National Maritime Center: U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam First Assistant Engineer Q514 Motor Plants (Sample Examination)

National Maritime Center
Serving Our Nation’s Mariners
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
First Assistant Engineer
Q514 Motor Plants
(Sample Examination)
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Choose the best answer to the following Multiple Choice Questions:
1. When analyzing indicator card diagrams you are calculating the work output from the cylinder by
obtaining the area within the curve of what type of diagram?
o (A) pressure/temperature
o (B) temperature/entropy
o (C) pressure/enthalpy
• (D) pressure/volume
If choice D is selected set score to 1.
2. As an engineer of a slow-speed diesel powered vessel, you note that the indicator card diagrams
have a flat horizontal profile around TDC. To rectify this, what would be your best course of action?
o (A) Reduce the RPM at which the readings are taken.

• (B) Use a spring with a higher spring constant (k value) in the indicator.
o (C) Increase the RPM at which the readings are taken.
o (D) Use a spring with a lower spring constant (k value) in the indicator.
If choice B is selected set score to 1.
3. Bouncing of the valve gear in a diesel engine can be caused by __________.
o (A) prolonged high-speed operation

• (B) spring surge
o (C) worn valve seats
o (D) excessively tightened spring retainers
4. If there is a 'clicking' sound in the valve compartment of a diesel engine, the cause may be
__________.
o (A) worn connecting rod bearings

o (B) a worn wrist pin
• (C) excessive valve lash
o (D) all of the above
If choice C is selected set score to 1.
5. What will cause valve stem blow-by to the valve section shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-
0030
o (A) A cracked lower spring plate.

o (B) Worn, broken or stuck compression rings.
o (C) Damaged rubber rings on the valve seat insert.
• (D) Defective rubber seal rings in the valve guides.
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6. One experiences evidences of high temperature corrosion on diesel engine combustion space
components. This is exhibited by 'wire drawing' marks on exhaust valves/seats or metal reduction on
cylinder heads. What causes this degradation of components?
o (A) Excessive combustion temperatures.

o (B) Water contamination of the fuel.
o (C) Improper fuel injection/combustion in cylinders.
• (D) Vanadium, sodium and sulfur in the fuel.
7. A main propulsion diesel engine crankshaft bearing lacking sufficient 'crush', will __________.
o (A) be lubricated more easily than with sufficient crush

o (B) have a thicker layer of babbitt
o (C) pound under load
• (D) tend to rotate with the journal
8. The most practical way of detecting an overload in one cylinder of an operating large, low-speed,
main propulsion diesel engine is to __________.
o (A) check the cylinder exhausts for black smoke

• (B) check the cylinder exhaust temperature frequently
o (C) listen for combustion knock in that cylinder
o (D) isolate each cylinder and inspect the injector
9. Which of the following procedures should be carried out to permit the continued operation of a
crosshead engine with a leaky aftercooler?
• (A) Blank off the cooling water lines and run at reduced speed.
o (B) Switch to diesel fuel and run at reduced speed.
o (C) Bypass the aftercooler to operate at sea speed.
o (D) Nothing needs to be done due to the low heating value of heavy fuel.
If choice A is selected set score to 1.
10. In an auxiliary diesel engine, one reason for knurling the piston skirt is to __________.
o (A) improve the piston seal

o (B) transmit forces evenly
o (C) allow for heat expansion
• (D) improve skirt lubrication
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11. High exhaust temperature and black smoke exhausting from an auxiliary diesel engine can be
caused by __________.
o (A) low combustion temperature

o (B) excessive compression pressure
o (C) plugged fuel nozzle holes
• (D) engine overload
12. One remedy for a high firing pressure, in addition to a high exhaust temperature in one cylinder of a
diesel engine, is to __________.
• (A) adjust the fuel rack

o (B) increase scavenge air pressure
o (C) retard fuel injector timing
o (D) reduce fuel booster pump pressure
13. Telescopic pipes which are attached to water cooled pistons of large, slow-speed, main propulsion
diesel engines are designed to ________.
o (A) overcome excessive crankcase pressure

