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National Maritime Center
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U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
Chief Engineer – MODU
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(Sample Examination)
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Choose the best answer to the following Multiple Choice Questions.
1. Ring groove inserts are occasionally used on aluminum alloy pistons to __________.
• (A) reduce the ring groove wear rate

o (B) seal against crankcase vapors
o (C) lessen the wear on aluminum parts of the cylinder
o (D) allow for the greater expansion rate of aluminum
If choice A is selected set score to 1.
2. According to the illustration, which of the following is true? Illustration MO-0067
o (A) The piston has two oil scraper rings.

o (B) The piston has four compression rings.
o (C) The shaker method is used for piston cooling.
• (D) All of the above.
If choice D is selected set score to 1.
3. The illustration shown describes a _______. Illustration MO-0069
• (A) two-cycle opposed-piston diesel engine

o (B) four-cycle opposed cylinder diesel engine
o (C) four-cycle opposed-piston diesel engine
o (D) two-cycle opposed cylinder diesel engine
4. In an internal combustion engine, which of the devices listed will force the compression rings to seal
the compression gases in the space above the piston?
o (A) Use of bimetallic piston rings

o (B) Ring gap pre-tensioning
o (C) Thermal increase in ring-end clearance
• (D) Gas pressure acting against the back of the ring
5. The lower water seal on a diesel engine wet cylinder liner must allow for liner axial movement. This
seal is most commonly a __________.
o (A) precision ground flange joint

o (B) flexible metallic seal ring
o (C) soft copper gasket
• (D) neoprene O-ring
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6. After testing your medium-speed engine's exhaust valve springs you find one with a spring constant
that is lower than specified by design and a length that is reduced in length from that specified by
design. What is the recommended course of action?
o (A) Restore the spring to its original length by stretching.

o (B) Anneal spring to restore the spring constant to the original value.
o (C) Remove shims to restore spring to its original length.
• (D) Replace spring and check the valves cam and follower for marring caused by bounce.
7. When inspecting the valve mechanism shown in the illustration, normal maintenance would include
__________. Illustration MO-0074
o (A) mechanically adjusting the valve at point "D"

o (B) mechanically adjusting the valve at point "E"
o (C) changing the tappet clearance as measured between points "A" and "B"
• (D) measuring the cold valve clearance between components "C" and "D"
8. Regularly taken indicator cards on a slow-speed diesel engine provides relative engine performance
data allowing engineers to compare to previous data and manufacturer's design. What are the two
most important parameters obtained from reading the indicator cards?
o (A) Pcomp and injection timing.

• (B) Pmax and Pcomp.
o (C) Pmax and injection delay.
o (D) Pmax and scavenging air pressure.
If choice B is selected set score to 1.
9. During main engine performance testing it is noticed that one cylinder has firing and compression
pressures lower than average. Which of the following would most likely be the cause?
o (A) Low engine load

o (B) Late fuel injection
• (C) Worn piston rings
o (D) Early fuel injection
If choice C is selected set score to 1.
10. Low compression pressure in a diesel engine can be caused by __________.
• (A) improperly seating intake valves

o (B) leaking cylinder liner seal rings
o (C) late fuel injection timing
o (D) carbon deposits on the piston
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11. If there is a 'clicking' sound in the valve compartment of a diesel engine, the cause may be
__________.
o (A) a worn wrist pin

o (B) worn connecting rod bearings
• (C) excessive valve lash
o (D) all of the above
12. Worn cylinder head valve seats in a diesel engine will cause __________.
• (A) less cold valve lash

o (B) more cold valve lash
o (C) excessive pressure in hydraulic valve lash adjusters
o (D) broken valve springs
13. Evidence of low temperature corrosion is observed on the combustion space components of a slow-
speed diesel engine. What causes this corrosion and what can one do to mitigate this situation?
• (A) Sulfur from the fuel condensing on cold surfaces forming sulfuric acid. Ensure cooling water
temperatures maintain the combustion space temperatures above the dew point of sulfuric acid.
o (B) Vanadium from fuel melting in the exhaust gases. Maintain lower cooling water temperature to
prevent vanadium from melting.
o (C) Sulfur in exhaust gas mixing with water vapor condensation. Order cylinder oil of lower total
base number.
o (D) Low temperature corrosion cannot be observed; it has to be determined by metallurgical
testing. Maintain cooling water temperatures as per manufacturer's specifications.
14. A diesel engine emits blue exhaust smoke as a result of __________.
• (A) excessive cylinder lubrication

