Uscg - Motor MCQ

BK NUM ANS QUESTION ANS A ANS B
Precision engine bearing inserts are

manufactured with a small portion of the bearing
ends extending beyond the bearing housing or
caps. The installation process of these bearings
14 2B requires sufficient __________. overlap crush
At the shell
approximately 1 1/2 At or near the center
inches (3.8 cm) of the crown sheet of
Where is a fusible plug installed on a Scotch or below the normal the combustion
14 3B auxiliary boiler? waterline. chamber.
pair of outside
Bearing wear on a split sleeve type bearing is calipers and a dial
14 4A normally measured with a __________. ball anvil micrometer indicator
The amount of wear on a split precision main
bearing can be accurately determined by
comparing the data from a previous reading to the dial indicating outside
14 5C present readings taken with a __________. caliper telescoping gauge
The amount of wear on a split, fixed sleeve-type,
main diesel bearing can be accurately determined dial indicating outside
14 6C with a __________. caliper spider gauge
The RPM of "A" is 100 and hobbed with 76 teeth.
If gears "B", "C", and "D" have 60, 32, and 42
teeth respectively, the RPM of "D" in the gear train
14 7A illustration is __________. 339.29 RPM 96.51 RPM
Crank web deflection readings will give a positive worn main bearing crankpin
14 8A indication of __________. journals misalignment
When a diesel engine is equipped with a hydraulic
starting system designed to operate at pressures
of 150 psi or more, Coast Guard Regulations (46 have a viscosity have a flash point of
CFR) require that the hydraulic fluid shall index number greater not greater than
14 9C __________. than 100 200°F
Drain the
What preventative maintenance should be done accumulated
14 11 A frequently to diesel engine starting air receivers? moisture. Test the relief valves.
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) permit drain

valves in the machinery space for removing water
and impurities from diesel engine fuel systems. ball-check valves to automatically closed
14 12 D Those valves must be __________. prevent leakage by a solenoid
According to the diagram shown in the illustration,
the lube oil system can best be described as a
14 13 B __________. dry sump system wet sump system
The RPM of "D" is 600 and hobbed with 48 teeth.
If gears "A", "B", and "C" have 84, 66, and 22
teeth respectively, the RPM of "A" in the gear train
14 14 D illustration is __________. 111.63 RPM 66.67 RPM
Where diesel engine speed and clutch controls
are combined into one operation by a single
control lever, movement of the lever from the
'stop' position to the 'ahead' position will FIRST decrease the engine increase the engine
14 15 C __________. speed speed
the beveled edges of

the intake valves intake valves utilize
In comparison to exhaust valves, intake valves of provide for self- stellite-coated valve
diesel engines may be fabricated from low-alloy centering during seat inserts which
14 16 D steels because __________. seating reduce wear
Fusible plugs are installed in fire-tube boilers to provide a means of warn the engineer of
14 17 B __________. draining the boiler low water level
Friction developing between the moving parts of a
governor, governor linkage and control valve will react with insufficient fail to react to small
14 18 B cause the governor to __________. speed droop speed changes
The governor, shown in the illustration, will have the speed droop
its preset speed droop altered whenever the speeder spring lever fulcrum is
14 19 B __________. tension is changed changed
The governor shown in the illustration can rotating the load limit lowering the pilot
14 20 A produce shutdown of the engine by __________. cam valve plunger
Which of the bearings listed are most widely used
for the main and connecting rod bearings of a
14 21 C diesel engine? Roller Sleeve
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) permit the use
of drain valves for removing water or impurities
from diesel engine fuel systems. These valves self-closing gate
14 22 D must be __________. valves operated electrically
Which of the following methods is normally used
to lubricate bearings in a small high-speed diesel
14 23 B engine? Splash lubrication Pressure lubrication
The auxiliary boiler feedwater level control shown two position

14 24 A in the illustration, utilizes __________. differential gap action proportional action
The parts labeled 'I' and 'II', shown in the
illustration are respectively identified as the exhaust valve and intake valve and
14 26 A __________. intake valve exhaust valve
As the load is being decreased on the engine right hand end of the
controlled by the governor shown in the floating lever will speeder rod will
14 27 A illustration, the __________. move up move down
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 compensating needle
14 28 B need to adjust the __________. pilot valve opening valve
Changing the position of the fulcrum in the force the thrust
compensating system of the governor shown in bearing down on the change the speed of
14 29 C the illustration will __________. flyweight toes the rotating bushing
To check the setting of the overspeed trip on a
diesel powered generator, you would use a
14 30 A __________. tachometer torsion meter
Which of the following is an example of a solid Turbo-generator
14 31 A bearing? Piston pin bushing turbine bearing
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require steel
tubing connections and fittings used with diesel
fuel oil systems, to be either flared or of the flareless
14 32 A __________. nonbite type silver soldered
In an auxiliary diesel engine bypass type all of the oil used by some of the oil used
lubricating oil system, the main lube oil pump the engine through a by the engine
14 33 B forces __________. filter through a filter
The pneumatic circuit shown in the illustration is The engine will The engine will
part of a complex control circuit for a large low continue to operate; automatically stop,
speed diesel engine. How will the operation of the however, restarting although there will be
engine be affected if the line from the double of the engine will be no difficulty in
14 34 C check valve to the servo motor is severed? difficult. restarting the engine.
The piston labeled A

The pneumatic circuit shown in the illustration is The circuit shown is provides a low
part of a complex large low speed engine control used to shift the cam pressure signal to the
system. Which of the following statements shaft position when other components
14 35 C describes the function of this circuit? reversing the engine. illustrated.
The braking unit

The wye prevents engine
arrangement rotation by the
Which of the following statements describes the provides variable engagement of brake
function of the unit shown in the illustration as positioning of the splines into the ends
14 37 D found on some medium speed diesel engines? intake port dampers. of the camshaft.
In a bypass type filtering system for a medium or returns directly to the

high speed diesel engine, the lube oil bypassing suction side of the returns directly to the
14 38 C the filter __________. pump sump
Two important considerations for the proper
lubrication of a diesel engine include, the delivery
of the oil in sufficient amount, and the
14 39 D __________. cetane number pour point
In a diesel engine, the main bearings are used connecting rod and wrist pin and the
14 41 D between the __________. the crankshaft connecting rod
The replacement piping for diesel engine high
pressure fuel systems must be the same length
and diameter as the original piping to avoid unnecessary keep torsional
14 42 D __________. parts inventory vibration constant
Heat exchangers are most commonly found in a
14 43 D small auxiliary diesel engine __________. fuel oil system governing system
Diesel engine jacket water is used in the fresh coolant for the coolant for the brine
14 45 C water distillation process as the __________. distillate cooler
operate the valve

gear where a larger
force is normally
enable research and required, but space
development of cam limitations restrict the
Multiple concentric valve springs are often used contour to be use of a single large
14 46 B with diesel engine valves to __________. simplified spring
14 47 B illustration is __________. 84.38 RPM 110.11 RPM
A controllable pitch propeller on a diesel driven
14 48 C vessel eliminates the need for __________. friction clutches disconnect clutches
When the prime movers of two paralleled
generators are equipped with mechanical-
hydraulic governors, and are operating within their
designed range, the unit with the least amount of pick up more of any pick up less of any
14 49 A speed droop will __________. increase in load increase in load
slide the camshafts
The function of the device shown in the illustration to insure proper provide the engine
14 50 C is used to __________. lubrication with a braking device
Which of the listed bearing installations is
14 51 C subjected to swinging motion? Crankshaft journal Crankpin bearings
a short length of a length of approved
To prevent vibration damage to the fuel supply heavy duty clear flexible nonmetallic
14 52 B line of a diesel engine, you may use __________. plastic tubing hose
One advantage of a vacuum feed sight glass
indicator used on cylinder lubricators over the
discharge side liquid filled type sight glass is there are fewer adjustments are not
14 53 C __________. moving parts required
The diesel engine component labeled "5", shown connecting rod end
14 55 D in the illustration is known as the __________. piston crown assembly
If the combustion control system of an

automatically fired auxiliary boiler fails to sustain
burner ignition after a normal shutdown, you faulty photocell
14 56 A should check for a/an __________. detector low steam pressure
Concerning the diesel engine shown in the
illustration, which of the following represents the
number of crank angle degrees of rotation existing
14 57 B between each firing? (See illustration MO-0038.) 60° 120°
In the overrunning clutch shown in the illustration,
if "A" was rotating faster than "B", the clutch is
14 58 B considered to be __________. engaged disengaged
"A" to travel in a "A" to drive "B" in the

Regarding the overrunning clutch shown in the direction opposite to indicated direction of
14 59 D illustration, you would expect __________. "B" rotation
The term 'PLAN/33,000' is equal to the
14 60 B __________. BMEP IHP
positive seating of above normal
Bearing 'crush' as applied to diesel engine main the bearings in their operating
14 61 A bearings, will result in __________. housings temperatures
Which of the listed types of gasket material should
be used on high pressure fuel oil lines on a diesel
14 62 D engine? Fiberglass Sheet asbestos
contaminants
Motor vessels usually have independent lube oil coolers are not produced by the
systems for main engine and main reduction needed for the gear engine could harm
14 63 B gears because __________. system the reduction gears
In the engine shown in the illustration, the part
14 64 A labeled "W" is cooled by __________. seawater air
Clearance volume scavenging in a turbocharged,
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is accomplished during the valve with only the exhaust
14 66 A __________. overlap period valve open
Mist detectors used on large low-speed and
medium speed main propulsion diesel engines unburned fuel vapors
monitor and check for the presence of fuel oil vapor at the in the scavenge air
14 67 C __________. sludge tank vent receiver
The diesel engine wrist pin in the illustration is

14 69 A indicated by the component labeled __________. "7" "G"
The separator is
The water may be used to remove
removed through the solids from the
water drain valve or processed liquid,
through the sludge therefore the
ports during the accumulation of
How may water be removed from the bowl of the sludge discharge water does not
14 70 A separator as shown in the illustration? cycle. present a problem.
A main propulsion diesel engine crankshaft be lubricated more
bearing lacking sufficient 'crush', will easily than with
14 71 C __________. pound under load sufficient crush
In the slow speed diesel engine shown in the
illustration, the part labeled "E" is the high pressure lube oil low pressure lube oil
14 72 C __________. line line
The part labeled "X" shown in the illustration is a
14 73 C __________. fuel line water line
The diesel engine shown in the illustration, which

14 74 B of the lettered parts listed is cooled by sea water? Q W
Which of the bearings listed is most widely used
for main and connecting rod bearings of modern Poured babbitt, self-
14 75 D diesel engines? Steel-lined aligning
Directional intake ports in diesel engines are used reduce air charge
14 76 B to __________. turbulence induce air swirl
Before any work is to be carried out on a burner in
an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should block all control allow the boiler to
14 77 C always __________. system relays closed cool completely
Generating tubes in waste heat boilers are finned reduce gas flow prevent exhaust gas
14 78 D to __________. turbulence corrosion
If an operating auxiliary boiler has a water pH bottom blow the treat the water with
14 79 B reading of 7, you should __________. boiler caustic soda
Which of the following conditions is responsible Expansion of the
for the fuel oil to atomize when using a steam Expansion of the steam in the whirling
14 80 A atomizer in an auxiliary boiler? steam in the furnace. chamber.
Diesel engine main and connecting rod precision
bearings are made in halves. Each half exceeds
one-half the bearing circumference by a small
amount. The small amount is termed
14 81 B __________. clearance crush
Fuel is admitted to a diesel engine cylinder
14 82 D through the __________. intake valves carburetor
The piston rod scraper box incorporated in a two- eliminate the

stroke/cycle, crosshead diesel engine serves to necessity for an oil prevent side thrust
14 83 C __________. scraper ring and cylinder scoring
The large, slow-speed, main propulsion diesel
engine shown in the illustration, the part labeled
14 84 A "B" contains __________. water oil
The diesel engine connecting rods shown in the

14 86 B illustration are distinctively named __________. hook and nail fork and blade
Activation of the
drain valve occurs The transducer
when the associated detects the presence
increase of oil of water in the
pressure is sensed processed oil. It then
by the transducer, sends a signal to the
causing the signal controller which
What activates the water drain valve (V5) of the from the controller to initiates the opening
14 87 B separator as shown in the illustration? decrease. of the drain valve.
A failure to any component of a flame safeguard
control for an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, the prevention of an immediate
14 88 A will result in __________. automatic restart furnace explosion
When an auxiliary boiler is on the line, the output
of the flame scanner can be checked by placing a
microammeter in series with the photoelectric cell
circuit. The readings on high fire should be higher than those at equal to those at low
14 89 A __________. low fire fire
A feed pump for an auxiliary boiler might lose boiler water level is
14 90 B suction if the __________. low feedwater is too hot
The proper location for journal bearing oil grooves in the region of the as a side relief where
14 91 B is __________. load bearing surface the two shells meet
The unit shown in the illustration is called a/an
14 92 B __________. combustion rod fuel injector
How are hydraulic valve lash adjusters on diesel Sealed self-

14 93 D engine rocker arm assemblies lubricated? Cup-fed grease lubricators
Trunk-type diesel engine pistons are most conducted through conducted to water
14 94 B effectively cooled by heat __________. the engine block cooled cylinder walls
The amount of oil consumed by a return flow-type
fuel atomization system, fitted with both supply
and return meters, can be determined by the supply meter reading return meter reading
14 95 D __________. only only
Which letter represents the scavenging air system
14 96 A non-return valve in the illustration? P Q
An oil control valve in The burner is cycled

Which of the following methods is used with a the fuel return line 'on' and 'off' in
varying load on an auxiliary boiler equipped with controls the response to boiler
14 97 B the burner assembly shown in the illustration? combustion rate. pressure.
five air starting

Main propulsion diesel engines having a bore two independent valves to permit the
exceeding 300 mm are to have at least means of starting the admission of starting
14 98 C __________. engine air at any crank angle
The water in a steaming auxiliary boiler should be
14 99 B tested daily for __________. dissolved oxygen chlorides
The programmed control system of an automatic
auxiliary boiler will terminate the light off process
during the prepurge period if air flow is not sensed the damper is not the damper is not
14 101 A and __________. sufficiently open fully closed
The fuel injector shown in the illustration is
opened by fuel pressure acting upward on
14 102 C __________. part #33 part #36
Integral water jacket liners use O-rings near the form a water seal allow for slight
bottom of the liner. These O-rings serve to between the liner and misalignment of the
14 103 C __________. engine block liner
higher than raw

Reduction gear lube oil temperatures for keel lower than raw water water cooled
14 105 B cooler installations are generally __________. cooled installations installations
Fork and blade type diesel engine connecting
rods are shown in the illustration. Which letter
14 108 C combinations represent these components? "R" and "10" "M" and "13"
extremely detrimental prevented by

Microbiological growths in marine fuel are a to equipment and maintaining higher
14 109 A common occurrence that can be __________. operating processes storage temperatures
The flame safeguard control system of a large
automatic auxiliary boiler will provide fuel shut off
14 110 D in the case of high __________. water voltage
A characteristic of a bearing material which desirable, as it will desirable, as it will

permits small dirt particles to become embedded minimize damage to assist in keeping the
14 111 A in the bearing surface is __________. the journal surface lube oil filters clean
The start of fuel oil injection into the cylinder of a
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine occurs during the
14 112 D __________. intake stroke exhaust stroke
Lube oil pumps taking suction from the sump of
most small marine engines are usually
14 113 C __________. diaphragm type centrifugal type
A large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine

14 114 C uses sea water to directly cool the __________. cylinder heads exhaust valves
Valve "D" will shift to

the position shown,
The pressure switch, with the signal
labeled as "C", will generated from line
energize the 'ff' determining the
The 7 bar control air supply shown in the automatic shutdown speed of the engine,
illustration has failed. Which of the following circuitry, preventing as the signal is
statements represents the automatic action that any additional modified by device
14 115 D will occur? operating casualty. "A".
ensure one way air
In the diesel engine shown in the illustration, the flow into the air
14 116 B purpose of the part labeled "P" is to __________. cool the scavenge air header
The total starting air capacity required for
reversible main engines is to be sufficient for a eight consecutive
14 117 D least __________. six consecutive starts starts
The sample tube

The inlet jumper monitors the cylinder
What is the function of component "13" shown in directs cooling water for evidence of piston
14 119 D the illustration? to the cylinder liner. blowby.
The submerged electrode low water cutoff used in
some automatically fired auxiliary boilers, will
secure the burner fuel supply if the boiler water touches the bottom drops below the
14 121 B level __________. of the electrode electrode tip
Most fuel injection nozzles are opened by a cam operated
14 122 A __________. fuel oil pressure follower
The lube oil pump used in a diesel engine is
14 123 D normally a __________. volute pump centrifugal pump
The boiler water alkalinity in a coil-type auxiliary
boiler should be maintained at the pH
recommended by the boiler manufacturer to precipitate silica from reduce corrosion in
14 124 B __________. solution the heating coil
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the
controls for automatically fired auxiliary boilers,
must be fitted with visible indicators to signal fuel oil shutoff due to low voltage in the
14 125 A __________. flameout flame scanner circuit
The device shown in the illustration is a three-way spring hydraulic lash
14 126 B __________. valve adjuster
When a waste heat boiler is installed in the at low loads to

exhaust of a main propulsion diesel engine, the at high loads to prevent corrosion in
14 127 B exhaust gas bypass would be used __________. prevent overheating the boiler
How is the concentration of dissolved oxygen in

the feedwater of an auxiliary boiler maintained at Feedwater is cycled Feedwater is treated
14 128 D acceptable limits? through a DC heater. with phosphates.
Fuels as produced in a refinery are generally
sterile, however, contamination can occur as fuels
14 129 D are __________. stored at the refinery stored on the vessel
Which of the listed types of control systems is
required by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) for
large automatic auxiliary boiler heating Flame safeguard Programming control
14 130 D equipment? control system system
Lower half of the
connecting rod
bearing at the
Which component will receive the greatest load in crankshaft end of Upper half of the
14 131 C a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine? the rod. main bearing.
Injection pressure in a common rail fuel system is varying the fuel pump
14 132 D controlled by __________. engine speed piston stroke
Maximum lube system operating pressure for a
diesel engine is normally regulated by a/an orifice in the pump
14 133 D __________. suction special filter design
An independent
Which of the following is necessary for all waste means to prevent
heat boiler installations, regardless of design or A means to control of feedwater
14 134 A manufacturer? evaporation contamination
A naturally aspirated diesel engine at full throttle slightly less than approximately equal
will have an intake manifold pressure atmospheric to exhaust manifold
14 136 A __________. pressure pressure at all times
When replacing tubes in a water-tube auxiliary
boiler, to eliminate the possibility of leaks at the stress relieved to
tube seats, the replacement tubes should be ensure expansion annealed to prevent
14 137 D __________. when rolled cracking when rolled
The roller "G" is

The blocking incorporated into the
controller assists in device to reduce the
maintaining the frictional forces
What is the function of component "G" shown in reversing control in acting upon
14 138 D the illustration? its end positions. component "F".
If the operating oil

level of the engine is
consistently below
In most situations normal, it will be
Item "17" in the illustration is the dipstick. When this would never be necessary to use a
14 139 A should the length of the dipstick be changed? done. longer dip stick.
In order for microbiological growths to thrive in a vanadium to be low temperatures to
14 140 C fuel tank it is necessary for __________. present exist
Which of the statements represents a It turns with the shaft It is stationary and
characteristic of the thrust collar in a Kingsbury and the pivot shoes the shoes turn with
14 141 A thrust bearing? do not rotate. the shaft.
ensure penetration
and distribution of the ensure the needle
During the fuel injection period, fuel pressure must fuel in the valve is flushed clean
14 142 A exceed cylinder gas pressure to __________. combustion chamber during each injection
The output pressure of a diesel engine lube oil
14 143 A pump is regulated by a/an __________. relief valve metering valve
Automatic combustion control systems for some
auxiliary boilers are designed to cycle burners on
14 144 C in response to __________. low fuel pressure fuel return pressure
The overspeeding of the diesel engine driving an reverse power trip to
14 145 C electric generator could cause __________. low voltage trip to trip trip
decrease in
An increase in the air inlet manifold pressure of a maximum cylinder increase in ignition
14 146 C diesel engine will result in a/an __________. pressure lag
give warning that
excessive boiler
It is desirable for an auxiliary boiler safety valve to pressure has been prevent wire drawing
14 147 B pop open and reseat firmly to __________. reached of the disc and seat
Coast Guard Regulation (46 CFR) requires that

after undergoing extensive repairs, an auxiliary
boiler, with a maximum allowable working
pressure of 60 psig (411.89 kPa), should be
hydrostatically tested at a pressure of
14 148 C __________. 75 psig (514.86 kPa) 80 psig (549.18 kPa)
The purpose of the programmed purge cycle on remove explosive

an automatically fired auxiliary boiler is to cool the furnace to vapors from the
14 149 B __________. prevent preignition furnace
An auxiliary boiler equipped with a return flow fuel constant fuel constant fuel return
14 150 D atomization system, has a __________. combustion rate pressure
The leveling plates in a Kingsbury thrust bearing
14 151 C are held in position by __________. lock wires buttons or pivots
changing filter
For a continuous operation diesel engine, a elements would not filtering occurs twice
duplex filter unit would be the best arrangement interrupt engine in each pass of oil
14 152 A because __________. operation through the system
Which of the following devices controls the
discharge flow rate of an attached, positive
displacement, rotary gear, diesel engine, lube oil A pressure regulating A pressure relief
14 153 C pump? valve valve
The expansion tank for a diesel engine closed

cooling system is designed to maintain a constant reduce water reduce water
14 154 D head on the system and __________. temperature turbulence
From the engine data given in the illustration,
14 156 B what is the full load air manifold pressure? 7.66 psi 15.22 psi
line of maximum
14 158 C Line "P" in the illustration is the __________. exponential line horsepower
Heavy fuels are

subjected to better Most heavy fuels
refining processes contain chemicals
which prevent the which prevent the
Why are heavy fuels not usually prone to the formation of these growth of fungi and
14 159 D problems of microbiological infection? growths. other bacteria.
Heavy soot accumulations in an auxiliary boiler
14 160 D could be caused by __________. water in the fuel oil excessive cycling
The bearing shown in the illustration is designed
14 161 B to carry thrust when applied __________. left to right only right to left only
To minimize corrosion, fuel oil strainer disks,
spacers and scraper blades are made of
14 162 D __________. brass copper
Reduces the
Which of the following statements describes the likelihood of air or
function of an expansion tank in a diesel engine Maintains a constant steam pockets
14 164 D cooling system? head on the system. formation.
Prior to lighting off a cold automatically fired check and regulate close the air cock
14 165 A auxiliary boiler, you should __________. the water level once fires are lit
collected in the lower

portion of the steam returned to the lower
Within the cycle of a forced circulation auxiliary accumulator for drum via
water-tube boiler, part of the water flashes into recirculation back to downcomers due to
steam, and the remaining hot water is the heating coil or density difference for
14 166 A __________. water tank reheating
Ignition failure in an automatically controlled carbon deposits on high fuel oil

14 167 A auxiliary boiler could be caused by __________. the flame scanner temperature
regulate maximum
Device '27' shown in the illustration is used to vacuum during purge the unit of non-
14 168 A __________. normal operation condensable gases
unevaporated all generated steam
feedwater collects in is recirculated
In a coil-type auxiliary water-tube circulation boiler the bottom of the through heating coils
14 169 A __________. flash chamber in the boiler
One method of constructing large marine diesel welding plates to
engines and reducing the total engine frame casting interlocking form sections for
14 170 B weight is through __________. components assembly
On a large diesel engine installation, crankshaft

14 171 B axial alignment is maintained by the __________. piston rod guides engine thrust bearing
Regarding the fuel injector shown in the maintain fuel

illustration, the purpose of piece No. 38 is to pressure at a preset
14 172 A __________. filter the fuel level
The oil temperature
is less than the The oil pressure is
Which of the following statements is true cooling water less than the cooling
14 173 C concerning a main diesel engine oil cooler? temperature. water pressure.
The device allowing for the change in volume of
the cooling water in a propulsion diesel engine fresh water sea water expansion
14 174 A closed cooling system is the __________. expansion tank tank
The pneumatic circuit shown in the illustration is
part of a control system used with large low speed the proportional
diesel engines. The arrangement may be used to bridge tachometer offset of the throttle
14 175 C control __________. variations signal
last part of the
exhaust stroke, and
Scavenging in a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine the first part of the last part of the intake
14 176 A occurs during the __________. intake stroke stroke only
A dirty atomizer sprayer plate in the burner of an
auxiliary boiler, would be indicated by carbon on the a dazzling white
14 178 D __________. register doors atomizer flame
The color of the exhaust from a diesel engine
14 179 A should be __________. clear hazy light brown
A temperature
Which of the following actions takes place in the sensing device The high limit control
control circuit of an automatically fired auxiliary opens the circuit secures power to the
boiler when the desired steam pressure is breaker in the burner entire oil firing
14 180 B obtained? motor. system.
In a large, slow-speed, main propulsion diesel
engine, which of the parts listed is under tension
14 181 D when the engine is running? Bed plate Column
Coast Guard Regulations regarding diesel fuel oil permitted, provided required, if there are
systems, valves for removing water or impurities they are fitted with no separators
14 182 A are __________. caps or plugs installed on board
The lube oil cooler is located after the lube oil filter the filter to operate the lube oil cooler to
14 183 A in order for __________. more efficiently be bypassed
The highest pressure in any closed diesel engine

14 184 D freshwater cooling system is at the __________. jacket water outlet expansion tank inlet
The valve with finite

positioning is used to The indicated valve
segregate terminal prevents
signals originated by transmission of
the governor transient signals to
What is the primary purpose of the pneumatic whenever the throttle the governor speeder
14 185 D component shown in the illustration? is repositioned. spring.
Air scavenging of the cylinder shown in the

14 186 B illustration, begins between figures __________. 2 and 3 3 and 4
The engine may be Operation within area
operated in any area "B" is permitted for
The diagram shown in the illustration may be used of the diagram extended time
to determine the proper operation of the engine. provided steps are periods provided no
Which of the following statements represents an taken to reposition changes are made to
14 187 C accurate interpretation of the diagram? the load indicator. the air intake system.
Concerning diesel propelled vessels, the astern equal to that at 70 percent of the
power is to provide for continuous operation available for ahead ahead rpm at rated
14 188 B astern __________. operation speed
Throttling a burner air register on an auxiliary smoky boiler decreased fuel
14 189 A boiler could result in __________. operation consumption
A burner producing black smoke in an automatic
auxiliary boiler, would be caused by a/an incorrect electrode defective solenoid
14 190 D __________. setting valve
In the large, slow-speed diesel engine frame
shown in the illustration, firing forces are
14 191 B absorbed by the ___________, crosshead guide rails tie rods
The main advantage of unit injectors over other the lack of high their relatively low
14 192 A fuel injection systems is __________. pressure fuel lines injection pressures
Which action should be taken when an auxiliary Clean all electrical Lift the relief valves
14 193 D boiler is in operation? connections. by hand.
Failure of the burner flame in an automatic
auxiliary boiler would probably be a result of broken high tension
14 194 A __________. water in the fuel oil leads
If the flame of an automatically fired auxiliary adjust damper
boiler tends to move away from the burner tip linkage to slow the
when the firing rate is changed from low to high, decrease the fuel opening rate of the
14 195 B you should __________. pressure dampers
In a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the process of piston nears and latter part of the
14 196 B scavenging begins as the __________. passes TDC downstroke
Which of the following procedures decreases the
total dissolved solids concentration in the water of Hydrazine treatment Frequent
14 197 D an auxiliary boiler? of condensate compounding
If the fire goes out in an automatically fired

auxiliary boiler and the burner continues to supply overpressure and dry a severe furnace
14 198 B fuel, there is a potential danger of __________. firing explosion
Improper maintenance of an automatic auxiliary

14 199 D boiler oil burner could result in __________. fuel pump failure fan motor failure
The bearings used to support the crankshaft of a connecting rod

14 200 C diesel engine are generally called __________. line shaft bearings bearings
In the diesel engine illustrated, what part is under
compression when firing is taking place in a
14 201 B particular cylinder? Tie rod Piston rod
Which of the fuel systems listed combines the
injection pump and the injection nozzle in one
14 202 B housing? Common rail Unit injector
With respect to the flow of lubricating oil through a decrease the
diesel engine, the lube oil coolers are located after allow filtration of less pressure drop across
14 203 D filters in order to __________. viscous oil the filter
Maintaining the lowest possible scavenging air piston crown

temperature at all times is not recommended due air charge density surfaces becoming
14 206 C to the possibility of the __________. becoming too high too cold
The nuts of main bearings, connecting rod bolts

and all other moving parts are to be secured by hardened steel nut cotter pins made of
14 208 C __________. locks spring steel
Most type(s) of microbiological growths in fuel are
14 209 D __________. bacteria fungi
In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 by simulation only to every time the boiler
CFR), water level controls utilized in a small prevent possible is being secured for
automatically fired auxiliary heating boiler, shall be boiler damage due to an extended lay up
14 210 D tested __________. a low water condition period
After a normal, or safety shutdown, automatic
combustion control systems for an auxiliary boiler
are designed to prevent the immediate refiring of furnace to be electric charge to
14 211 A a burner in order for the __________. repurged buildup in the igniter
In a unit injector, an upper helix and lower helix
are machined in the lower part of the plunger for facilitating plunger positioning the
14 212 C __________. rotation control sleeve
Passages are drilled in the crankshafts of diesel
engines to provide lubricating oil to the connecting rod
14 213 D __________. main bearings bearings
The outlet from an expansion tank of a closed
freshwater cooling system should be piped to the cylinder head water cylinder jacket inlet
14 214 D __________. outlet header main
It is necessary to
disconnect the
shuttle valve from the
throttle lever The governor should
The governor utilized with the device shown in the horizontal bar, in be replaced with one
illustration has become inoperative while the order to effectively that has been proven
vessel is underway at sea. Which of the following jump out the to be useful in
statements describes what action should be pneumatic engine isochronous
14 215 C taken? enable control circuit. applications.
The intake valves in a 4-stroke diesel engine are
14 216 D reseated by __________. cam followers push rods
Which letter represents the top deck (valve) cover
14 217 A of the engine shown in the illustration? "A" "H"
When preparing to light off a cold boiler equipped directly to the fuel oil back to the fuel oil
with a return flow fuel oil system, the recirculating heater inlet for further settler for further
14 218 C valve directs the flow of oil __________. warm-up filtration
Small amounts of moisture are necessary to
trigger the growth of microbiological organisms
found in some marine fuels. Some sources of humidity and
14 219 D water contamination are __________. tank surface leakage condensation
Which of the following conditions will cause only
one of the burner solenoid valves to close on an
automatically fired, two burner unit, auxiliary Loss of the forced Low boiler water
14 220 D boiler? draft fan level
stiffen the bedplate in accept most of the

way of the main tensile loading that
bearings to increase results from the firing
The main function of tie rods in the construction of the engine's forces developed
14 221 B large, low speed diesel engines is to __________. longitudinal strength during operation
Which of the listed types of fuel injectors is shown
14 222 A in the illustration? Unit injector Reverse scroll
On most modern diesel engines, the main and
connecting rod bearings receive their lubricating
14 223 D oil by __________. banjo feed splash feed
The expansion tank in a diesel engine closed
freshwater cooling system is located at the highest point in the lowest point in
14 224 A __________. the system the system
The burner assembly on an automatically fired
auxiliary boiler fitted with variable capacity,
pressure atomizing burners, maintains steam changing fuel oil
14 225 B pressure by __________. cycling on and off return pressure
When accumulated carbon at the air inlet ports of
a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine is being particles becoming
removed, you should take care to avoid carbon lodged under the
14 226 A __________. entering the cylinder intake valves
While an auxiliary boiler is operating at design
load, which of the following actions will occur if the
automatic combustion control system detects a More burners will be The registers will
14 227 C steam pressure drop? lighted off. open fully.
According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR),
when an automatically fired boiler has a flameout,
which of the following actions should occur The fuel valve should The purge cycle
14 228 A FIRST? be de-energized. should begin.
passes through the passes through the

whirling chamber tangential slots
A sprayer plate used in a return flow fuel oil before passing before passing
atomizer is correctly installed if the oil through the through the whirling
14 229 B __________. tangential slots chamber
In the water level electrode assembly, shown in
the illustration, the feed pump should restart when
the level of the water reaches the position
14 230 C indicated by arrow '____'. E B
The dashed lines shown in the illustration, labeled
14 231 C "Y", represents the __________. cooling water lines telescopic oil lines
A unit type fuel injector is used on a diesel engine produce the proper
14 232 D to __________. meter the fuel fuel oil pressure
Lubricating systems for diesel engines are usually
designed to first provide a supply of lube oil to the
14 233 B engines __________. crankpin journals main bearings
Kingsbury thrust
14 234 D What type of bearing is shown in the illustration? Collar bearing bearing
"B" is the camshaft
Which of the following represents the diesel and it rotates at one "T" is the camshaft
engine camshaft shown in the illustration and its half of the crankshaft and its speed equals
14 235 D relative rotating speed? speed. crankshaft speed.
If the valve tappets in a diesel engine are set at
greater clearances than those specified by the
engine manufacturer, those valves will open late and close open late and close
14 236 A __________. early late
water entering the
Regarding a Diesel engine crankcase, the general crankcase while
arrangement and installation should preclude the free entry of air to the engine washdowns
14 237 A possibility of __________. crankcase are being performed
increase in direct
proportion to an decrease if bleaches
The growth rate of microbiological organisms as increase in are added to the fuel
14 238 A found in some fuel supplies will __________. temperature on a regular basis
The water in an auxiliary boiler should be
chemically tested daily for alkalinity and
14 239 C __________. soap hardness nitrogen content
The primary function of a flame safeguard system,
as used on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, accidental dry firing uncontrolled fires in
14 240 C is to prevent __________. and overpressure the furnace
A diesel engine crankcase ventilation system prevents spark removes combustible