o (B) prevent excessive lube oil temperature
• (C) allow piston cooling water to efficiently enter the piston despite its reciprocating piston motion
without contaminating the engine lube oil
o (D) prevent contamination of the cylinder cooling water with engine lube oil
14. In what figure of the illustration does the crosshead experience the greatest side thrust? Illustration
MO-0025
o (A) Figure 1
• (B) Figure 2
o (C) Figure 5
o (D) Figure 6
15. The lower end of the piston rod, shown in the illustration, is fitted into the __________. Illustration
MO-0003
o (A) piston pin

o (B) crank pin
o (C) crosshead guide
• (D) crosshead
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16. Which of the following statements is correct concerning the connecting rod and piston assembly
shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0011
o (A) The piston has a heat dam.

o (B) The piston is free to rotate on the carrier thrust washer.
o (C) The piston pin is bolted to the connecting rod.
• (D) All of the above.
17. High-speed, multi-cylinder, diesel engines commonly use counterweights placed opposite to the
crankpins to __________.
o (A) prevent bearing loads

• (B) provide dynamic balance by equalizing centrifugal force
o (C) counteract inertia forces
o (D) provide a balance of rocking couples around the crankshaft
18. The diesel engine shown in the illustration utilizes the type of cylinder construction identified as
__________. Illustration MO-0007
• (A) a wet liner

o (B) a dry liner
o (C) integral with a removable sleeve
o (D) integral with a non-removable sleeve
19. According to the illustration, which of the following is true? Illustration MO-0067
o (A) The piston has one oil scraper ring.

• (B) The piston has a replaceable crown.
o (C) The piston has five compression rings.
o (D) All of the above.
20. If the analysis of used lube oil indicates a high content of iron particles, this could indicate
__________.
• (A) excessive ring and liner wear

o (B) excessive cooling of lubricating oil
o (C) inadequate air filtration
o (D) corrosive deterioration of a bearing
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21. Oil oxidation, as a result of excessively high lube oil temperature, is harmful to a diesel engine
because __________.
o (A) lube oil viscosity is always decreased

o (B) large quantities of oil are consumed
o (C) oil foaming will occur
• (D) corrosive by-products are usually formed
22. Crankcase explosions in propulsion diesel engines result from __________.
o (A) the dilution of crankcase oil with particles of combustion

o (B) broken fuel lines spraying oil on the crankcase
o (C) the splashing of lubrication oil by the crankshaft
• (D) the ignition of unburned fuel and air in the crankcase
23. 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) fuel injection occurring at that point and combustion begins
o (C) maximum compression pressure is just being attained
o (D) exhaust and intake valves just closing
24. For a given fuel, a change in the compression ratio will affect the ignition lag by which of the listed
means?
o (A) A decrease in compression ratio will decrease the ignition lag.

o (B) A decrease in ignition lag will increase the compression ratio.
• (C) An increase in compression ratio will decrease the ignition lag.
o (D) An increase in compression ratio will increase the ignition lag.
25. 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) Excessive bearing wear

o (B) Increased MEP
• (C) Increased exhaust valve wear
o (D) Glazing of the cylinder liners
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26. In pre-treating fuel oil on a motor vessel, what would you consider the most important factor to
prevent high temperature corrosion on an engine's combustion components?
o (A) Recycle the fuel between the settling tank(s) and service tank via centrifuges more than once.
o (B) Monitor engine(s) exhaust temperatures more closely.
• (C) Run one centrifuge as a purifier at a reduced rate to minimize water, especially salt water, in
the fuel.
o (D) Drain settling tank(s) and service tank more often only.
27. How may water be removed from the bowl of the separator as shown in the illustration? Illustration
MO-0127
• (A) The water may be removed through the water drain valve or through the sludge ports during
the sludge discharge cycle.
o (B) The separator is used to remove solids from the processed liquid; therefore the accumulation
of water does not present a problem.
o (C) Water may only be removed from the bowl when the unit is secured and the bowl hood is
removed.
o (D) When the unit is secured and the bowl stops rotating, the water is drained off the bottom of
the bowl through orifice ports.
28. When changing over from residual to distillate fuel on a slow-speed diesel propelled vessel, you
should limit the rate of temperature change of the fuel in order to prevent what operational difficulty?
o (A) Carbonization in the fuel heater.