o (B) a light load
o (C) excessive compression pressure
o (D) cold intake air
15. The intake and exhaust valves used in a diesel engine are returned to their seats by __________.
o (A) push rod pressure

o (B) combustion pressure
• (C) spring force
o (D) exhaust pressure
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16. The valve cam slope angle determines the __________.
• (A) acceleration rate of valve opening and closing

o (B) diameter of intake and exhaust valves
o (C) engine torque characteristics
o (D) engine fuel efficiency
17. When two cams of the same diameter, one with tangential flanks and the other with convex flanks
are compared, the cam with tangential flanks will cause___________.
• (A) less valve gear wear

o (B) more abrupt valve action
o (C) greater valve lift
o (D) less valve seat wear
18. In the auxiliary diesel engine, shown in the illustration, the __________. Illustration MO-0006
o (A) explosion relief doors are clearly visible on both sides of the crankcase
• (B) governor is linked to the fuel injection pump by vertical linkage
o (C) engine oil filter is outboard of the electric starter
o (D) camshaft rotates at the same speed as the crankshaft
19. A four-stroke cycle auxiliary diesel engine fuel cam has shifted from its original position during
maintenance. To ensure correct timing of the fuel pump, the intake and exhaust valves should be in
what position when approaching top dead center for injection?
• (A) Intake and exhaust valves closed

o (B) Exhaust valve open, intake valve closed
o (C) Intake valve open, exhaust closed
o (D) Intake and exhaust valves open
20. In an auxiliary diesel engine, one reason for knurling the piston skirt is to __________.
• (A) improve skirt lubrication

o (B) improve the piston seal
o (C) allow for heat expansion
o (D) transmit forces evenly
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21. In a four-stroke cycle diesel engine, badly worn intake valve guides can cause excessive
__________.
o (A) cooling water temperatures

o (B) exhaust temperatures
• (C) lube oil consumption
o (D) exhaust pressure
22. On small diesel engines, a noticeable decrease in the time interval between the replacement of the
lube filter cartridge indicates __________.
o (A) dirty air filter

o (B) excessive oil pressure
o (C) excessive oil temperature
• (D) piston ring blow-by
23. A diesel engine may fail to start when being cranked, due to __________.
• (A) insufficient compression

o (B) high cetane number
o (C) high lube oil pressure
o (D) low lube oil viscosity
24. If an auxiliary diesel engine equipped with an electric starting system cranks very slowly after
repeated attempts to start, the cause could be a/an __________.
o (A) low compression pressure

• (B) overheated motor windings
o (C) ring gear with broken teeth
o (D) low lube oil viscosity
25. Which of the following operating characteristics of the Bendix drive friction clutch is associated with a
Bendix drive starter?
o (A) Prevents the pinion starter from overrunning on the starter shaft.
o (B) Engages the pinion with the air start distributor.
• (C) Helps absorb the shock when the pinion engages the flywheel ring gear.
o (D) Disengages the pinion from the flywheel ring gear.
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26. Hydraulic starters are installed on many lifeboat diesel engines instead of comparable air start
systems, because __________.
o (A) hydraulic starters are the least expensive of all starting systems
• (B) the system can be manually recharged
o (C) hydraulic systems turn diesel engines at higher rates of speed than air starters
o (D) the system does not require high-pressure piping
27. In a direct cylinder admission air starting system, once the engine begins to fire, the air starting
check valve illustrated, is closed by __________. Illustration MO-0107
o (A) a pneumatic bellows assembly

• (B) the spring force and cylinder pressure
o (C) a valve actuating cam
o (D) the starting air pressure
28. In a medium-speed marine propulsion engine equipped with direct admission air starting valves, the
cylinders without air starting valves fire first because the __________.
o (A) fuel is admitted only to these cylinders during cranking

o (B) compression is released during starting by opening the exhaust valve
o (C) operation is under higher compression
• (D) cylinders are not chilled by the expansion of the starting air
29. What type of engine lubrication oil filter system sends filtered oil directly to the high-pressure supply
gallery?
o (A) bypass system

o (B) centrifugal purifier system
• (C) shunt system
o (D) batch system
30. Which of the following problems could develop due to the accumulation of oil vapors in the
crankcase of a diesel engine?
• (A) Crankcase explosion

o (B) Combustion knock
o (C) Poor fuel economy
o (D) Reduced lubrication
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31. A decrease in the flash point of diesel engine lube oil indicates the lube oil has become __________.
o (A) contaminated with carbon

o (B) diluted with water
• (C) diluted with fuel oil
o (D) contaminated with sludge
32. If the analysis of used lube oil indicates a high content of iron particles, this could indicate
__________.
o (A) inadequate air filtration