14 241 B __________. generation gases
Which of the fuel injection systems listed uses a
spring loaded differential spray needle valve and Common-rail
14 242 C an individual pump for each cylinder? injection Air injection
bearing pressure in a bearing pressure in a

Proper lubrication of the main bearings is more four-stroke/cycle two-stroke/cycle
easily obtained in a single acting four-stroke/cycle single acting diesel single acting diesel
diesel engine than in a single acting two- engine is continually engine is continually
14 243 A stroke/cycle diesel engine because __________. reversed reversed
The devices labeled "1" and "2" shown in the starting gear and slinger ring and lip
14 245 D illustration are properly termed the __________. shrouding seal
Increasing the valve clearance between a valve
stem and rocker arm, will result in the valve
14 246 C __________. closing later opening sooner
The diesel engine rocker arms shown in the open the intake and operate the exhaust
14 247 D illustration serve to __________. exhaust valves and starting valves
Internal combustion engine crankcase vent outlets corrosion resistant
14 248 B must be equipped with __________. hinged rain guards flame screens
reduce
accumulations of
increase exhaust gas carbon deposits on
The purpose of designing some waste heat velocity through the the heat transfer
14 249 D boilers with sinuous fire tubes, is to __________. boiler surfaces
The amount of chloride content in the water of an blowing down the

14 250 B auxiliary boiler can be reduced by __________. adding hydrazine boiler
Increases the sludge Prevents the

What function is provided by the crankcase forming tendency of accumulation of
14 251 B ventilation system on some diesel engines? lube oil. combustible gases.
Fuel injection pumps using the port and helix
metering principle requires the use of a lapped plunger and
14 252 B __________. crosshatched design barrel
Lubricating oil is supplied to the crankpin bearings internal crankshaft

14 253 A in a marine diesel engine by __________. passages immersion in oil
Sacrificial zinc anodes are used on the saltwater reduce electrolytic keep heat transfer
side of diesel engine heat exchangers to action on heat surfaces shiny and
14 254 A __________. exchanger metals clean
The fuel supply system to an automatic auxiliary
boiler, will automatically shutdown if the boiler salinity is abnormally steam demand is too
14 255 C __________. high high
It condenses the
What is the function of device "B" shown in the It serves to cool vapors formed in
14 256 B illustration? incoming feedwater. section "G".
The safety valve

In readying an auxiliary water-tube boiler for a escape piping should
routine hydrostatic test, which of the following be disconnected from The boiler vent
procedures should be undertaken prior to filling the valve body and a valves should be
14 257 B the boiler with fresh water? blank inserted. opened.
Constant capacity pressure atomizing fuel oil
burners installed on automatically fired auxiliary automatically
boilers, respond to variations in load demand by increasing the fuel/air automatically cycling
14 258 B __________. ratio the burner on and off
Which of the following conditions could cause the Increased suction Decreased feedwater
14 259 D feed pump for an auxiliary boiler to lose suction? head pressure temperature
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) specify that only before, or
the fuel oil ignition system, on a small simultaneously with,
automatically fired auxiliary boiler, shall be the opening of the after the fuel oil valve
14 260 A energized __________. fuel oil valve opens
The crankcases of many diesel engines are kept improve fuel increase the air
14 261 C under a slight vacuum to __________. economy charge velocity
adjusted during each
The rate of cylinder lubricating oil metered to each the same, whether at hour of operation
cylinder of a large, low-speed, main propulsion sea, or during while at constant
14 262 C diesel engine is __________. maneuvering RPM
On a medium-speed main propulsion diesel
engine, the crankpin or crank journal bearings
14 263 D receive lubricating oil from __________. a spindle lubricator an oil jet
The amount of oil atomized by the return flow
variable capacity atomizer, used with some amount of air
automatically fired boilers, is controlled by the admitted to the oil pressure in the oil
14 264 B __________. atomizer return line
An automatically fired auxiliary boiler is required
by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) to be
14 265 B shutdown as a result of __________. low boiler pressure low water level
Fins are installed on the generating tube surfaces prevent soot fires in prevent exhaust gas
14 267 D in waste heat boilers to __________. the exhaust system erosion of the tubes
Subtracting the return flow meter reading from the
supply flow meter reading on a boiler equipped
with a return flow fuel oil system, determines the circulated by the
14 268 B amount of oil __________. system burner throughput
The amount of fuel oil atomized by a return flow
oil burner is directly controlled by the
14 269 D __________. header supply valve burner root valve
In a fire-tube auxiliary boiler, you should expect to
find the thickest scale on the waterside of the
14 270 A __________. crown sheet through stays
piston type vacuum

pump taking suction
The crankcase of many diesel engines are kept scavenging action of off a differential
14 271 D under a slight vacuum by the __________. the piston manometer
Each diesel engine cylinder shown in the individual jerk pump

14 272 B illustration is equipped with a/an __________. unit injector and injector
Lubricating oil systems for diesel engine journal

bearings are usually lubricated by which of the
14 273 C following types of lubricating oil systems? Splash Gravity
Which of the listed item numbers represents the
bearing surfaces of the bearing shown in the
14 274 C illustration? "4" and "5" "6" and "3"
The rocker arms of the diesel engine shown in the
14 275 D illustration are indicated by __________. "C" "D"
Propulsion engines In most cases it is
under 1000 shaft desirable and cost
horsepower may effective for
share a common propulsion engines to
crankcase vent share a common
provided the oil crankcase ventilation
When may the crankcase ventilation pipes or oil drains remain and monitoring
14 277 C drain pipes of two or more engines be connected? separate. system.
If the feed pump for an auxiliary boiler fails to abnormally high
deliver the feed water to the boiler, the cause may high steam pressure feedwater
14 279 B be __________. in the boiler temperature
When lighting off an auxiliary boiler, which of the
problems listed could cause the burners to
14 280 D sputter? Cold fuel oil Low fuel oil pressure
Which of the following actions should normally be Clean the flame
taken during each watch when the auxiliary boiler scanner photocell Inspect and clean all
14 281 D is in operation? window. solenoid valves.
Lubrication for the main reduction gears used with oil from the main an independent lube
14 283 B diesel engines is usually supplied by __________. engine sump oil system
When there is a flame failure in an automatically

14 284 B fired auxiliary boiler, the __________. air supply is shut off fuel supply is shut off
Excessive vibration of an automatically fired air or water in the
14 285 B auxiliary boiler can be caused by __________. furnace combustion pulses
Cooling the intake air supplied to a diesel engine reduce mean decrease average
14 286 D will __________. effective pressure compression ratio
Which of the listed items should be secured
before performing any maintenance on a solenoid Lube oil standby
14 287 A operated air start valve? Electric power pump
a burned out
Burner ignition failure in an automatically fired solenoid in the oil high temperature
14 288 A auxiliary boiler would be caused by __________. supply valve excess air
The purpose of a temperature sensing device
installed in the stack of a small automatically fired
auxiliary steam boiler is to secure the oil burner in the event of a in the event of a
14 289 A __________. flame failure stack fire
The water in an auxiliary boiler should be tested

14 290 B for chloride content to determine __________. total dissolved solids salt contamination
From the engine data given in the illustration,
what is the swept volume of any one engine
14 291 C cylinder? 182 cubic inches 2800 cubic inches
In the jerk pump shown in the illustration, fuel
pressure will be the lowest in piece #
14 292 B __________. 1 5
prevent angular and
provide linear motion offset misalignment
to the vessel by the due to the inertial
conversion of the forces of the
The bearing shown in the illustration serves to rotating forces of the propeller and its
14 293 D __________. engine associated shafting
Device "E" shown in the illustration is known as
14 294 A the __________. fuel manifold lube oil manifold
What is to be installed on an internal combustion Crankcase vapor Engine exhaust

14 295 D engine if its cylinder bore exceeds eight inches? monitors silencers

the fuel strainer installation located in the supply
lines to the fuel pump of an auxiliary boiler, can be single strainers of the
14 298 D provided with __________. duplex type strainers self-cleaning type
Excessive return oil pressure from a variable

capacity return flow fuel oil burner system on an
14 299 B automatic auxiliary boiler, will cause __________. flame failure burner smoking
The concentration of total dissolved solids in the
water of an auxiliary boiler can increase as a seawater frequent surface
14 300 A result of __________. contamination blows
The camshaft drive is designed to maintain proper

camshaft speed relative to crankshaft speed. In one-half crankshaft crankshaft speed in a
maintaining this relationship, the camshaft drive speed in a two-stroke two-stroke cycle
14 301 B causes the camshaft to rotate at __________. cycle diesel engine diesel engine
Wristpin bearings are difficult to lubricate because their free-floating their relatively small
14 303 D of their oscillating motion and __________. design size
A three-way thermostatic control valve regulates

the diesel engine cooling water temperature by
14 304 B passing a portion of the water __________. around the engine around the cooler
The illustrated set up The minimum size of

may be used on any the piping connecting
According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), steam boiler, for any the water column to
which of the following statements is true steam pressure, up the steam drum is to
concerning the water level indicating devices used to 300 psig (2170 be 1.5 inches (3.8
14 305 D with an auxiliary boiler? kPa). cm).
Automatic burner shutdown in an auxiliary boiler, prevent the boiler
as a result of a component failure in the flame from automatically eliminate the need
14 306 A safeguard controls, will __________. relighting for furnace purging
When an auxiliary boiler is secured and you maintain a head of

expect to relight the unit within six hours, you steam not less than completely fill the
14 307 A should __________. 10 psig boiler with feedwater
automatically fired auxiliary boiler fails to restart
from the normal shutdown mode, you should broken or grounded a faulty ignition cable
14 308 D check for __________. high tension leads connector
remove suspended
and precipitated completely drain the
Bottom blow valves are installed on auxiliary solids from the boiler boiler in an
14 309 A water-tube boilers to __________. water emergency situation
A sprayer plate marked 32Y20, as used in a
return flow fuel oil system, should only be used
14 310 D with a/an __________. burner tip marked 20 burner tip marked 32
If the speed of the propeller is 135 RPM, the

speed of the engine camshaft shown in the
14 311 A illustration will be __________. 135 RPM 270 RPM
lock the fuel inlet position the control

The purpose of piece #7 in the jerk pump shown connection into the rack while calibrating
14 312 D in the illustration is to __________. pump housing the pump
Mechanical lubricators for diesel engine cylinders
are usually small reciprocating pumps which are operated manually operated until the
14 313 D __________. once each hour engine has started
In a diesel engine closed freshwater cooling
system, the amount of engine coolant flowing
through the heat exchanger is controlled by the suction pressure thermostatic bypass
14 314 B __________. regulator valve
A separate system Only silicate ester

containing oil under based synthetic oils
extremely high have the capability
pressure is used due and necessary
to its ability to characteristics to be
How is lubrication provided to the device shown in provide a high film used in this type of
14 315 D the illustration? strength. application.
Which of the following conditions is indicated by
the presence of water in the scavenging air Leaking cylinder
14 316 B receiver? head gaskets Leaking aftercooler
Component "F" shown in the illustration is called camshaft adjusting
14 317 C the __________. screw permadjust assembly
Crankcase explosion relief valves should be of the
14 318 A __________. return seating type spring centered type
Which of the following conditions is NOT an
indication of microbial contamination of the fuel Evidence of Pitting of metal
14 319 D supply? corrosion surfaces
The opening of an exhaust valve on a modern,
large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine, direct action of the compressed air
14 320 C may be actuated by __________. overhead cam shaft pressure
The speed of the camshaft in a two-stroke/cycle
diesel engine, running at 950 RPM, is
14 321 B __________. 475 RPM 950 RPM
Cylinder lubrication oil for low speed main
propulsion diesel engines is admitted to each the compression
14 323 B cylinder during __________. the power stroke stroke
Temperature control valves installed in the jacket
cooling water system of a diesel engine,
modulates the rate of water flow through the nozzle cooling
14 324 D __________. cooling water pump passages
oil supply pressure

back pressure not having to be
In comparison to straight flow mechanical regulation resulting in reduced at low loads
atomizers, return flow atomizers provide relatively more complete to the point where
uniform atomization over a wide firing range due combustion at high poor atomization
14 325 B to the __________. firing rates occurs
A restricted air intake to a diesel engine may failing to reach rated knocking under
14 326 A result in the engine __________. speed maximum load
The bearing blocks

are massive and their
weight provides The thrust shoes are
What prevents the thrust bearing blocks shown in sufficient force to dove-tailed into the
14 327 C the illustration from rotating within the housing? prevent rotation. collar.
The injector rack of the diesel engine shown in the
illustration is indicated by the component labeled
14 328 D __________. "B" "E"
Explosion relief valves on diesel engine
crankcases should relieve the pressure at not
14 329 B more than __________. 0.1 bar 0.2 bar
Which of the following conditions is NOT an Increased air filter
14 330 B indication of microbial contamination? Objectionable odors changes
In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the camshaft twice the crankshaft half the crankshaft
14 331 B rotates at __________. speed speed
To allow the pump to
What is the purpose of the 'window' installed in be timed to the To check for sludge
14 332 A the housing of an individual jerk pump? engine. on the pump barrel.
For diesel engine piston cooling, lubricating oil
can be supplied to the pistons by a/an
14 333 A __________. oil spray oil wick
regulating the level of

The jacket water temperature in a diesel engine corrosion inhibitor in the level of the
closed freshwater cooling system is normally the primary cooling freshwater expansion
14 334 D controlled by __________. system tank
Variations in the amount of fuel oil burned in a
return flow type burner of an auxiliary boiler, are atomizing steam size of the whirling
14 335 C controlled by the __________. pressure chamber
On a turbocharged, medium-speed, diesel engine,
which of the following problems is an indication of engine is hard to
14 336 A a restricted air intake passage? start engine misses
In the water level electrode assembly, shown in
the illustration, the leads indicated by letter "F" modulating feed pump controller
14 337 C would be wired to the __________. pressuretrol and pyrostat
The water in an operating auxiliary boiler should
be tested for alkalinity and chloride content each
14 338 B __________. hour day
be designed to
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that automatically relight incorporate an open
the flame safeguard control system for an the boiler fires after a bimetallic helix
14 339 C automatic boiler, should __________. low water shutdown pyrostat stack switch
The closing of the exhaust valves used on a

modern, large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel mechanical push compressed air
14 340 B engine may be directly provided by __________. rods pressure
In a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the camshaft twice the crankshaft half the crankshaft
14 341 C rotates at __________. speed speed
In the jerk pump shown in the illustration, piece #1
14 342 C connects directly to the __________. fuel nozzle cylinder head
Emergency hand
Why do most temperature control valves in diesel Changing the rate of control would not be
engine closed freshwater cooling systems vary flow in the jackets possible if water flow
the flow of jacket water through the cooler instead could cause localized through the jackets
14 344 A of through the engine? hot spots. were controlled.
magnetic pickup
Item "7" shown in the illustration is identified as a used to sense shaft
14 345 C __________. speed dip stick
Which of the components listed is used to control

14 347 D the diesel engine speed shown in the illustration? "C" "D"
open slowly to permit open quickly against

An important design characteristic of an explosion a gradual reduction crankcase pressure
relief valve for a diesel engine is the ability to of crankcase to prevent a possible
14 348 C __________. pressure implosion
Which of the following statements describes how
the fuel oil enters the whirling chambers of the Through the sprayer
sprayer plates used in a auxiliary boiler return flow Through the outer plate drilled
14 350 C fuel oil system? barrel tube. passages.
If a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is running at
1550 RPM, the speed of the camshaft will be
14 351 B __________. 525 RPM 775 RPM
Shaker, circulation, and spray are the three pre-injection fuel oil
14 353 D general methods used in __________. treatment lube oil filtration
For proper operation, auxiliary boiler feedwater High oxygen
14 354 C must have which of the following characteristics? concentration Low pH
concentrations of
The most common cause of scale formation in an calcium sulfate in the fuel oil in the
14 355 A auxiliary boiler is __________. boiler water feedwater
If over a period of weeks the air-box pressure of a
turbocharged, diesel engine, operating at full load,
appears to be dropping off, the cause can be loss of cooling water
14 356 C __________. open air-box drains to the diffuser
Some automatically fired auxiliary boilers are
equipped with the water level electrode assembly
shown in the illustration. In this type of water level third leg of the water ungrounded neutral
control, the burner circuit is completed through the level electrode leg of the control
14 357 C __________. assembly circuit
Before an auxiliary boiler is shutdown for an
extended period of time, the water in the boiler
14 358 A should have a pH value of __________. 10 7
Which of the following statements concerning the Shutdown due to the

alarms for automatically controlled auxiliary boilers activation of a vital Audible alarms shall
complies with applicable Coast Guard Regulations alarm will require a not be silenced
14 359 A (46 CFR). manual reset. manually.
The illustrated
arrangement may be The minimum size of
According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), used on any steam the piping connecting
which of the following statements is true boiler, for any steam the water column to
concerning the water level indicating device for pressure, up to 300 the steam drum is to
14 360 B the auxiliary boiler shown in the illustration? psig. be one inch.
The component labeled "H" shown in the
14 361 C illustration is called the __________. cold start injector cylinder lubricator
allow oil backflow
The purpose of the delivery check valve used in a assist in a quick from the injector to
14 362 A diesel fuel injection jerk pump is to __________. cutoff of fuel injection the helix
The method of piston cooling in which oil is

delivered through the connecting rod to a
compartment within the piston, then distributed by
the motion of the pistons, and allowed to drain to
the crankcase via one or more holes or pipes, is
14 363 B termed __________. quaker shaker
What would be considered a normal temperature
increase between the inlet and outlet jacket
cooling water of a medium or high-speed diesel
14 364 C engine operating at normal load? 1° to 5°F 5° to 10°F
The fuel injector for the diesel engine shown in the
14 366 B illustration, is identified as _________. "H" "19"
Which statement regarding the arrangement and They may be omitted They may be omitted
location of explosion relief valves used on an on all engines having provided the engine
internal combustion engines is a cylinder bore of utilizes a crankcase
14 367 D true_____________? nine inches or less monitoring system
Proper housekeeping to prevent the formation of
microbiological growths within a fuel system
includes the prevention of water accumulations
14 368 D and the use of __________. steam coils fuel oil centrifuges
Excessive alkalinity of the water in an auxiliary caustic embrittlement acidic corrosion of

14 369 A boiler can cause __________. of the boiler metal the boiler metal
Two solenoid control valves are required on large

automatic auxiliary boilers, and will simultaneously
14 370 A shut off the fuel in the event of __________. low water low steam pressure
securing the boiler
The procedures recommended for auxiliary boilers treating with oxygen and giving it a bottom
14 372 B having high salinity include __________. scavengers blow
The solenoid valves in the fuel oil supply line to an
automatically fired auxiliary boiler, are a decrease in feed high furnace air
14 373 C automatically closed by __________. temperature pressure
Which operating parameter may need to be

decreased when running a large main propulsion Fuel injection Control air supply
14 374 C diesel engine at low load conditions? pressure pressure
relight the boiler relight the fire off the

immediately to brickwork as long as
In the event of a flame failure in an auxiliary prevent loss of steam the bricks are cherry
14 375 C water-tube boiler, you must __________. pressure red
If the intake, or exhaust valve stem clearance is
found to be excessive, in addition to too little
movement of the rocker arms, you should check collapsed hydraulic loose valve spring
14 376 A for __________. valve lifters locks
Improper maintenance of the fuel oil burners in an
automatically fired auxiliary boiler, could result in increased fuel increased feedwater
14 377 A __________. consumption consumption
The concentration of dissolved solids in the boiler
water of an auxiliary boiler could increase as a
14 378 A result of __________. phosphate treatment zero water hardness
Failure of the feed pump to deliver feedwater to
an auxiliary boiler could be caused by a low pump suction abnormally low water
14 380 C __________. lift temperature
Why should the main steam stop valve of an To examine the valve
auxiliary boiler be eased off its seat and then To check the valve stem for scars or
14 381 D gently closed before lighting off? packing. nicks.
prevent carbon help the injector
deposits from needle reseat without
One function of the fuel pump delivery check forming on the dribbling at the
14 382 B valve is to __________. injector nozzle nozzle holes
For any piston ring to operate smoothly without of a material harder

14 383 B scuffing, the ring must be __________. than the cylinder liner properly lubricated
reduce the
opportunity for the
reduce the probability formation of sulfuric
Using a cooling water temperature of 225°F of scale formation in acid in the cylinder
(107.2°C), instead of 180°F (82.2°C) in an the jacket cooling bore exhaust
14 384 B auxiliary diesel engine, will __________. passages passages
The total active thrust

After following the prescribed procedures to area is 202.3 mm,
measure the thrust bearing clearance shown in well within the The loading ratio, or
the illustration, the distance "F" is determined to standards set forth shaft diameter
be 200 mm, and 'f1' is 2.3 mm. Which of the by the GSMA divided by collar
following statements describes the condition (German Society for surface area is within
14 385 D indicated by these dimensions? Machining Accuracy). 2.7 : 1.
Flame failure in an automatically fired auxiliary incorrect electrode incorrect nozzle
14 387 C boiler can result from a/an __________. setting position
How many crankcase relief valves are required for

14 388 D a 13 inch bore, eight cylinder in-line engine? 2 4
If the fuel/air ratio in an automatically fired
auxiliary boiler is insufficient, the result could lead inefficient
14 389 D to __________. combustion dark smoke
Which of the following actions should normally be
taken during each watch when the auxiliary boiler Vent air from the Observe general
14 390 B is in operation? steam drum boiler performance
Under which of the following conditions must the
combustion control system for a small automatic
14 391 C auxiliary boiler secure the burner? High water level Low steam pressure
deliver proper fuel

The primary function of a fuel delivery check valve quantity to the provide rapid fuel
14 392 B assembly is to __________. injection nozzle injection cutoff
The upper piston rings in large, slow-speed, two-
stroke/ cycle diesel engines are most effectively fed from mechanical thrown off from the
14 393 A lubricated by oil __________. lubricators main bearings
Operating a diesel engine for prolonged periods at the formation of
temperatures lower than the normal design sulfuric acid in a decrease in lube oil
14 394 A temperature may cause __________. exhaust passages viscosity
A pulsating flame, accompanied by a burner
developing black smoke in an auxiliary boiler, is electrode setting is ignition current is too
14 395 C an indication that the __________. incorrect low
The diesel engine cylinder scavenging system
14 396 B illustrated is an example of __________. crossflow scavenging uniflow scavenging
Which of the following actions should normally be Inspect and clean
taken during each watch when the auxiliary boiler Test boiler water burner fuel oil
14 397 D is in operation? alkalinity solenoid valves
faulty steam pressure

Flame failure in an operating automatically fired broken electrode signal to the trial for
14 398 D auxiliary boiler can result from a __________. insulator ignition circuit
A failure of any component of a flame safeguard
control for an auxiliary boiler will result in automatic burner
14 399 B __________. a furnace explosion shutdown
The daily inspection of an operating auxiliary lifting of all safety an examination of the
14 400 C boiler should include __________. valves boiler firesides
The camshafts on the engine, shown in the
illustration, operate at a speed equal to twice the crankshaft
14 401 C __________. speed the crankshaft speed
Where is the fuel delivery check valve located in a On the suction side
14 402 C jerk pump fuel injection system? In the cylinder head of the delivery pump
No appreciable wear A wear rate of 1.6

has occurred, and mm per year
The thrust bearing shown in the illustration has the proper occurred. Although
over eight years of ahead running time. maintenance not excessive, this
Measurements show 'i1' is 4 mm and 'i2' is 1mm. procedures should condition may require
Which of the following conditions is indicated and continue to be more frequent
14 403 A what steps should be taken, if any? followed. monitoring.
As a general rule, the recommended operating
water jacket outlet temperature range for medium
and high speed marine diesels with closed cooling
14 404 C systems is __________. 120° to 139°F 140° to 169°F
The method of scavenging used in the diesel
engine, shown in the illustration, is known as
14 406 C __________. uniflow scavenging inertia scavenging
It removes the vapor It removes the

What is the primary function of item '15' shown in condensed in area distillate condensed
14 407 B the illustration? "23". in area "24".
secure the fires and not secure the fires

maintain feedwater to until water level falls
If a tube ruptures in a water-tube auxiliary boiler boiler to keep up the out of sight in the
14 408 C due to low water, you should __________. water level gage glass
An automatically fired auxiliary boiler with carbon
deposits formed on its burner electrodes, will
14 409 B experience __________. flame failure ignition failure
bypass exhaust gas bypass a portion of

at high loads to the exhaust gas at
An exhaust gas bypass is installed on a waste prevent excessive peak loads for better
14 410 D heat boiler in order to __________. back pressure efficiency
maintain constant
The delivery valve installed in a port and helix fuel pressure in the maintain a column of
14 412 B injection pump is designed to __________. discharge line fuel in the line
The fuel oil supply system to an automatic
auxiliary boiler, will automatically shutdown if the steam demand is
14 413 D boiler __________. high salinity is high
A closed freshwater cooling system is commonly need for water cooling water
used with marine diesel engines because the treatment is temperature
14 414 D __________. eliminated differential is greater
The diesel engine exhaust gas bypass, as fitted prevent engine back increase total engine
with some waste heat boilers, is installed to pressure at heavy efficiency at low
14 415 C __________. loads loads
'Loop,' 'uniflow,' 'crossflow,' and 'return-flow' are
terms used to describe various types of
14 416 D __________. control air circuits supercharging
Oxygen corrosion in auxiliary boilers is prevented sodium sulfite or

14 417 A by treating the boiler feed tank with __________. hydrazine hygroscopic sulfite
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the
"trial for ignition period" on boilers must not
14 418 A exceed __________. 15 seconds 30 seconds
A bypass line provided around a waste heat

auxiliary boiler in a diesel engine exhaust system, corrosion at low erosion at high
14 419 A may be used to avoid boiler __________. engine loads engine loads
The concentration of total dissolved solids in the
water of an auxiliary boiler can increase as a seawater frequent surface
14 420 A result of __________. contamination blows
governor is linked to
camshaft rotates at the fuel injection
In the auxiliary diesel engine, shown in the the same speed as pump by vertical
14 421 B illustration, the __________. the crankshaft linkage
The jerk pump delivery check valve pump shown

14 422 C in the illustration, is closed by __________. hydraulic action fuel pressure
The damper on the The damper on the
inlet side of the inlet side of the
furnace is moved to furnace is moved to
the open position for the open position for
a given number of a given number of
seconds and then seconds and then
Which of the listed sequence of events occurs moved to the closed moved to the low fire
14 423 B when an automatic auxiliary boiler is prepurged? position. position.
High stack temperature occurring in an auxiliary insufficient air for complete combustion
14 424 C boiler could be a result of __________. combustion in the furnace
A firebox explosion in an automatically fired excessive purging insufficient trail for

14 425 D auxiliary boiler may be the result of __________. before lighting off ignition period
The principal difference between loop scavenging

and crossflow scavenging, as used in single direction of air flow sequence of port
14 426 A acting diesel engines, is the __________. within the cylinder opening
The tolerances
established are
dependent on The clearance on
machining processes one side of the shaft
What is the normal bearing clearance permitted at used and will vary at the axis will be
the horizontal axis of the shaft for the bearing amongst one twentieth of a
14 427 D shown in the illustration? manufacturers. millimeter.
Which letter represents the entrance point for
combustion air to the cylinders of the engine
14 428 C shown in the illustration? "D" "J"
incorporate the use
An inline engine having a nine inch bore and more of two explosion have three explosion
14 429 B than eight cylinders will __________. relief valves relief valves
The PRIMARY function of a waste heat boiler is to reduce engine reduce engine back
14 430 C __________. exhaust noise pressure
The speed of the diesel engine camshaft shown in half that of the twice that of the
14 431 A the illustration would be __________. crankshaft crankshaft
Fuel droplets injected into a diesel engine cylinder prolong the ignition ensure the beginning
14 432 C must have adequate penetration to __________. delay period of fuel injection
A coil-type automatically fired auxiliary boiler is to
be laid up wet for an indefinite period. The boiler the manufacturer's there is no excess of
water should be treated to ensure that recommended pH is oxygen scavenging
14 433 A __________. maintained chemicals
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require all
automatically fired low pressure heating boilers to fuel cutoff as a result pressure-control
14 435 A have an automatic __________. of low water regulator
Collapsed hydraulic valve lifters in a diesel engine excessive rocker arm little or no valve
14 436 C will result in __________. movement clearance
Large, two-stroke/cycle, main propulsion, diesel
engine cylinders can be successfully pressure
charged during normal operation, by using the exhaust gas
14 437 C __________. temperature system exhaust load system
steam pressure
Control of the fuel oil metering valve in an pressure magnifying sensing device with
automatically fired auxiliary boiler is device in the steam linkage to the
14 438 B accomplished by a __________. coil outlet damper air vanes
A safety valve on an auxiliary boiler simmers
constantly and can not be stopped by several
quick blow-offs using the hand relieving gear. The exposed valve
14 439 D problem may be __________. loose dirt on the seat springs
A burner responsible for producing black smoke in
an automatic auxiliary boiler, would be caused by defective solenoid
14 440 B a __________. valve dirty fuel nozzle
Which of the following types of feedwater
regulators is commonly used with a water-tube,
14 441 A natural circulation, auxiliary boiler? Thermomechanical Bimetallic element
create turbulence in
Fuel injection systems are designed to primarily the combustion aid in completing
14 442 C meter fuel, atomize fuel, and __________. chamber cylinder scavenging
raise lube oil
viscosity for easier
An electric heater built into some smaller diesel starting in cold increase air inlet
14 444 D engines is used to __________. weather temperature
What is the maximum allowable clearance

permitted between the bearing, shown in the
14 445 D illustration and the shaft along its vertical axis? 1.00 mm 0.30 mm
Which of the air intake systems listed will result in
14 446 B the lowest specific fuel consumption? Natural aspiration Turbocharged
Which letter represents the exhaust gas exit point

14 447 D for the diesel engine shown in the illustration? "K" "J"
one intake and one

three compression exhaust valve per
Engines having a bore exceeding 250 mm, but not rings per piston and cylinder provided no
exceeding 300 mm are to have at least the minimum of two other means of
14 448 C __________. oil scraper rings scavenging is used
An auxiliary boiler is equipped with a return flow
fuel atomization system, which uses a/an constant fuel supply constant fuel return
14 449 A __________. pressure pressure
Overfiring of a hot water boiler may be caused by
14 450 B __________. dirty atomizers faulty limit controls
What is the speed of the crankshaft in a four-
stroke/cycle engine when the camshaft is turning
14 451 D at 750 rpm? 375 RPM 500 RPM
In the large slow-speed main propulsion diesel
14 452 C "G" is the __________. jacket water pump lube oil pump
The pressuretrol which is installed on an auxiliary controls the flow of
boiler senses steam pressure changes and feedwater to the monitors the boiler
14 453 D __________. boiler high water level
In a diesel engine closed freshwater cooling passing cooling
system employing a radiator, proper water adjusting the radiator water through a
14 454 A temperature can be obtained by __________. louvers space heater
automatically fired auxiliary boiler fails to relight
the burner after a normal shutdown, you should high voltage on the
14 455 D check for a/an __________. low steam pressure ignition electrode
provide steam for
A waste heat boiler is installed on some diesel emergency provide steam for the
14 456 B propelled vessels to __________. propulsion turbogenerator
Water circulation in The gasket and its

