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National Maritime Center
Serving Our Nation’s Mariners
U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
Assistant Engineer – Limited
Q610 Motor Plants
(Sample Examination)
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Choose the best answer to the following Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Diesel engines are classified as reciprocating internal combustion engines because they
__________.
o (A) use energy from fuel burned outside their cylinders

o (B) use a continuous combustion process to impart rotary motion to the pistons
• (C) burn fuel in a closed chamber which imparts linear motion to pistons
o (D) burn fuel in a combustion chamber that moves back and forth
If choice C is selected set score to 1.
2. Opposed-piston diesel engines are classified as __________.
• (A) two-stroke cycle single acting

o (B) two-stroke cycle double acting
o (C) four-stroke cycle single acting
o (D) four-stroke cycle double acting
If choice A is selected set score to 1.
3. The diesel engine shown in the illustration is a __________. Illustration MO-0007
• (A) four-stroke cycle engine at the end of the compression stroke

o (B) two-stroke cycle engine at the end of the compression stroke
o (C) four-stroke cycle engine at the end of the exhaust stroke
o (D) two-stroke cycle engine at the beginning of the power stroke
4. Which area of the indicator diagram illustrated, indicates the afterburning period in a diesel engine
cylinder? Illustration MO-0033
o (A) G
o (B) H
o (C) J
• (D) K
If choice D is selected set score to 1.
5. Bearing "crush" as applied to diesel engine main bearings, will result in __________.
• (A) positive seating of the bearings in their housings

o (B) above normal operating temperatures
o (C) damage to the journals
o (D) damage to the bearings
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6. The small end of the connecting rod is attached to the piston with a __________.
• (A) wrist pin

o (B) torque bushing
o (C) crank pin
o (D) sliding wedge
7. Valve lash or clearance refers to the __________.
• (A) clearance between the top of the valve stem and the valve lifting mechanism.
o (B) compression force of the valve springs
o (C) clearance between the valve seat inserts and the valve head
o (D) fuel injection cam profile
8. The piston shown in the illustration is a __________. Illustration MO-0011
• (A) single-acting trunk piston

o (B) double-acting crosshead piston
o (C) single-acting crosshead piston
o (D) double-acting trunk piston
9. The use of push rods becomes necessary in a diesel engine when __________.
• (A) the camshaft is located some distance below the valve gear
o (B) the rocker arms are pivoted near their centers
o (C) two or more valves must be opened and closed at the same time
o (D) hydraulic valve lash adjusters are used
10. In a modern two stroke, slow speed, internal combustion diesel engine, what is the part of the engine
that houses the crankshaft?
• (A) bedplate
o (B) sump
o (C) cylinder block
o (D) frame
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11. In comparison to exhaust valves, intake valves of diesel engines may be fabricated from low-alloy
steels because __________.
o (A) the beveled edges of the intake valves provide for self-centering during seating
o (B) intake valves utilize stellite-coated valve seat inserts which reduce wear
o (C) the effective volume of air passing through intake valves is less than the effective volume of
air passing through exhaust valves
• (D) intake valves are not affected by the corrosive action of exhaust gases
12. The exhaust ports shown in the illustration are identified with the letter "____". Illustration MO-0003
o (A) B
• (B) Q
o (C) T
o (D) U
If choice B is selected set score to 1.
13. Component "U" of the diesel engine shown in the illustration is called the __________. Illustration
MO-0122
o (A) frame stiffener

• (B) crankshaft counterweight
o (C) frequency tuner
o (D) main bearing support assembly
14. A diesel engine crankcase ventilation system __________.
o (A) prevents spark generation

• (B) removes combustible gases
o (C) determines the level of combustible gases
o (D) provides inert gas generation in crankcase
15. The vessel to which you are assigned is fitted with generator engines as shown in the illustration.
What statement is true concerning the cylinders? Illustration MO-0163
• (A) The cylinder liners are of the wet type and are replaceable inserts.
o (B) The cylinder liners are of the jacketed type and are replaceable inserts.
o (C) The cylinder walls are integral (non-replaceable) to the cylinder block.
o (D) The cylinder liners are of the dry type and are replaceable inserts.
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16. Prior to starting an auxiliary diesel engine on your vessel, the crankcase oil level must be checked.
At what checked level would you be required to add make-up oil?
o (A) When the oil level drops to where it is no longer visible on the dipstick.
• (B) When the oil level drops below the ADD mark on the dipstick.
o (C) When the oil level drops below the FULL mark on the dipstick.
o (D) When the oil level drops to between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick.
17. Before any auxiliary diesel engine hydraulic starting system is opened for servicing or repair, you
must __________.
o (A) place all control levers in the "HOLD" position