• (B) excessive ring and liner wear
o (C) corrosive deterioration of a bearing
o (D) excessive cooling of lubricating oil
33. Which of the following effects will excessively cold lube oil have on the operation of a diesel engine?
o (A) The fuel oil supply will become diluted resulting in rough running.
o (B) The cooling system will overheat causing the engine to stall.
• (C) The engine will crank slowly and may fail to start.
o (D) The engine will overspeed when started.
34. A dirty lube oil strainer can result in __________.
• (A) low bearing oil pressure

o (B) excessive oil consumption
o (C) crankcase dilution
o (D) low lube oil temperature
35. Both crosshead type and trunk type lubricating oil are received onboard a vessel. These two oils
cannot be interchanged due to which of the following reasons?
o (A) Crosshead type engine oil scraper rings are designed for a certain oil type
o (B) Crosshead type lubricating oil has a lower pour point
• (C) Crosshead type lubricating oil has a lower base number as it does not need to neutralize the
combustion by-products
o (D) Trunk type lubricating oil has a higher flash point
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36. The pressure in an operating diesel engine cylinder continues to rise for a short period after the
piston passes top dead center as a result of the __________.
• (A) expansion during the combustion process

o (B) maximum compression pressure is just being attained
o (C) exhaust and intake valves just closing
o (D) fuel injection occurring at that point and combustion begins
37. The time between injection and ignition of the fuel is known as __________.
• (A) ignition delay

o (B) turbulence lag
o (C) injection lag
o (D) afterburning ratio
38. Which fuel chemical elemental constituents contribute to hot and cold temperature corrosion of
combustion space surfaces and components of a diesel engine?
o (A) Sulfur contributes to hot corrosion, vanadium contributes to cold corrosion.

• (B) Vanadium contributes to hot corrosion, sulfur contributes to cold corrosion.
o (C) Hot and cold corrosion is the same and is caused by combustion space surface heat
distribution.
o (D) Cold and hot corrosions are not caused by fuel constituents but by combustion space
temperature control.
39. What is a major initial ramification of receiving bunkers with a water content of 0.75% by volume?
o (A) All water may be dealt with by proper use of centrifuges, thus not a significant onboard or
economic/engineering problem.
o (B) Vessel will have to use additional efforts to reduce the water content, the oily-water
separators can deal with the discharge waste water.
o (C) Economic loss of receiving less fuel, by volume, but still within ISO 8217:2010 fuel
specifications.
• (D) Loss of specific heating value of fuel's thus effecting fuel consumption and engine efficiency,
as well as an economic loss.
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40. While bunkering heavy fuel, what quick/easy test can one perform onboard to determine the
compatibility of 'old' with 'new' fuel?
o (A) Mix two equal samples of the two fuels at elevated temperatures and determine if they
become a homogeneous mixture.
o (B) Take equal samples of both fuels, elevate their temperature, and mix them vigorously. If no
frothing occurs, they are compatible.
o (C) Perform a running viscosity test of both fuels, at the same temperature, if the viscosities are
equal, they should be compatible.
• (D) Use blotter paper with a single concentric drop of 'old' and 'new' fuel, if they do not form
separate circles, the fuels may be deemed compatible.
41. Heavy fuel oils generally have an upper average ash content of 0.1% by weight. Which of the
following conditions could be expected if the ash content increases above this amount?
o (A) Glazing of the cylinder liners

• (B) Increased exhaust valve wear
o (C) Excessive bearing wear
o (D) Increased MEP
42. The amount of fuel delivered by a unit injector is controlled by the __________.
o (A) camshaft
o (B) engine speed
• (C) rack position
o (D) main spring
43. Carbon deposit build up on the injection nozzle orifice is least likely to occur when using which type
of fuel injector nozzle?
o (A) Hole
o (B) Multi-pintle
o (C) Multi-hole
• (D) Pintle
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44. As shown in the illustration of the fuel injection pump, the function of the area designated as "L" is to
o (A) control the fuel injection rate

