Thought for something different, I'd try posting an ASE test study question, that would apply to our classic cars.
Also be interested to know if we have any ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) technicians on here.
If so, what tests have you taken, and how long have you been taking them?

OK so this weeks question is:

A compression test shows that one cylinder is too low. A leakage test on that cylinder shows there is too much leakage. During the test air could be heard coming from the tail pipe. Which of the following could be the cause?

A). Broken piston rings
B). Bad head gasket
C). Bad exhaust gasket
D). an exhaust valve not seating

I'll give ita few days to see if it's something you guys like, then I'll post the answer per the book which includes a short explanation.
BTW: for those that are certified feel free to answer, just please don't give it away. Also (IMO) this should be totally open to discussion.

Have fun and good luck! I hope this is something you all enjoy. If it goes well, I'll try to post a new question at least weekly.

 

exhaust valve not seating

 

awww... I need to learn how to read.

but I'm 19 with 6 passed ase tests and 2 failed and an associates in automotive technology

 

Am I allowed to comment on the quality of some ASE techs I know and what I think their certs are worth based on this single question.

 

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ASE is a good standard. You can't pass an ASE test unless you have at least a decent idea of what you're testing on. What's the cutoff for a fail on ASE these days, is it 70% or 80%?

Oh, and I know I answered that oen correctly, it was rather easy. You should have picked one of those horribly hard ones that they have where almost every answer seems like it could be right.

 

All the ASE test do is establish that the machanic has a basic working knowledge of the different systems. To say that you are ASE certified is not to say you are a good mechanic. It is one of those things you either have a feel for or you don't.

I took and passed all the ASE tests, with the exception on the Air condtioning one, back in the early 80's. It was so long ago that back then it was called NIASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence)

 

ShadeTree Institute for Automotive Knowledge[tm] FTW!! No degree, no ring, just mashed knuckles and a willingness to try...
(yes, this question was eZ - i like the post!)

 

D-Exhaust Valve not seating! Like the Post!![8D]

 

That question was super easy.
As for ASE's, you also have to have 2 years work experience before theyll certify you.
Im not ASE (only cuz they test twice a year), but I am Michigan state certified. One of the few states that actually has certification for mechanics.
-P.