o (B) ensure that the hydraulic fluid reservoir is full
o (C) block all hydraulic hoses using high-pressure covers
• (D) bleed off all hydraulic pressure from the system
18. The turbocharged, four-stroke, diesel engines on your vessel are protected with dry-type air intake
filters. The engines are fitted with dial-type restriction indicators measuring the pressure in the air
duct between the air intake filter and the turbocharger blower inlet. Under what conditions should the
air intake filters be evaluated using the restriction indicators?
o (A) The engine should be running at idle RPM with no load (propulsion clutch disengaged).
• (B) The engine should be running at rated RPM with full load (propulsion clutch engaged).
o (C) The engine should be running at idle RPM with minimal load (propulsion clutch engaged).
o (D) The engine should be running at rated RPM with no load (propulsion clutch disengaged).
19. White smoke issuing from the exhaust of an auxiliary diesel engine could mean __________.
o (A) the engine is overloaded

• (B) the engine is cold
o (C) there is too much lube oil in the cylinders
o (D) the turbocharger is fouled
20. Starting a large low-speed propulsion diesel engine on diesel fuel during cold weather conditions will
be made easier by __________.
o (A) increasing the quantity of starting air

o (B) increasing the lube oil pressure
o (C) heating the engine fuel supply
• (D) heating the engine coolant
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21. 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) the starting air pressure

• (B) the spring force and cylinder pressure
o (C) a valve actuating cam
o (D) a pneumatic bellows assembly
22. When an engine fitted with a hydraulic starting system starts up, the starter is protected from the
higher speed of the engine by __________.
o (A) the immediate increase in hydraulic pressure

• (B) the overrunning clutch
o (C) closing the starting check valves
o (D) the pivoting of the shaft from being engaged with the flywheel
23. Which of the listed diesel engine operating conditions should be checked immediately after any
diesel engine is started?
o (A) Exhaust temperature

o (B) Lube oil level
• (C) Lube oil pressure
o (D) Water level in the expansion tank
24. Where would a coarse screen wire mesh strainer normally be found on a diesel engine lubrication
system?
o (A) pump discharge line

o (B) gravity tank inlet line
o (C) filter bypass return line
• (D) pump suction line
25. The illustrated device is used to __________. Illustration MO-0050
• (A) supply cylinder lubricating oil to the engine

o (B) meter fuel oil to the injectors
o (C) admit the correct amount of starting air to the cylinders in proper order
o (D) actuate exhaust valves in the correct sequence
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26. Which of the following test indicators should be considered the most significant factor in determining
as to whether or not a diesel-generator's lube oil should be drained and renewed?
• (A) An extremely high neutralization number.

o (B) An extremely low precipitation number.
o (C) The oil appears black in color.
o (D) An increase in flash point.
27. A mixture of 45% cetane and 55% alpha-methyl-naphthalene is found to have the same ignition
delay as a sample of diesel oil. The sample can be described as having a/an __________.
o (A) cetane number of 55

• (B) cetane number of 45
o (C) octane number of 55
o (D) octane number of 45
28. Which of the listed substances can be satisfactorily removed from diesel fuel by centrifuging?
• (A) Sludge
o (B) Gasoline
o (C) Fuel oil
o (D) Lube oil
29. What actions should you take if the separator shown in the illustration trips due to excessive
vibration? Illustration MO-0127
o (A) Open the bowl with shooting water to release all liquid. Stop the separator. Determine the
cause of vibration and rectify. Reset the vibration switch. Restart separator.
o (B) Stop the separator. Reset the vibration switch. Adjust down the setpoint of the vibration
switch. Restart separator.
• (C) Stop the separator and keep the bowl filled with liquid during rundown. Determine the cause
of the vibration and rectify. Reset the vibration switch. Restart separator.
o (D) Separators do not have vibration switches fitted due to other vibrations in engine room.
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30. The area indicated by the letter "W", shown in the illustration is correctly termed the __________.
Illustration MO-0112
o (A) closing chamber

o (B) parting chamber
o (C) upper sliding piston chamber
• (D) opening chamber
31. The purpose of the delivery check valve used in a diesel fuel injection jerk pump is to __________.
• (A) assist in a quick cutoff of fuel injection

o (B) allow oil backflow from the injector to the helix
o (C) reduce fuel oil pressure between injection strokes
o (D) meter the quantity of fuel delivered
32. Fuel injector nozzles are usually of the multi-orifice type with the number and placement of the holes
arranged according to the __________.
o (A) type of piston rings