• (B) allow excess fuel oil to return to the fuel oil system
o (C) relieve excessive injector discharge pressure
o (D) provide for plunger lubrication
45. Which of the following statements represents the function of the plunger flange labeled "A" shown in
the illustration? Illustration MO-0061
o (A) It prevents the plunger from rotating in the barrel.

o (B) It takes the plunger off stroke when injection is completed.
o (C) It limits the actual stroke of the plunger.
• (D) It transmits the control rack setting to the plunger.
46. What is the purpose of the "window" installed in the housing of an individual jerk pump?
o (A) To set up the fuel rack calibration in cubic millimeters.

o (B) To check that fuel oil return passages are clear.
• (C) To allow the pump to be timed to the engine.
o (D) To check for sludge on the pump barrel.
47. Injection pressure in a common rail fuel system is controlled by __________.
o (A) engine speed

• (B) a bypass valve
o (C) varying the injector needle valve clearance
o (D) varying the fuel pump piston stroke
48. When disassembling or assembling an injection pump plunger and barrel you should __________.
o (A) keep the parts immersed in diesel fuel

o (B) always keep the plunger and barrel as a matched set
o (C) work over a linoleum-type surface
• (D) all of the above
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49. Uneven bolt tightening during the installation of a fuel injection pump can result in __________.
o (A) improper pump-to-engine timing

o (B) ignition delay
o (C) high torsional shock to fuel lines
• (D) binding of pump moving parts
50. Which of the following problems is the main source of fuel pump and injection system malfunctions?
o (A) Coated fuel lines

• (B) Air in the fuel system
o (C) Improper lubrication
o (D) Excessive vibration
51. One cause of diesel engine surging can be a result of __________.
• (A) injection pump fuel rack binding or sticking

o (B) low compression
o (C) solenoid stuck open
o (D) fuel booster pump pressure too high
52. Injection lag in a diesel engine may be caused by __________.
o (A) a decrease in the air temperature

o (B) a change in the cetane number of the fuel
o (C) a decrease in compression pressure
• (D) the flexibility of high-pressure fuel lines
53. Problems with the diesel engine fuel injection pump are usually caused by __________.
• (A) contaminated fuel

o (B) kinked fuel lines
o (C) improper adjustment
o (D) excessive engine vibration
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54. Surface irregularities, such as erosion and pitting on injection pump plungers, will __________.
o (A) increase ignition delay

o (B) affect engine performance at low-speed only
• (C) affect fuel oil metering
o (D) disappear due to fuel oil abrasion
55. Which condition indicates the air side fouling of an aftercooler on a turbocharged diesel engine?
o (A) Excessive condensate forming in the air box.

• (B) A decrease in the air temperature differential between the cooler inlet and outlet.
o (C) A decrease in the air pressure differential across the cooler.
o (D) An increased air temperature differential between the cooler inlet and outlet.
56. Which of the following conditions is indicated by the presence of water in the scavenging air
receiver?
o (A) Leaking cylinder head gaskets

• (B) Leaking aftercooler
o (C) Excessively high scavenge air temperature
o (D) Auxiliary blower failure
57. An engine is equipped with the overspeed trip similar to that shown in the illustration. The throw out
weight is designed to run at 900 RPM and trip out at 10% overspeed. However, the overspeed trip is
currently activating at 930 RPM. In order to correct this problem, __________. Illustration MO-0101
• (A) increase compression on spring #12

o (B) decrease compression on spring #12
o (C) install a larger throw out weight piece #10
o (D) change the angle of the operating face by machining piece #10
58. Which of the couplings listed is normally not repairable, and is usually replaced if completely
damaged?
o (A) Block and jaw coupling

