Technician A says that a freewheeling engine is one that does not slow the vehicle down when decelerating. Technician B says that a freewheeling engine is one in which the valves cannot contact the pistons if the timing chain or belt breaks. Who is right?

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A freewheeling engine is designed so that the valves do not contact the pistons if the timing chain or belt breaks, which is what Technician B describes. Technician A's statement is incorrect.

Technician a Says That a Freewheeling Engine Is One That