyre inflation pressure.
f) State any two advantages of using diaphragm clutch
g) Draw a neat labeled sketch of any one type of rim.
h) State the function of main shaft and lay shaft of a gearbox.
i) State the condition in which the differential lock is used.
j) State two advantages of using radial ply tyre.
k) State the loads acting on a chassis frame.
l) State the use of slip joint.
Q.2 Attempt any FOUR of the following. (4 x 4=16)
a) Draw a neat labeled diagram of rear engine rear wheel drive type of vehicle layout.
b) State the purpose of using cable operated clutch linkage in a two-wheeler.
c) Why a motorcycle is provided with a wet multi-plate clutch?
d) State the purpose of using constant mesh gearbox in a two-wheeler.
e) Explain the need of differential action in an auto rickshaw.
f) Distinguish between dry and wet clutches.(4 points)
Q.3 Attempt any FOUR of the following. (4 x 4=16)
a) Draw a constant mesh gearbox in neutral gear position with power flow.
b) How does a synchronizer achieve smooth gear change?
c) Explain the principle of clutch with a neat sketch.
d) State the necessity of constant velocity joints in case of front engine front wheel drive
type of car layout.
e) State the necessity of backlash in a differential.
f) What is the difference between a three speed and four speed gearbox? Where are
these used?

Q.4 Attempt any TWO of the following. (8 x 2 = 16)

a) State four advantages and four drawbacks of front engine rear wheel drive.
b) Describe with neat sketch the working of sliding mesh gearbox.
c) Draw a neat sketch of torque converter and explain how it achieves variation in
torque.

Q.5 Attempt any TWO of the following. (8 x 2 = 16)

a) Draw a neat sketch showing tyre- tube construction. Explain tyre rotation procedure
for a four wheeler.
b) Describe the construction and draw a neat labeled sketch of a semi-floating type of
rear axle.
c) Identify the rear axle drive which takes braking and driving torque. Explain its
working with a neat sketch.

Q.6 Attempt any TWO of the following. (8 x 2 = 16)

a) Describe with neat sketch the working of multi-plate clutch.
b) Explain with a neat sketch the construction and working of hydraulic clutch linkage.
State an application of the same.
c) Describe with neat sketch the spur differential working.

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