o (B) Grid spring coupling
• (C) Gear-type coupling
o (D) Flexible disk-ring coupling
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59. What is the normal bearing clearance permitted at the horizontal axis of the shaft for the bearing
shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0121
o (A) The clearance on one side of the shaft at the axis will be one twentieth of a millimeter.
o (B) The tolerances established are dependent on machining processes used and will vary
amongst manufacturers.
o (C) The clearance is determined by the thickness of the hydrodynamic wedge formed and is not
usually measured while underway.
• (D) The normal play on both sides of the shaft will be one tenth of a millimeter.
60. The thrust bearing shown in the illustration has over eight years of ahead running time.
Measurements show "i1" is 4 mm and "i2" is 1mm. Which of the following conditions is indicated and
what steps should be taken, if any? Illustration MO-0121
o (A) The stops in which the thrust bearing block rides are worn, and it is necessary to return these
to their original specifications.
• (B) No appreciable wear has occurred, and the proper maintenance procedures should continue
to be followed.
o (C) A wear rate of 1.6 mm per year occurred. Although not excessive, this condition may require
more frequent monitoring.
o (D) A wear rate of 1.6 mm per year is excessive and requires immediate assistance from the
manufacturer's field support.
61. The gear drive, shown in the illustration, can have the backlash determined best by using a
• (A) feeler gauge

o (B) lead wire
o (C) red dye indicator
o (D) lash indicator
62. The starter control valve in the hydraulic system shown in the illustration is malfunctioning. Before
removing the valve, you must first __________. Illustration MO-0049
o (A) drain the reservoir

o (B) remove all plugs from the system
• (C) bleed off all accumulator pressure in "E"
o (D) ensure that the accumulator piston is in the charged position
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63. If a diesel engine has been stopped because of piston seizure due to severe overheating, the
crankcase __________.
• (A) inspection covers should not be opened until the engine has cooled
o (B) ventilation system should be continued in operation for one hour for cooling
o (C) scavenge pump should be immediately secured to prevent loss of lube oil
o (D) explosion covers should be opened slightly to provide extra ventilation
64. After stopping a diesel engine with a high main bearing temperature, what is the time one needs to
wait before a diesel engine crankcase can be opened?
o (A) Not less than 15 minutes.

• (B) Not less than 30 minutes.
o (C) Not less than 60 minutes.
o (D) Not less than 120 minutes.
65. Which of the following statements is correct concerning the operating function of the governor shown
in the illustration? Illustration MO-0096
o (A) The compensating mechanism provides positive control to lower engine speed as load is
increased.
o (B) The dial type adjusting knob (B) is used for setting speed droop and damping out hunting.
o (C) The speed droop lever spring prevents the engine from racing or hunting by arresting the
movement of the power piston after a speed change.
• (D) Excess oil under high-pressure is released from the spring loaded accumulators to the sump.
66. Increasing the oil pressure acting on the power piston of the hydraulic governor shown in the
illustration will __________. Illustration MO-0092
o (A) require the overspeed trip setting to be adjusted

• (B) increase the governor output power
o (C) decrease the speed droop
o (D) increase the speed droop
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67. A diesel-generator governor is hunting. After changing the oil, the governor is flushed and the
compensation needle valve is adjusted, but the hunting persists. You should NOW __________.
o (A) check air intake manifold pressure

• (B) carefully check for binding in the governor linkage
o (C) calibrate the fuel pump rack settings
o (D) set the speed droop adjustment to zero
68. A large change in ambient temperature, or using an oil of a viscosity different than the one
recommended by the manufacturer in a mechanical hydraulic governor, will result in the need to
adjust the __________.
o (A) pilot valve opening

o (B) accumulator spring tension
• (C) compensating needle valve
o (D) compensating spring tension
69. If the operating speed of a diesel engine increases without an apparent change in the engine control
settings, you may suspect a __________.
o (A) leaking air starting valve

• (B) malfunctioning governor
o (C) clogged intake air intercooler
o (D) control air leak
70. If the speeder spring of a main propulsion diesel engine governor breaks while operating at full load,
the engine RPM will __________.
o (A) hunt until stabilized by the droop rod

• (B) decrease to a slightly lower value
o (C) remain the same until manually changed
o (D) increase until the overspeed trip is actuated
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MO-0006
Adapted for testing purposes only from WILBU R, Pounder's Marine Diesel Engines, Sixth edition
Copyright © 1986 by Butterworth's Publishers
Further reproduction prohibited without permission Page 17 of 28
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MO-0049
Adapted for testing purposes only from CATERPILLAR, Service Manual, D353 Industrial and Marine Engines
Copyright © Caterpillar
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MO-0061
Adapted for testing purposes only from KATES/LUCK, Diesel and High Compression Gas Engines, 3rd edition
Copyright © 1974 by American Technical Society
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MO-0067
Adapted for testing purposes only from KNAK, Diesel Motor Ships Engines and Machinery Drawings
Copyright © 1979 by G E C GAD Publishers Page 20 of 28
MO-0069
Adapted for testing purposes only from ROWEN, Introduction to