o (B) Dezincification of the fuel in the mixing tank.
• (C) Seizing and scuffing of fuel pump plungers and injector needle valves due to thermal effects
on close clearance components.
o (D) Surging/hunting of the governor due to rack sticking.
29. From the graph shown in the illustration, if the separating temperature required is to be 167°F, and
the specific gravity of the oil is 0.98 kg/dm3 at 59°F, what size regulating ring is required? Illustration
MO-0113
o (A) 86 mm
o (B) 89 mm
• (C) 92 mm
o (D) 95 mm
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30. When tightening the lock ring "G" of the device shown in the illustration, two events are
simultaneously accomplished. Which of the following statements represents these events?
Illustration MO-0112
o (A) The lock ring insures proper positioning of the disc stack and maintains a positive contact of
the bowl top and bowl bottom.
o (B) The lock ring forces the disc stack onto the spindle, providing a positive means of rotation and
locating the bowl top to seal the separation chamber.
o (C) The lock ring insures proper contact between the bowl top and the sliding bowl bottom, in
addition to compressing the disc stack.
• (D) When tightened, the lock ring allows for movement of the sliding piston and positions the
sliding piston within the bowl bottom.
31. If item "F" begins leaking during operation, which of the following operating conditions will NOT
occur? Illustration MO-0112
• (A) The oil/water interface will remain in the same neutral position.
o (B) The water seal will be lost.
o (C) The oil/water interface will move outward from the vertical axis of the machine.
o (D) The unit will not properly operate and should automatically shut down.
32. While operating the fuel oil centrifuge shown in the illustration, the fuel oil is being continuously
ejected with the sludge and the seal water. The probable cause is the __________. Illustration MO-
0012
• (A) gravity disk inside diameter is too large

o (B) back pressure is too low
o (C) gravity disk inside diameter is too small
o (D) incorrect number of disks have been placed in the disk stack
33. Which of the following statements describes what will occur if the annular spaces, indicated by the
letter "K" of the device shown in the illustration, became restricted? Illustration MO-0112
o (A) The unit will not start due to pressure/time delay relays.
• (B) The bowl will fail to close when starting and the unit will not shoot when operating.
o (C) Operating water will be supplied through port "S".
o (D) The bowl will fail to close, but the unit will be capable of shooting while in operation.
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34. 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.
35. As shown in the illustration of the fuel injection pump, the section designated as "M" is referred to as
the __________. Illustration MO-0061
o (A) plunger control tab

o (B) plunger sleeve
o (C) plunger relief shoulder
• (D) plunger helix
36. The item labeled #16 in the illustration is a stack of spring washers. Their function is to __________.
o (A) absorb the high-pressure pulses developed during the fuel injection process
o (B) permit accurate stretch gauge measurement of bolt elongation during installation
o (C) prevent bolt failure by allowing limited movement of the injector when excessively high
cylinder pressures are developed
• (D) maintain the same hold-down force on the injector regardless of varying engine operating
temperatures
37. Carbon deposit build up on the injection nozzle orifice is least likely to occur when using which type
of fuel injector nozzle?
o (A) Multi-hole
o (B) Hole
o (C) Multi-pintle
• (D) Pintle
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38. In the large slow-speed main propulsion diesel engine shown in the illustration, the part labeled "G"
is the __________. Illustration MO-0003
o (A) crankcase exhaust fan

o (B) lube oil pump
o (C) jacket water pump
• (D) fuel oil pump
39. You are testing a closed fuel injection nozzle using a nozzle tester. A pressure slightly less than
design valve opening pressure is applied. If no fuel appears at the spray tip, the __________.
o (A) nozzle orifices are too small

o (B) needle valve spring is defective
• (C) needle valve is operating properly
o (D) nozzle orifices are eroded
40. Because of the close tolerances used in diesel engine fuel oil pumps, a worn plunger requires
__________.
o (A) grinding the spare plunger to the barrel