Why should handhole gaskets not be allowed to the boiler will be seating surface may
14 457 B leak on an auxiliary boiler? disrupted. become wire drawn.
Automatic combustion control systems for
auxiliary boilers are designed to cycle burners on steam moisture
14 458 D and off in response to the __________. excess air pressure content
The variation in the amount of fuel oil burned in
the operation of an auxiliary boiler, utilizing a
return flow type atomization system, is a function fuel oil recirculating
14 459 B of the __________. valve fuel oil back pressure
Which of the following conditions could cause
black smoke to be discharged from the stack of an Insufficient steam Excessive opening of
auxiliary boiler equipped with turbine-driven rotary supply to the fuel oil the dampers in the
14 460 C cup atomizers? heater. combustion air inlet.
Camshafts are usually driven by timing gears or
14 461 B __________. push rods chain drives
The main difference between an 'APF' and an
'APE' type fuel injection pump, is the design of the control rack gear
14 462 D __________. plunger helix profile
The maximum pressure developed by a waste
heat boiler is determined by the main engine
14 463 B exhaust __________. gas composition gas temperature
Which of the listed effects would mixtures of

ethylene glycol and phosphate compounds have
on the metal surfaces of the cooling system of a Increases the rate of Retards the flow of
14 464 C diesel engine? heat transfer cooling water
Which of the listed parts on a fire-tube auxiliary

boiler requires a written report to the Officer-in- Cleanout plug
14 465 B Charge of Marine Inspection when renewed? gaskets Fusible plugs
Automatic combustion control systems for some
auxiliary boilers are designed to cycle burners on
14 466 C and off in response to __________. fuel supply pressure fuel return pressure
Waterside scale in a fire-tube boiler may cause increased heat
14 467 D __________. transfer fireside erosion
With regards to a diesel engine crankcase
explosion, the most violent is the __________. I.
14 468 B primary explosion II. secondary explosion I only II only
When an auxiliary boiler is panting and emitting increase the fuel oil decrease the fuel oil
14 469 D black smoke, you should __________. temperature temperature
completely drain the prevent sludge from
Bottom blow valves are installed on auxiliary boiler in an forming in the steam
14 470 D water-tube boilers to __________. emergency drum
The reversing mechanism on a direct reversing
large low-speed main propulsion diesel engine, bring the respective rotate or displace the
operated by means of oil pressure, can serve to cam under the fuel camshaft according
14 471 D __________. pump roller to engine design
It closes the nozzle It opens the nozzle
valve when the valve when the
What function is served by the spring piece #34 release port is release port is
14 472 A shown in the illustration? uncovered. uncovered.
when the boiler has

been secured long when the boiler has
The correct procedure for giving an auxiliary boiler enough for most been cooled to
14 473 A a bottom blow, is to begin __________. solids to settle ambient temperature
If the chemical analysis of a lube oil sample taken

from a diesel engine indicates an increased viscosity has
14 474 A neutralization number the __________. acidity has increased decreased
The diesel engine water inlet jumper illustrated is

14 475 A represented by the letter or number __________. "M" "N"
Additional explosion relief valves are fitted on possibility of
separate spaces of the crankcase such as gear or gross volume of such explosion exists due
chain cases for camshaft or similar drives when spaces exceeds 21 to the formation of
14 476 A the __________. cubic feet volatile gases
A two stroke diesel engine exhaust temperature

will be lower than a four stroke diesel engine of
the same displacement because the __________.
I. scavenging air is cooling the exhaust gases
14 477 A II. exhaust cycle time is longer I only II only
With which of the following types of diesel engine
arrangements is a waste heat boiler most likely to Supercharged, four- Supercharged, loop
produce the maximum steam pressure, stroke/cycle diesel scavenged diesel
14 478 A temperature, and flow conditions? engine engine
metal deterioration of
During maintenance inspections of a fire tube the tubes at the tube
14 479 D auxiliary boiler, you should check for __________. sheet burning of tube ends
The constant capacity, pressure atomizing, fuel oil
burners designed to meet a wide variation in the automatically cycled automatically
steaming loads of an auxiliary boiler, are on and off in supplied with more
14 480 A __________. response to demand fuel on demand
The camshaft on a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine

14 481 D provides a means to operate the __________. fuel injectors exhaust valves
prevent bolt failure by

allowing limited maintain the same
movement of the hold-down force on
injector when the injector
The item labeled #16 in the illustration is a stack excessively high regardless of varying
of spring washers. Their function is to cylinder pressures engine operating
14 482 B __________. are developed temperatures
An 8000 horsepower diesel engine has a specific

fuel consumption of 0.4 lbs. of fuel per
horsepower hour. If each pound of fuel contains
18,500 BTU's and 25% of the available heat
leaves the engine with the exhaust, how many
BTU's per hour are theoretically available for use 7.4 million BTU's per 14.8 million BTU's
14 483 B in a waste heat boiler? hour per hour
Antifreeze solutions containing ethylene glycol,

should not be mixed with corrosion protection oils, is dangerously promotes scale
14 484 C as the resultant mixture __________. flammable buildup
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) permit tubular

type water gage glasses on auxiliary boilers,
provided the maximum allowable working
14 485 C pressure does not exceed __________. 600 psi 450 psi
modulating
In an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, restarting pressuretrol, sensing pyrostat measuring
from the normal shutdown cycle in response to both steam pressure decreased steam
14 486 C steam demand, is initiated by a/an __________. and temperature temperature
An external
Which of the following methods is typically Feedwater is superheater unit is
employed in the design of waste heat boilers to preheated in a located above the
obtain maximum heat transfer, while maintaining separately fired boiler in the gas
14 487 D low overall weight? economizer. passages.
which of the following pressures is the highest
boiler pressure where a tubular type gage glass
14 488 C may be installed? 100 psig 200 psig
At the beginning of the prepurge period on an

automatic auxiliary boiler equipped with a
programmed control system, the unit will not the damper is not the damper is not
14 489 A restart if airflow is not sensed and __________. sufficiently opened fully closed
attain maximum lift open with a sharp,
A properly adjusted safety valve for an auxiliary when it pops below clear pop at its set
14 490 B boiler will __________. its set pressure pressure
In the illustrated engine, the fuel camshaft gear

14 491 B drive housing is indicated as letter __________. B F
Fuel injector nozzles are usually of the multi-

orifice type with the number and placement of the pressure of the fuel
14 492 D holes arranged according to the __________. type of piston rings system
Ethylene glycol, when used as a coolant in a
closed cooling system for a diesel engine, is more
advantageous than untreated raw water because provides a constant provides better
14 494 D it __________. pH below 7 vapor-phase cooling
The water inlet manifold, for the diesel engine
shown in the illustration, is represented by the
14 495 B letter or number __________. "M" "N"
minimize the
coefficient of
When conducting a hydrostatic test on a water- expansion within the help prevent the
tube auxiliary boiler, the test water should be varying types of formation of
heated to a temperature of at least 70°F. This is metals used in boiler condensation on the
14 497 B done to __________. construction tube exteriors
detects a flame
A photoelectric cell installed in an automatically opens the burner failure by monitoring
fired auxiliary boiler burner management system circuit upon sensing radiant heat from
14 498 A __________. a flame failure glowing refractory
The maximum allowable working pressure on a

packaged auxiliary boiler is 200 psig. The normal
working pressure for one particular packaged
boiler is 175 psig. Which of the following safety
relief valve settings would be proper for this
14 499 B boiler? 165 psig 195 psig
acceleration rate of
The valve cam slope angle determines the engine torque valve opening and
14 501 B __________. characteristics closing
The degree of fuel atomization in a diesel engine the size of the holes
14 502 A cylinder depends primarily on __________. in the fuel nozzle timing of the pump
A smoking burner with a pulsating flame in an fuel oil supply
auxiliary boiler, is an indication that the temperature is burner electrode is
14 503 C __________. normal incorrectly positioned
The boiling
temperature of the
A 100% ethylene solution remains
According to the chart shown in the illustration, glycol solution gives constant at the level
which of the following statements is true the greatest of greatest protection
concerning antifreeze solutions for diesel engine protection against against freezing to
14 504 C cooling systems? freezing. -70°F (-57°C).
energized the flame
On an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, the scanner circuit when
steam pressure limit switch is wired into the sound an alarm when high boiler pressure
14 505 C burner electric circuit to __________. the burner is shut off is reached
A variable capacity, pressure atomizing, fuel oil maintain a constant provide a wide range
14 506 B burner functions to __________. fuel temperature of combustion
The firing range of a variable capacity, return flow-
type fuel atomizer is regulated to meet steam fuel oil damper fuel oil return
14 507 B demand by varying the __________. setting pressure
Excessive vibration from an auxiliary boiler could insufficient air to the
14 508 D be caused by __________. combustion pulses burner
After lighting off a cold, automatically fired,
auxiliary boiler, as steam begins to form, you give the boiler a
14 509 A should __________. close the air cock bottom blow
steam is recirculated hot water flashes to

In a coil-type forced circulation auxiliary water- through heating coils steam in the flash
14 510 B tube boiler __________. in the boiler chamber
velocity of opening
The shape of a diesel engine cam determines the points of opening and and closing of the
14 511 D __________. closing of the valve valve
Which type of diesel engine fuel nozzle is shown
14 512 B in the illustration? Pintle Multi-hole
Which of the following devices is normally
provided to prevent oil starvation in a diesel
engine lubrication system utilizing the 'full flow'
14 513 C principle? Duplex strainer Three-way valve
Corrosion inhibitors and/or soluble oils are added maintain low pH in reduce the cooling
14 514 D to diesel engine cooling systems to __________. the cooling water water temperature
The cooling water system for the diesel engine

shown in the illustration flows through the inlet
manifold, to the jumpers, through cylinder
liner/head assembly, and out the water discharge
manifold. Which of the listed lettered sets "M", "N", "9", "5", and "N", "M", "C", "5", and
14 516 C represents this circuit? "W" "W"
Cylinders diameters greater than 230 mm require
additional safety devices when the scavenging
spaces are openly connected to the cylinders.
Which of the following devices will be used to Explosion relief
14 517 B protect such spaces? Tri-knock fittings valves
If poor combustion occurs in an auxiliary boiler
due to an air damper linkage being out of
adjustment, you would adjust the linkage and then reset the pressure test the high and low
14 518 C __________. limit controls fire solenoids
Which of the automatic boiler controls listed

should be tested prior to lighting off an auxiliary Automatic bottom Low water level
14 519 B boiler? blow valve cutoff switch
Which of the following conditions would cause Insufficient
14 520 A 'panting' in a steaming auxiliary boiler? combustion air Low water level
The valve cam slope angle determines the opening and closing opening and closing
14 521 B __________. points of the valve rate of the valve
The standard diesel engine lubricating oil filtering
system shown in the illustration is classed as a
14 523 B __________. full flow system bypass system
A large low speed main propulsion diesel engine
may become overloaded by_______________.
I. a heavily fouled hull II. strong head winds and
14 524 C heavy seas I only II only
Water is continuously
circulated through a Steam is generated
Which of the following statements concerning the preheater before it in the heating coils
operation of a coil-type forced circulation auxiliary enters the flash and is force fed to an
14 525 C water-tube boiler is correct? chamber. accumulator.
If oil is dripping from the burner of a coil-type

auxiliary steam generator, the cause may be the oil valve not
14 526 D __________. seating properly a loose burner nozzle
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require
electric hot water supply boilers to be provided audible high water temperature limiting
14 527 B with a/an __________. level alarm device
ignition period to
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the prepurge period for ignite the fuel 4
programming control sequence for auxiliary boiler one complete change seconds after fuel
14 528 C operation to include __________. of air delivery
In a forced circulation auxiliary boiler, steam is steam accumulator
14 529 B formed in the __________. heating coils (flash chamber)
Ignition failure in an automatically controlled carbon deposits on excessive fuel oil
14 530 A auxiliary boiler can be caused by __________. the electrode temperature
The arrangement and shape of the cams on a Speed, torque, and

diesel engine camshaft directly control which of horsepower Firing order, valve
14 531 B the listed groups of operating conditions? production timing, and valve lift
Fuel injectors used in heavy fuel oil systems are
usually provided with cooling to reduce cold corrosion of the fuel viscosity for
14 532 C __________. nozzles better atomization
prevent prevent
A spring-loaded relief valve is located on some overpressurization of overpressurization of
14 533 C lube oil filters in full flow systems to __________. the filter cartridge the filter casing
A diesel engine cooling water system with a pH

14 534 D factor of 3.0 indicates a condition of __________. slight acidity slight alkalinity
The main lube oil manifold, for the diesel engine
shown in the illustration, is represented by the
14 536 D letter or number __________. "11" "17"
The air flow from the A suitable gasket for
scavenging space the interface of both
must always be manifolds is
protected by plate necessary to prevent
type check valves recirculation of
and under no scavenging gases,
What is required for crosshead type engines that circumstance may while additionally
have a scavenging space in open connection to other devices be minimizing exhaust
14 537 C the cylinder? used. gas leakage.
A sudden flame failure in an operating auxiliary
boiler, equipped with an automatic combustion dead or
control system and burning light fuel, could be malfunctioning step faulty ignition cable
14 538 C attributed to a __________. up transformer connector
The flame safeguard controls of a large
automatically fired auxiliary boiler, may consist of
14 539 C a __________. stack switch pyrostat
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) permit the use
of which of the following fuel oil ignition methods Incandescent glow
14 540 C on automatic auxiliary boilers? plug Friction igniter
Where is the cam follower most likely to leave the
14 541 C surface of the cam? ramp flank
Combustion gases
Which of the following statements concerning fire- flow through the Flames impinge on
14 542 A tube boilers is correct? tubes. the tubes.
Which of the following statements about a coil- Steam bubbles are
type forced circulation auxiliary water-tube boiler generated in the Steam is recirculated
14 543 C is correct? flash chamber. to the heating coils.
In a diesel engine cooling water system, a pH of slightly acidic slightly alkaline
14 544 A 6.0 indicates a/an __________. condition condition
Indirect cooling of fuel injector nozzle holders for
diesel engines is accomplished primarily by heat conduction into heat conduction into
14 545 B __________. the injected fuel oil the water jacket wall
Component "U" of the diesel engine shown in the crankshaft
14 547 A illustration is called the __________. counterweight frequency tuner
Crankcases having a
In which of the following areas of a crosshead Exhaust manifolds in gross volume in
engine is a permanently connected fire excess of eight excess of 21 cubic
14 548 D extinguishing system required? inches in diameter. feet.
Ignition failure in an auxiliary boiler can be caused carbon deposits on a jammed open oil
14 549 A by __________. electrodes solenoid
Which of the clutch types listed is shown in the
illustration of the reversing reduction gear unit? Electromagnetic
14 550 C (See illustration MO-0085) Hydraulic coupling coupling
The long drilled passages shown in the illustration fuel supply to nozzle
14 552 A of the cutaway view II-II are for __________. cooling water flow tip
The pH value of water in a diesel engine closed
cooling water system should be maintained
14 554 B between __________. 6.0 to 7.5 8.0 to 9.5
The rate of
evaporation is
dependent on the
level of vacuum
If the wearing rings of device "7" shown in the The rate of maintained within the
illustration become worn, how will the evaporation evaporation will unit, and not the flow
14 555 A rate in "23" be affected? decrease. of water to the unit.
to bleed off
accumulated water as the sole means for
that would prevent moving the operating
Part "G" of the device shown in the illustration is the operating slide slide into the
14 556 A used __________. from moving down reseated position
relieve excess fuel oil
The purpose of the safety relief valves installed on pressure during the admit water to the
14 557 D an auxiliary boiler is to __________. 'off' fire cycle dry pipe
An AC diesel generator incapable of being increase speed maintain a frequency

paralleled with the main bus normally employs an droop in proportion to of 60 cycles per
14 558 B isochronous governor in order to __________. load second
The most common contaminate of governor
14 559 B hydraulic fluid is __________. moisture dirt
in the down position in the down position

as a result of as a result of the
The component labeled "F" on the device shown establishing the applied spring force
in the illustration, during the normal operation of water flow through during the self-
14 560 C the centrifuge should be __________. "Q" cleaning cycle
Which of the substances listed is satisfactorily

14 562 A removed from the fuel by a centrifugal oil purifier? Carbon particles Lube oil
A magnetic strainer is primarily used in diesel
engine reduction gear oil systems to remove
14 563 C small particles of __________. copper babbitt
A two stroke diesel engine exhaust temperature

will be lower than a four stroke diesel engine of
the same displacement because the
__________. I. mep is lower and the
scavenging air is cooling the exhaust gases II.
valve overlap in a four stroke diesel engine is
14 564 A greater I only is correct II only is correct
crankshaft rotating at camshaft rotating at
The device labeled "B" in the illustration is a twice the speed of the speed of the
14 567 B __________. the camshaft crankshaft
A warning notice to
caution against the The use of end block
opening of a hot construction for
crankcase for a engines developing
Which of the following listed construction details of specified period of over 1000 brake
14 568 A internal combustion engines is required? time after shut down. horsepower.
The safety valve installed on a coil-type auxiliary
14 569 D boiler is located on the __________. thermostat tube topmost coil
In the schematic diagram of the isochronous
hydraulic governor shown in the illustration, piece
14 570 C #22 is the __________. pilot plunger proportioner piston
They consist of a
They are bimetallic bellows assembly,
elements sensing linked with a snap
temperature action switch,
Which of the following statements is true differentials through a pressure
concerning pressure limit switches and corresponding to adjusting
14 571 B pressuretrols installed on auxiliary boilers? pressure changes. mechanism.
A port-and-helix fuel injection pump having upper vary the beginning
and lower plunger helixes is designed to vary fuel delivery and and ending of
14 572 B __________. return pressure injection
The lube oil strainer shown in the illustration is
used on the reduction gear of a mid-size diesel
engine. The strainer elements consist of
14 573 D __________. pleated paper wire mesh
The axial thrust of the coupling shown in the
illustration, tends to draw the runner and impeller coupling is partially clutch is operating
14 575 A together when the __________. filled with fluid continuously
drain off the closing

water at the
beginning of the self-
prevent part "F" from cleaning cycle from
The part labeled "R" on the device shown in the independently under the sliding
14 576 B illustration is used to __________. rotating bowl bottom
In reducing engine speed to an efficient propeller speed is reduced and

speed by the use of reduction gears, speed and torque are torque remains
14 577 C __________. both reduced unchanged
the power is the torsional

One advantage of hydraulic clutches over transmitted at a very vibrations are
mechanical clutches in diesel engine installations high efficiency of transmitted directly to
14 578 D is __________. 60% the reduction gears
A diesel generator governor is hunting. After

changing the oil the governor is flushed and the
compensation needle valve is adjusted; but the check air intake calibrate the fuel
14 579 D hunting persists. You should NOW __________. manifold pressure pump rack settings
prevent water from provide water flow for
accumulating closing the bowl at
The port labeled "H" of the device shown in the beneath the the end of the
14 580 C illustration, is used to __________. operating slide desludging cycle
In order to reverse the rotation of a two-
stroke/cycle loop scavenged, direct reversing,
propulsion diesel engine, the cam positions must starting air and fuel
14 581 A be changed for the __________. pumps piston cooling pumps
Injection has a
Some fuel injection systems utilize port-and-helix variable beginning Injection is metered
metering. Which of the following statement and a constant by an external
14 582 C describes a system 'timed for port closing'? ending. delivery valve.
During a routine round of a diesel engine
generator, you observe a low oil level in the
governor sump. If there is no visible sign of leakage through the
external leakage, you should suspect the cause to governor drive shaft leakage through the
14 583 A be a/an __________. oil seal power piston oil seal
initiate the bowl initiate the bowl

opening procedure closing procedure for
The liquid line labeled "Q" on the device shown in for the self-cleaning the self-cleaning
14 584 B the illustration is used to __________. cycle cycle
A continuous fluctuation of the speed, due to
overcontrol by the governor, is known as
14 585 A __________. hunting sensitivity
Airflex clutches are used to transmit power from a
diesel engine to the propeller shaft. A restricted delay deflation of the
orifice is used in the control air system of this unit clutch being delay inflation of the
14 586 B to __________. disengaged clutch being engaged
provide an alternate
means of
determining the provide a means of
The purpose of try-cocks used on an auxiliary water level, if the adding chemical feed
14 587 A boiler is to __________. gage glass fails to the boiler water
The device shown in the illustration can be

automatically or manually activated for self-
desludging. The desludging process is initiated
14 588 B by which of the labeled components listed below? "F" "P"
When an additional load is applied to a diesel
engine which is using an air bladder clutch unit
that is inadequately inflated, you can expect chipped reduction overheating because
14 589 B __________. gear teeth of slipping shoes
A diesel engine is equipped with an isochronous

hydraulic governor. A decrease in load will cause
14 590 D the engine speed to __________. decrease only increase only
The reversing cams of some four-stroke/cycle
diesel engines are brought into position by sliding the camshaft
14 591 A __________. along its axis rotating the cam 180°
The pump stroke
Injection has a determines the
Which of the following statements describes a fuel constant beginning amount of fuel
14 592 A injection pump marked 'timed for port closing'? and variable ending. injected.
The device shown in the illustration can be
automatically or manually desludged. The closing
sequence at the end of the desludging cycle is
initiated by opening which of the labeled
14 593 C components listed below? F P
The thermostatic valve in the illustration is used Check spring

for controlling the coolant temperature in a main compression values
propulsion diesel engine. Which of the following Remove and against data given in
can be used to verify proper valve operation with examine the contents manufacturer's
14 594 C the valve disassembled? of the power pellet. handbook.
The diesel engine component labeled "Z", shown

14 596 C in the illustration is called the __________. inlet valve bridge EGT monitor
Internal combustion engines are to be fitted with

governors to prevent the engines from exceeding
14 597 B the rated speed by more than __________. 10 percent 15 percent
To stop the diesel engine governor from hunting,
the governor oil system is to be purged of trapped
air by adjusting the part shown in the illustration
14 598 C labeled __________. A B
Slippage of an air operated friction clutch can an overloaded prolonged slow
14 599 A result from __________. engine speed operation
Misalignment of the drive shaft and propeller shaft
flanges can be detected by using a dial indicator
14 600 B or __________. inside micrometer feeler gage
From the data given in the illustration, which pair
of pistons listed are mounted on the same crank
14 601 D throw? 1L/8R 3R/1L
A plunger is used in the fuel injection pump shown

in the illustration 'timed for port closing.' The constant beginning variable beginning
14 602 C injection process will always have a __________. and constant ending and variable ending
The temperature at which an adjustable bellows

type thermostatic valve operates is determined by changing the position replacing the bellows
14 604 D __________. of the actuating bulb with a heavier spring
The diesel engine component labeled "1", shown

14 606 D in the illustration is called a/an __________. inlet valve spring external thread
and is a direct
reversible engine, is
required to have an
overspeed trip set to
In addition to the normal governor, each main is not required to secure the fuel to the
engine having a maximum continuous output of have any additional engine when its rated
300 hp and over, which can be declutched or overspeed protection speed is exceeded
which drives a controllable pitch propeller, provided a hydraulic by more than 15
14 607 C __________. governor is used percent
Where one or more diesel driven AC generators

are operating in parallel, reducing the value of the gradually reduce its
speed droop to 'zero' on one unit will allow that speed as load is change load without
14 608 B unit to __________. applied changing speed
Torque capacity of the air clutch shown in the putting in a thinner increasing air
14 609 B illustration, may be increased by __________. friction plate #6 pressure
Immediately at the end of the sludge ejection
cycle, the bowl of the fuel oil centrifuge, shown in 'V5' is closed, with
the illustration, will be closed only when the 'V10,' 'V15,' and 'V16' 'V5,' 'V10,' 'V15,' and
14 610 C valve(s) __________. are open 'V16' are closed
Increasing the load on an engine using a double-

helix type injection pump varies the effective
14 612 A stroke of the pump to start __________. earlier and end later later and end earlier
Effective hydraulic coupling operation depends
14 613 A upon a certain amount of __________. slip mechanical friction
If the cooling water temperature and the lube oil
temperature in a diesel engine are too high, the a dirty lube oil
14 614 D cause can be __________. strainer internal water leaks
The gear drive, shown in the illustration, can have
the backlash determined best by using a
14 615 A __________. feeler gauge lead wire
Regarding the water level electrode assembly

shown in the illustration, the normal water level
14 616 A will ordinarily rise and fall between __________. "B" and "C" "C" and "E"
decrease the time
Most large main propulsion diesel engines use a required between remove all large and
14 617 C duplex lube oil strainer to __________. cleanings small foreign objects
Which of the springs shown in the illustration, will

have its output force controlled by the movement
of a speed control shaft, and the engine speed
setting will in turn be proportional to the amount of
14 618 A compression exerted on the spring? 19 34
While inspecting the main bearings on a diesel
engine you find impregnated dirt and scratches in
the bearing surface. You would, therefore, the bearing had been water was present in
14 619 C suspect that __________. overheated the oil
The gage glass on a coil-type auxiliary boiler is heating coil inlet and
14 620 C connected to the __________. outlet surge chamber
The linear motion of a diesel engine piston is
converted into the rotary motion required to drive
gears, propeller shafts, and generators by the
14 621 B __________. flywheel crankshaft
The port-and-helix metering pumps, used in diesel
fuel injection systems, are usually designed to
produce a constant beginning and a variable
ending of fuel injection. These pumps are usually timed for port
14 622 B __________. opening timed for port closing
Where would a coarse screen wire-mesh strainer
normally be found on a diesel engine lubrication
14 623 D system? pump discharge line gravity tank inlet line
High diesel engine cooling water temperatures
14 624 D can be caused by __________. a worn water pump not enough coolant
Which of the listed problems would be indicated Excessive

by an accumulation of water in one cylinder, in condensation in that Water in the fuel
14 627 C addition to the crankcase of an idle diesel engine? cylinder. system.
torque increases with

One advantage of electromagnetic slip couplings torsional vibrations a decrease in
14 628 A is __________. are reduced excitation current
If a hydraulic governor has been refilled with oil,
the engine should be operated until it reaches compensating needle
normal temperature, then the air should be rack position should valve should be
14 629 C purged, and the __________. be adjusted opened fully
Which of the labeled figures illustrated, represents

the correct alignment mark relationships of a
14 630 A properly reassembled centrifuge bowl? A B
The rotary motion of a diesel engine crankshaft is
obtained from the up and down motion of the
14 631 D piston via the __________. camshaft reduction gears
What are the effective stroke characteristics for
the injection pump plunger shown in the Constant beginning Constant beginning
14 632 A illustration? and variable ending and constant ending
pressure regulating restricted lube oil
Unusually low oil pressure in the lube oil header of valve being stuck in passage in the
14 633 D a diesel engine is the result of a/an __________. the closed position engine
A diesel engine is operating at 1800 RPM and
driving a propeller at 600 RPM. What is the
14 635 B speed reduction ratio? 0.30 to 1 3.00 to 1
The power loss associated with slip in a fluid chattering in the heat in the hydraulic
14 636 B coupling appears as __________. driving member fluid
bowl locking ring

alignment mark sliding bowl bottom
should be and operating slide
In order for the self-cleaning fuel oil centrifuge, approximately 1/4 seal rings should be
shown in the illustration, to properly operate inch to the left of the coated with main
14 637 C during the desludge cycles, the __________. bowl alignment mark engine lube oil
The purpose of the compensating adjustment
used in a diesel engine hydraulic governor is to compensate for low increase governor
14 638 C __________. oil level promptness
Part "I" of the device shown in the illustration is top or separating
14 639 B known as the __________. disks intermediate disks
When the steam pressure drops below a set value
on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, fitted with
rotary cup atomizers, the combustion control increase the fuel oil increase the rotary
14 640 A system will __________. control valve opening cup speed
The main reason counterweights are added to reduce piston side reduce crankshaft
14 641 C crankshafts is to __________. thrust end thrust
An individual fuel injection pump is designed for
variable beginning and constant ending of
injection. For diesel engines operating a
generator at constant speeds, the start of injection advance as the load retard as the load
14 642 A will __________. increases increases
Diesel engines driving alternators operating in

parallel must maintain a set frequency regardless
of load changes. The governor characteristic used
14 643 C to accomplish this is known as __________. actuation sensitivity
The control system for a controllable pitch

propeller can be programmed __________. I. to
produce a maximum combined propeller and
engine efficiency between pitch and a given
engine speed II. for continuous operation of the
14 644 C engine at pre-set conditions I only is correct II only is correct

14 646 B in the illustration is called the __________. head valve assembly cylinder head
The device should be

set to relieve at a
pressure not more The valves should be
than 40 percent in set to just stop
excess of the relieving with the
At what pressure should a cylinder relief valve of maximum firing engine running at full
14 647 A an internal combustion engine be set to relieve? pressure. speed.
When changing the direction of propeller shaft
rotation in a diesel plant equipped with a
pneumatic clutch, you must pause at neutral to
14 648 D allow the __________. fuel rack to readjust engine to slow down
When reassembling the bowl of the centrifuge,
shown in the illustration, the alignment mark on
the locking ring passes the bowl cover mark in too many disks being the paring devices
excess of the manufacturer's specifications. This left out of the bowl have been reinstalled
14 649 D is due to __________. during reassembly in the wrong order
A schematic diagram of an isochronous hydraulic

governor is shown in the illustration. When the proportioner piston
load is removed the speed increases, and the pilot valve (piece (piece #25) moves
14 650 A __________. #10) moves upward upward
A viscous damper, as used on a marine diesel, is

a sealed precision built device which dampens the
14 651 C torsional vibrations in the __________. camshaft flywheel
uncovering a fuel
The end of fuel injection in a port-and-helix port in the pump covering a fuel port in
14 652 A metering pump can be controlled by __________. barrel the pump barrel
Loss of lubricating oil pressure to the main
propulsion diesel engine will actuate a/an
14 653 B __________. overspeed trip audible/visual alarm
Higher than normal jacket water temperatures
occurring in all cylinders of a diesel engine can oil suction line correct amount of
14 654 D result from a/an __________. restriction coolant
If the operating speed of a diesel engine
increases without an apparent change in the
engine control settings, you may suspect a clogged intake air
14 655 D __________. intercooler control air leak
shown in the illustration, arrow "C" indicates the
14 656 A point at which the __________. feed pump starts feed pump stops
In the device shown in the illustration, the heavy phase light phase discharge
14 658 C component lettered "A" is the __________. discharge port port
Automatically fired auxiliary boilers use fuel oil
strainer arrangements of either the simplex type
14 659 D or __________. filter bag type metal disc type
When centrifuging heavy fuel oil, an important
factor to consider is the __________. I. flow rate
14 660 C II. viscosity of the fuel oil I only is correct II only is correct
A crankshaft whose center of gravity coincides
14 661 B with its center line is said to be __________. dynamically balanced statically balanced
The amount of fuel injected in a particular time, or
degree, of crankshaft rotation is termed
14 662 C __________. metering timing
In a normally operating diesel engine, the main

source of lubricating oil contamination in the metal particles air when no air
14 663 D crankcase is a result of the __________. loosened by wear cleaners are used
Which of the following problems will cause above
normal cooling water temperatures in a diesel An air leak in the Benzotriazole found
14 664 C engine using a closed freshwater cooling system? header tank cover in the primary water
Large misalignments Slip is held to a

can be tolerated minimum when
Which of the following statements represents an between the shaft reversing shaft
14 666 C advantage of an electromagnetic clutch? and engine coupling. rotation.
The diesel engine piston crown is indicated by the
14 667 C component labeled __________. K 3
providing the
charging the starting minimum quantity of
Two air compressors are provided for the starting air containers within starting air at all
14 668 A air system and should be capable of __________. one hour times
Which of the following adjustments is always
required whenever the diesel engine governor oil
14 669 B has been drained and renewed? Speed droop Compensation
The air supplied to a diesel engine is compressed

to __________. I. provide heat for the ignition of
14 670 A the fuel II. decrease injection delay I only is correct II only is correct
The possibility of damage from operating a diesel
engine at critical speeds is reduced by the use of an isochronous elastic engine
14 671 C __________. governor mounts
On small diesel engines, a noticeable decrease in

the time interval between the replacement of the
14 673 A lube filter cartridge indicates __________. piston ring blow-by dirty air filter
If the jacket water temperature of an operating excess chromate
diesel engine suddenly rises above normal, the an overfilled treatment of the
14 674 C cause can be attributed to __________. expansion tank jacket water
On a diesel engine equipped with a hydraulic

speed control governor, hunting in many cases accumulator spring
14 675 C can be corrected by adjusting the __________. compression balance piston
initiate the bowl initiate the bowl

opening procedure closing procedure
The liquid line labeled "P" in the device shown in for the self-cleaning after the self-cleaning
14 676 A the illustration, is used to __________. cycle cycle
In an auxiliary boiler steam and water system, the