Practical Marine Engineering, Volume 2: Figures
Copyright © 2005 The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Page 21 of 28
MO-0074
Adapted for testing purposes only from CAT 3500 Series Marine Engine Service Manual, Volume 1
Copyright © 1997 by Caterpillar
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MO-0091
7N1889 & 8N9662 Drive Groups Used With UG8-L Woodward Governors
1W2135 Drive Group Used With Caterpillar 3161 Governors
1. Diameter of bore in adapter (2) .................................................. 34.072 ± 0.025 mm (1.3414 ± .0010 in.)
Diameter of shaft on governor drive pinion (3) ......................... 34.000 ± 0.013 mm (1.3386 ± .0005 in.)
2. Adaptor
3. Governor drive pinion
4. Bevel gear
5. Diameter of shaft on bevel gear (4) ............................................. 34.000 ± 0.013 mm (1.3386 ± .0005 in.)
Diameter of bore in bearing after assembly in drive housing ... 34.072 ± 0.039 mm (1.3414 ± .0015 in.)
6. Shims. Use as required to get a gear clearance (backlash)

between pinion (3) and gear (4) of.............................................. 0.100 + 0.050 or -0.025 mm (.0039 = 0.020 or -
.0010 in.)
7. Diameter of bore in drive housing .............................................. 40.432 ± 0.025 mm (1.5918 ± .0010 in.)
Diameter of bearing ..................................................................... 40.545 ± 0.013 mm (1.5963 ± .0005 in.)
Adapted for testing purposes only from CAT 3500 Series Marine Engine
Service Manual, Volume 1
Copyright © 1997 by Caterpillar
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MO-0092
Adapted for testing purposes only from LILLY, Diesel Engine Reference Book
Copyright © 1984 by Butterworth and Co. (Publishers) Ltd. Page 24 of 28
MO-0096
Adapted for testing purposes only from 645E7B Turbocharged Marine Engine/Systems, 1st Edition
Copyright © 1980 Electromotive Division, General Motors
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MO-0101
Adapted for testing purposes only from Replacement Parts Catalog No. 302, Diesel Engine Model 645 for Power
Generation and Marine Propulsion
Copyright © 1989 Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Corporation
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MO-0107
Adapted for testing purposes only from Technical Manual for Main Propulsion Diesel Engine Colt-Pielstick 10
Cylinder PC4.2v 570
Copyright © Coltec Industries
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MO-0121
Adapted for testing purposes only from SULZER, Description of and

Operating Instructions for Sulzer Diesel Engines RND-M
Copyright © Sulzer Brothers Limited
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Chief Engineer – MODU

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Choose the best answer to the following Multiple Choice Questions.

• (A) reduce the ring groove wear rate

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

2. According to the illustration, which of the following is true? Illustration MO-0067

o (A) The piston has two oil scraper rings.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

3. The illustration shown describes a _______. Illustration MO-0069

• (A) two-cycle opposed-piston diesel engine

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Use of bimetallic piston rings

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) precision ground flange joint

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Restore the spring to its original length by stretching.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) mechanically adjusting the valve at point "D"

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Pcomp and injection timing.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Low engine load

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

10. Low compression pressure in a diesel engine can be caused by __________.

• (A) improperly seating intake valves

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) a worn wrist pin

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

• (A) less cold valve lash

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

14. A diesel engine emits blue exhaust smoke as a result of __________.

• (A) excessive cylinder lubrication

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) push rod pressure

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

16. The valve cam slope angle determines the __________.

• (A) acceleration rate of valve opening and closing

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

• (A) less valve gear wear

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

• (A) Intake and exhaust valves closed

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

• (A) improve skirt lubrication

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) cooling water temperatures

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) dirty air filter

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

• (A) insufficient compression

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) low compression pressure

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) a pneumatic bellows assembly

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) fuel is admitted only to these cylinders during cranking

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) bypass system