Technician A says an enamel-coated coil spring should be taped in the areas where the spring compressor tool contacts the spring. Technician B says if the enamel coating is chipped on a coil spring, the spring deflection rate is reduced. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Technician A is correct because taping the areas of the enamel-coated coil spring that will contact the spring compressor tool helps prevent damage to the coating and potential corrosion. Technician B is incorrect because chipping the enamel coating on a coil spring does not affect the spring deflection rate. The deflection rate is determined by the size, shape, and material of the spring, not the surface coating.

Technician a Says an Enamel-Coated Coil Spring Should Be Taped