14 677 C highest pressure will be in the __________. steam stop valve dry pipe
The RPM must be
How is the diesel engine operating RPM affected The RPM will drop to manually controlled
when a 'ZERO DROOP' setting is selected on the low idle when load is by the load limit
14 678 D governor? applied. knob.
The clutch glands of the gear unit, shown in the
14 679 A illustration, rotate at __________. engine speed propeller shaft speed
When preparing to clean the fuel oil centrifuge

shown in the illustration, the bowl must be brought contamination of the irreparable damage
14 680 B to a complete stop to avoid __________. clean fuel oil to the unit
The diesel engine connecting rod shown in the fork-and-blade type
14 681 B illustration is classified as a/an __________. marine-type rod rod
A dirty diesel engine oil filter element can best be visual inspection of the pressure drop
14 683 B detected by __________. the elements across the filter
If the coolant temperature of a closed cooling

water system for a diesel engine gradually a broken shaft on the excessive fouling of
14 684 B increases, the trouble usually is __________. freshwater pump the heat exchanger
Lubrication systems
using engine driven The use of engine
lube oil pumps do not driven pre-lube
require any additional pumps is permitted
independent on vessels with
arrangements when propulsion systems
Which of the following statements concerning the such arrangements developing less than
lubrication of diesel propulsion engines used in have been proven 500 shaft
14 685 C vessels over 300 gross tons is most accurate? reliable. horsepower.
In an electromagnetic coupling, torque to the coupling pullout
14 686 B driven shaft is limited by the __________. overload trip value
If an auxiliary diesel engine will not crank but can

14 687 A be barred over, the trouble may be __________. starting batteries water in the cylinder
Increasing the load on an engine equipped with a

constant speed mechanical governor, will cause
14 688 B the engine speed to initially __________. increase decrease
engine torque is
One operating characteristic of the reversing normally transmitted slip is produced by
reduction gear unit, shown in the illustration, is to the propeller shaft backlash in the thrust
14 689 A that once a clutch is engaged, the __________. without slip bearings
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 gravity disk inside gravity disk inside
14 690 A probable cause is the __________. diameter is too large diameter is too small
The small end of the connecting rod is attached to
14 691 C the piston with a __________. crankpin sliding wedge
When the lower edge of the spiral begins to pumping continues effective pumping
uncover the release port in a jerk pump, the until the plunger stroke of the plunger
14 692 B __________. travels its full stroke ends
The pressure differential across a diesel engine
lube oil system duplex filter should be checked to determine the need measure any change
14 693 A __________. for filter cleaning in oil viscosity
Some diesel engines are fitted with a thermometer
in the cooling water outlet from each cylinder. If
the cooling water temperature from all cylinders incomplete
begins to rise above normal, you should suspect increased blow-by in combustion in all
14 694 C __________. all cylinders cylinders
Proper operation of the main engine reduction
gear set requires the operator to monitor
14 695 D __________. the sump oil level oil flow sight glasses
The device shown in the illustration and indicated heavy phase light phase discharge
14 696 B as the part labeled "B" is the __________. discharge port port
The fuel oil strainers in the fuel oil service system
of an automatically fired auxiliary boiler are
permitted by the Coast Guard Regulations (46
CFR) to be either the simplex type or the
14 697 C __________. Sintered metal type filter bag type
The torque transmitted by an electromagnetic

induction coupling for an auxiliary diesel is
14 698 C dependent upon excitation and the __________. engine speed harmonic frequency
The disks in the

stack must be
The bowl of a disk type centrifuge is dynamically restacked from the
balanced. To maintain the balance of the bowl highest numbered
after it has been disassembled and cleaned, The disk stack can disk at the bottom, to
which of the following statements represent the be reassembled in the lowest numbered
14 699 C normal practice of re-assembling? any sequence. disk at the top.
On a diesel engine equipped with an isochronous speed will drop

governor, if the 'speed droop' control is reduced to drastically with any will stop due to zero
14 700 D the 'zero' setting, the engine __________. increase in load fuel supply
The lower end of the piston rod, shown in the
14 701 B illustration, is fitted into the __________. piston pin crosshead
The duration of fuel injection developed by an
individual port-and-helix fuel injection pump, is pump plunger
14 702 D determined by the __________. total pump stroke diameter
What could cause the bypass valve in a full-flow Clogged filter Bypass valve setting
14 703 A lubrication system to open? element is too high
You are operating a main propulsion diesel engine
at a constant load when the jacket water
temperature begins to rise. This could be caused a piston about to
14 704 A by __________. seize dirty fuel oil filters
an additional pump is no additional pumps
not required provided are required if the
the engine driven vessel is equipped
pump is capable of with two propulsion
Where the size and design of an engine is such producing sufficient engines clutched to
that lubrication before starting is not necessary pressure regardless reduction gears
and an attached pump is normally used, of the direction of through a suitable
14 705 D __________. rotation arrangement
As shown in the illustration, which of the following

conditions would be responsible for a 'low Separating
14 706 A pressure in oil outlet' alarm to be indicated? Throughput too low temperature too low
inside diameter of the inside diameter of the
When air is delivered under pressure to one of the clutch gland clutch gland
14 707 B glands of an air-bladder clutch, the __________. increases decreases
The temperature of the contaminated fuel oil fed
to the centrifuge shown in the illustration should 203°F to less than
14 708 B be __________. greater than 212°F 212°F
flyweights (piece #8
The schematic diagram of an isochronous and #9) move
hydraulic governor is shown in the illustration. If outward and the pilot
there is an increase in applied load, the speed valve (piece #10) balance piston (piece
14 709 D will decrease, and the __________. moves upward #22) moves upward
Wear occurring at the tips of the reduction gear
14 710 D teeth is usually the result of __________. surface fatigue fretting corrosion
The diesel engine connecting rod shown in the
14 711 C illustration is called a/an __________. marine-type rod articulated rod
The amount of fuel injected into a cylinder by a the firing pressure in

14 712 B unit injector is controlled by __________. the cylinder a metering helix
Before starting a diesel engine that has an engine
driven lube oil pump, the engineer should cut in the lube oil
14 713 C __________. open the bypass line cooler
bleed off the opening bleed off the closing

The port labeled "G" on the device shown in the water from the water from the
14 714 B illustration is used to __________. operating slide operating slide
The principal purpose of refractory and insulation prevent slag protect the inner
installed in the firebox of an auxiliary boiler is to accumulation on the casing and reduce
14 715 B __________. corbels heat loss
If an engine operates at 900 RPM at no load, and
at 870 RPM at full load, the speed droop is
14 716 B __________. 3.10% 3.40%
During the normal operation of the fuel oil a consistent, heavy
centrifuge shown in the illustration, the flow from clean oil discharging flow of separated
14 718 A the port labeled "B" should be __________. to the day tank water to the bilges
When two direct air start reversable medium

speed diesel engines are coupled in parallel to a
common propeller shaft, which of the operating Full horsepower is Mechanical reduction
conditions listed will apply during extended available ahead and gearing is not
14 719 D periods of maneuvering? astern. required.
Air bubbles in a hydraulic governor can cause speed droop
14 720 A __________. sluggish response variations
The temperature of contaminated heavy fuel oil
fed to the centrifuge, shown in the illustration, avoid vaporizing the prevent the fuel oil
should be at 95°C (203°F) to no greater than 99°C water entrained in from attaining its
14 721 A (210°F) in order to __________. the fuel oil flash point
The amount of fuel delivered for each cycle must

be in accordance with the engine load, and the
same quantity of fuel must be delivered to each
cylinder for each power stroke at that load. Which
of the following statements describes this
14 722 B requirement? Proper timing Accurate metering
two fuel oil transfer

pumps, with a
two fuel oil transfer combined capacity
pumps provided exceeding the
Fuel oil transfer systems used onboard diesel where one is to be maximum
propelled vessels are required to have independent of the comsumption of the
14 724 A __________. main engine main engine
decrease the velocity reduce the

Fins are installed on the fireside of the water- of gases flowing past accumulation of soot
14 725 D tubes, used in waste heat boilers, to __________. the tubes deposits on the tubes
conditions would cause the 'low pressure in oil Separating
14 726 D outlet' alarm to be illuminated? Throughput too low. temperature too high.
bleed off the opening bleed off the closing

The port labeled "H" in the device shown in the water from the water from the
14 727 A illustration is used to __________. operating slide operating slide
If a main propulsion diesel engine hunts drain and flush the
excessively at idle speed, you should adjust the idle speed governor and replace
14 728 C __________. control the oil
A modern centrifuge, similar to the device shown excessive back

in the illustration, is opened for periodic cleaning. pressure in the bowl
The most common cause of operating failure after and fuel oil break
14 730 D reassembling, is due to __________. low drive motor RPM over
At dead center, the centerline of the connecting angularity of the inertia moment from
14 731 C rod usually coincides with the __________. piston motion the piston
The fuel injection pump shown in the illustration,
the position of the plunger would give maximum
14 732 A __________. effective stroke effective pressure
Immediately after starting a diesel engine, normal

raw water and jacket water pressures are
indicated. However, the jacket water temperature
continues to rise. If there is no change in the sea overloading in all a jammed three-way
14 734 B temperature, you should suspect __________. cylinders thermostatic valve
In a simple hydraulic governor with speed droop,
oil under pressure is maintained ready for use in
14 735 C the __________. power piston governor sump
The hunting of a diesel engine may be caused by excessive speed insufficient speed
14 736 D __________. droop droop
water-tube natural
14 737 D Auxiliary boilers can be classified as __________. circulation boilers fire-tube boilers
In the illustration, If gear A has 72 teeth, gear B
has 64 teeth, gear C has 24 teeth and gear D has
36 teeth, what is the RPM of the gear D if gear A
14 738 C is turning at 100 RPM? 275.88 RPM 400.63 RPM
The greatest difference between the centrifuge

bowl shown in the illustration and that of a tubular rotates at 1000 rpm
bowl, with straight, vertical, interior surfaces, is higher than the old
14 739 A that the illustrated unit __________. is self desludging tubular bowl type
decrease the velocity

Fins are installed on the fireside of the water- of gases flowing past increase the rate of
14 740 B tubes used in waste heat boilers to __________. the tubes heat transfer
Connecting rods in a diesel engine are used to rocker arm to the
14 741 D connect the __________. engine to the bed camshaft
delivering the same

quantity of fuel to maintaining the
each cylinder for metering adjustment
The term 'proper metering', as applied to a diesel each power stroke for a reasonable
fuel injection system, can be best defined as according to engine period under all load
14 742 A __________. load conditions
The magnetic lock between the armature and field
in an electromagnetic coupling is established by controlled engine energizing the field
14 743 B __________. speed coils
The main propulsion diesel engine jacket water
temperature rises above normal, with the raw
water sea suction and the expansion tank water Eroded zinc pencils
level being normal. Which of the following Faulty thermostatic in the heat
14 744 A problems is most likely the cause? bypass valve. exchanger.
each heater shall at least two heaters
have the capacity to of approximately
When fuel oil heaters are required for main engine supply the main equal size are to be
14 745 B operation, __________. engine at full power installed
The component labeled "E" on the device shown
14 746 C in the illustration is the __________. separating disk operating slide
conditions would be responsible for a 'low Steam supply Separating
14 747 B pressure in oil outlet' alarm indication? pressure low. temperature too high.
operating the boiler installing fins on the
The rate of heat transfer in a water-tube auxiliary at less than normal firesides of water-
14 748 B boiler can be increased by __________. water level tubes
Which of the couplings listed will prevent shock

14 749 D loads from being transmitted to an engine? Grid Dog type
governor under- excessive speed
14 750 D Governor hunting is caused by __________. control droop
In a diesel engine, pistons are attached to the
14 751 C crankshaft by __________. push rods lash adjusters
Regarding jerk-type fuel pumps as used on some
auxiliary diesel engines, the delivery cutoff point is
14 752 D controlled with a __________. delivery valve spring spill port for leakoff
increased starting
A diesel engine using lube oil with too high a difficulty in cold increased oil
14 753 A viscosity will exhibit __________. weather consumption
Some diesel engines are fitted with a thermometer
in the cooling water outlet from each cylinder. If
the cooling water temperature from an individual
cylinder begins to rise, you should suspect overloading of overloading of that
14 754 B __________. adjacent cylinders cylinder
During the operation of the fuel oil centrifuge
shown in the illustration, liquid is passing
continuously through the sludge outlet, or the bowl
is unintentionally 'shooting'. The probable cause gravity disk inside gravity disk seal ring
14 755 D is the __________. diameter is too large is defective
In the illustrated auxiliary diesel engine governor,

decreasing the distance between piece #6 and
14 756 B piece #10 will affect the engine by __________. decreasing the speed increasing the speed
the heat of
steam and water are combustion is
Large steam drums are not required in the design separated in the sufficient to remove
of a coil-type auxiliary water-tube boiler because accumulator (flash all moisture from the
14 758 A __________. chamber) steam
If the compensating needle valve of a hydraulic produce excessive
governor is opened more than necessary the have a larger than speed response to a
14 759 B governor will __________. normal dead band load change
The port labeled "D" in the device shown in the
14 760 B illustration is used for discharging __________. the light phase accumulated sludge
Which construction detail is apparent in the The piston is
connecting rod and piston assembly shown in the designed with a heat
14 761 A illustration? dam. It is a fork assembly.
The plunger in a jerk pump is rotated until the
release port is uncovered. If the port remains The maximum
uncovered all of the time, which of the listed No fuel will be effective stroke will
14 762 A operations will occur? delivered. be attained.
Immediately after any diesel engine is started, the

14 763 B engineer should first check the __________. crankcase pressure lube oil pressure
One result of operating a diesel engine at light
load with excessively low cooling water decrease in ignition increase in fuel
14 764 D temperatures is a/an __________. lag economy
Piping from booster pumps to injection systems
14 765 C are to be at least __________. schedule 60 schedule 80
A 'low pressure in oil outlet' alarm indication, as

shown in the illustration, may be caused by the proper setting of insufficient heating of
14 766 C __________. valve V4 the processed liquid
The speed droop characteristics of two similar Engine "B" will
diesel engines, driving two similar DC generators, operate at a lower
are connected in parallel. From the illustrated Engine "A" will take a RPM than engine "A"
diagram, determine which of the following greater part of the when operating
14 767 A statements is true. load than engine "B". alone.
The best method for determining the amount of
eccentricity or offset misalignment between the thickness gauge
disconnected propeller shaft coupling flange and straight edge laid between the
the reduction gear output flange is by using a across the flange separated flange
14 768 D __________. edges faces
While operating the fuel oil centrifuge shown in one or more of the
the illustration, the bowl fails to open for sludge sludge ports is the operating water
14 769 D ejection. The probable cause is that __________. partially clogged pressure is too high
Hydraulic couplings will transmit torque equal to
the input torque by means of energy changes in a less than 2 per cent
rotating vortex of liquid. For the vortices to form, slip between the slip between the
14 770 A there must be __________. impeller and runner impeller and runner
In diesel engines designed with a crosshead, the reciprocating at the reciprocating at the
motion of the piston rod can be described as piston pin, rotary at crank pin, rotary at
14 771 C __________. the crank pin the piston pin
Which of the following will occur when the lower The plunger The pressure drops
edge of the spiral, on the plunger of a jerk pump, immediately reverses and fuel delivery
14 772 B uncovers the spill port? direction. stops.
During the operation of the fuel oil centrifuge
shown in the illustration, it is found that the 'clean'
oil discharge contains water. The most probable gravity disk is too throughput is too
14 773 B cause is the __________. large high
If the jacket water temperature in an auxiliary air binding of the a cracked water
diesel engine cooling system is lower than normal, engine cooling cooled exhaust
14 774 D the probable cause is __________. system manifold
Before any work is done on a burner in an
automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should block all control allow the boiler to
14 775 D always __________. valves cool completely
If the a main propulsion diesel engine governor
works irregularly with a jerking motion, a possible a sticking fuel control a malfunctioning
14 776 A cause can be __________. linkage overload cam
When reassembling the bowl of a disk-type clockwise, due to the clockwise, due to the
centrifuge, the bowl or locking ring is rotated bowl rotating bowl rotating
14 777 C __________. clockwise counterclockwise
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 increase decrease
trip is currently activating at 930 RPM. In order to compression on compression on
14 778 A correct this problem, __________. spring #12 spring #12
Pitting in the area close to the pitch line and on

the same end of each gear tooth of a reduction corrosion on the excessive gear
14 779 D gear unit would be caused by __________. gears speed
There are two glands provided where the piston
rod exits the cylinder shown in the illustration. seal against prevent crankcase oil
14 780 A The purpose of the top gland is to __________. scavenge air leakage leaking out
Which of the components listed is only found in an
14 781 D opposed piston engine? Exhaust valves Scavenging ports
To guarantee that a reduction gear bearing is
receiving proper oil supply, you should check the lube oil temperature lube oil strainer
14 783 C __________. at the cooler outlet magnets
If the coolant temperature is excessively low as it
passes through the internally cooled fuel
injectors, the injectors may be damaged by water condensation corrosion of the
14 784 B __________. in the fuel nozzle tip
Valves and fittings used with diesel engine fuel oil are to be used on
pressure piping may be threaded in sizes up to pressure lines in over 33 mm O.D. will
and including 60 mm O.D., but screwed unions sizes 33 mm O.D. be permitted in lieu of
14 785 D __________. and over flanged connections
If the regulating valve V4 shown in the illustration
vibrated open, which of the following alarm
conditions would be indicated at the program unit Low pressure in oil Low oil temperature
14 786 A panel? outlet. after preheater.
Constant capacity, pressure atomizing, fuel
burners designed to meet a wide variation in automatically automatically
steaming loads on an auxiliary boiler, are supplied with warmer supplied with more
14 787 D __________. air on demand fuel on demand
Adjustments to the compensating needle valve in maximum power and
a hydraulic governor should be made with the maximum power at a load under normal
14 788 D engine at __________. normal load conditions
Port "C" of the device shown in the illustration is heavy phase light phase discharge
14 789 A used as the __________. discharge port port
The fuel oil strainers located in the fuel oil service
system of an automatic auxiliary heating boiler are
14 790 C either the duplex type or the __________. filter bag type Perry filter type
The top ring is The inside surface of
Which of the following design features will reduce located as close to the piston head is
the possibility of overheating the top compression the piston rim as rounded into the ring
14 791 D rings of a cast iron piston? possible. belt.
reduces magnetic reduces resonance

pull caused by non- and accentuates the
In an electromagnetic slip coupling, the slip concentric turning moment
14 792 D __________. electromagnets irregularities
Which of the listed diesel engine operating
conditions should be checked immediately after
14 793 C any diesel engine is started? Exhaust temperature Lube oil level
The component labeled "F" on the device shown

14 794 B in the illustration is known as the __________. dosing ring operating slide
The boiler shown in the illustration would be two-pass, scotch single-pass, fire-tube,
14 795 B classed as __________. marine scotch marine
When a diesel engine is attached to a reduction
gear, diesel engine speed is reduced and the
14 798 C torque available for work __________. remains the same is reduced
Which of the couplings listed is normally not
repairable, and is usually replaced if completely Flexible disk-ring
14 799 B damaged? coupling Gear-type coupling
Excessive wear at part #11, shown in the increased oil
14 800 B illustration would result in __________. improper timing consumption
increase the distance

heat must travel from
The purpose of a heat dam used in some diesel concentrate all heat the crown to the top
14 801 B engine cast iron pistons is to __________. in the piston crown ring groove
Immediately after starting a small high-speed cooling water

14 803 D diesel engine, you should check the __________. temperature lube oil temperature
Prolonged operation of a diesel engine with a
closed cooling water system, at lower than normal
designed operating temperatures can increase power decrease lube oil
14 804 D __________. output viscosity
so constructed as to solenoid released

Valves used in diesel engine fuel oil pressure permit packing under upon the failure of
14 805 A piping are to be __________. pressure engine lubrication

conditions may be the cause for the 'low pressure Vibration switch Faulty water solenoid
14 806 B in oil outlet' alarm to be illuminated? activated. valve.
shown in the illustration, normal water level would midway between
14 807 A be indicated __________. arrows "B" and "C" at arrow "B"
To increase the speed setting of the governor Increase the Open the
shown in the illustration, which of the listed compression of the compensating needle
14 808 A adjustments must be made? speeder spring. valve.
14 809 C illustration is __________. 61.11 RPM 412.50 RPM
Auxiliary boilers are divided into several fire-tube controlled fire-tube supercritical
14 810 C classifications, one of which is __________. circulation circulation
A diesel engine with a full speed of 1000 RPM
drives a propeller at 300 RPM. What is the speed
14 813 B reduction ratio? 0.3 to 1 3.33 to 1
excessive time
A faulty thermostatic bypass valve, in a diesel required for warming- excessive freshwater
14 814 A engine cooling system, can result in __________. up corrosion
water-tube
Auxiliary boilers are divided into several supercritical water-tube forced
14 816 B classifications, one of which is __________. circulation circulation
One of the most common causes of reduction
gear failure is gear wear caused by scoring as a surface fatigue of the an inadequate lube
14 817 B result of __________. gears oil film
The purpose of the separating nozzle in the dry steam from the
accumulator of a water-tube, coil-type, steam steam and water condensate from
14 818 A generator is to separate __________. mixture feedwater
A direct acting, pneumatically controlled governor

for a diesel engine operates in a range of 10 to 50
psi. The fuel rack position is at 20 millimeters
when the governor air pressure is 30 psi. If the
governor air pressure changes to 20 psi, the fuel
14 819 A rack setting will change to __________. 13 millimeters 17 millimeters
The major cause of trouble in a mechanical-
hydraulic governor is contamination of the
14 820 A hydraulic fluid by __________. dirt fuel oil
the skirt being
Cast iron pistons used in large propulsion diesel no taper for the entire tapered and smaller
14 821 D engines are constructed with __________. length than the crown
Which of the listed substances can be
satisfactorily removed from diesel fuel by
14 823 A centrifuging? Sludge Gasoline
An emergency diesel generator cooling system is
equipped with an automotive type thermostat. If open, and the open, and the
the thermostat bellows loses its charge, the coolant temperature coolant temperature
14 824 C thermostat will __________. will increase will decrease
Check valves are to
be located at the Cut-out valves are to
service tank and be be located at the
so arranged as to be service tanks and be
operable from the so arranged as to be
Which of the following statements is correct uppermost platform operable from the
concerning ABS rules for fuel oil injection systems of the engine engine room floor
14 825 B as found on diesel propelled vessels? compartment. plates.
Which of the following steps should be taken if the Re-adjust wing tank
'high oil temperature after preheater' LEDS, as Increase temperature storage
14 826 C shown in the illustration, are illuminated? at the settling tank. temperatures.
Downcomers installed on auxiliary package
boilers are protected from direct contact with hot refractory and several rows of
14 827 A gases by __________. insulation screen tubes
Pitted reduction gear teeth having a deep blue
color with evidence of overheating have been
14 828 D operated with __________. excessive speed improper warm-up
Which of the listed problems will happen when the
water level of a fire-tube type auxiliary boiler The fusible plugs will The furnace will
14 829 A approaches the crown sheet? melt. explode.
running at normal
Compensating needle valve adjustments to a operating running at half speed
hydraulic governor should be made with the temperature without and at normal
14 830 A engine __________. load temperature
The upper section of a piston is called the
14 831 C __________. land skirt
by design, is drilled
would be located in with a tapered hole
the center of the so that boiler water
crown sheet and pressure holds the
A waterside fusible plug, installed in a fire-tube inserted from the fusible metal in the
14 833 B auxiliary boiler __________. fireside bronze body
Which direction of rotation of the gear pump
shown in the illustration will produce the correct
direction of oil discharge to operate the governor?
14 834 C I. clockwise II. Counterclockwise I only II only
The gear of larger Both gears will

Which of the following characteristics is true diameter will rotate at operate in the same
14 835 A relative to meshing spur gears? a slower RPM. direction.
area times the
Engine displacement is equal to the cylinder stroke, times the
14 837 B __________. area times the stroke number of cylinders
When passing through mesh contact, the teeth of

a reduction gear first go through a series of
14 838 C actions best described as __________. galling squeezing
The fusible plugs used in fire-tube auxiliary boilers
14 839 D are installed in the __________. furnace corbell header
A main propulsion diesel engine is fitted with a

pneumatically actuated governor, having an
operating range of 10 to 60 psig. The current fuel
rack setting is 15 mm at 30 psig. If the air
pressure to the governor is increased to 40 psig,
14 840 D the fuel rack setting will change to __________. 10 mm 14 mm
To allow for greater
expansion due to To seal the cylinder
Why is the ring belt narrower in diameter than the higher operating against leakage of
14 841 A skirt of a piston designed for a diesel engine? temperature. combustion gases.
Cooling water pumps driven by direct-reversing curved impeller vane curved impeller vane
14 843 C diesel engines are usually __________. with tangential outlet with concentric outlet
If the operating element of a thermostatic valve a low level in the
installed in a diesel engine cooling system engine expansion excessively high
14 844 C malfunctions, it may result in __________. tank coolant pressure
In a diesel engine, excessive cylinder liner wear

will cause __________. I. increased blowby II.
14 845 C wear between the piston ring and groove I only is correct II only is correct
Part "M" of the device shown in the illustration
14 846 A shown, is referred to as the __________. top or separating disk intermediate disk
In the past, the interior sides of most centrifugal

purifier bowls were straight. However. the interior
side of the bowl shown in the illustration, as allow a greater
compared to a straight interior vertical side bowl, volume of sealing assist in the self-
14 847 B is designed to __________. water to be carried cleaning process
To correct a hunting problem in a main propulsion
diesel engine hydraulic governor, you should increase the adjust the speed
14 848 D __________. governor oil pressure droop setting
The color of the engine exhaust from a diesel
14 849 A propelled ship should be __________. clear hazy light brown
Which of the listed governor operating

14 850 A characteristics is considered to be isochronous? Zero speed droop Positive speed droop
allow for the

facilitate the expansion of the
The diameter of a piston is usually less at the installation of piston piston during
14 851 B crown than at the skirt, in order to __________. rings operation
On a diesel engine equipped with individual jerk
type fuel pumps, adjustments should be made to
the tappets (push rods) of the pumps to equalize effective regulate combustion
14 852 A __________. delivery strokes pressures
Which of the following manufacturing methods is
recommended for diesel engine fuel injection line Electric resistance
14 853 C piping? Cold rolled welded
The power output of a turbocharged diesel engine
will drop if the cooling water flow through the
aftercooler is interrupted because the exhaust pressure
14 854 C __________. turbocharger stalls increases
Which of the following conditions would cause the
'high oil temperature after preheater' alarm as Overheating oil Properly operating
14 855 D shown in the illustration to be indicated? supply pump. steam trap.
exhaust temperature
A burned exhaust valve may be detected by a from a particular
14 856 B higher than normal __________. firing pressure cylinder
Helical reduction gears, as used with main
propulsion drive trains, are constructed so that translate heavy load
several teeth are meshed at the same time to eliminate propeller into high speed
14 857 C __________. shaft end thrust output
Rapid increase in
What occurs in the combustion space of a diesel Rapid increase in pressure with
engine cylinder shortly after ignition and before temperature with constant
14 858 C the piston reaches TDC? constant pressure. temperature.
Successful combustion inside the cylinders of a

14 859 D diesel engine is dependent upon __________. fine atomization high temperature
An advantage of aluminum pistons, when greater high better heat

14 861 B compared to cast iron pistons is __________. temperature strength conductivity
The air bladder clutch used with some reversing twin-disk clutch
14 863 D reduction drive gears, consists of __________. plates jaw-type clutch plates
Which of the following conditions will develop if Carbon will plug the
the flow of 'raw' cooling water to a diesel engine Air will enter the water cooled exhaust
14 864 C is obstructed? cooling system. manifolds.
Which of the listed conditions will occur if a diesel Loss of compression Misfiring or rough
14 865 D engine exhaust valve is leaking? for that cylinder running
Fuel oil penetration into the cylinder of a diesel dependent on air reduced by finer
14 866 B engine is __________. turbulence atomization
Precombustion chambers, and energy cells in
high-speed, small bore diesel engines all serve to
14 867 D increase ________. firing pressure ignition quality of fuel
Some medium and high-speed diesel engines must be partially
require reduction gear units to provide a useful submerged in the
propeller speed. In most reduction gears, the bull lube oil sump for is connected to the
14 868 B gear __________. proper lubrication propeller shaft
If the piston stroke in a four stroke cycle diesel
engine is 10 1/2 inches and the speed of rotation
of the crankshaft is 720 RPM, what is the average
14 869 B piston speed? 1200 feet/minute 1260 feet/minute
They strive to
maintain a constant
Which of the following statements best describes They are suitable for prime mover speed
the operational characteristics of an isochronous use on main for all values of
14 870 B governors? propulsion units. steady load.
Item #16 of the piston shown in the illustration is thrust plate or thrust
14 871 A a/an __________. washer piston carrier pin
The fuel injection pumps on a diesel engine are
controlled by a linkage system attached to the
14 872 C __________. camshaft crankshaft
What type of fitting is to be used on diesel engine
14 873 C fuel injection line piping? Mild steel Hardened steel
Improper cooling of a diesel engine cylinder liner

due to the accumulation of scale deposits, may low compression increased piston
14 874 B cause __________. pressure wear
Diesel engine exhaust gas temperatures can be

14 876 A used to determine individual cylinder __________. performance horsepower output
volume of the supply
line between the
The volume of available air supply required by an control valve and the
14 877 D air clutch varies with the __________. size of the clutch clutch
slow the machine
The principal characteristic of an isochronous down as the load is shut down the engine
14 878 D governor is it will __________. increased if it overspeeds
Combustion does not Maximum

begin until the piston combustion pressure
Which statement about diesel engine combustion starts down on the is reached before
14 879 D is true? power stroke. TDC.
High velocity turbulence is imparted to the air
charge to the diesel engine, shown in the directional intake
14 880 D illustration, by __________. masked intake valves ports
All of the diesel engine cylinder firing pressures
are normal, yet all of the exhaust temperatures
are low. Which of the following situations is Excessively early
14 883 D responsible for this condition? injection timing Combustion knock
Keel coolers fouled with marine growth, will result higher raw water higher jacket water
14 884 B in __________. temperatures temperatures
Proper atomization of fuel in diesel engine affect the injection

14 885 B combustion chambers will __________. pressure improve combustion
turn the governor
The function of the synchronizing motor on the drive the terminal drive shaft during
14 887 C generator governor illustrated is to __________. shaft at a set speed start-up
remove moisture
take firing and accumulation from
The purpose of the device illustrated is to compression the cylinder prior to
14 888 A __________. readings starting
Governors used on diesel engines to limit the load a fixed maximum fuel a variable maximum
14 889 B must be equipped with __________. stop fuel stop
The ability of a fuel particle to travel into the
combustion chamber before burning is called
14 890 A __________. penetration permanence
The piston shown in the illustration is a double-acting single-acting
14 891 D __________. crosshead piston crosshead piston
The effective stroke of a constant-stroke,
individual, fuel injection pump is varied by the
14 892 A __________. control rack delivery valve
The pinion gear shown in the illustration, is
14 893 B located __________. below #1 and #3 between #1 and #3
high temperature
Insufficient piston cooling for a large, low-speed, corrosion and dangerous thermal
main propulsion diesel engine burning heavy burning of piston expansion of the
14 894 A fuels, can result in __________. crown metal piston skirt
A piston in a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine mechanical cycle of
14 895 B makes four strokes during each __________. crankshaft revolution operation
rotate the fly weights
transmit fly weight at a speed
The purpose of the ball-head unit shown in the movement to the proportional to
14 896 B illustration of the governor is to __________. floating lever engine speed
When the ahead
clutch gland is
Which of the operating functions listed applies to The clutch glands are engaged, the astern
the clutch glands of the unit shown in the fitted with friction clutch gland is not
14 897 A illustration? blocks. rotating.
In the pressure-volume diagram shown in the
illustration, fuel injection occurs at point
14 898 A __________. c d
The component labeled "O" on the device shown