o (B) pressure of the fuel system
o (C) size of the pump plunger spring
• (D) design of the combustion chamber
33. The amount of fuel delivered by a unit injector is controlled by the __________.
o (A) camshaft
o (B) main spring
• (C) rack position
o (D) engine speed
34. As shown in the illustration of the fuel injection pump, the component labeled "N" would be identified
as the __________. Illustration MO-0061
o (A) control rack

o (B) sleeve
• (C) barrel
o (D) plunger
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35. According to the illustration, initial timing of fuel injection into the cylinder is controlled with the
component that is identified as the letter _________. Illustration MO-0097
• (A) C
o (B) H
o (C) K
o (D) I
36. 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
37. The microbiological growths that affect fuel supplies can easily be transported from one location to
another by __________.
• (A) air, solids, or liquids

o (B) other non-hydrocarbon fuels
o (C) roaches and other insects
o (D) all of the above
38. In a naturally aspirated diesel engine, the volume of air intake is directly associated with engine
__________.
o (A) compression ratio

• (B) displacement
o (C) fuel pressure
o (D) cylinder clearance volume
39. Compared to a naturally aspirated diesel engine, a supercharged diesel engine has __________.
• (A) a cylinder air charge of higher pressure

o (B) reduced cylinder mean effective pressure
o (C) less valve overlap
o (D) reduced blow-by
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40. One of the factors limiting the amount of load which can be put on a modern marine diesel engine is
the __________.
o (A) governor sensitivity

• (B) exhaust temperature
o (C) fuel injection pressure
o (D) speed of the camshaft
41. Which of the diesel engine exhaust mufflers listed is usually equipped with a spark arrestor?
o (A) A wet-type exhaust muffler

o (B) A constant pressure muffler
• (C) A dry-type exhaust muffler
o (D) A constant velocity muffler
42. A three-way thermostatic control valve regulates the diesel engine cooling water temperature by
passing a portion of the water __________.
• (A) around the cooler

o (B) overboard
o (C) to the expansion tank
o (D) around the engine
43. Due to environmental and safety concerns, the diesel engine cooling water system on your vessel is
treated with propylene glycol for protection against freezing. According to the illustration, what would
be the limit of protection if 40 pints of propylene glycol are used in treating a cooling water system
with a volumetric capacity of 10 gallons? Illustration MO-0209
o (A) 10oF
o (B) -6oF
• (C) -30oF
o (D) -53oF
44. In a closed, re-circulating fresh water cooling system used for the main engines on your vessel, what
function would chemical treatment with molybdate primarily perform?
• (A) Corrosion inhibition.

o (B) Freezing point depression.
o (C) Boiling point elevation.
o (D) Biological growth inhibition.
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45. What may cause a diesel engine cylinder head to crack?
o (A) a leaking oil control ring

o (B) heat transfer from exhaust valves
o (C) overheated intake valves
• (D) scale on cooling passages
46. The power consumed during the scavenging process of a diesel engine is known as the
__________.
o (A) compression loss

o (B) valve loss
o (C) back pressure loss
• (D) pumping loss
47. Which of the following statements is correct regarding a turbocharged four-stroke cycle diesel-
generator?
o (A) At zero load the intake manifold pressure is greater than the exhaust manifold pressure.
o (B) At full load the intake manifold pressure and exhaust manifold pressure are equal.
o (C) At full load the intake manifold pressure is less than the exhaust manifold pressure.
• (D) At full load the intake manifold pressure is greater than the exhaust manifold pressure.
48. Which of the designs listed will keep the lobes from making contact in a Roots-type blower?
o (A) Drive chain

• (B) Blower timing gears
o (C) Air trapped between blower lobes
o (D) Oil filter between blower lobes
49. During the valve overlap period, the exhaust pressure of a turbo-charged, four-stroke cycle diesel
engine must be less than the intake manifold pressure to ensure __________.
• (A) effective cylinder scavenging and cooling

o (B) constant pressure from the turbo-chargers
o (C) cooler operation of the exhaust system
o (D) effective constant pressure for turbo-charger operation
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50. The pinion gear shown in the illustration, is located __________. Illustration MO-0086
o (A) below #1 and #3

• (B) between #1 and #3
o (C) below #2 and #4
o (D) between #2 and #4
51. Reduction gear casings are vented in order to __________.
o (A) allow windage to exist for cooling the gears