• (B) replacing the plunger and the barrel
o (C) highly polishing both the plunger and barrel
o (D) replacing plunger only
41. Injection lag in a diesel engine may be caused by __________.
o (A) a decrease in compression pressure

o (B) a decrease in the air temperature
• (C) the flexibility of high-pressure fuel lines
o (D) a change in the cetane number of the fuel
42. Faulty operation of diesel engine fuel injection nozzles can be a direct result of __________.
• (A) sediment in the fuel supply

o (B) low lube oil pressure
o (C) excessive fuel nozzle holder cooling
o (D) distortion of the fuel spray pattern
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43. Which of the following statements concerning the factors affecting ignition delay is correct?
o (A) An increase in compression ratio will increase ignition delay.

o (B) An increase in combustion chamber turbulence will increase ignition delay.
o (C) An increase in intake air temperature will increase ignition delay.
• (D) An increase in coolant temperature will decrease ignition delay.
44. The circuit shown in the illustration represents a/an __________. Illustration MO-0115
• (A) detented, control air pressure, reducing and filtering unit

o (B) hydraulic actuated, multi-position control unit
o (C) pneumatic actuated, multiple position, control unit
o (D) infinitely positioned pneumatic control
45. The pneumatic circuit shown in the illustration is part of a complex large low-speed engine control
system. Which of the following statements describes the function of this circuit? Illustration MO-0117
o (A) The piston labeled A provides a low-pressure signal to the other components illustrated.
• (B) Valve D, when depressed, allows the retained pneumatic pressure within the shutdown
servomotor to be relieved.
o (C) The circuit shown is used to shift the camshaft position when reversing the engine.
o (D) When oil pressure to valve C is diminished, a pressure decrease is developed at valve D,
causing it to shift, and nullifying the actuating signal to device A.
46. Which of the following statements describes the function of the device labeled "C" shown in the
illustration? Illustration MO-0115
• (A) The regulator, or pressure reducer, drops the supply pressure to the desired operating level.
o (B) The regulator reduces the pressure of the supply air to provide ancillary main engine services.
o (C) The device is a relief valve with feedback to prevent excessive pressure from damaging
system components.
o (D) Constant pressure is maintained at device "B" while device "C" is used only to modify the
output signal.
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47. Clearance volume scavenging in a turbocharged, four-stroke cycle diesel engine is accomplished
__________.
o (A) with only the exhaust valve open

o (B) at a pressure below atmospheric
• (C) during the valve overlap period
o (D) without cooling the cylinders or pistons
48. The diesel engine shown in the illustration, is provided with an auxiliary blower to __________.
o (A) maintain a positive pressure on the crankcase

o (B) maintain a vacuum on the crankcase
o (C) increase scavenge air pressure at full load
• (D) provide scavenge air pressure at low load
49. A sudden power loss from a turbocharged and aftercooled diesel engine is an indication of a/an
__________.
o (A) overload on the intercooler

o (B) obstruction in the engine cylinders
o (C) crankcase exhauster overload
• (D) turbocharger malfunction or failure
50. The device shown in the illustration is used to secure the air supply to a diesel engine when the
engine overspeeds. In order for this to occur, supplied oil pressure must __________. Illustration
MO-0103
o (A) move the piston rod to the right

o (B) move the piston rod to the left
• (C) decrease allowing the spring to move the piston rod to the right
o (D) decrease allowing the butterfly valve to turn counter-clockwise
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51. The governor utilized with the device shown in the illustration has become inoperative while the
vessel is underway at sea. Which of the following statements describes what action should be
taken? Illustration MO-0119
o (A) The linkage to the shutdown servomotor and the governor output shaft must be disconnected
in order to operate the engine via the fuel control lever.
o (B) It is necessary to disconnect the shuttle valve from the throttle lever horizontal bar, in order to
effectively jump out the pneumatic engine enable control circuit.
o (C) The governor should be replaced with one that has been proven to be useful in isochronous
applications.
• (D) The engine speed can be controlled using the fuel control lever without changing the position
of the maximum fuel stop.
52. The direct acting mechanical governor used with some small diesel engines, controls fuel flow to the
engine by __________.
o (A) positioning a butterfly valve in the fuel delivery system