14 899 A in the illustration is called the __________. sliding bowl bottom bottom disk
The lower section of a piston is called the
14 901 B __________. land skirt
The function of the window cast into the housing allow the pump to be check for sludge on
14 902 A of an individual jerk pump is to __________. timed to the engine the pump barrel
Which of the following conditions is most likely to The purifier must be The purifier must be
occur if oil containing moisture is continuously fed operated at a higher operated at a higher
14 903 D to a purifier operating as a clarifier? temperature. speed.
Scale and dirt accumulation in the waterside of a
lube oil cooler will be indicated by a gradual
14 904 C increase in the lube oil __________. TBN number viscosity
The piping shall be
so arranged to allow All high pressure
for uncomplicated piping shall be of the
removal of the fuel double lined type,
Which of the following statements is an accurate injection equipment with the outer leakoff
description of fuel injection piping used on diesel and other associated line suitably
engines with a cylinder bore of 250 mm and components located channeled to a
14 905 D above? on the cylinder head. dedicated tank.
Which of the following conditions would be the
most probable cause for the 'low oil temperature
after preheater' LED indicators, as shown in the Improper steam trap Incorrect steam
14 906 B illustration, to be illuminated? selection. control valve setting.
A change in the degree of fuel atomization in a
diesel engine would most greatly affect
14 907 B __________. air turbulence fuel penetration
Which of the following devices is a common basic

14 908 C element with nearly all mechanical governors? Power piston Control rack
Theoretical perfect combustion in a diesel engine aldehydes and water vapor and
14 909 D yields by-products of __________. carbon dioxide carbon monoxide
Gear-type flexible couplings are often used in require no lubrication compensate for
diesel engine drive trains because they under normal gross misalignment
14 910 C __________. operating conditions in the drive train
The piston pin shown in the illustration should be
14 911 B classified as __________. fixed semi-floating
remove the fuel

secure the engine pump crosshead
In order to determine the fuel pump rack setting and remove the fuel cover and observe
for individual fuel pumps on the diesel engine pump crosshead the rack setting with
14 912 B shown in the illustration, you must __________. cover the engine running
In a bypass type lubrication system for a diesel
engine, the dirty oil line to the centrifuge should be lube oil pump suction lube oil pump
14 913 C taken from the __________. line discharge line
Which of the following factors tends to increase

scale formation on the saltwater side of a heat Baffle plates that
exchanger used in a diesel engine cooling water have been bent Leaks in the cooler
14 914 C system? during prior removal. tube nest.
The piping shall be
shielded and secured The piping shall be
to prevent fuel or fuel directed to the fuel oil
mist from reaching a day tank, in addition
If the peak to peak pressure pulsation in the diesel source of ignition on it shall enter below
engine fuel injection return piping exceeds 285 psi the engine or its the normal operating
14 915 A what special provision is to be provided? surroundings. level of the tank.
Which of the following conditions would cause the

LEDS for the alarm 'emergency stopping or Insufficient tighting of Improper cleaning of
14 916 D vibrations' shown in the illustration to illuminate? lock ring. bowl.
Diesel engine exhaust temperatures may be used leaking exhaust an overloaded
14 917 D to indicate __________. valves cylinder
In a diesel engine, a leaking exhaust valve can
14 918 A cause __________. misfiring preignition
If the governor spring

Which of the following statements represents the (piece #7) breaks, When engine load
correct operating sequence of events applied to the engine will increases, the
the auxiliary diesel engine governor shown in the dangerously governor weights
14 919 D illustration? overspeed. (piece #9) turn faster.
When used with reversing reduction gears, main

propulsion diesel engines should be bolted tight to maintain alignment ensure engine
their foundations with fitted bolts at the output when the ship's hull vibrations correspond
drive end and snug bolts with elongated boltholes is working in heavy to the natural
14 920 C at the opposite end. This is done to __________. seas frequency of the hull
In a diesel engine mechanical-type fuel pump, the

14 922 C delivery check valve is opened by __________. push rod action cam action
What is the term given to the process of breaking
up fuel oil into very fine particles for better
14 923 D combustion? Settling Straining
The most severe cavitation erosion occurring on
the waterside of diesel engine wet cylinder liners throughout the lower throughout the upper
14 924 D normally occurs __________. one-half of the liner one-half of the liner
Which of the coupling types listed is shown in the
14 925 A illustration? Solid flange Hydraulic flexible
An increase in An increase in
For a given fuel, a change in the compression compression ratio will compression ratio will
ratio will affect the ignition lag by which of the increase the ignition decrease the ignition
14 926 B listed means? lag. lag.
Turbulence in a diesel engine cylinder is of major complete fuel/air
14 927 B importance in providing __________. proper fuel metering mixing
The required amount in the change of speed
necessary before a governor will make a
14 929 B corrective movement is known as __________. speed droop sensitivity
Which of the following problems may occur if the
opening pressure of a fuel injection nozzle is The amount of fuel
greater than specified by the engine injected will be The start of injection
14 930 B manufacturer? increased. will be retarded.
In a full floating wristpin, the pin is prevented from

14 931 A sliding against the cylinder walls by __________. snap rings seal welding
Exhaust valve grooving and corrosion is caused

by certain components of residual fuel oil. These
14 932 A components are sodium, sulfur, and __________. vanadium carbon
Whether using a centrifuge or a simple filter, oil
cleaning and filtration will be the most effective high temperature and high temperature and
14 933 B when the oil is at a __________. a high viscosity a low viscosity
Cavitation erosion in the cooling water system of a

diesel engine usually occurs at the pump
14 934 C impeller, and on the waterside of the __________. fuel nozzle holders exhaust valve guides
High firing pressures and a low exhaust increased exhaust
temperature in a diesel engine may result from early exhaust valve system back
14 935 C __________. opening pressure
Poor combustion in a diesel engine can be high compression low compression
14 936 B caused by __________. pressure temperature
After each speed change, the compression of the

diesel engine governor speeder spring is returned
to a constant value, regardless of the amount of
movement of the fuel control mechanism and speed droop isochronous
14 937 B engine load. Hence, this results in __________. governing governing
Fuel oil discharged into the diesel engine cylinder
14 938 B is atomized at the __________. turbocharger injector nozzle tip
lower will be cylinder

The longer the ignition delay period occurs in a less fuel will enter the compression
14 939 D diesel engine, the __________. cylinder temperatures
The load is always placed on the lower half of the two-stroke/cycle four-stroke/cycle
14 940 A main bearings in a/an __________. engine engine
Which term describes piston pins having bearing
surfaces in both the piston bosses and connecting
14 941 B rod eye? Stationary Full floating
prevent
Diesel engine fuel oil leakage should be drained contamination of
and additional precautions provided to return this oil to the lubricating oil by fuel
14 942 B __________. proper storage tank oil
As shown in the illustration, the alarm indicated by new foundation bolt
'emergency stopping or vibrations' may be caused the rotating action of assemblies and
14 943 C by __________. the centrifugal switch dampeners
The easiest way to locate a defective diesel taking compression inspecting the valves
14 944 C engine exhaust valves is by __________. readings visually
Direct linkage
Which of the following devices is common to both between the ball-
14 945 D mechanical and hydraulic governors? head and fuel rack A servomotor
Which of the following conditions will tend to Using a fuel oil with a
increase the ignition delay period of combustion in higher cetane Decreasing the air
14 946 B a compression ignition engine? number. charge temperature.
In the reversing reduction gear shown in the set that is clutched in

idling gears rotate in
illustration, the forward and reverse main pinions will rotate as idlers a direction opposite
are in constant mesh with the main gear. This driven from the main to their rotation when
14 947 B means the __________. gear carrying load
A flexible coupling is located between the line shaft and
14 948 A __________. engine and the pinion tailshaft
effectiveness of distribution of the
Exhaust pyrometer readings provide an indication water-cooled exhaust load between engine
14 949 B of the __________. elbows cylinders
Before air in the After air in the

When is fuel injected into a cylinder of diesel cylinder is cylinder is
14 950 B engines? compressed. compressed.
Part #15 of the piston shown in the illustration, is
14 951 D the __________. heat dam thrust washer
improper timing of setting of the pump
14 952 C Injection lag can be caused by __________. the intake valves plunger
If the raw water supply pressure for a diesel
engine cooling system is below normal, you
14 954 B should check for a __________. broken thermostat clogged sea strainer
diesel engine cylinder has the greatest effect on cylinder air
14 955 D the __________. turbulence fuel spray angle
In most marine single reduction gear units, the
14 956 C bull gear is driven by the __________. quill shaft helical gear
The rate of pressure rise during the period
following initial fuel ignition in a diesel engine, is range of
14 957 D influenced chiefly by the __________. percent of CO2 inflammability
A change in engine speed is required before a
governor is able to make a corrective movement
of fuel rack. This aspect of governing is
commonly expressed as a percent and is known
14 958 A as __________. governor sensitivity governor promptness
controlling the
amount of fuel
On most diesel engines, the governor controls the injected into the varying the speed of
14 959 A output speed by __________. cylinders the turbocharger
Proper dispersion of fuel in a diesel engine shape of combustion
14 960 D cylinder is dependent upon the __________. injection pressure space
on top of the piston underneath the

14 961 B Piston cooling fins are located __________. crown piston crown
Compared to other fuel injection systems, unit
14 962 A injectors operate with virtually no __________. injection lag ignition delay
the pressure to be the lube oil to be
bled prior to opening allowed to cool
When cleaning a duplex strainer, it is important for the compartment before removing the
14 963 A __________. cover basket
In a closed cooling water system, which of the
following problems can cause the water pressure An open vent in the
14 964 D to fluctuate? cooling system. A fouled sea chest.
an alarm for
If uneven sludge deposits accumulate in the 'emergency stopping the machine will
sludge space of the bowl assembly of the device or vibrations' may be continue to operate
14 965 A shown in the illustration, __________. indicated indefinitely
To insure pumpimg
Why is it necessary to compress the air charge in losses are held to a
14 967 A the cylinders of a diesel engine? To ignite the fuel. minimum.
The average exhaust temperature of a two- two-stroke/cycle

stroke/cycle diesel engine with a turbine-driven diesel engines have four-stroke/cycle
supercharger is lower than a similar four- a higher M.E.P. than diesel engine
stroke/cycle diesel engine at equal loads because four-stroke/cycle exhaust is cooled by
14 968 C __________. diesel engines scavenging air
Diesel fuel oil having a low cetane rating can improved cold smoother engine
14 969 C result in __________. weather starting operation
Clutching takes place nearest the bearing shown
14 970 A in the illustration, located at #_____. 1 2
Besides the use of piston cooling fins to assist in
cooling, they also provide extra strength for the
14 971 B piston __________. skirt crown
Differential needle valves used in fuel injectors are
14 972 B directly closed by __________. cam action spring force
low lube oil
14 973 D A dirty lube oil strainer can result in __________. crankcase dilution temperature
In a closed cooling system for a turbocharged, carrying the
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, fluctuating water improper venting of expansion tank water
14 974 A pressure can be caused by __________. the cooling system level too high
In the set of reduction gears shown in the
14 975 D illustration, what type of bearing is used? Ball Babbitt
The governor controlling a diesel engine
modulates crankshaft RPM by adjusting the
14 976 C __________. intake air supply turbocharger speed
High exhaust temperature and black smoke
exhausting from an auxiliary diesel engine can be low combustion
14 977 A caused by __________. engine overload temperature
Individual cylinder performance in a diesel engine
is routinely determined by exhaust gas
14 978 C __________. chemical analysis pressure readings
Any increase in the exhaust back pressure of a reduce engine aid in silencing the
14 979 A four-stroke/cycle diesel engine will __________. horsepower output exhaust noise
The driving force of a propeller is transmitted to helically cut gear
14 980 D the hull through the_____________. bevel gear teeth teeth
If fuel injection to a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine cylinder compression cylinder compression

begins earlier than designed, ignition may be pressure may not be temperature may be
14 982 A delayed because the __________. high enough too high
excessive lube oil
In a full flow type lube oil system, the bypass relief a clogged filter pump discharge
14 983 A valve will lift due to __________. element pressure
Which of the following problems can cause Defective

fluctuating pressures in the closed cooling system temperature controls Cavitation in the
14 984 B of a main propulsion diesel engine? in the system. cooling water pump.
Each engine must Propulsion engines

have its own engine with bores exceeding
driven cooling water 200 mm are to be
pump capable of fitted with a means to
providing cooling for display the cooling
Which of the following statements is correct all ranges of water temperature of
14 985 C concerning diesel engine cooling water systems? operation. each cylinder.
An alarm for
'emergency stopping
or vibrations' may be
Which of the following conditions will occur if the indicated by the
height position of the paring disc or bowl spindle is The separator will fail program unit alarm
14 986 B incorrect in the device shown in the illustration? to reach rated speed. panel.
An increase in intake An increase in

air temperature will coolant temperature
Which of the following statements concerning the increase ignition will decrease ignition
14 988 B factors affecting ignition delay is correct? delay. delay.
Air motion is induced in a four-stroke/cycle diesel
engine cylinder to improve air fuel mixing, and is
14 989 C known as __________. supercharging scavenging
Trunk type diesel engine pistons are effectively radiated through the transferred to water
14 991 B cooled when heat is __________. engine block cooled cylinder walls
The minimum fuel oil delivery pressure required maximum pressure in
for efficient injection depends primarily on the degree of cylinder air the engine cylinders
14 992 B __________. turbulence during injection
An increased pressure differential between the
inlet and outlet of a strainer usually indicates the
14 993 B strainer is __________. holed fouled
A diesel engine with a combustion chamber
located between the crowns of two pistons is opposed piston
14 994 B known as a/an __________. double-acting engine engine
In a diesel engine, the initial crosshatching of the
cylinder liner surface aids in __________. I.
14 995 C rapid ring seating II. the retention of lube oil I only is correct II only is correct
Persistent knocking in one cylinder of an eight
cylinder diesel engine would MOST likely be using fuel oil with low a badly worn piston
14 996 B caused by __________. cetane number pin
To successfully reduce an excessively high diesel reduce the engine retard the fuel
engine exhaust gas temperature, you should driven fuel pump injector timing to
14 997 D __________. outlet pressure reduce power
Which of the two events listed occurs
simultaneously in a two-stroke/cycle diesel Exhaust and Scavenging and
14 998 A engine? scavenging compression
High exhaust back pressure will result in an turbocharger
14 999 C increase in __________. efficiency engine power output
The governor for an emergency diesel generator

is shown in the illustration. When a large change
in load results in a change in engine speed, which
of the parts listed will be the FIRST governor
14 1000 B component to react to the change in load? Piece #8 Piece #9
A loop or cross scavenged engine utilizes the

motion of its pistons and a turbocharger to provide
scavenging air. Which of the listed mechanical
designs prevents the air under the pistons from
being pumped back through the scavenge ports Length of the piston
14 1001 B during the piston power stroke? Masked intake ports skirt
Multi-hole type
nozzles are only
suitable for use in
The hole type of a engines with
Which of the following statements concerning a closed nozzle is self- precombustion
14 1002 C closed type fuel injection nozzle is true? cleaning. chambers.
check the lube oil
To determine if the lube oil filter elements need open the filter and pump discharge
14 1003 D changing, __________. inspect the elements pressure
Combustion gas venting through the expansion cracked cylinder
14 1004 B tank can be caused by a __________. leaking oil cooler head
only after the engine
room control station
Diesel engine control can be obtained by the is switched to 'bridge
14 1005 B bridge __________. at any time control'
Propulsion engines
An alarm device with with bores over 200
audible and visible mm are to be fitted
Which of the following statements is correct for signals is required for with cooling water
the design and installation of diesel engine cooling all cooling water thermometers at
14 1007 D water systems? systems. each cylinder.
If the instrument sensing element, shown in the
illustration, became coated with foreign matter, Immediate damage High temperatures
which of the listed conditions would be likely to to the porcelain developing in the
14 1009 D occur? insulator. exhaust.
Combustion knock can occur in the cylinders of a
diesel engine under any condition permitting a shortened ignition
14 1010 C __________. delay period a lean fuel/air mixture
One of the most common methods in preventing a

diesel engine piston pin from contacting the
14 1011 C cylinder wall is by the use of __________. non-floating pin tape rod bosses
increasing fuel oil increasing the
The injection pressure of a hydraulic fuel injection booster pump injector nozzle orifice
14 1012 D nozzle can be increased by __________. pressure size
Many lube oil filters have pressure gages installed

on both the inlet and outlet in order to indicate the
pressure drop across the filter. In normal
14 1013 A operation, the pressure drop will __________. slowly increase slowly decrease
water draining from
A cracked cylinder head on a diesel engine may excessive lube oil the fuel leak off
14 1014 C be indicated by __________. consumption valves
Control of the main propulsion diesel engines can
be shifted from the engine room to the wheelhouse control engine room control
14 1015 B wheelhouse from the __________. station station
unless arranged to
Exhaust pipes of multiple engine installations are prevent the return of to a point not lower
not to be interconnected, but are to be run gases to an idle than the highest load
14 1017 A separately to the atmosphere __________. engine line
If the control unit as shown in the illustration that the operating that the bowl is
indicates alarm A01 'abnormal water content', the water tank is about to fouled and cleaning
14 1018 C operator should suspect __________. overflow is necessary
Excessive diesel engine cylinder exhaust back slight timing

14 1019 C pressure will be caused by __________. discrepancies heavy fuel injection
control axial transmit engine

A thrust bearing is used with a propulsion diesel movement of the thrust to the propeller
14 1020 A engine to __________. crankshaft shaft
against the against the
crosshead during crosshead during the
power stroke and compression stroke
away from the and away from the
In a large slow-speed propulsion diesel engine, crosshead during the crosshead during the
14 1021 C the force applied to the piston is __________. compression stroke power stroke
Fuel supplied by each unit injector on a two-
stroke/cycle single acting diesel engine is directed
into each cylinder at a very high pressure through high pressure fuel
14 1022 D the __________. line spill deflector
Turbulence of the compressed air charge in a
14 1023 C diesel engine cylinder increases __________. ignition lag piston side thrust
a steady flow of combustion gases
A cracked cylinder head in an operating engine water from the venting at the
14 1024 B may be indicated by __________. expansion tank vent expansion tank
Combustion knock occurring in a diesel engine excessive fuel prolonged injection
14 1025 D can be caused by __________. penetration lag
Which of the following problems could develop
due to the accumulation of oil vapors in the
14 1026 D crankcase of a diesel engine? Reduced lubrication Poor fuel economy
The time between injection and ignition of the fuel
14 1028 D is known as __________. turbulence lag after burning ratio
The purpose of the rotating seal located at the aft attach a tachometer
end of the reversing reduction gear shown in the provide lube oil to the to indicate relative
14 1030 C illustration, is to __________. gears speed
formed by the
connecting rod and formed by the piston
During the power stroke, the side thrust of a trunk the cylinder center in relation to the
14 1031 A type piston is a result of the angle __________. line piston pin
One problem resulting from a diesel engine fuel
injector opening pressure being lower than duration of injection
specified by the engine manufacturer, is that the start of injection will will always be
14 1032 D __________. always be retarded reduced
Lube oil cannot be efficiently filtered if its temperature is too

14 1033 B __________. viscosity is too low low
installation of
A crack in a cylinder liner can be caused by undersized sealing
14 1034 D __________. worn piston rings rings
An exhaust pipe from a internal combustion
engine may not need to be insulated when installed on fishing it is of the water
14 1035 B __________. vessels jacketed type
When oil vapor, oxygen and hot spots are present
at the same time within a crankcase, which of the
14 1036 A following hazards could develop? Explosion Implosion
For a given size engine, the two-stroke/cycle
diesel engine will deliver more power than a four- it has a longer power more air gets into the
14 1038 C stroke/cycle diesel engine because __________. stroke cylinder each stroke
A sudden drop in diesel engine cylinder
compression pressure can be caused by a leaking fuel injector
14 1039 D __________. nozzle a clogged air filter
Ring groove inserts are occasionally used on reduce the ring seal against
14 1041 A aluminum alloy pistons to __________. groove wear rate crankcase vapors
The minimum speed an engine must attain before the type and size of the condition of the
14 1042 D ignition can occur depends upon __________. the engine engine
Lube oil filters remove contaminants from oil more heated to reduce cooled to increase
14 1043 A efficiently if the oil being filtered is __________. viscosity viscosity
Coolant can be lost from a diesel engine jacket
cooling water system by leakage from
14 1044 D __________. cylinder head cracks piping joints
An automated diesel engine should normally shut low lube oil high ambient air
14 1045 C down due to __________. temperature temperature
Which of the listed conditions is most likely to A high cooling water Fuel dilution of the
14 1046 B cause a crankcase explosion? temperature lube oil
All engines
There shall be a connected to
means to display the controllable pitch
Which of the following statements pertains to cooling water outlet propellers shall be of
propulsion engines with bores exceeding 200 temperature of each the direct reversible
14 1047 C mm? cylinder. type.
Leakage from the
Which of the following conditions can be a cause sealing ring occurs
for the control unit of the separator shown in the Back pressure oil into the bowl
14 1048 D illustration to indicate alarm A06? outlet is too high. periphery.
A V-12 four-stroke/cycle 500 horsepower diesel

engine is operating under a normal load, the firing
pressures are low and the exhaust temperatures
are high. Which of the following problems is the Fuel pump rack The air intake filter is
14 1049 C most probable cause of this condition? setting is too far out. missing.
An overcorrecting and unstable engine governor
14 1050 D operation is known as __________. droop dead banding
fuel oil transfer
pumps cannot
fuel oil pump will tolerate small
Proper filtering and straining of diesel fuel is overspeed if dirt is amounts of grit in the
14 1052 C important because the __________. not removed oil
Lube oil filters remove contaminants more

14 1053 C efficiently if the oil being filtered is __________. under high pressure under low pressure
Increasing the oil pressure acting on the power require the increase the
piston of the hydraulic governor shown in the overspeed trip setting governor output
14 1054 B illustration will __________. to be adjusted power
Diesel engine automated control systems may

utilize sensing devices of dual function, with
sensing ranges providing both alarm and engine Jacket water
shut down capability. Which of the key points Lube oil pressure pressure and
14 1055 D listed would only require an alarm sensor? and temperature temperature
the dilution of
the splashing of crankcase oil with
Crankcase explosions in propulsion diesel lubrication oil by the particles of
14 1056 D engines result from __________. crankshaft combustion
Which of the combustion chambers shown in the
illustration is referred to as an 'energy cell' used
14 1057 A in some small diesel engines? A B
Which of the items listed causes a direct acting
mechanical governor to operate the engine fuel
14 1059 C control linkage? Hydraulic oil pressure Servomotor action
The diesel engine shown in the illustration can be

fitted with a pyrometer at each exhaust elbow. If Examine the water
one of the cylinder pyrometers is reading outlet header for
significantly higher than the others, which of the Check the pump rack evidence of
14 1060 A following should be your FIRST action? setting. blockage.
promote piston ring
Thin bronze rings are inserted in the face of some seating in the prevent rapid wear
14 1061 A chromium plated piston rings to __________. cylinder on the ring face
The two strokes of a two-stroke/cycle diesel
14 1062 D engine are __________. power and intake intake and exhaust
allow windage to avoid a buildup of
Reduction gear casings are vented in order to exist for cooling the pressure within the
14 1063 B __________. gears gear case
Which of the conditions listed may occur in an Hydraulic stress and

operating diesel engine if air pockets form within distortion will Hot spots will
14 1064 B the cylinder head circulating water passages? develop. develop.
cylindrical in shape opened and made

with service available for
Air receivers installed in starting air systems are to connections located inspection during
14 1065 D be __________. at the top and bottom biannual inspections
opposed to the resonant with the
Critical speed in diesel engines occurs when crankshaft rocking crankshaft natural
14 1066 B engine torque pulsations become __________. couple frequency
At TDC by heat Just before TDC by
In the Otto cycle, the fuel/air mixture is ignited at generated by heat generated by
14 1068 C what point and by what means? compression. compression.
Which of the listed reasons is the most likely Missing filter
cause of a sudden drop in compression pressure segment of an intake
14 1069 B in one diesel engine cylinder? filter Malfunctioning valves
Prevents lateral
movement of the Transmits propeller
14 1070 B What is the function of the main thrust bearing? slow speed gear. thrust to the hull.
Heat damage to fuel injection nozzles can be excessive fuel oil long periods of
14 1072 B prevented by avoiding __________. temperature engine overload
The housing is
The drain plug is removed and the
How is the illustrated strainer element cleaned removed and the element is cleaned
14 1073 C during engine operation? housing is drained. with a solvent.
Failure to ensure proper venting of the cooling
system of a diesel engine can result in excessive air charge priming in the
14 1074 D __________. density expansion tank
In a diesel engine, the time period between fuel
injection and ignition is usually defined as
14 1075 D __________. injection duration ignition timing
Failure to open the diesel engine test cocks after
a long period of shutdown, prior to starting may an air bound fuel damage to cylinder
14 1076 B result in __________. system heads and pistons
The knock occurring when a cold diesel engine is

started and continues while running at low speed, caused by a
but stops when the engine reaches normal caused by retarded mechanical defect in
14 1077 D operating speed and temperature, is __________. injection timing one cylinder
When the diesel engine hydraulic governor shown The edges are above
in the illustration is operating at controlled speed, The edges register the ports and oil
which of the relationships listed will occur between with and just close off under pressure
the edges of the pilot valve and the ports of the the ports without supplies the power
14 1078 A pilot valve bushings? allowing oil flow. piston.
If a diesel engine's exhaust temperature is injection timing is too

14 1079 C abnormally high, the cause could be __________. too light of a load early
The ability of the governor to prevent fluctuations

14 1080 B in engine speed is termed __________. sensitivity stability
flyweight centrifugal
In a simple mechanical governor, the centrifugal force force is balanced by
14 1081 B __________. rotates the ball-head spring force
avoid using liquid-

To minimize the formation of carbon deposits on cooled nozzles avoid low cooling
14 1082 C fuel injection nozzles, you should __________. whenever possible water temperatures
If the water level dropped rapidly in the expansion
tank of a closed diesel engine cooling water loss of suction in the leak in the system
14 1084 B system, you should suspect a __________. circulating pump heat exchanger
is to be provided with
a suitable fusible
plug to relieve the will incorporate the
Each receiver in a starting air system which can pressure in case of use of an automatic
14 1085 A be isolated from a relief valve __________. fire unloading device
the engine may

overspeed and the
The intake air ducting to a diesel engine should normal governor or
not draw from an area on deck where flammable flammable vapors will overspeed trip will
vapors released from tanks are present, because accelerate corrosion not be able to secure
14 1086 B __________. of the turbocharger the engine
If the air supply to the 'liquid sensor' of the device

shown in the illustration is secured accidently, AO6: liquid AO7: transducer
14 1087 A which of the following alarms will be indicated? indication. fault.
An attached positive The oil inlet paring

displacement pump disc creates a low
How is oil supplied to the device shown in the supplies oil to the pressure in the
14 1088 C illustration? separator. suction piping.
reduced torsional increased slip and

A gear type flexible coupling is precision built for vibration and maneuvering
14 1090 C __________. resonance capability
A diesel engine piston ring face is in direct contact
14 1091 B with the __________. top of the ring groove cylinder liner oil film
Injectors for use with heavy fuel oil may be prevent heat
internally cooled by either water or light oil to corrosion to internal increase fuel delivery
14 1092 D __________. components rate and economy
The device labeled "A" shown in the illustration is precombustion
14 1093 B termed a/an __________. chamber energy cell
Which of the following conditions can cause oil to
accumulate in the cooling system of a diesel Excessive valve train Defective oil cooler
14 1094 B engine? lubrication. core.
Which of the types of reduction gearing listed is
best suited for medium speed main propulsion
14 1095 B units? Hypoid Helical
two air starting
Vessels having main engines arranged for air one automatic drain containers of
starting are to be provided with at least serving both approximately equal
14 1097 B __________. containers size
flooding the thrust
Kingsbury thrust bearings are lubricated by bearing assembly submerging oil wiper
14 1098 A __________. with oil rings in an oil bath
Fuel is ignited in a diesel engine cylinder by
14 1099 C __________. a spark plug injectors
In a diesel engine, the time taken to heat the fuel
particles, turn them into vapor, and bring about
14 1100 B combustion is called __________. injection lag ignition delay
The function of diesel engine piston compression prevent piston side prevent engine
14 1101 C rings is to __________. thrust friction losses
If the coolant temperature is too low as it passes

through internally cooled fuel injectors, the water condensation corrosion of the
14 1102 B injectors can be damaged by __________. in the fuel nozzle tip
Direct reversible main propulsion diesel engines constant speed variable speed
14 1103 B would normally be fitted with a/an __________. governor governor
In order for the governor shown in the illustration

to correct for the increase in load placed on the pilot valve initially pilot valve initially
14 1104 B governed engine, the __________. moves up moves down
The principal hazard to personnel when using a
14 1106 D diesel engine fuel nozzle tester is _______. electrical shock toxic fumes
A possible cause for an individual piston to knock
when at TDC on a slow-speed, two-stroke/cycle excessive bearing
main propulsion diesel engine could be due to play within the
14 1107 D __________. early fuel injection running gear
A diesel engine is operating with excessively high

exhaust temperatures at all cylinders. To correct reduce the engine increase the cooling
14 1109 A this condition, you should FIRST __________. load water flow
Excessive diesel engine back pressure may be an carbon buildup in the overcooling of the
14 1110 A indication of __________. exhaust manifold exhaust manifold
The main reason for using bimetallic piston rings increase engine reduce specific fuel
14 1111 C is to __________. thermal efficiency consumption
In order to start a large, low-speed, main

propulsion diesel engine on high viscosity fuel fuel must be intake air should be
14 1112 A after an extended shutdown, the __________. preheated preheated
Lube oil accumulating in the cooling water system

14 1114 B of a diesel engine will result in __________. lube cooler failure poor heat transfer
The exhaust gas temperature prior to entering the
turbocharger, of the system shown in the
illustration, is 100°-150° (37.8°-65.5°C) higher
than the individual cylinder temperatures. This an exhaust valve an exhaust manifold
14 1115 D indicates __________. leak leak
The device used to limit engine torque at various speed limiting variable speed
14 1117 D engine speeds is called a __________. governor governor
Which of the following precautions should be Make sure the Check for the correct
taken prior to starting the separator shown in the separator is properly oil level in the gear
14 1118 D illustration? assembled. housing.
Which of the speeder springs listed is more
suitable for a governor installed on an engine
14 1119 B operating over a wide speed range? Spiral Conical
the simple admission

of fuel and air into
In a diesel engine, internal combustion causes the the combustion the pressure of
14 1120 B piston to be moved by __________. space only gases developed
A secondary function of diesel engine piston rings reduce friction losses absorb the piston
14 1121 D is to __________. in the engine side thrust
When a nozzle tester is being used to test a chattering sound

'closed' type fuel injection nozzle, a clogged distorted spray when the nozzle
14 1122 A nozzle orifice will be indicated by a __________. pattern closes
at the supply inlet to on the exhaust

the control air manifold prior to the
Where engine bores exceed 230 mm, a bursting manifold for non- inlet of the
14 1123 D disc or flame arrester is to be fitted __________. reversing engines turbochargers
Engine coolant accumulating in the diesel engine