• (B) avoid a buildup of pressure within the gear case
o (C) minimize lube oil foaming within the case
o (D) allow for axial clearance between the gears
52. What type of bearing is shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0120
• (A) Michell bearing

o (B) Axial/radial bearing
o (C) Kingsbury thrust bearing
o (D) Collar bearing
53. 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 tolerances established are dependent on machining processes used and will vary
amongst manufacturers.
o (B) The clearance is determined by the thickness of the hydrodynamic wedge formed and is not
usually measured while underway.
o (C) The clearance on one side of the shaft at the axis will be one twentieth of a millimeter.
• (D) The normal play on both sides of the shaft will be one tenth of a millimeter.
54. The gear drive, shown in the illustration, can have the backlash determined best by using a
__________. Illustration MO-0091
o (A) lead wire

• (B) feeler gauge
o (C) red dye indicator
o (D) lash indicator
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55. The direct acting mechanical governor used with some small diesel engines, controls fuel flow to the
engine by __________.
o (A) governor flyweight action on a pilot valve which controls fuel injection
o (B) positioning a butterfly valve in the fuel delivery system
• (C) governor flyweight motion acting on fuel controls through suitable linkage
o (D) positioning a servomotor piston attached to the fuel controls
56. The most common contaminate of governor hydraulic fluid is __________.
o (A) moisture
• (B) dirt
o (C) acid
o (D) air
57. When vapor is in contact with and remains at the same temperature as the boiling liquid from which
it was generated, the vapor and liquid are said to be in which of the following?
o (A) critical state

o (B) sensible contact
• (C) saturated condition
o (D) latent contact
58. Large steam drums are not required in the design of a coil-type auxiliary water-tube boiler because
__________.
• (A) the steam-water mixture that exits the coils is separated in a flash chamber
o (B) automatic burner cycling controls steam volume and quality
o (C) the heat of combustion is sufficient to remove all moisture from the steam
o (D) the volume of steam is small at low pressures
59. The boiler shown in the illustration would be classed as __________. Illustration MO-0064
o (A) forced circulation, coil-type

o (B) two-pass, scotch marine
• (C) single-pass, fire-tube, scotch marine
o (D) two-pass, water-tube
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60. 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) requires mechanical linkage to secure the burner fuel supply
o (C) detects a flame failure by monitoring radiant heat from glowing refractory
o (D) must be bypassed at low firing rates
61. A variable capacity, pressure atomizing, fuel oil burner functions to __________.
o (A) maintain a constant fuel temperature

o (B) provide a constant fuel return pressure
• (C) provide a wide range of combustion
o (D) maintain smokeless fuel oil atomization
62. Which of the following statements describes pertinent criteria for performing a surface blow for the
purposes of removing excess chemicals and/or salinity as indicated by boiler water testing on an
auxiliary steam boiler as fitted on your vessel?
o (A) The surface blow would be performed when the boiler is secured AND the level would be
maintained normal during the duration of the blow.
• (B) The surface blow would be performed when the boiler is steaming AND the level would be
maintained above normal during the duration of the blow.
o (C) The surface blow would be performed when the boiler is secured AND the level would be
maintained above normal during the duration of the blow.
o (D) The surface blow would be performed when the boiler is steaming AND the level would be
maintained normal during the duration of the blow.
63. When cleaning burner atomizers associated with an oil-fired auxiliary boiler, which of the following
metals would be recommended to use in fabricating a tool for the purposes of carbon removal?
o (A) Chrome-moly steel

• (B) Copper
o (C) Tungsten
o (D) Titanium
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64. You are observing the flame condition on an oil-fired auxiliary boiler through an observation window
peep-hole. The flame is a reddish color accompanied by a noticeably panting/pulsating
furnace. What would be the correlating color of the gases exhausting from the stack under these
conditions?
o (A) Clear stack.

o (B) Light brown haze.
o (C) White smoke.
• (D) Dense black smoke.
65. As shown in the illustration, if the vessel was operating at full sea speed, the area labeled "L" would
be used to ________. Illustration MO-0231
o (A) superheat the steam generated by the oil fired mechanical burner
• (B) collect steam and flash the heated water generated in area "B" into steam
o (C) preheat the feedwater to the waste heat boiler
o (D) collect stack gas
66. The most common cause of scale formation in an auxiliary boiler is __________.
o (A) improper treatment of the feedwater with calcium sulfate

o (B) fuel oil in the feedwater
• (C) concentrations of calcium sulfate in the boiler water
o (D) excessive feedwater alkalinity
67. While warming up the main engines on your vessel at the pier, one of the main engines suddenly
sounds the low lube oil pressure alarm. What is the appropriate initial response?
o (A) Monitor closely oil pressures, temperatures, and levels while continuing to run the engine.
• (B) Immediately shutdown the engine, then investigate the cause for the low pressure alarm.
o (C) Immediately add make-up oil or service lube oil coolers, strainers, and filters, as appropriate.
o (D) Reduce the load and speed on the engine and continue to monitor the oil pressure.
68. Which of the listed conditions could result in the failure of an auxiliary diesel engine to stop running
when a normal shutdown is attempted?
o (A) Supplying high temperature inlet air.