o (B) governor flyweight action on a pilot valve which controls fuel injection
o (C) positioning a servomotor piston attached to the fuel controls
• (D) governor flyweight motion acting on fuel controls through suitable linkage
53. If governor Item 19 in the illustration were to break on a diesel engine operating under full load, the
engine RPM will __________. Illustration MO-0095
• (A) decrease to a slightly lower value

o (B) remain the same until manually changed
o (C) increase until the overspeed trip is actuated
o (D) hunt until stabilized by droop rod
54. The purpose of the compensating adjustment used in a diesel engine hydraulic governor is to
__________.
o (A) compensate for low oil level

o (B) increase governor promptness
o (C) limit engine load
• (D) prevent governor hunting
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55. The most common contaminate of governor hydraulic fluid is __________.
o (A) acid
• (B) dirt
o (C) moisture
o (D) air
56. If the compensating needle valve of a hydraulic governor is opened more than necessary the
governor will __________.
o (A) stabilize engine speed at the new governor setting

o (B) have a larger than normal deadband
• (C) produce excessive speed response to a load change
o (D) respond slowly to any change in engine load
57. Governor hunting is caused by __________.
o (A) excessive speed droop

o (B) insufficient speed droop
• (C) governor over-control
o (D) governor under-control
58. When preparing to light off a cold boiler equipped with a return flow fuel oil system, the recirculating
valve directs the flow of oil __________.
o (A) directly to the fuel oil heater inlet for further warm-up
• (B) back to the suction side of the service pump
o (C) back to the fuel oil settler for further filtration
o (D) directly to the deep tanks
59. The gage glass on a coil-type auxiliary boiler is connected to the __________.
o (A) surge chamber

o (B) water softener
o (C) heating coil inlet and outlet
• (D) accumulator
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60. Which of the following types of feedwater regulators is commonly used with a water-tube, natural
circulation, auxiliary boiler?
• (A) Thermomechanical
o (B) Bimetallic element
o (C) Ring thermostat
o (D) Modulating pressuretrol
61. The maximum pressure developed by a waste heat boiler is determined by the main engine exhaust
__________.
o (A) gas composition

• (B) gas temperature
o (C) pressure
o (D) timing
62. An exhaust gas bypass is installed on a waste heat boiler in order to __________.
o (A) recycle exhaust gas to the turbocharger

o (B) bypass exhaust gas at high loads to prevent excessive back pressure
• (C) minimize moisture condensation in the boiler gas passages at low loads
o (D) bypass a portion of the exhaust gas at peak loads for better efficiency
63. A photoelectric cell installed in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler burner management system
__________.
• (A) opens the burner circuit upon sensing a flame failure

o (B) detects a flame failure by monitoring radiant heat from glowing refractory
o (C) requires mechanical linkage to secure the burner fuel supply
o (D) must be bypassed at low firing rates
64. The primary function of a flame safeguard system, as used on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler,
is to prevent __________.
o (A) accidental dry firing and overpressure

o (B) uncontrolled fires in the furnace
• (C) explosions in the boiler furnace
o (D) overheating of the pressure parts
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65. A variable capacity, pressure atomizing, fuel oil burner functions to __________.
o (A) maintain a constant fuel temperature

• (B) provide a wide range of combustion
o (C) provide a constant fuel return pressure
o (D) maintain smokeless fuel oil atomization
66. Burner ignition failure in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler would be caused by __________.
• (A) a burned out solenoid in the oil supply valve

o (B) high temperature excess air
o (C) incorrectly setting the hotwell dump valve
o (D) an incorrectly positioned burner snubber relay
67. A burner producing black smoke in an automatic auxiliary boiler, would be caused by a/an
__________.
o (A) incorrect electrode setting

o (B) defective solenoid valve
o (C) grounded high tension lead
• (D) incorrect primary air setting
68. Which of the following oil mist to air ratios would most likely lead to the most severe crankcase
explosion?
o (A) 2-3% by volume.