14 1124 D lubricating oil can result from a __________. low oil pressure high coolant pressure
Once the separator shown in the illustration has Feel the machine for Check the separator
been started, which of the following procedures its tendency to by listening for
14 1125 D should be followed? vibrate. mechanical sounds.
Persistent knocking of one cylinder of a diesel
engine ceases when the fuel supply to that
cylinder is secured. This problem may be a result low loading of that faulty combustion in
14 1127 B of __________. cylinder that cylinder
pivoted, and the turned by the shaft,
In a Kingsbury thrust bearing, the thrust shoes are thrust collar turns and the thrust collar
14 1128 A __________. with the shaft is stationary
cause autoignition in create a high

the cell rather than in turbulence within the
The purpose of the energy cell, or air cell, is to the main combustion main combustion
14 1129 B __________. chamber chamber
Which of the listed components will ensure equal
continuous pressure on the thrust shoes of a
14 1130 D Kingsbury thrust bearing? Collar Base ring
Barrel face, taper face, grooved, and chrome
14 1131 B plated are all types of diesel engine __________. pistons piston rings
You are testing a closed fuel injection nozzle

using a nozzle tester. A pressure slightly less
than design valve opening pressure is applied. If nozzle orifices are nozzle orifices are
14 1132 D no fuel appears at the spray tip, the __________. too small eroded
burn fuel in a
Diesel engines are classified as reciprocating use energy from fuel combustion chamber
internal combustion engines because they burned outside their that moves back and
14 1133 C __________. cylinders forth
When more than one propulsion diesel engine is
connected to a single propeller shaft through
reduction gears, the gears are usually
14 1134 A __________. single reduction double reduction
The initial reaction of the governor floating lever to
a decrease in load, shown in the illustration, is The floating lever The floating lever
best described by which of the following moves up at the moves down at the
14 1135 A statements. speeder rod end. speeder rod end.
A main propulsion diesel engine is normally shut shutting off the air overspeeding the
14 1136 C down by __________. supply engine
The dial type Excess oil under high

adjusting knob (B) is pressure is released
Which of the following statements is correct used for setting from the spring
concerning the operating function of the governor speed droop and loaded accumulators
14 1137 B shown in the illustration? damping out hunting. to the sump.
The efficient burning of fuel in a diesel engine is temperature of atomization of the
14 1138 D dependent upon the __________. compression fuel
What type of reduction gear would most

commonly be used with twin medium-speed Single reduction, Single reduction,
14 1139 C propulsion diesel engines driving a single shaft? planetary single input
Which of the equal horsepower diesel engines
listed, running at the same speed, is least affected A four-stroke/cycle A two-stroke/cycle
14 1140 A by exhaust back pressure? "V" type engine "V" type engine
Diesel engine piston ring gaps can be straight or
angle cut. In comparison, the angle cut ring allows piston ring controls piston ring
14 1141 D __________. expansion tension
The total air capacity for non-reversible main eight consecutive
14 1142 A engines is to be sufficient for __________. six consecutive starts starts
To properly clean the disks of a metal-edge type remove the disks and
strainer in a diesel engine lube oil system, you soak them in rotate the T-handle
14 1143 B should __________. kerosene spindle one turn
Prior to starting the device shown in the renew the nylon bowl tighten all foundation
14 1144 D illustration, the operator should __________. seal bolts
Disconnect the Drain the hydraulic
What is the best way of stopping an overspeeding battery cables from fluid from the
14 1146 D diesel engine? the starting motor. governor sump.
The thermal energy produced by an internal
combustion engine is transformed into
14 1147 D __________. combustion energy internal energy
One remedy for a high firing pressure, in addition
to a high exhaust temperature in one cylinder of a increase scavenge reduce fuel booster
14 1148 C diesel engine, is to __________. air pressure pump pressure
During combustion, the sealing surfaces of a
diesel engine piston ring are considered to be the
ring area in contact with the cylinder wall, in
addition to the ring area in contact with the ring
14 1150 A groove __________. bottom back
prevents the
removes combustible formation of
The blower type crankcase ventilation system gases from the combustible gases in
14 1151 A __________. crankcase the crankcase
One cylinder of a diesel engine is persistently
knocking and does not cease when the fuel
supply to that cylinder is secured. Which of the Low loading of the Excessive cooling of
14 1152 D following problems may be the cause? cylinder that piston
checking
Routine monitoring of a diesel engine should temperatures and
14 1153 D include __________. checking for leaks pressures
Which of the listed designs is effectively used to
provide the turbulence necessary for proper Masked exhaust
14 1155 D combustion in a diesel engine cylinder? valves Special piston rings
The overspeed trip installed on most diesel
engines will stop the engine by shutting off the
14 1156 B __________. water supply fuel and/or air supply
Which one of the engine firing orders listed would
be suitable for the diesel engine cam shown in
14 1157 B the illustration? 135264 153624
The pressure-volume diagrams illustrated are of

four internal combustion engine cycles. Which
14 1158 B one represents the theoretical diesel cycle? A B
Improper seating of an air starting check valve in an overheated air

an operating diesel engine is indicated by noise coming from supply pipe to the
14 1159 B __________. the air starting valve cylinder head
White smoke exhausting from a diesel engine can high exhaust high lube oil
14 1160 D result from __________. temperature temperature
The reason some two-stroke/cycle, diesel engine cylinder lubricant is

piston rings are pinned to prevent rotation, is spread more evenly less blow-by as the
14 1161 C __________. on the cylinder wall pin seals the end gap
A distorted spray pattern from a fuel injector can corrosion of the
14 1162 D cause __________. high firing pressure nozzle tip
Black smoke exhausting from an operating diesel fuel dribbling from burning fuel with a
14 1163 A engine can be caused by __________. leaking fuel injectors high carbon content
A six cylinder, single acting, four-stroke/cycle

diesel engine has a bore of 10 1/2 inches, and a
stroke of one foot, producing 75 HP per cylinder at
720 RPM. What is the mean effective pressure in
14 1164 B the engine cylinders for the stated conditions? 39.7 psig 79.4 psig
In the pressure-volume diagram shown in the
illustration, the atmospheric pressure line is
14 1165 C indicated by line __________. A B
A device which functions to bring a diesel engine
to a full stop to protect it from damage is known as
14 1166 B a/an __________. torque limiter overspeed trip
for continued
operation of these
systems after
capacity for the
If control air systems are supplied from starting air to provide for required number of
receivers, the capacity of the receivers should be intermittent starting consecutive starts
14 1167 B sufficient __________. procedures has been used
Which of the following statements represents the Timing of injection
advantage of a precombustion chamber used in does not need to be Turbulence is
14 1168 A an auxiliary diesel engine? exact. eliminated.
When would the available energy of the exhaust
gases of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine be
insufficient to drive an exhaust gas turbocharger, During operation at
resulting in the incorrect amount of air for During operation at rated speed, but low
14 1169 D combustion? low load and speed power output
Which of the following statements would apply The valve is The valve is
when checking the valve clearance of the unit mechanically mechanically
14 1170 D shown in the illustration? adjusted at point "D". adjusted at point "E".
decrease ring contact decrease contact

Oil control rings are designed with slotted holes to area and cut down pressure between
14 1171 D __________. heat transfer ring and cylinder wall
What is the average piston speed of a five
cylinder low- speed engine with a bore of 29.5
inches (75 cm), a stroke of 63 inches (160 cm), 645 ft/min (196 1291 ft/min (393
14 1172 B and a rated speed of 123 RPM? m/min) m/min)
Broken intake valve springs on one cylinder of a
diesel engine can cause the engine to
14 1174 B __________. overspeed fire improperly
One advantage obtained from the use of a
precombustion chamber in a diesel engine is increased engine higher peak cylinder
14 1175 D __________. thermal efficiency pressures
Electrically operated safety devices on auxiliary
diesel engines function to stop the engine by increasing the shutting off the fuel
14 1176 B __________. volume of intake air supply
cylinder volumes at
top dead center and
The compression ratio of a diesel engine refers to piston area to at bottom dead
14 1178 B the ratio between the __________. connecting rod length center
A pilot-operated, main air starting valve begins an increase in the
leaking in one cylinder while the engine is exhaust temperature an increase in the
operating. This malfunction is indicated by reading for that starting air manifold
14 1179 D __________. cylinder pressure
White smoke exhausting from an operating diesel
14 1180 A engine may indicate __________. a cracked liner burning lube oil
Which of the lettered items, shown in the
14 1181 D illustration, identifies an oil control ring? A B
When the opening pressure of a diesel fuel quantity of fuel
injector is greater than that specified by the quantity of fuel injected will always
14 1182 A engine manufacturer, the __________. injected is decreased be increased
The metal edge type filters used in diesel engine back flushing the opening the drain
fuel oil and lube oil systems are normally cleaned system and draining plug and blowing
14 1183 C in place by __________. the filter through the filter
The device represented by the symbol "B" in the remove all moisture lubricate the air
14 1184 D illustration is used to __________. from the system supply
If the main engine of an unattended engine room
shuts down automatically, it will be indicated by at each control in the chief
14 1186 D an alarm __________. station engineer's quarters
Increasing the exhaust valve tappet clearance of a
diesel engine will result in the exhaust valve later and closing
14 1187 A opening __________. earlier later and closing later
White smoke issuing from the exhaust of an the engine is

14 1188 B auxiliary diesel engine could mean __________. overloaded the engine is cold
Which segment of the two cycle engine diagram
14 1189 A shown represents compression? I II
allow fuel injection
Precombustion chambers differ from turbulence directly into the do not contain the
chambers in that precombustion chambers space above the fuel injector nozzle
14 1190 D __________. piston tip
allow proper
lubrication of reduce the amount of
cylinders and lube oil burned in the
14 1191 D Oil control rings function to __________. compression rings combustion chamber
No protection is
The starting air main necessary because
What may be used to protect starting air mains shall be protected by all starting air valves
against explosions arising from improperly the use of a rupture are designed similar
14 1192 C functioning starting valves? disc. to check valves.
Before starting the device shown in the illustration,
the operator should always check the
14 1193 B __________. bowl spindle nut braking mechanism
Lubricate the exhaust
Which of the following statements identifies the Operate two exhaust valves through
purpose of the valve bridge shown in the valves from one internal lube oil
14 1194 A illustration? rocker arm. passages.
In diesel engines, the four basic events (intake, two crankshaft two power strokes in
compression, power and exhaust) are performed revolutions in a two- a two-stroke/cycle
14 1195 D once in __________. stroke/cycle engine engine
Engine protection by means of an alarm or
shutdown control can be obtained with devices
14 1196 D that are sensitive to __________. temperature pressure
Device 17A needs to The critical speed

be replaced, range will be varied
A propulsion engine, using the speed control repaired, or reset to as the setpoints of
circuit shown in the illustration, fails to function at the setpoint 17A or 17B are reset,
speeds lower than the low end of the critical coinciding with the therefore, another
speed range. Which of the following statements RPM value for the segment of the
describes what should be done to correct this low end of the critical speed control circuit
14 1197 A malfunction? speed range. must be repaired.
From the engine data shown in the illustration,
what would be the average piston speed if the
14 1198 B engine were turning 400 RPM? 1300 ft/min 1400 ft/min
If a diesel engine fails to start, one of the likely low compression low ambient air
14 1199 A causes is __________. temperature pressure
seal the space reduce the amount of

The main purpose of the piston oil scraper rings is between the piston lube oil burned in the
14 1201 B to __________. and the liner combustion chamber
What is commonly used to create turbulence in a Shape of the piston Increasing the
14 1202 A diesel engine combustion system? crowns. compression ratios.
What causes diesel fuel to be ignited in the
14 1204 B cylinder of an operating diesel engine? Spark plug Heat of compression
If a hydraulic starting motor turns, but the diesel
engine does not, the most likely cause is excessive viscosity in a malfunctioning
14 1205 B __________. the hydraulic fluid overrunning clutch
The highest pressure in a diesel engine cylinder
14 1207 C normally occurs __________. at TDC before TDC
How many power strokes per crankshaft
revolution are there in an eight cylinder, two-
14 1208 D stroke/cycle diesel engine? One Two
A smoking exhaust from an operating diesel low sulfur content in a loose injector inlet
14 1209 C engine could be caused by __________. the fuel connection
The purpose of compressing the air within the produce the heat for decrease injection
14 1210 A cylinder of a diesel engine is to __________. ignition lag
provide a reservoir pump oil into the
The primary purpose of oil control rings on a for cylinder combustion space for
14 1211 C diesel engine piston is to __________. lubrication cylinder cooling
Which of the fuel nozzles listed requires the
14 1212 A LEAST maintenance? Pintle Single hole
Diesel engine lube oil diluted with fuel oil is
14 1213 A indicated by __________. decreased viscosity decreased pour point
At the point in time indicated by the information
shown in the illustration, the #3 piston is on the
14 1214 A __________. intake stroke exhaust stroke
The indicator card shown in the illustration is
14 1215 B produced with a/an __________. oscillating drum rotating drum
Which device will normally shut down a diesel
engine after it exceeds its maximum speed Speed limiting
14 1216 C setting? governor Overspeed governor
Opposed piston diesel engines are classified as two-stroke/cycle two-stroke/cycle
14 1217 A __________. single acting double acting
The most important factor in engine performance
is the actual power output at the end of the
crankshaft available for doing work. This is
14 1218 B known as __________. indicated horsepower brake horsepower
the removal of
In describing basic diesel engine operation, the the production of expended
14 1219 D term 'event' refers to __________. high pressure gases combustion gases
maintain an oil film

Oil control rings used in two-stroke/cycle diesel increase the liner on the lower liner
engines are located near the bottom of the piston area covered by the where scuffing is
14 1221 C skirt in order to __________. oil film prevalent
The spray holes in diesel engine fuel valves
should be cleaned using carbon solvent and a special cleaning
14 1222 B __________. diesel fuel wire
When excessive fuel dilution is noted in the lube
14 1223 D oil, the oil should be __________. centrifuged filtered
four-stroke/cycle two-stroke/cycle
engine at the end of engine at the end of
The diesel engine shown in the illustration is a the compression the compression
14 1224 C __________. stroke stroke
Figure "D" shown in the illustration is a/an
14 1225 D __________. scavenging port air start valve
In an operating diesel engine, which of the Continuous operation

following conditions is an indication of a leaking Noise coming from of the starting air
14 1227 D air starting valve? that air starting valve. compressor.
Bluish smoke in the exhaust of an operating diesel an overheated a scored cylinder
14 1228 B engine can be caused by __________. engine liner
Which of the listed cylinder liner surface Dull black
14 1229 B conditions indicates proper lubrication? appearance. Bright appearance.
To function properly, oil control rings used on a prevent excessive

diesel engine piston must distribute sufficient oil to prevent any lubricant lubrication from
all parts of the cylinder wall and must also from reaching the reaching the
14 1231 B __________. compression rings combustion space
incomplete
combustion and
The dripping of fuel from an injector nozzle after decreased fuel
14 1232 D injection terminates, often results in __________. early combustion consumption
When fuel oil has seriously contaminated a diesel filter to remove the use the settler to
14 1233 D engine lubricating oil, you should __________. fuel oil remove the fuel oil
A diesel engine may fail to start due to low air charge
14 1234 A __________. temperature high cranking speed
A diesel engine electric starting motor is operated

under a no-load condition. Continuing to operate disengage the throw overspeed and cause
14 1235 B the motor unloaded will __________. out bearing serious damage
An overspeed trip stops a diesel engine when the has low lubricating oil
14 1236 C engine __________. runs out of fuel pressure
at the supply inlet to on the exhaust

the starting air manifold prior to the
Where engine bores exceed 230 mm, a bursting manifold for non- inlet of the
14 1237 A disc or flame arrestor is fitted __________. reversing engines turbocharger
All alarms occurring on the control unit of the not be indicated in shut off the oil feed to
14 1238 B device shown in the illustration will __________. numerical order the separator
What is the average piston speed of a 4 cycle
diesel engine with a 12 inch stroke, operating at
14 1239 D 900 RPM? 450 ft/min 900 ft/min
When the cold tappet clearance is less than that
specified by the engine manufacturer, the diesel open earlier than close earlier than
14 1240 A engine valves will __________. normal normal
In order to keep excess oil from the intake ports in wide compression oil rings are located
14 1241 D two-stroke/cycle diesel engines, __________. rings are used above the piston pin
If it becomes necessary to clean the spray holes

in a diesel engine fuel injector, you should use a
14 1242 B suitable size piano wire and __________. gasoline carbon solvent
A decrease in the flash point of diesel engine lube contaminated with contaminated with
14 1243 C oil indicates the lube oil has become __________. sludge carbon
The ratio of the brake horsepower to the indicated
14 1244 B horsepower of a diesel engine is its __________. thermal efficiency mechanical efficiency
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, move the piston rod move the piston rod
14 1246 C supplied oil pressure must __________. to the left to the right
The main operating characteristic of diesel

engines which distinguishes them from other method of supplying
14 1247 C internal combustion engines is the __________. air cooling system
The firing order of an in-line, four-stroke/cycle, six
cylinder, auxiliary diesel engine is 1-5-3-6-2-4.
When the #1 cylinder is firing at top dead center,
14 1248 A the #3 piston is __________. on the intake stroke on top dead center
A diesel engine is warmed up and white vapor is
noted in the exhaust, this could indicate excessive cylinder
14 1249 C __________. lubrication a lugging engine
allow for thermal

Slots are provided in a diesel engine piston oil decrease piston side expansion of the ring
14 1251 C scraper ring to __________. thrust pressure within the ring land
A broken pintle in a fuel injector usually causes corrosion of the clogging of the
14 1252 C __________. spray nozzle orifices
If a sample of engine lube oil indicates excessive

14 1253 A fuel dilution, the lube oil should be __________. changed centrifuged
Diesel engine operating conditions are indicated low compression

by the color of the exhaust smoke. Blue smoke pressure and high an overloaded
14 1255 C can indicate __________. exhaust temperature engine
A diesel engine is provided with an overspeed
throw-out weight shown in the illustration, and is decrease
tripping out at too low an RPM. In order to correct compression on
14 1256 C this problem, you should __________. replace piece #10 spring #12
The system shown in the illustration utilizes a similar to those used located in the oil
14 1257 B water transducer which is __________. in sonar systems outlet piping
Oil accumulating in the exhaust piping or manifold collapsed hydraulic

14 1258 B of a diesel engine can be caused by __________. valve lifters worn valve guides
If the compression ratio is increased on any diesel the expansion ratio combustion will be
14 1259 D engine, __________. will decrease slowed down
one complete
In diesel engines, the four basic events (intake, crankshaft revolution two crankshaft
compression, power, and exhaust) are performed in a two-stroke/cycle revolutions in a two-
14 1260 A once in __________. engine stroke/cycle engine
The upper edges of the piston rings, shown in the obtain increased
14 1261 B illustration are rounded off to __________. strength reduce oil pumping
A practical way of checking for excessive fuel check the cylinder

injection in one cylinder of an operating diesel feel the high exhausts for white
14 1262 C engine is to __________. pressure fuel line smoke
A 'detergent-type' lube oil, used in a diesel engine,

14 1263 A should be replaced when __________. fuel oil dilution is 5% it begins to turn black
On the indicator card shown in the illustration,
14 1264 A lines "A" and "B" indicate __________. top dead center bottom dead center
Diesel engine exhaust valve springs are under
14 1265 D compression when the valves are __________. wide open only partially open only
a counterclockwise
rotation of the
The butterfly valve overspeed device, shown in an increase in oil butterfly valve to shut
the illustration, is actuated by the engine pressure acting off the air to the
14 1266 D overspeeding, resulting in __________. against the piston rod engine
Method of air
What determines the number of events occurring charging a cylinder
in a cycle of operation in an internal combustion and expelling
14 1269 B engine? Crankshaft revolution exhaust gases
A diesel engine may fail to start when being insufficient
14 1270 B cranked, due to __________. high cetane number compression
seal the space transmit heat from
The function of the piston compression rings used between the piston the piston to the
14 1271 D in a diesel engine is to __________. and liner cylinder liner
Which of the following problems could cause
misalignment between the needle valve and A defective nozzle tip
14 1272 D nozzle in a fuel injection nozzle? A bent fuel needle. seat.
Which of the following test indicators should be
considered a determining factor as to whether or An extremely low
not a diesel generator's lube oil should be drained neutralization An extremely high
14 1273 B and renewed? number. precipitation number.
The probe and

sensor measure the
dielectric constant As the water content
Which of the following statements represents the through capacitive in the oil decreases,
working principle of the water transducer used reactance of the the dielectric
14 1274 A with the separator shown in the illustration? process fluid. constant increases.
If a diesel engine hydraulic starting motor fails to
disengage from the engine, your FIRST check
14 1275 C should be the __________. throw-out bearing hydraulic pump
An overspeed safety shutoff for a diesel engine is
shown in the illustration. Which of the following Piece #8 will move Piece #8 will move
14 1276 B movements will occur if the engine overspeeds? up down
When fuel oil is

injected into the
precombustion
chamber, it does not
need to be as finely When operating
atomized as the fuel correctly, combustion
Which of the following statements describes the oil in diesel engines should not occur in
operating characteristics of a precombustion having direct the precombustion
14 1277 A chamber? injection. chamber.
On a diesel engine, using a distributer type air

starting system, that is not running, which of the Open the cylinder Check the position of
following methods may be used to detect leaking test cocks and check the air start valve
14 1278 A air starting valves? for blowing air. cams.
a combination of
Modern marine diesel engines using mechanical a combination of constant temperature
fuel injection, operate on a combustion cycle constant volume and and constant
14 1279 A which is __________. constant pressure pressure
Which of the listed devices could be used as a
substitute for a ring groove cleaning tool when
needed to remove hard carbon deposits from
piston ring grooves in preparation for installing Fine emery cloth or
14 1280 C new rings? Rotary steel brush steel wool
The main function of piston compression rings is prevent excessive reduce friction losses
14 1281 C to __________. cylinder liner wear in the engine
Visual inspection of a fuel injector valve, removed
during overhaul, shows heat discoloration of the
lower end of the valve. This is indicative of
14 1282 A __________. valve leakage insufficient valve lift
How often should the lubricating oil of a diesel

14 1283 C engine be changed? After every trip Every 4000 hours
The flywheel reduces speed fluctuations by maintaining a

14 1284 B __________. constant rack setting storing kinetic energy
One of the factors limiting the amount of load
which can be put on a modern marine diesel
14 1285 B engine is the __________. governor sensitivity exhaust temperature
The overspeed trip device installed in some diesel
engines is automatically actuated by
14 1286 C __________. spring force hydraulic pressure
Modern marine diesel engines equipped with
mechanical fuel injection operate on a
combustion phase within the cycle which is entirely constant entirely constant
14 1287 C __________. pressure temperature
Turbulence in the cylinder of a two-stroke/cycle
main propulsion diesel engine is mainly created directional intake
14 1288 D by __________. valve ports masked intake valves
In a single acting, two-stroke/cycle, diesel once every two
generator engine, the power impulse in an once every crankshaft
14 1289 A individual cylinder occurs __________. crankshaft revolution revolutions
An indicator card or pressure-volume diagram, compression ratio of

14 1290 D shows graphically the __________. the engine volume of the engine
Piston compression rings used in a diesel engine transfer heat from the scrape oil from the
14 1291 C function to __________. cylinder to the piston sides of the piston
The dielectric As the water content

constant of the liquid in the oil increases,
flowing through the so does the dielectric
Which of the following statements represents the sensor increases constant and
working principle of the water transducer used with an increase in consequently its
14 1294 B with the separator shown in the illustration? temperature. capacitive reactance.
White smoke exhausting from a diesel engine can high combustion high compression
14 1295 C be caused by a __________. temperature pressure
A diesel engine is equipped with the overspeed

trip assembly shown in the illustration. At the
inspection, the counter weight was found to be
tripping out at too high of an RPM. The decreasing the increasing the
adjustment to lower the tripping speed RPM was compression on compression on
14 1296 A carried out by __________. spring #12 spring #12
The theoretical minimum compression ratio
necessary to ensure compression ignition in a
14 1297 C direct injection diesel engine is __________. 8:01 10:01
A diesel engine is operating under a normal load
with low firing pressures and high exhaust
temperatures. The most probable cause of this a missing air intake a restricted exhaust
14 1298 B condition is __________. filter manifold
A multi-orifice fuel injection nozzle is usually used
with which of the listed types of combustion Open combustion Precombustion
14 1299 A chamber? chamber chamber
A diesel engine which is rated for normal
operation at a crankshaft speed of 800 RPM, is
14 1300 B commonly classed as a __________. slow-speed diesel medium-speed diesel
Control the amount

Which of the following statements represents the of lube oil burned in Transmit heat from
function of the compression rings installed at the the combustion the piston to the
14 1301 B top of a diesel engine piston? chamber. cylinder liner.
Because of the close tolerances used in diesel
engine fuel oil pumps, a worn plunger requires grinding the spare replacing the plunger
14 1302 B __________. plunger to the barrel and the barrel
If the oil control rings were installed upside down Excessive oil
on a diesel engine piston, which of the following pumping would The rings would tend
14 1303 A conditions would result? occur. to overheat.
excessive
A diesel engine emits blue exhaust smoke as a compression
14 1304 C result of __________. cold intake air pressure
If a diesel engine is smoking excessively under low exhaust back early fuel injection in
14 1305 D load, the cause could be __________. pressure one of the cylinders
A diesel engine exhaust valve spring is under the piston is at top
14 1307 D compression when __________. the valve is open dead center
If the diesel engine starter-drive mechanism fails
to disengage after the engine starts, which of the The starter motor will
14 1308 D following situations will occur? The engine will stall. have reverse current.
The highest loads applied to the diesel engine
14 1309 B crankshaft main bearings are __________. axial loads firing loads
During which of the listed piston strokes of a four-
stroke/cycle diesel engine, is the piston moving
14 1310 A downward? Intake stroke Compression stroke
Combustion gases formed in the cylinder of a
diesel engine are prevented from blowing past
14 1311 B the piston by __________. cylinder valves compression rings
While overhauling a jerk-type fuel pump it is

necessary to replace the pump plunger. Which of
14 1312 B the parts listed below must also be replaced? Delivery check valve Pump barrel
provide energy to
operate the engine neutralize the
between power primary inertia force
14 1314 A The purpose of the flywheel is to __________. impulses of the crankshaft
The vibration switch

Vibration sensors are is sensitive to
not used with vibration in a
centrifuges currently direction horizontal to
installed on diesel its mounting base
vessels due to and is normally
excessive vibrations installed low on the
Which of the following statements is accurate developed by the separator where
concerning the vibration sensing device used with main propulsion movement is
14 1315 C the separator shown in the illustration? units. magnified.
An emergency diesel generator should

automatically shut down in the event of dangerous a loss of lube oil
14 1316 D __________. overspeeding pressure
Increasing the compression ratio of a diesel
engine while maintaining the designed rate of fuel increased
14 1317 A flow will result in __________. horsepower reduced efficiency
Black smoke exhausting from an operating diesel
engine is an indication of poor combustion which insufficient fuel for
14 1318 C may be caused by __________. water in the fuel combustion
The astern power of

Astern power is to be the main propelling
provided in a machinery is to
sufficient amount to provide for
secure proper control continuous operation
Which of the following statements is correct of the ship in all astern at 60% of the
concerning available astern power for diesel main normal ahead rpm at rated
14 1319 A propulsion systems? circumstances. speed.
It provides a low It relieves the

pressure point for excessive pressure
What is a function of the device labeled "1" shown combustion air developed in the
14 1320 D in the illustration? filtration. jacket water cooler.
In a modern internal combustion diesel engine,
the load carrying part of the engine is referred to
14 1321 A as the __________. bedplate or base sump or oil pan
only the replacement the injection pump

If the plunger or barrel of a fuel injection jerk pump of the entire pump and injection nozzle
14 1322 D becomes damaged, __________. would be acceptable must be replaced
A well-lubricated bearing surface always appears
14 1323 D __________. well knurled slightly streaked
Waste heat boilers may be equipped with vents release excess

14 1324 A on the feed water heater heads to __________. prevent air binding pressure
Provision is to be made for ventilation of an aperture not fan to develop a

enclosed diesel engine crankcase by means of a exceeding 1" in slight suction not
14 1325 D small __________. diameter exceeding 1" of water
According to U. S. Coast Guard Regulations (46
CFR), internal combustion engine driven
emergency generators shall be operated under
load for at least two hours at least once
14 1326 C __________. a week every two weeks
The device labeled "B", shown in the illustration is
14 1328 D known as the __________. upper ring chamber set of regulating rings
Which device is used to prevent over
14 1329 C pressurization of the illustrated distiller? "13" "19"
The heat exchanger plates, used in the device
shown in the illustration, are produced from which
14 1330 A of the listed materials? Titanium Anodized aluminum
If the device is
covered with
abrasive material or After applying
contaminates, the antisieze to the
unit may be external threads,
reassembled, torque one side at a
provided an time to the
When installing the bearing cap on the device abnormal method of appropriate values
shown in the illustration, which of the precautions reassembly is using a quality torque
14 1331 C listed must be observed? followed. wrench.
If the demister used in the device shown in the The temperature of

illustration is improperly installed, which of the The vacuum of the the device will
14 1332 D following will occur? device will increase. decrease.
If the detergent type lubricating oil being used in a

14 1333 D diesel engine is black, the oil __________. must be centrifuged must be filtered
the absolute the absolute

pressure of the unit pressure of the unit
If valve "H" shown in the illustration is opened will increase with an will increase due to
wide while the distiller is in operation, associated decrease the increased affect
14 1334 C __________. in shell temperature. of the air ejector.
The pump supplies The pump is used to

the motive force to drain the shell when
Which of the following statements represents the the ejectors and the unit is secured, in
two major functions provided by the item labeled removes the excess addition to powering
14 1335 D "20" shown in the illustration? distillate. the ejectors.
emergency diesel generator sets, with forced
lubrication systems, to be provided with a low lube oil level low lube oil pressure
14 1336 B __________. alarm system alarm system
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 .98 kg/dm3 at
14 1338 C 59°F, what size regulating ring is required? 86 mm 89 mm
What is used as the primary operating medium
during the sludge discharge cycle, shown in the
14 1339 D illustration? Light phase liquid Heavy phase liquid
centrifugation
The device labeled "H", shown in the illustration is upper chamber bowl chamber bottom
14 1340 B referred to as the __________. gasket gasket
The side clearance of the compression rings on permit gas pressure prevent carbon
diesel engine pistons is necessary to behind and on top of accumulation behind
14 1341 A __________. the rings the rings
It removes moisture
entrained in the
What is the function of device "C" shown in the vapors produced in It allows for access
14 1342 A illustration? section "G". into section "F".
The lubricating
Which of the following conditions is indicated quality of the oil has
when the lubricating oil of a diesel engine turns The oil should be dangerously
14 1343 C dark after a few hours of use? purified. deteriorated.
The device labeled "A", shown in the illustration, is centripetal pump
14 1344 C known as the __________. cover bowl assembly hood
A propulsion diesel engine, having a maximum

continuous output of over 300 HP, and driving a
controllable pitch propeller, must be fitted with a
separate overspeed device, in addition to the
normal governor. This second device is to
prevent the engine from exceeding the rated
14 1346 C speed by more than __________. 5% 10-15%
It heats the jacket
What is the function of item "D" shown in the It heats the entering water entering the
14 1347 A illustration? feedwater. device.
For a constant The specific gravity

operating of the oil and the size
temperature, the of the regulating ring
If the separating temperature is to remain greater the specific are related only
constant, what is the relationship between the gravity of the oil the during the initial
specific gravity of the oil and the required size of larger the regulating design stages of the
14 1348 D the regulating ring? ring. centrifuge.
Non-condensable
Which of the following conditions occurs in the vapors are removed The sea water
section labeled "F" of the device shown in the and water vapors are flowing through
14 1350 D illustration? preheated. device "I" is cooled.
In an internal combustion engine, which of the
devices listed will force the compression rings to
seal the compression gases in the space above Use of bimetallic Ring gap
14 1351 D the piston? piston rings pretensioning
When disassembling or assembling an injection keep the parts always keep the
pump plunger and barrel you should immersed in diesel plunger and barrel as
14 1352 D __________. fuel a matched set
Oil oxidation, as a result of excessively high lube
oil temperature, is harmful to a diesel engine large quantities of oil
14 1353 D because __________. oil foaming will occur are consumed
Line "K" shown in the illustration is the distillate pump
14 1354 A __________. suction brine eductor suction

how often shall internal combustion engine driven Once a week for two Once a week for four
14 1356 C emergency generators be operated under load? hours hours
The feed water
Jacket water is enters the device and
What occurs in the space labeled "G" of the heated in the boiling vaporizes under
14 1357 B device shown in the illustration? chamber. vacuum conditions.
Using the graph shown in the illustration, the oil
being separated has a specific gravity of .87
kg/dm3 at 72.5°C. What will be the specific
14 1358 C gravity if the temperature is lowered to 40°C? 0.872 kg/dm3 0.882 kg/dm3
Which of the valve arrangements listed would be Valves "H", "J", "K", Valves "J", "K", "L",
correct for operating the distillation plant shown in "L", "M" open, valve "M" open, valves "D"
14 1359 B the illustration? "D" closed. and "H" closed.
Item "M" shown in the illustration is the
14 1360 C __________. salt water inlet feed water inlet
In an operating diesel engine, the sealing of the
cylinder is the result of the compression rings compression
being forced against the cylinder walls by oil pressure acting pressure acting
14 1361 D __________. behind the ring beneath the ring
Surface irregularities, such as erosion and pitting increase ignition affect fuel oil
14 1362 B on injection pump plungers, will __________. delay metering
The oxidation by-products forming in diesel
14 1363 D engine lube oil can cause __________. pitting sludge
against the against the

crosshead during crosshead during the
power stroke and compression stroke
away from the and away from the
In a large slow-speed propulsion diesel engine, crosshead during the crosshead during the
14 1364 C the force applied to the crosshead is __________. compression stroke power stroke
If a particular liquid has a specific gravity of .
96kg/dm3 at 77°F, what will be the specific
gravity of the liquid, as determined from the graph
shown in the illustration, if the temperature is
14 1365 D increased to 167°F? .910 kg/dm3 .915 kg/dm3
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require a be arranged to
horizontal dry exhaust pipe from a diesel engine be equipped with a prevent entry of
14 1366 B must __________. water cooled muffler boarding seas
The line shown in the illustration, identified by the distillate pump brine pump
14 1367 A letter "S", is the __________. discharge discharge
remove air and non-
The primary function of line "J" shown in the condensable gases allow for removal of
14 1368 A illustration is to __________. from the unit produced distillate
The discharge nozzle shown in the illustration, is
14 1369 C indicated by the letter __________. A K
For the operation of the illustrated device, what
fluid flow would be expected at the connection The distillate
14 1370 C labeled "I"? The salt water feed. discharge.
Which of the following statements is true Three compression The top and bottom
concerning the piston rings shown in the and one oil scraper rings pictured are
14 1371 A illustration? ring are pictured. bimetal rings.
Uneven bolt tightening during the installation of a binding of pump