o (B) Maintaining a high exhaust back pressure.
• (C) Lube oil entering in the air intake manifold.
o (D) Carbon buildup on the overspeed pawl.
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69. After performing repairs on the fuel injection system or governor of a diesel engine on your vessel,
what precaution should be taken prior to starting the engine?
o (A) Provisions should be made to shut off the engine's control electrical power supply to stop the
engine in case there is an over speed on start-up.
o (B) Provisions should be made to shut off the engine's starting air supply to stop the engine in
case there is an over speed on start-up.
• (C) Provisions should be made to shut off the engine's inlet air and/or fuel supply to stop the
engine in case there is an over speed on start-up.
o (D) Provisions should be made to shut off the engine's lubricating oil supply to stop the engine in
case there is an over speed on start-up.
70. After a main diesel engine on your vessel has experienced a safety shutdown due to excessive
crankcase pressure, why is it important to wait 2 hours before opening the crankcase to investigate
the cause of the trip?
• (A) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in a crankcase explosion.
o (B) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in crankshaft rotation.
o (C) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in the engine spontaneously
restarting.
o (D) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in excessively rapid cooling.
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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
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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-0033
Adapted for testing purposes only from HUNT, Modern Marine Engineer's Manual, Vol. II, 3rd edition
Copyright © 2002 by the Cornell Maritime Press Page 20 of 35
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MO-0050
Adapted for testing purposes only from KNAK, Diesel Motor Ships’ Engines and Machinery Diagrams
Copyright © by the Institute of Marine Engineers.
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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-0064
Adapted for testing purposes only from SHIELDS, Boilers, Types, Characteristics, and Functions
Copyright © 1961 by McGraw-Hill, Inc.
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MO-0086
Adapted for testing purposes only from LUFKIN, Marine Gears, Catalog No. MG-77
Copyright © Lufkin Industries, Inc.
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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-0097
Adapted for testing purposes only from HUNT, Modern Marine Engineer’s Manual, Volume II, Third Edition
Copyright © 2002 by Cornell Maritime Press, Inc.
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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-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 28 of 35
MO-0120
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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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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MO-0122
Adapted for testing purposes only from EMD 645E9 Turbocharged Engine Maintenance Manual
Copyright © 1973 Electro-Motive Division, General Motors
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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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MO-0163
Adapted for testing purposes only from TOBOLDT, Diesel Fundamentals, Service, Repair
Copyright © 1973 by the Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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MO-0209
Freezing Point of Coolant as a
Function of Glycol Concentration
Adapted for testing purposes only

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MO-0231
Adapted for testing purposes only from DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV), Auxiliary Boiler Survey
Copyright © 2006 by Maritime Technology and Production Centre (MTPNO)
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Q610 Motor Plants

Choose the best answer to the following Multiple Choice Questions:

o (A) use energy from fuel burned outside their cylinders

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

2. Opposed-piston diesel engines are classified as __________.

• (A) two-stroke cycle single acting

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3. The diesel engine shown in the illustration is a __________. Illustration MO-0007

• (A) four-stroke cycle engine at the end of the compression stroke

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If choice D is selected set score to 1.

• (A) positive seating of the bearings in their housings

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• (A) wrist pin

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7. Valve lash or clearance refers to the __________.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

8. The piston shown in the illustration is a __________. Illustration MO-0011

• (A) single-acting trunk piston

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) frame stiffener

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

14. A diesel engine crankcase ventilation system __________.

o (A) prevents spark generation

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) place all control levers in the "HOLD" position

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) the engine is overloaded

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o (A) increasing the quantity of starting air

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o (A) the starting air pressure

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o (A) the immediate increase in hydraulic pressure

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Exhaust temperature

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o (A) pump discharge line

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

25. The illustrated device is used to __________. Illustration MO-0050

• (A) supply cylinder lubricating oil to the engine

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

• (A) An extremely high neutralization number.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) cetane number of 55

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) closing chamber

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

• (A) assist in a quick cutoff of fuel injection

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) type of piston rings