• (B) 5-7% by volume.
o (C) 9-10% by volume.
o (D) 12-15% by volume.
69. Oil in a scavenging air space on a slow-speed diesel engine can be ignited by which of the
following?
o (A) Burned exhaust valve seat.

o (B) Hot main bearing.
o (C) Early fuel injection.
• (D) Excessive piston ring blow-by.
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70. In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter F, what device is used as a safety feature for the unit shown
in the illustration? Illustration MO-0116
o (A) Spring clutch

o (B) Overrunning clutch
o (C) Pneumatic three position valve
• (D) Electrical limit switch
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MO-0003
Adapted for testing purposes only from ROWEN, Introduction to Practical Marine Engineering, Vol. 2: Figures
Copyright © 2005 The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Further reproduction prohibited without permission Page 18 of 35
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MO-0007
Adapted for testing purposes only from WOODYARD, Pounder's Marine Diesel Engines
and Gas Turbines, Ninth edition
Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Ltd.
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MO-0011
Adapted for testing purposes only from EMD645E9 Engine Maintenance Manual
Copyright © by Electro-Motive Division, General Motors
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MO-0012
Adapted for testing purposes only from Alfa-Laval MAPX 210TGT-20 Separator Instruction Book
Copyright © by Alfa-Laval
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MO-0025
Adapted for testing purposes only from Description of and Operating

Instructions for Sulzer Diesel Engines, RND-M
Copyright © Sulzer Brothers Limited Page 22 of 35
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MO-0030
Adapted for testing purposes only from ROWEN, Introduction to Practical Marine Engineering, Vol. 2: Figures
Copyright © 2005 by The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Page 23 of 35
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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-0062
Adapted for testing purposes only from Sulzer, Description of and Operating
Instructions for Sulzer Diesel Engines RND-M
Copyright © Sulzer Brothers Limited
Page 25 of 35
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 26 of 35
MO-0095
Adapted for testing purposes only from WOODWARD, Product Manual 04048, Revision C, SG Governor
Installation and Operation Manual
Copyright © 1986 Woodward Page 27 of 35
MO-0103
Adapted for testing purposes only Page 28 of 35

MO-0112
Adapted for testing purposes only from Instruction Manual and Parts List,
Mineral Oil Separator with Self-Cleaning Bowl, Model OSA 20-02-066
Copyright © Westfalia Separator Page 29 of 35
MO-0113
Adapted for testing purposes only from Instruction Manual and Parts List,
Mineral Oil Separator with Self-Cleaning Bowl, Model OSA 20-02-066
Copyright © Westfalia Separator Page 30 of 35
MO-0115
Adapted for testing purposes only from SULZER, Description of and

Operating Instructions for Sulzer Diesel Engines RND-M
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MO-0116

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MO-0117

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MO-0119

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MO-0127
Adapted for testing purposes only from KNAK, Diesel Motor Ships Engines and Machinery, Drawings
Copyright © 1979 by Christen Knak
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Choose the best answer to the following Multiple Choice Questions:

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Reduce the RPM at which the readings are taken.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

3. Bouncing of the valve gear in a diesel engine can be caused by __________.

o (A) prolonged high-speed operation

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) worn connecting rod bearings

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) A cracked lower spring plate.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Excessive combustion temperatures.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) be lubricated more easily than with sufficient crush

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) check the cylinder exhausts for black smoke

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) improve the piston seal

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) low combustion temperature

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

• (A) adjust the fuel rack

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) overcome excessive crankcase pressure

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) piston pin

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) The piston has a heat dam.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) prevent bearing loads

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

• (A) a wet liner

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) The piston has one oil scraper ring.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

• (A) excessive ring and liner wear

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) lube oil viscosity is always decreased

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

22. Crankcase explosions in propulsion diesel engines result from __________.

o (A) the dilution of crankcase oil with particles of combustion

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

• (A) expansion during the combustion process

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) A decrease in compression ratio will decrease the ignition lag.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Excessive bearing wear

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Carbonization in the fuel heater.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

• (A) gravity disk inside diameter is too large