14 1372 A fuel injection pump can result in __________. moving parts ignition delay
Which of the following operational conditions will The oil oxidizes and
occur to the diesel engine lube oil at extremely forms carbon The viscosity
14 1373 A high temperatures? deposits. increases.
From the graph shown in the illustration,

determine the size of the regulating ring required
for the proper operation of the fuel oil centrifuge if
the fuel oil specific gravity is 0.9 kg/dm3 at 68°F,
14 1374 C and the separating temperature is 158°F. 86 mm 104 mm
regulate the amount control the amount of

The function of device "O" shown in the illustration of brine entering the brine exiting the
14 1375 C is to __________. unit evaporator
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require a have adequate
horizontal dry exhaust pipe from a diesel engine be equipped with a insulation in any
14 1376 C to __________. water-cooled muffler berthing space
Which of the following represents the motivating The ejectors do not The motive power is
power fluid used in conjunction with the ejector require a motive the feed water
14 1377 B pumps on evaporators? power. supply.
An improperly assembled centrifuge, of the type Excessive wear of

shown in the illustration, may result in which of the fuel injection Increased main
14 1378 D following operating conditions to occur? equipment. bearing wear.
Which of the operating positions, for valve "A"
shown in the illustration, should be chosen to
maintain the circuit in continuous flow, regardless
of failure to the included down stream
14 1379 B components? 1 2
It supplies the
Which of the following is NOT a function of the operating medium
water supply through item "P" shown in the It supplies feed water used in the removal
14 1380 B illustration? to evaporator. of the distillate.
allow the combustion

gases to get behind
allow the combustion the ring and press it
The purpose of end clearance on a diesel engine gases to press the against the cylinder
14 1381 C piston ring is to __________. ring down on the land liner
If lost motion is present in an individual fuel
injection pump, which of the following problems Fuel injection will be Fuel injection will
14 1382 D will occur? increased. remain unchanged.
Which of the listed conditions can cause a diesel Too much piston ring
14 1383 B engine to use too much lube oil? Dirty lube oil filter wear
The device is used to The blocking device

The symbol with the output 'ee' shown in the interrupt the control prevents direct
illustration, is properly called a blocking valve. signal to port "J" of hydraulic flow from
Which of the following statements describes its the air start operating the
function when incorporated into a slow speed distributor shown in reversing
14 1384 D diesel engine pneumatic control circuit? illustration MO-0053. mechanism.
A diesel engine is driving an alternator required to
run at 1800 RPM. The overspeed governor is
normally required to be set within a range of
14 1386 A __________. 1980 to 2070 RPM 2100 to 2200 RPM
Failure to establish sufficient vacuum when
starting up the unit shown in the illustration may improper operation of improper operation of
14 1387 C be the result of __________. the brine pump the distillate pump
Excess brine accumulated in the distiller, shown in opening the drain

the illustration, is removed during normal the hydrokineter valve located to the
14 1388 C operation by __________. labeled "21" left of orifice "19"
Sea water from the Sea water from the
Which of the listed fluids exits the flange labeled condenser plate evaporator tube
14 1390 A "Q" shown in the illustration? assembly. bundle.
The upper piston compression ring can be

protected from overheating by a heat dam. This
physical concept is shown in the illustration and
14 1391 C designated by the figure lettered as __________. A B
If the discharge valve of the fuel injection pump,
shown in the illustration, leaks during operation,
which of the following conditions should be Injection timing will Fuel will leak into the
14 1392 D expected? be increased. return line.
Excessive lube oil consumption in a diesel engine plugged oil wiper
14 1393 B can be caused by __________. late combustion rings
pneumatic actuated, hydraulic actuated,

The circuit shown in the illustration represents multiple position, muli-position control
14 1394 D a/an __________. control unit unit
Which of the listed fluids exits the device at flange Sea water from the Sea water from the
14 1395 D "R" shown in the illustration? condenser service system
The lock ring forces
The lock ring insures the disc stack onto
proper contact the spindle, providing
When tightening the lock ring "G" of the device between the bowl top a positive means of
shown in the illustration, two events are and the sliding bowl rotation and locating
simultaneously accomplished. Which of the bottom, in addition to the bowl top to seal
following statements represents these these compressing the disc the separation
14 1397 C events? stack. chamber.
In an actual installation, the flange identified by
the letter "U", shown in the illustration, can be
directly connected from the brine ejector overboard discharge upper flash chamber
14 1398 A discharge to the __________. line labeled "F"
The regulator The device is a relief

reduces the pressure valve with feedback
of the supply air to to prevent excessive
Which of the following statements describes the provide ancillary pressure from
function of the device labeled "C" shown in the main engine damaging system
14 1399 D illustration? services. components.
Item "F" shown in the illustration is called a
14 1400 B __________. flow limiting device relief valve
In diesel engines, hydraulic valve lifters are used reduce valve gear increase valve
14 1401 A to __________. pounding operating lash
If the discharge valve "F" of the fuel injection
pump, shown in the illustration, allows fuel to leak
out from the high pressure fuel line, which of the Injection timing will Air bubbles will form
14 1402 D following conditions would occur? be advanced in the fuel return line
Which of the following problems can cause
excessive consumption of the lubricating oil in a Excessive piston ring
14 1403 B diesel engine? Dirty lube oil filters wear
The jacket water

The heat exchanger cooler is used to
serves to heat the raise the temperature
What is the function of the device labeled "3" jacket water during of the sea water
14 1404 D shown in the illustration? cold water operation. flowing through it.
When tightening the plate type heat exchangers

shown in the illustration, care must be taken to prevent damage to avoid fracturing the
14 1405 C __________. the aluminum plates backing plate
Auxiliary diesel engines can be automatically shut low lube oil
14 1406 B down as a result of __________. temperature low lube oil pressure
The unit would Jacket water would

What would happen if valve '25', shown in the continue to operate be automatically by-
illustration, vibrated open with the unit in with no adverse passed around the
14 1407 D operation? effects. distiller.
The jacket water
The amount of vapor cooler will be
If valve "D" is opened during the normal operation formed in the overloaded,
of the distiller shown in the illustration, which of evaporator will eventually causing a
14 1408 D the events listed will occur? increase. critical engine alarm.
Excluding line losses, how many distinct pressure
drops will occur as sea water flows through all the
heat exchangers in the cooling system shown in
14 1409 C the illustration? 3 4
Which of the tools listed must be used when
retightening the plate type heat exchangers used Steel ruler or tape
14 1410 B in the device shown in the illustration? Torque wrench measure
clearance between
the top of the valve
Valve lash, or clearance refers to the stem and the rocker compression force of
14 1411 A __________. arm the valve springs
The area indicated by the letter "L" of the device
shown in the illustration is properly called the pre-injection operating water
14 1412 D __________. chamber reservoir
The oil/water
interface will move
If item "F" begins leaking during operation, which outward from the
of the following operating conditions will NOT vertical axis of the The water seal will
14 1414 C occur? machine. be lost.
The heat from the The feed water

jacket water passing flowing through the
within the tubes is inside of the tubes is
being transferred to being heated by the
What occurs within the tubes of the device labeled the feed water on the jacket water on the
14 1415 B "23" shown in the illustration? outside of the tubes. outside of the tubes.
Which of the following conditions can cause high

salinity of the distillate due to sea water leakage in Improper venting Improper venting
14 1416 D the illustrated device. during start-up. during operation.
Disassemble the Steam clean the

entire unit, clean all components in place,
components, replace check for proper
After removing the bowl hood of the device shown all defective discs alignment, using the
in the illustration, excessive quantities of sludge and use the proper match marks
are visible. Which of the following statements lubricant where provided, reassemble
14 1417 D represents the approach to rectify the situation? required. and restart the unit.
During its contact
Where is the latent heat obtained to create vapor Only as it passes period with heat
14 1418 C from the feedwater in the illustrated distiller? through device "20". exchanger "3".
The output is for
speed jumps and is
The device shown in the illustration is utilized in utilized to ensure the The output of this
some diesel control systems. If the output of "2" is transmission of device is used to
directed to the engine governor, what will be its stepped speed secure the engine if it
14 1419 D primary function? reductions. becomes overloaded.
The bowl will fail to
Which of the following statements describes what close, but the unit will
will occur if the annular spaces, indicated by the be capable of Operating water will
letter "K" of the device shown in the illustration, shooting while in be supplied through
14 1420 D became restricted? operation. port "S".
Excessive piston ring wear in a diesel engine will increased lube oil
14 1423 B cause __________. high lube oil viscosity consumption
Which of the following statements describes "N" the included angle of the centrifuge disc
14 1425 B shown in the illustration? oil flow stack
The standby pump

#7 will automatically
Which of the listed conditions represents the Fresh water will not be placed into
greatest problem if item #8 in the illustration fails be distilled due to operation for
14 1426 D while underway at sea? insufficient heating. emergency cooling.
Where does the shoot cycle operating liquid first
come in contact with the rotating forces of the While traveling under At the inlet cone
14 1428 C device shown in the illustration? disc stack "N". labeled "O".
The shuttle valve

Which of the following statements describes the compensates for any The three position
primary reason for the device shown in the decrease in the valve prevents the
illustration to be incorporated into the air start operator's physical fuel flow reaching the
14 1430 D system? abilities. fuel injection pumps.
The lash adjuster

The exhaust valves maintains zero lash
Which of the following statements is true are directly closed by between the end of
concerning the valve bridge and hydraulic lash the action of the the valve stem and
14 1431 B adjuster assembly shown in the illustration? bridge spring. the valve plunger.
cancel the effects of

prevent damage to improper regulation
Item "10" shown in the illustration is used to device "9" by developed by device
14 1432 D __________. reducing turbulence "11"
Sticking of diesel engine piston compression rings high compression
14 1433 C may be caused by __________. pressure excessive ring action
The device labeled "C" shown in the illustration is
14 1434 A known as the __________. upper locking ring lower paring device
During operation which device listed removes air
and non-condensable gases from the unit shown
14 1435 D in the illustration? "22" "27"
The liquid enters the The liquid enters via
opening space, port "X" into the
The unit shown in the illustration is beginning the controlled by the opening space with
sludge discharge cycle. The operating liquid discharge port "S", the net resultant
solenoid valve has been energized and space "J" thereby causing the force causing the
is filling up. Which of the following actions should sliding bowl bottom piston slide to move
14 1436 B occur next? to move upwards. down.
The gasket "U" shown in the illustration, is used to

14 1437 D seal the liquid space below the __________. ring dam inner bowl
During the normal operation of the centrifuge The solenoid valve is
shown in the illustration, the operating liquid The solenoid valve is closed and the
solenoid and bypass valves for the cleaning cycle closed and the bypass valve is
14 1439 B should be in which position? bypass valve is open. closed.
Regulator'17B' shown in the illustration, is set for

a constant output of 1.2 bar and the input signal to
"1" is currently 0.42 bar. If the output from '17A'
can not exceed 0.85 bar, then the current output
14 1440 B from "2" should be __________. 0.35 bar 0.42 bar
Compensates for the

expansion and
contraction of the
valve stem due to Insures proper
What is the purpose of a hydraulic valve lash changes in operating pressure in a
14 1441 A adjuster? temperature. hydraulic system.
If a diesel engine runs roughly, which of the
14 1442 A systems listed is most likely to be at fault? Fuel Lubricating
Worn diesel engine intake valve guides can result increased engine
14 1443 C in __________. breathing efficiency excessive valve lash
Which of the following statements describes what The volume is The latent heat of
will occur to the volume of water vapor as it is increased as condensation is
exposed to the lower temperatures existing in the condensation occurs removed causing the
14 1444 D device labeled "24" shown in the illustration? at the tube surfaces. volume to increase.
Item "O" of the device shown in the illustration is
14 1445 C the __________. fair flow nut inlet directional guide
indent operated, four lever operated,

position, four-way infinite position, four-
14 1446 C Item "A" in the illustration is a/an __________. valve way valve
Which set of valves will be opened intentionally to
remove heat from the main engine jacket cooling "B" and "D", "L" and "J" and "K", "G" and
14 1447 D water system shown in the illustration? "M" "H"
The wear liner shown in the illustration is indicated
14 1448 D by the letter __________. "G" "N"
The area indicated by the letter "W", shown in the

14 1449 D illustration is correctly termed the __________. closing chamber parting chamber
This jacket water This jacket water

pump circulates salt pump supplies the
water through the distiller with sea
jacket water cooling water feed while also
What is the function of the item "7" shown in the system to provide powering the
14 1450 D illustration? engine cooling. eductors.
keep the valves off
their seats until the
Diesel engine valve springs function to exhaust stroke is
14 1451 C __________. hold the valves open completed
In the common rail system, excessive pressure in improper adjustment a dribble in the fuel
14 1452 A the header may be caused by __________. of the bypass valve injection nozzle
Which of the following conditions can cause
excessive lube oil consumption in a diesel Low lube oil
14 1453 D engine? temperature Dirty lube oil strainer
non-condensable
gases from two
The items labeled "21" and "22", shown in the distillate and non- separate sections of
14 1454 C illustration are used to remove __________. condensable gases the distiller
The port "X" shown in the illustration allows water
to enter the adjoining chamber. During what cycle Operating backflush
14 1455 D of operation will this occur? cycle Bowl retention cycle
An increase in
A decrease in the distiller output
level of the main resulting from the
Which of the conditions listed would indicate a engine expansion combination of jacket
large condenser tube leak within the distiller tank as indicated by water and the
14 1456 D shown in the illustration? a low level alarm. distillate produced.
The graphic dotted line between items "27", "12",
"9", and "20", shown in the illustration, is used to ambient venting thermal venting
14 1457 D indicate the use of __________. devices devices
The device labeled "D", as shown in the
14 1458 B illustration, is the bowl __________. hood top
The output of "2" will

always be less than
the input at "1" by A gradual rise of the
0.35 bar (35 kPa), to input signal to "1" will
prevent engine cause a multiple
damage due to stepped output from
Which of the following statements describes the operation in the "2" proportional to
14 1459 D operation of the circuit shown in the illustration? critical speed range. the input signal.
The brine will be
removed at a faster
Which of the following statements describes the rate than feed water Seventy-five percent
approximate relation between the feed water entering to prevent of the feed water
entering the unit shown in the illustration and brine the possibility of entering the unit is
14 1460 B being removed? flooding. removed as brine.
The intake and exhaust valves used in a diesel

14 1461 B engine are returned to their seats by __________. push rod pressure spring force
When a leak has developed in the lube oil cooler Lube oil
of an operating diesel engine, which of the listed contaminated with Lube oil level
14 1463 B operating conditions can be expected to occur? saltwater decreases
If the input signal rises above the setpoint of '17A',

shown in the illustration, but remains below the indicate a pressure
setpoint of '17B', the output from '22A' will be the same as the on '67B' equal to the
14 1464 B __________. setpoint of '17B' setpoint of '17A'
The solenoid valve

The solenoid valve closes, reduces the
opens, directs high water pressure to the
pressure fluid into the paring chamber, and
closing chamber, and allows the spring
results in an upward force to move the
What terminates the sludge discharge cycle of the movement of the sliding piston
14 1465 C device shown in the illustration? sliding piston. upward.
The force developed by the liquid within space "J" the speed of the bowl the angular velocity
of the device shown in the illustration depends and the condition of at which the liquid
14 1466 C upon __________. seal "H" travels
The item indicated by the letter "F" of the device

14 1467 D shown in the illustration is the __________. guide band guide pin
A six cylinder, two stroke/cycle diesel engine is

83% efficient and has a cylinder constant of 0.998
while operating with a mean effective pressure of
15 kg/cm2 at a speed of 100 RPM. What is the
14 1468 C metric brake horse power developed? 5,559 mbhp 6,698 mbhp
If the jacket water temperature rises rapidly above
normal in a diesel engine, you should FIRST place standby cooler
14 1469 B __________. in operation reduce engine load
required on all to be made between
According to Coast Guard regulations, keel cooler vessels of less than the the bilge keel and
14 1470 C installations are __________. 150 gross tons the keel
permit the use of
Valve cages are used on some large diesel reduce wear on the alloy valve seat
14 1471 D engines to __________. valve stem materials
If the manufacturer advises of a normal lube oil

consumption for a 4000 horsepower (2982.8 kW)
diesel engine to be .0001 gal/hp-hr, (.5076
mL/kW-hr), how much oil should the engine
consume in one 24 hour period if operated at full
14 1473 B load? 6.4 gallons (24.23 L) 9.6 gallons (36.34 L)
The tube sheets installed in a fire-tube auxiliary fire-tubes and stay-

14 1474 B boiler are normally connected by __________. girder stays tubes
Under normal operating conditions, the main scavenging air when

source of crankcase oil contamination in medium metal particles air cleaners are not
14 1475 D speed diesel engines is attributed to __________. loosened by wear used
In a diesel engine, a cylinder liner should be

14 1476 B replaced if it is __________. I. scuffed II. Scored I only is correct II only is correct
In a diesel engine cooling system, the high
temperature alarm contact maker will be activated
on excessively high water discharge temperature raw water pump
14 1477 D from the __________. discharge expansion tank outlet
Cooling water pumps driven by direct reversing
diesel engines are usually of the straight impeller
vane type pump with a concentric housing to facilitate bi- provide the greatest
14 1478 A __________. directional operation pump efficiency
A diesel engine indicator diagram has an area of

22 cm2 and a length of 12.5 cm. If the scale of
the indicator spring is 1 mm = 1 kg/cm2, what is
14 1479 A the cylinder mean effective pressure? 17.6 kg/cm2 27.5 kg/cm2
During engine warm-up, the expansion of cylinder

head valve stems due to the buildup of engine
14 1481 C heat, is compensated for by the __________. valve spring tension hydraulic governor
In an operating diesel engine, preignition can be excessively late fuel

14 1482 B caused by __________. injection oil in the air charge
Excessive lube oil consumption can result from
14 1483 D worn or broken __________. piston rings valve guides
The illustrated diesel engine starting motor initially the potential
disengages the drive/clutch mechanism from the retraction energy
engine flywheel once the engine has started by de-energizing the possessed by the
14 1484 C __________. solenoid return spring "D"
In a diesel engine, an integral liner is one in which
the cooling water __________. I. flows through
the cylinder liner jackets II. touches the outer side
14 1485 A of the liner I only II only
In a diesel engine, when refitting piston rings you
should__________. I. check the ring gap at the
smallest diameter of the cylinder II. remove
14 1486 C carbon from the ring groove I only II only
What is the metric brake horse power developed
per cylinder by an 83% efficient, six cylinder, two-
stroke/cycle diesel engine with a cylinder
constant of 0.998 and a mean effective pressure
14 1487 B of 15 kg/cm2 at 100 RPM? 1,497 MBHP 1,243 MBHP
The diesel engine starting motor returns the reversing the

drive/clutch mechanism to the position illustrated direction of the the higher peripheral
14 1488 C by __________. starting motor speed of the flywheel
The engine cylinder illustrated is of the

14 1489 C __________. dry liner type wet liner type
A condition that can increase the foaming excessively high oil water or moisture
14 1490 B tendency of lube oil is __________. temperatures contamination
In the cylinder head illustrated, the valves are
14 1491 B seated by __________. gas pressure valve springs
If the diesel engine fuel injection timing is changed

to delay the start of injection until the pistons are backfire through the develop less power
14 1492 B at top dead center, the engine will __________. air intake under load
Excessive lubricating oil consumption in a running clogged lube oil excessive valve-
14 1493 B diesel engine can be caused by __________. piping guide clearance
Which of the following conditions is likely to
develop if the thermocouple element of a Indicated exhaust
pyrometer becomes coated with excessive pressure readings Pyrometer responses
14 1494 B amounts of combustion by-products? will increase. will be retarded.
What is the swept volume per cylinder per
revolution of a six-cylinder, two-stroke/cycle diesel
engine with a 580 mm bore and a 1700 mm 0.45 cubic meters 0.90 cubic meters
14 1495 B stroke operating at 100 RPM? (450 L) (900 L)
battery powered,
power take-off electric motor driven
driven, vane type, air vane type, hydraulic
14 1496 C The illustration is of a/an __________. compressor pump
Beginning with
Beginning with number 1 and
number 1 and moving counter
Which of the following statements represents the moving clockwise, clockwise, tighten
best method for tightening the illustrated head tighten each in each in consecutive
14 1497 C bolts? consecutive order order
a correctly tightened fuel pump timing

14 1498 A The illustrated figure "A" represents __________. centrifuge bowl marks
the same speed of
The device labeled "B", shown in the illustration the component one half the speed of
14 1499 C rotates at __________. labeled "7" "T"
A seven cylinder, two-stroke/cycle, single acting
diesel engine with a cylinder indicated horsepower
calculated as 1350 kW and brake horsepower
measured at 7466 kW has a mechanical efficiency
14 1500 C of __________. 18% 55%
In a diesel engine, the spring force required for
proper valve operation is determined by maximum firing minimum firing
14 1501 C __________. pressure pressure
In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, badly worn
intake valve guides can cause excessive exhaust
14 1503 D __________. exhaust pressure temperatures
Forcing the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an
operating two cycle diesel engine with the aid of a
14 1504 A blower is known as __________. scavenging forced draft
An acceptable means of tightening connecting rod
and main bearing cap bolts is to measure the
__________. I. torque applied to each nut and
bolt assembly II. stretch of each nut before and
14 1506 A after tightening I only II only
A condition contributing to diesel engine piston
rings sticking in the ring grooves, is insufficient
ring clearance at the ring __________. I. Gap
14 1507 B II. Side I only II only
In a trunk type diesel engine piston, the thickness
of the head or crown is determined by the
__________. I. strength requirement II. heat
14 1508 C dissipation requirement I only II only
A crankshaft whose center of gravity coincides
with its center line is said to be __________. I.
14 1509 A staticly balanced II. dynamically balanced I only II only
A seven cylinder, 2-stroke/cycle, single acting

diesel engine has a 750 mm bore and a 2000 mm
stroke. What indicated power will be developed if
the average mean effective pressure is 14.8
14 1510 C kg/cm2 at a speed of 96 RPM? 1,959 kW 3,906 kW
The diesel engine shown in the illustration utilizes
the type of cylinder construction identified as
14 1511 B __________. a dry liner a wet liner
Late fuel oil injection in a diesel engine can result
14 1512 D in __________. fuel knock increased power
Which of the following problems represents one
possible cause of high lube oil consumption in a Worn intake valve Pitted precombustion
14 1513 A four stroke diesel engine? guides chambers
shown in the illustration represents
14 1514 C 'supercharging'? I II
Which of the indicator diagrams illustrated depicts
the condition that should be corrected by the
fitting of fewer or thinner shims to the connecting
14 1515 C rod? A B
provide metered
The device shown has been removed from an bypassing of lube oil
exhaust valve bridge assembly. The function of maintain valve lash in a bypass type lube
14 1516 A the illustrated device is to __________. adjustment oil system
The formula 'Nplan/33,000' is equal to the
14 1517 A __________. IHP BMEP
At bottom dead center, the centerline of the
connecting rod usually coincides with the angularity of the inertia moment from
14 1519 C __________. piston motion the piston
In a diesel engine, when installing new piston
rings it is important to check __________. I.
14 1520 C ring gap clearance II. side clearance I only II only
A six cylinder 2-stroke/cycle, single acting diesel

engine has a 580 mm bore and a 1700 mm
stroke. What indicated power per cylinder will be
developed if the average mean effective pressure
14 1521 A is 15.3 kg/cm2 at a speed of 120 RPM? 1,348 kW 2,696 kW
When fuel is injected late into a diesel engine the exhaust will be fuel consumption will
14 1522 D cylinder, __________. clear be low
When using a fuel with a higher than normal sulfur maintain higher than change the lube oil
content in an auxiliary diesel engine, you should normal jacket water more frequently than
14 1523 B __________. temperature normal
Which of the following cylinder scavenging
methods will include an exhaust valve located in
14 1524 B the cylinder head? Return-flow Uniflow
In a diesel engine, the piston compression rings

make contact with the __________. I. back of
14 1525 B the ring groove II. bottom of the ring groove I only II only
The purpose of an interference angle in a diesel
engine exhaust valve is to __________. I. work
in conjunction with valve rotators to rotate the
14 1526 B valve II. break up seat deposits I only II only
Gear "D" hobbed with 42 teeth and rotates at a

speed of 700 RPM. If gears "A", "B", and "C"
have 42, 60, and 32 teeth respectively, the RPM
14 1527 A of "A" in the gear train illustration is __________. 373.33 RPM 199.11 RPM
the condition that should be corrected by
14 1528 B advancing only the timing? A B
Which of the listed devices could be used as a Fine emery cloth or

14 1529 C substitute for a ring grooving tool? Steel brush steel wool
The cylinder liner forming the cylinder wall and the

14 1531 B inside of the water jacket is called a __________. dry liner wet liner
In a diesel engine, late fuel injection is indicated low exhaust

14 1532 A by black or gray exhaust smoke with __________. low firing pressure temperature
Some diesel engines are supercharged with a
14 1534 B __________. slam charger turbocharger
In the diesel engine shown in the illustration, what
part is under compression when the cylinder is
14 1535 B firing? Tie rod Piston rod
steam demand steam is recirculated

In a coil-type forced circulation auxiliary water- response is through heating coils
14 1536 A tube boiler, __________. comparatively rapid in the boiler
A diesel engine valve spring is under compression
when the valve is __________. I. Open II.
14 1538 C Closed I only II only
Misalignment of the drive shaft and propeller shaft
flanges can be detected by using a dial indicator feeler gage and
14 1539 B or __________. inside micrometer straight edge
one half the speed of
The device labeled "B", shown in the illustration the component a speed not equal to
14 1540 C rotates at __________. labeled "10" that of the camshaft
Which type of diesel engine cylinder liner is shown
14 1541 A in the illustration? Dry liner Wet liner
A diesel engine will lose power if fuel injection fuel droplets will burn fuel will not be
occurs too late in the cycle, because the as they leave the fuel properly atomized in
14 1542 C __________. injector the cylinder
increases exhaust causes excessive

14 1543 B In a diesel engine, blow-by __________. back pressure crankcase pressure
The process of supplying a diesel engine cylinder
with air at a pressure greater than atmospheric is
14 1544 D called __________. engine displacement super-aspirating

engine exhaust valve is to __________. I.
break up seat deposits II. work in conjunction with
14 1545 A valve rotators to rotate the valve I only II only
A four cylinder, four stroke/cycle, single acting
stroke. What indicated power will be developed if
the average mean effective pressure is 18 kg/cm2
14 1546 A at a speed of 90 RPM? 3416 kW 4644 kW
Excessive piston ring wear in a diesel engine will abnormal lube oil
14 1547 B cause __________. high lube oil viscosity consumption
14 1548 A illustration is __________. 168.75 RPM 112.50 RPM
Which of the contaminants listed would remain in
14 1549 B the lube oil after filtering? Acid sludge Fuel oil
Which of the listed types of cylinder liners is used

14 1551 B in the diesel engine shown in the illustration? Dry Wet
lower than normal lower than normal
cylinder pressure and cylinder pressure and
Late fuel injection timing is indicated by low exhaust high exhaust
14 1552 B __________. temperature temperature
If the analysis of used lube oil indicates a high corrosive
content of iron particles, this could indicate deterioration of a inadequate air
14 1553 C __________. bearing filtration
The exhaust system for a turbocharged diesel power the power the
14 1554 B engine functions to __________. aftercoolers turbocharger
A diesel engine indicator diagram measures 12.5

cm in length and has an area of 22 cm2. What is
the cylinder mean effective pressure if the spring
14 1555 A used has a scale of 1.25 mm equals 1 kg/cm2? 14.08 kg/cm2 22.0 kg/cm2
diesel engines, driving two similar DC generators, operate at the same
are connected in parallel. From the illustrated Engine "B" will take a RPM as engine "A"
14 1556 C statements is true. load than engine "A". alone.
Which type of pump is typically used to supply fuel
14 1557 D to a unit type auxiliary boiler? Centrifugal Propeller
The RPM of gear "D" is 900 and it is hobbed with

48 teeth. If gears "A", "B", and "C" have 88, 66,
and 22 teeth respectively, the RPM of gear "A" in
14 1558 B the gear train illustration is ________. 75.00 RPM 163.64 RPM
In a medium speed diesel engine, a trunk type
piston may be cooled by __________. I. oil
circulation though passages in the piston crown
14 1559 C II. heat transfer through piston rings and liner wall I only II only
sea water jacket water pressure

In a diesel engine jacket water cooler, with temperature must should always be
seawater cooling the fresh water, the never be warmer greater than the sea
14 1560 B __________. than 40°F water pressure
The cylinder liner shown in the illustration is a/an
14 1561 B __________. dry liner wet liner
Late fuel injection in a diesel engine is indicated high exhaust low exhaust
14 1562 A by low firing pressure with __________. temperature temperature
If an analysis of a sample of used engine lube oil engine coolant is

shows a high concentration of sodium nitrite, this the air filtration is leaking into the lube
14 1563 B probably indicates that __________. inadequate oil
Which of the following beneficial results can be
expected from supercharging a previously Increased cylinder air Increased maximum
14 1564 D naturally aspirated engine? turbulence horsepower
As illustrated, what is the maximum allowable
clearance permitted between the bearing and the
14 1565 D shaft along its vertical axis? 1.00 mm 0.30 mm
If an auxiliary diesel engine coolant temperature is
higher than normal, but the thermostat is excess corrosion
determined not to be defective, you would suspect cavitation erosion in inhibitor in the
14 1566 C a/an __________. the water jackets coolant
The microbiological growths that affect fuel
supplies can easily be transported from one roaches and other
14 1567 B location to another by __________. insects air, solids, or liquids
Using a diesel engine indicator P-V diagram, the

cylinder mean effective pressure is calculated to
be 21.3 kg/cm2. What is the scale of the spring
used on the indicator if the diagram area is 18.46
14 1568 D cm2 with a length of 13 cm? 9.0 kg/cm 10.0 kg/cm
The pressure differential across a diesel engine
lube oil system duplex filter should be checked to determine the need measure any change
14 1569 A __________. for filter changing in oil viscosity
The illustrated device is operated directly by a rocker arm and

14 1570 C __________. push rod cam action
Late fuel injection occurring at, or after TDC in a
diesel engine is indicated by excessive exhaust low exhaust
14 1572 B smoke and __________. temperature low firing pressure
a spray of fuel into a
The combustion of fuel for the illustrated engine is turbulence fuel sprayed into an
14 1576 A initiated by __________. combustion chamber energy cell
the injection pump
If the plunger or barrel of a fuel injection jerk pump the entire pump must and injection nozzle
14 1577 A becomes damaged, __________. be replaced must be replaced
When one cylinder has a lower compression
pressure and higher exhaust gas temperature
than any of the other engine cylinders, which of
14 1578 C the conditions listed will be indicated? Advanced ignition Clogged air intake
What is the average piston speed of a seven-
cylinder, two-stroke/cycle diesel engine with a 580
mm bore and a 1700 mm stroke operating at 100
14 1579 C RPM? 2.8 m/sec 4.5 m/sec
diesel engines
Starting aids such as glow plugs, are installed on large, direct drive designed to burn
14 1580 D __________. diesel engines residual fuels
The bore of a diesel engine cylinder describes the swept volume of the inside diameter of the
14 1581 B __________. cylinder cylinder
Late fuel injection in a diesel engine is indicated low exhaust

14 1582 D by low firing pressure with __________. temperature low exhaust pressure
The quantity of air delivered at any given speed
by a Roots-type blower, as shown in the decrease in increase in air
illustration, decreases as the pressure ratio clearance between leakage past the
14 1583 B increases. This is due to the __________. the mating lobes rotors
Which of the listed pre-start procedures should be
carried out prior to starting a crosshead type Prelube cylinders Open all air space
14 1584 D diesel engine after an overhaul? with hand cranks. drain cocks.
governor flyweight governor flyweight

The direct acting mechanical governor used with action on a pilot motion acting on fuel
some small diesel engines, controls fuel flow to valve which controls controls through
14 1585 B the engine by __________. fuel injection suitable linkage
diesel engines, driving two similar AC generators, operate at a lower
are connected in parallel. From the illustrated Engine "A" will take a RPM than engine "A"
14 1586 A statements is true. load than engine "B". alone.
teeth respectively, the RPM of "D" in the gear
14 1587 A train illustration is __________. 533.33 RPM 112.50 RPM
14 1588 B train illustration is __________. 148.57 RPM 522.32 RPM
14 1589 C train illustration is __________. 104.41 RPM 758.68 RPM
14 1590 D train illustration is __________. 131.25 RPM 711.11 RPM
Late fuel injection in a diesel engine is indicated
by black or gray exhaust smoke with a low exhaust
14 1592 A __________. low firing pressure temperature
A decrease in the flash point of the diesel engine

14 1593 A lube oil indicates the lube oil is __________. diluted with fuel oil diluted with water
A supercharged diesel engine, when compared to
a similar naturally aspirated diesel engine, will
14 1594 B develop an increase in __________. ignition lag engine horsepower
the maximum allowable boiler pressure in which a
tubular gage glass may be installed is
14 1595 C __________. 100 psig 200 psig
teeth respectively, the RPM of "A" in the gear
14 1596 A train illustration is __________. 122.58 RPM 64.52 RPM
Beginning with
Beginning with number 1 and
number 1 and moving counter
Which of the following statements represents the moving clockwise, clockwise, tighten
best method for tightening the illustrated head tighten each in each in consecutive
14 1599 C bolts? consecutive order order
If the speeder spring of a main propulsion diesel increase until the
engine governor breaks while operating at full overspeed trip hunt until stabilized
14 1600 C load, the engine RPM will __________. actuated by the droop rod
The sludge tank installed in the diesel engine
room is used to collect __________. I. sludge
from the fuel oil centrifuge II. water that has
14 1601 C been collected in the settling tank. I only II only
If a few injector spray holes become plugged, the excessive surging at combustion knock
14 1602 D result could be __________. governed speed under load
Which of the following conditions is most likely to Lube oil is diluted
occur when unburned fuel contaminates the and its viscosity is Sulfuric acid is
14 1603 A crankcase of a diesel engine? reduced. formed.
Which of the following conditions is realized by the
turbocharging of a previously naturally aspirated Ignition lag Lube oil system
14 1604 D diesel engine? increases. pressure increases.
slide the camshafts
14 1605 C is to __________. lubrication with a braking device
the condition that should be corrected by retarding
14 1606 A only the timing? A B
placed on top of the
A piston is said to be at top dead center when it is opening the exhaust engine along its
14 1607 D __________. ports centerline
If the speed of a turbocharged diesel engine is decrease until the
maintained constant the turbocharger speed will engine speed increase as the load
14 1608 B __________. increases increases
one half the speed of
The device labeled "T", shown in the illustration the component a speed not equal to
14 1609 D rotates at __________. labeled "10" that of the camshaft
At top dead center, the centerline of the
connecting rod usually coincides with the angularity of the inertia moment from
14 1610 C __________. piston motion the piston
The chromium
The chromium will strengthens the liners
Why are some diesel engine cylinder liners plated not wear out the in the way of the
14 1611 D on the wearing surface with porous chromium? piston rings. scavenging air ports.
A distorted spray pattern from a fuel injector can

14 1612 D cause a diesel engine to have __________. higher firing pressure more power output
Which of the listed bearing types is an example of Piston wrist pin
14 1613 A a solid bearing? bushing Turbine bearing
The process of scavenging a two-stroke/cycle improve fuel flow cool the exhaust
14 1614 B diesel engine serves to __________. volume valves
In a diesel engine, what is the advantage of

precombustion chambers over the open type of
combustion chamber? I. Precombustion
chambers permit coarser fuel atomization. II.
Precombustion chambers allow lower fuel
14 1615 C injection pressure. I only II only
A diesel generator has just been paralleled with an incorrect diesel a faulty reverse
an AC turbogenerator, but the load can not be generator governor power relay within
properly divided. This could be caused by speed droop the main circuit
14 1616 A __________. adjustment breaker assembly
delivering more air
into the cylinder than
it would normally forcing the products
receive during an of combustion out of
The term 'diesel engine cylinder scavenging' ordinary charging the cylinder with the
14 1617 B means __________. process fresh air charge
decrease the time
Most large main propulsion diesel engines use required between remove water
14 1618 C duplex lube oil strainers to __________. cleanings contamination
The jacket water

primarily looses its
heat at the cooler The feed water
and is further cooled acquires heat
Which of the following statements concerning the in the evaporator passing through
14 1619 D systems shown in the illustration is correct? section. devices "2" and "23".
inserting shims
In a large low-speed diesel engine, excessive decreasing the between the crankpin
piston clearance from the cylinder head can be thickness of the bearing box and the
14 1620 B restored by __________. cylinder head gasket connecting rod foot
A method of finishing diesel engine cylinder walls
to aid in the proper ring seating and lubrication is
14 1621 C known as __________. ribbed honing angled honing
Plugged spray holes in a diesel engine fuel detonation
injector will cause excessive smoking at idling damage to pistons or throughout the load
14 1622 D speed, in addition to __________. cylinder heads range
One device used to determine the amount of fuel
dilution of diesel engine lube oil is a/an autogenous ignition
14 1623 B __________. indicator viscosity comparator
Air scavenging of a diesel engine cylinder blows out the supplies oxygen for
14 1624 D __________. exhaust gases combustion
Which of the indicator diagrams illustrated
indicates the condition that should be corrected
by retarding the timing, and the fitting of thicker
14 1625 D shims to the connecting rod? A B
Which of the following statements describes the
operational characteristics of valve cam, figure "B" Full valve opening The valve will reseat
14 1626 D shown in the illustration? will occur slowly. abruptly.
The upper leveling plates in a Kingsbury thrust pins through the buttons on the thrust
14 1627 A bearing are held in place by __________. base ring shoes
firing for extended
A distorted furnace in a fire-tube auxiliary boiler periods in the low fire overheating, due to
14 1628 B may be the result of __________. mode waterside deposits
Higher than normal temperature air passing
through the intake of a diesel engine will result in greater overall
14 1629 C __________. efficiency greater fuel economy
After a long period of operation, a wear ridge,
caused by piston ring action, will develop near the
top of the cylinder liner. This ridge must be excessive ring wear
removed during maintenance in order to prevent during the seating excessive lubrication
14 1631 D __________. period of the top ring
Distortion of the spray pattern of a nozzle or overload of that
14 1632 C injector may be indicated by a/an __________. high firing pressure particular cylinder
Lube oil filters can be used to remove most
contaminants from lube oil. Which of the
contaminants listed would remain in the lube oil
14 1633 B after filtering? Acid sludge Fuel oil
provide more air for
A diesel engine is supercharged in order to lower the no-load combining with the
14 1634 B __________. RPMs fuel
The illustrated piston rings are located at the top of the ring the lower part of the
14 1636 B __________. belt ring belt
The device shown in figure "A" of the illustration is inject fuel into the admit starting air to
14 1637 C used to __________. cylinder the cylinder
The component identified as item #15 is used to test injector popping stop fuel delivery to
14 1638 B __________. pressure the injector
helix on component cam follower is
Fuel delivery to the cylinder is terminated when "H" uncovers the spill located on the base
14 1639 C the __________. port circle
The device shown in the illustration may be closed

by using pressurized air on some recently built
large low speed engines and would replace the
14 1640 D component identified as ____________. "E" "J"
A properly honed diesel engine cylinder liner will prevent piston ring shorten the ring
14 1641 B __________. wear break-in period
When the opening pressure of a diesel engine fuel
injector is greater than that specified by the Quantity of fuel Quantity of fuel
engine manufacturer, which of the following injected tends to be injected will always
14 1642 A problems can be expected? decreased. be increased.
Which of the following conditions could be a
cause of excessive fuel dilution of diesel engine Lower than normal
14 1643 D lube oil? Leaking fuel injectors compression
If governor Item #19 in the illustration were to
break on a main propulsion diesel engine increase until the
operating under full load, the engine RPM will overspeed trip hunt until stablized
14 1644 C __________. actuated by droop rod
The device shown in the illustration is classified as lube oil viscosity comparator type oil
14 1645 B a/an __________. analyzer mist detector
The device shown in the illustration is classified as comparator type mist exhaust gas vapor
14 1646 A a/an __________. detector condenser
The device shown in the illustration is classified as engine start air rotary auxiliary boiler flame
14 1647 D a/an __________. distributor sensor
The termination of fuel injection for a large low valve action of part
14 1649 D speed diesel engine is initiated by __________. rotation of part #433 #436
The valve gear shown in the illustration is for a

four-stroke/cycle, medium speed, diesel engine,
with fuel injection commencing in at 10° Before
TDC. Approximately how many crankshaft
degrees from the point at which fuel injection
begins, does the exhaust valve push rod begin to
14 1650 C move up? 90° 90°-120°
In the diesel engine shown in the illustration, the
space below the cylinder liner lower seals is scavenge air
14 1651 D subjected to __________. pressure lube oil pressure
When a fuel injection nozzle overheats, which of The fuel metering will
14 1652 A the problems listed can be expected? vary. The fuel will explode.
Fuel oil contamination of an auxiliary diesel an increased flash higher lube oil
14 1653 D engine lube oil can result in __________. point pressures
Which of the following devices will increase the
power output of a diesel engine without increasing Positive Roots-type rotary
14 1654 D its frictional load? displacement blower blower
adjust the timing of
meter the amount of the cylinder
The component labeled as part #20 in the oil flow to the cylinder lubricating oil to the
14 1655 C illustration is used to __________. lubricating quill cylinder
excessive dirt
beneath the piston
A diesel engine piston crown can crack from excessive piston to crown that reduces
14 1656 D __________. liner clearance heat transfer.
In the illustrated diesel engine, which label points
14 1657 C to the piston? K 3
Scavenging in a turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle during the valve with only the exhaust
14 1658 A diesel engine is accomplished __________. overlap period valve open
The RPM of "A" is 100 and and has 76 teeth. If
gears "B", "C", and "D" have 60, 32, and 42 teeth
respectively, the RPM of "D" in the gear train
The lower water seal on a diesel engine wet

cylinder liner must allow for liner axial movement.
14 1661 A This seal is most commonly a __________. neoprene O-ring soft copper gasket
Diesel engine lube oil can become contaminated the water produced
14 1663 D as a result of __________. during combustion the sulfur in the fuel
Which of the following statements represents the Engine shaft, thrust Engine shaft, thrust
proper order of thrust transmission when a collar, thrust bearing shoes, thrust collar,
Kingsbury thrust bearing is used with diesel housing, and thrust and thrust bearing
14 1664 D propulsion? shoes housing
photo-electric,
rotary type mist explosive gas
detector, designed indicator, for use in
for use in four-stroke, high speed, two-
The device shown in the illustration is a high speed diesel stroke, trunck type
14 1665 C __________. engines piston engines
The RPM of "D" is 600 and has 48 teeth. If gears
"A", "B", and "C" have 84, 66, and 22 teeth
respectively, the RPM of "A" in the gear train
The RPM of "D" is 600 and has 46 teeth. If gears
"A", "B", and "C" have 94, 80, and 30 teeth
respectively, the RPM of "A" in the gear train
The RPM of "A" is 100 and and has 80 teeth. If
gears "B", "C", and "D" have 62, 20, and 38 teeth
The RPM of "A" is 100 and has 88 teeth. If gears
"B", "C", and "D" have 66, 22, and 48 teeth
14 1669 C illustration is __________. 61.11 RPM 412.50 RPM
Which of the diesel engine cylinder liners listed Externally finned
14 1671 D has internal cooling water passages? Internally finned liner. liner.
If a single cylinder relief valve on a diesel engine excessively late
lifts frequently while the engine is running, the injection timing for incorrectly adjusted
14 1672 C cause may be an __________. each cylinder intake valve timing
Water discharging Fuel oil discharging
from the waste water from the waste water
Which of the following conditions indicates the outlet of the lube oil outlet of the lube oil
14 1673 D dilution of diesel engine lube oil by fuel oil? purifier. purifier.
Which of the turbocharging systems listed
operates with the least average back pressure in
14 1674 C the exhaust manifold? Constant volume Constant pressure
The exhaust valve opens before bottom dead

center in a four stroke engine to___________. I.
14 1675 C allow for blow down II. reduce pumping losses I only II only
supply cylinder
lubricating oil to the meter fuel oil to the
14 1676 A The illustrated device is used to __________. engine injectors
supply lubricating oil

The line identified as "I" in the illustration is used deliver fuel oil to the for actuating the
14 1677 B to __________. injector exhaust valve
The device shown in the illustration is opened by
14 1678 D force as provided by __________. pneumatic pressure spring pressure
restricted
An operating turbocharged diesel engine that turbocharger air oil leak into the
14 1679 A suddenly loses power, is due to a/an __________. intake turbocharger
A dry-type exhaust muffler clogged with soot, will low exhaust
14 1681 B cause __________. temperature loss of engine power
Which of the following problems will occur if the
needle valve in a fuel injection nozzle sticks in the Fuel injection timing Nozzle operation will
14 1682 A open position? will change be unaffected
One simple laboratory analysis of used lube oil
that can be carried out aboard ship is called the
14 1683 B __________. paraffin test blotter test
Which of the turbocharging methods listed directs
the exhaust gases to the turbine at fairly uniform
14 1684 A velocity and pressure? Constant pressure Pulse pressure
The lower water seal on a diesel engine wet
cylinder liner must allow for liner expansion and
contraction. This seal is most commonly a
14 1685 A __________. neoprene O-ring soft copper gasket
The illustrated starting motor disengages the the potential

drive/clutch mechanism after the engine has a centrifugal switch in retraction energy of
14 1686 C started due to __________. the commutator the armature
A bendix drive starting motor disengages the drive rotating of the

14 1687 C gear from the flywheel by __________. spring force starting cam
In a diesel engine, pistons are attached to the
14 1688 C crankshaft by __________. push rods piston rods
The component identified as item #9 is used as fuel injection fuel pressure delivery
14 1689 D part of the __________. metering system system
The illustrated cylinder lubricator quill check valve unbolting and unscrewing and
can be inspected without draining the cylinder removing the cover, removing item #6
14 1690 B cooling water jacket by __________. item #14 from the cylinder
honing makes it
It is easier to replace a dry cylinder liner than a of the thin wall easier to maintain the
14 1691 C wet one because __________. thickness desired oil film
no fuel will be
If the needle valve in a fuel injection nozzle sticks fuel will leak into the delivered through the
14 1692 C open, __________. nozzle drain line nozzle
Intake air flow from a diesel engine turbocharger exhaust gas

14 1694 D is directly proportional to engine __________. exhaust gas pressure temperature
The device shown in the illustration is closed by
14 1695 B force as provided by __________. "E" "F"
Which instrument is used to take crankshaft
14 1696 C deflection readings? feeler gage Outside micrometer
Which instrument is used to take crankshaft
14 1697 C deflection readings? feeler gage Outside micrometer
lower thermal
One advantage of dry cylinder liners used in a expansion rate over greater heat transfer
14 1701 D diesel engine is the __________. wet liners rate than wet liners
An incorrect spray pattern produced by a diesel
engine fuel injection nozzle can be directly caused incorrect fuel rack overcooling of the
14 1702 B by __________. setting nozzle

engine exhaust valve is to __________. I. seat
14 1703 C the valve quickly II. break up seat deposits I only II only
greatly fluctuating
One characteristic of a pulse type turbocharging high average exhaust inlet manifold
14 1704 D system is __________. manifold pressure pressure
The purpose of the delivery check valve used in a

diesel fuel injection jerk pump is to __________.
I. assist in a quick cutoff of fuel injection II.
14 1705 A prevent fuel oil backflow from the injection pump I only II only
In the illustrated engine, the fuel camshaft gear
14 1706 D drive housing is letter __________. C D
In the large slow-speed main propulsion diesel
14 1707 B "G" is the __________. lube oil pump fuel oil pump
If govenor Item #19 were to break on a main
propulsion diesel engine operating under full load, remain the same until decrease to a slightly
14 1709 B the engine RPM will __________. mannually changed lower value
If governor Item #10 in the illustration were to
break on a main propulsion diesel engine remain the same until
operating under full load, the engine RPM will the over speed trip decrease to a slightly
14 1710 B __________. actuated lower value
the honing process

it is fitted with makes it easier to
One of the advantages in the use of a dry liner neoprene O-ring maintain the desired
14 1711 C over a wet liner is __________. seals oil film
Heat damage to fuel injection nozzles on small preventing hard

high-speed diesel engines, can be prevented by employing fuel oil as carbon deposit on
14 1712 D __________. a cooling medium nozzle tips
When removing carbon that has accumulated at
the air inlet ports of a two-stroke/cycle diesel
engine, you should take precautions to prevent
14 1713 B carbon particles from ______. entering the lube oil entering the cylinder
Which of the following turbocharging systems
channels the exhaust gases of each individual
14 1714 B cylinder directly into the turbine rotor blades? Reaction Pulse
engine exhaust valve is to __________. I. work
in conjunction with valve rotators to rotate the
14 1715 B valve II. seat the valve quickly I only II only
Comparing the exhaust gas output of each
cylinder of a diesel engine is one method of
determining if the engine load is balanced. This
14 1717 D can be determined by the use of a __________. tachometer calorimeter
By comparing the exhaust gas temperature of

each cylinder, the operator can determine if the
load is balanced throughout the engine. The
14 1718 B device most commonly used is a __________. tachometer pyrometer
Which of the following instruments can be used to
compare the exhaust gas output of each cylinder
of a diesel engine to determine if the engine load
14 1719 D is balanced? dynamometer calorimeter
direct the force draft

into the space
between the inner
The principal purpose of refractory and insulation prevent flame and outer casings, to
installed in the firebox of an auxiliary boiler is to impingement on the maintain a pressure
14 1720 C __________. generating tube bank seal
incorrect
replacement of
The major cause of problems occurring with fuel barrels and plungers overheating of the
14 1722 D injection equipment is __________. of jerk pumps nozzle orifices
Why should the main steam stop valve of an To examine the valve
auxiliary boiler be eased off its seat and then stem for scars or To check for a tight
14 1723 C gently closed before lighting off? nicks. bonnet seal.
Which of the listed types of superchargers will
NOT have a volumetric capacity proportional to Exhaust gas
14 1724 A engine speed? turbocharger Roots blower

the highest boiler pressure where a tubular type
14 1725 C gage glass may be installed is __________. 100 psig 200 psig
Before any work is to be carried out on a burner in
an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should allow the boiler to close all manually
14 1726 B always __________. cool completely operated fuel valves
When an additional load is applied to a diesel

engine which is using an inadequately inflated air overheating because
14 1727 B bladder clutch unit, you can expect __________. pneumatic seizure of slipping shoes
When two medium speed diesel engines are
electrically coupled in parallel to a common
propeller shaft which will operate at a speed less Propeller shock loads One engine must be
than 100 RPM, which of the operating conditions can severly damage running ahead and
14 1728 D listed will apply? the clutch. the other astern.
All oil-fired boilers, regardless of intended mode of
operation, with automatic safety control systems
must automatically close the burner valve flame in boiler actuated by boiler
14 1729 B when___________. furnace is confirmed safety trip
All oil-fired boilers, reguardless of intended mode
of operation, with automatic safety control
systems must automatically close the burner valve flame in boiler starting trial for
14 1730 D when___________. furnace is confirmed ignition occurs
The device shown in the illustration is screwed attach a special remove moisture
directly into the cylinder head through an opening gauge to take firing accumulation from
in the combustion space. The purpose of the and compression the cylinder prior to
14 1731 D device is to __________. readings starting
A defective injector nozzle in a propulsion diesel smoking due to

14 1732 D engine can cause __________. engine power losses unburned fuel
Lubricating oil viscosity in an operating diesel increasing cooling increasing lube oil
14 1733 C engine can be reduced by __________. water flow flow
At zero load the
intake manifold At full load the intake
Which of the following statements is correct pressure is greater manifold pressure
regarding a turbocharged four-stroke/cycle diesel than the exhaust and exhaust manifold
14 1734 D generator? manifold pressure. pressure are equal.
In an actual installation, the flange identified by
the letter "U", shown in the illustration, can be
directly connected from the brine ejector upper flash chamber
14 1735 A discharge to the __________. saltwater inlet at "I" labeled "F"
electric hot water supply boilers to be provided audible high water temperature limiting
14 1736 C with a/an __________. level alarm device set at 212°F

ethylene glycol and phosphate compounds have
on the metal surfaces of the cooling system of a
diesel engine? I. Protects the coolant from
freezing. II. Protects metallic surfaces from
14 1737 C corrosion. I II
phosphate compounds have on the metal
surfaces of the cooling system of a diesel engine?
14 1739 B I. Protects the coolant from freezing.
II.
Prot
ects
met
allic
surf
ace
s
fro
m
corr
osio
n." I II Both I and II Neither I or II
Diesel engine cylinder head test cocks are used to check cylinder connect the pressure
14 1741 B __________. lubrication indicator
Dirt lodged on the nozzle valve seat of a fuel erosion and cratering fuel leakage into the
14 1742 C injection nozzle will cause __________. of the nozzle orifices nozzle drain line
A sudden decrease in the diesel engine lube oil loss of additives from carbon deposits in
14 1743 D viscosity could be an indication of __________. the lube oil the lube oil
The relative air pressure in the inlet manifold of a greater than the less than the average
turbocharged diesel engine is usually average exhaust exhaust manifold
14 1744 A __________. manifold pressure pressure
as a means to
Waste heat boilers may be equipped with drains sample stack gases on the gas passage
14 1745 B __________. for testing side
bypass exhaust gas bypass a portion of
at high loads to the exhaust gas at
An exhaust gas bypass is installed on a waste prevent excessive peak loads for better
14 1747 C heat boiler in order to __________. back pressure efficiency
Using a diesel engine indicator P-V diagram, the

cylinder mean effective pressure is calculated to
be 21.3 kg/cm2. What is the scale of the spring
used on the indicator if the diagram area is 18.46
14 1748 A cm2 with a length of 13 cm? 1.5 kg/mm 5.0 kg/mm
Item labeled "R" as shown in section 6 of the non return scavenge
14 1749 A illustration is identified as the __________. aftercooler valve
Item labeled "S" as shown in section 4 of the
14 1750 B illustration is identified as the __________. exhaust port intake port
The valve cages are The engine is

Which of the listed cylinder head design features provided for the equipped with a dry
14 1751 D is shown in the illustration? exhaust valves. liner.
prolonged
A leaking diesel engine fuel injector will cause maintenance
14 1752 D __________. intervals improved atomization
Item labeled "L" as shown in section 6 of the
14 1753 C illustration is identified as the __________. air filter aftercooler
constantly constantly increasing

A turbocharged diesel engine will have an intake decreasing as engine as the amount of
14 1754 B manifold pressure __________. load increases load increases
The item labeled "T" as shown in figure 4 of the
14 1755 D illustration is identified as the __________. air filter aftercooler
The method of engine cylinder scavenging shown

14 1756 C in the illustration is known as __________. cross flow uniflow
You are standing watch in the engine room with maintain the proper
an auxiliary boiler. You should blow down a gage remove any sediment water level in the
14 1759 A glass periodically to __________. from the glass steam drum
If you hear a 'crackling' sound while standing
watch in the engine room occuring within a
general service system centrifugal pump, the most
probable location of the noise would be the
14 1760 D __________. shaft sleeves discharge volutes
connect exhaust gas
check cylinder analyzers to
Diesel engine cylinder head test cocks are used to lubrication prior to determine engine
14 1761 D __________. starting engine efficiency
Problems with the diesel engine fuel injection
14 1762 B pump are usually caused by __________. improper adjustment contaminated fuel
By the action of the By the action of an
What method is used to supply air to the cylinders turbocharger at full auxiliary electric
14 1764 D of the diesel engine shown in the illustration? load. blower at low load.
watch in the engine room coming from a centrifical
pump casing within a general service system, the
most probable cause of the noise would be an oversized lantern
14 1765 C __________. insufficient packing ring
If you hear a 'crackling' noise while standing
watch in the engine room coming from a centrifical
pump within a general service system, the most
probable cause of the problem would be
14 1766 B __________. insufficient speed cavitation
You are standing watch in the engine room on
your vessel. The usual symptoms of cavitation in an increase in
14 1767 A a centrifugal pump are __________. noise and vibration discharge pressure
You are standing watch in the engine room of

your vessel. Reduced capacity, accompanied by
vibration and noise at the suction of a centrifugal
pump, results from cavitation in the fluid being
pumped. Cavitation describes the formation of
14 1768 A __________. vapor pockets water hammer action
When turning a new cylinder head stud on a lathe,
the minimum effective thread length of the stud is
14 1771 B determined primarily by the __________. stud length stud diameter
Which of the following problems is the main
source of fuel pump and injection system
14 1772 B malfunctions? Improper lubrication Air in the fuel system
Lube oil in the fresh water cooling system of a
14 1773 C diesel engine may result from a __________. camshaft seizure lube oil pump failure
Which of the diesel engine components listed
increases air density and helps to improve engine
14 1774 C operating efficiency? Impeller Compressor
Differential type needle valves in diesel engine
fuel oil nozzles, are closed directly by
__________. I. spring pressure II. fuel oil
14 1775 A pressure I only II only
Fuel oil strainers should be made of __________.
14 1776 D I. copper II. Brass I only II only
One end of a cylinder for a medium or high-speed

diesel engine is sealed by the piston and rings,
14 1781 B the other end is sealed by the __________. crankcase cylinder head
High cylinder firing pressure, accompanied by low
exhaust temperature, can result from improper fuel rack lengthy exhaust
14 1782 D __________. positioning valve duration
Increased oil
Which harmful consequence may be the result of Clogged oil pump operating
14 1783 D lube oil sludge accumulation? suction screens. temperatures.
What is the function of the aftercoolers installed in Decrease the air Increase the exhaust
14 1784 D the diesel engine air intake system? density temperature
An electric motor failure in an electro-hydraulic
steering gear system would cause the rudder to remain locked in its
14 1788 B __________. swing 35° right or left last position
An efficient seal between the cylinder block and
cylinder heads on many diesel engines is
14 1791 D obtained with __________. graphite packing sealing compound
An increase in the fuel injection pump discharge increase in engine

14 1792 C pressure can be caused by a/an __________. leaking delivery valve load
The function of the aftercooler installed between decrease
the turbocharger and intake manifold on some increase the density turbocharger power
14 1794 A diesel engines, is to __________. of the intake air usage
A dirty fuel oil filter can be detected by
__________. I. fuel oil analysis II. observing the
14 1795 B pressure drop across the filter I only II only
Irregular feeding or surging of the feedwater erratic water flow a clogged vent line
supply to a low pressure distilling plant may be through the air from the air eductor
14 1797 D attributed to __________. eductor condenser
Salinity cells are strategically installed in distilling quanity of the quality of the distillate
14 1798 B units to indicate the __________. distillate produced produced
What would cause a coil type evaporator to Heat transfer

require consistently higher steam coil pressure to The brine density is surfaces are being
14 1799 B maintain its output capacity? improper. layered with scale.
If the rated distillate production of a submerged
tube type evaporator cannot be maintained with
the maximum jacket water flow rate, the chemical feed must has a serious brine
14 1800 D evaporator __________. be increased leak
Which of the terms listed below represents the
operational speed at which excessive engine
14 1801 B vibration is created? Non-harmonic speed. Critical speed.
mechanical flexibility
One cause of diesel engine fuel ignition delay is in the pump low fuel booster
14 1802 D __________. mechanism pump pressure
Lubricating oil used in a diesel engine serves to reduce the wear of cool the bearing
14 1803 D __________. bearing surfaces surfaces
higher torque but lower torque but
Aftercooling of a turbocharged diesel engine will lower brake higher brake
14 1804 C result in __________. horsepower horsepower
An indication of high salinity in the distillate maintaining the
discharged from a low pressure distilling plant can proper distilling plant carrying the brine
14 1805 C be the result of __________. heat balance level below normal
If a higher than normal water level is observed

through the inspection port of a low pressure a leak in the
14 1806 C distilling plant, you should suspect __________. feedwater heater improper vacuum
An excessively high brine level in a low pressure excessive brine an excessive brine
14 1807 C distilling plant can be caused by __________. pump motor speed blowdown rate
While standing watch in the engine room, you

suspect an air leak while checking a low pressure
distilling plant. Which of the following should be
14 1808 D checked as a possible cause of the air leak? gasketed joints valve stems
Vibrations from diesel engines and engine driven
equipment are isolated from the hull structure by torsional-vibration
14 1811 D __________. dampers harmonic balancers
Which of the conditions listed would cause
simultaneous high cylinder firing pressure and low Improper fuel rack Lengthy opening of
14 1812 C exhaust temperature? positioning. the exhaust valve.
induce carbon improve fuel

One function of diesel engine lubricating oil is to formation on cylinder penetration in the
14 1813 C __________. walls combustion space
increase the density

When used in conjunction with a turbocharger, the of the cylinder air prevent turbocharger
14 1814 A main function of an aftercooler is to __________. charge overheating
While standing watch underway, you notice faulty operation of
carryover occurring in a low pressure distilling the brine overboard a pressure drop
14 1815 A plant. This can be a result of __________. pump through the loop seal
While standing watch underway, if the brine level Do nothing as this is Reduce the feed rate
of a low pressure distilling plant is above the sight the normal operating and check the brine
14 1816 B glass, which action should be taken? level. eductor system.
A naturally aspirated diesel engine operating at a
light load, when compared to operating at heavy
load, has an fuel/air ratio value that is
14 1817 B __________. higher lower
Failure of the speeder spring in a mechanical result in an increase result in a decrease

14 1818 B governor will __________. in engine speed in engine speed
It provides a conduit It is only used as a
What is the function of device "A" shown in the for incoming feed lifting beam during
14 1819 C illustration? water. installation.
Which of the devices listed is installed on a diesel

engine to isolate some of the crankshaft vibrations Torsional vibration
14 1821 B caused by rotational and reciprocating forces? Planetary gear set damper
When fuel is injected too early in the injection
cycle, it may cause the engine to have
14 1822 C __________. high fuel economy smoky exhaust
decreasing the
Performance of a turbocharged engine can be amount of valve preheating the air
14 1824 C improved by __________. overlap intake
Which of the following reasons represents why the Compression must Compression must
designed compression ratio of a gasoline engine be low for effective be low for smooth
14 1825 C is lower than that of a diesel engine? spark ignition. operation.
The color of the exhaust gas from a diesel engine

14 1826 A under normal load should be __________. clear hazy light brown
Ship service air

The valve shown in the illustration operates by Direct cam action pressure closes the
14 1827 C which of the following principles? closes the valve. valve.
Where would a metal-edge disk type strainer
normally be found on a diesel engine lubrication
14 1828 A system? pump discharge line gravity tank inlet line
According to 46 CFRs, which of the following
devices is prohibited for use on automatic Flame safeguard Mercury tube
14 1829 B auxiliary boilers? controls. actuated controls.
maximize the
coefficient of
When conducting a hydrostatic test on a water- expansion within the help prevent the
tube auxiliary boiler, the test water should be varying types of formation of
heated to a temperature of at least 70°F (21°C). metals used in boiler condensation on the
14 1830 B This is done to __________. construction tube exteriors
Critical speeds occurring within the operating

speed range of a main propulsion diesel engine
may be changed, or have their damaging effects engine support detuner or viscous
14 1831 B reduced by a/an __________. vibration isolator fluid damper
above normal with a above normal with a

Early fuel injection timing is indicated by the below normal normal exhaust
14 1832 A cylinder pressure being __________. exhaust temperature temperature
In a diesel engine, the function of lubrication oil is a film between the cooling of the pistons
14 1833 D to provide __________. shafts and bearings and bearings
reduce the
turbocharger increase the
operating pressure of the inlet
14 1834 C The purpose of an aftercooler is to __________. temperature air
measure cylinder
The instrument shown in the illustration would be measure exhaust gas compression or firing
14 1835 B used on a diesel engine to __________. pressure pressures
The linearly The pneumatic

measured movement forces required to
of the camshaft is operate the device
equal to the are dependent upon
Which of the following statements describes the movement of the the speed of the
14 1836 D action of the unit shown in the illustration? control piston. engine.
Which of the following conditions will cause the
engine to operate in area "A" of the diagram
14 1837 C shown in the illustration? Fouled hull Inclement weather
The opening of an exhaust valve on a modern,
large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine, direct action of the compressed air
14 1838 D may be actuated by __________. overhead cam shaft pressure
Which of the combustion parameters listed is
used in a diesel engine, but NOT related to the
14 1839 A injection system? Fuel cam lift Metering
engine while maintaining the designed rate of fuel increased thermal
14 1840 B flow will result in __________. reduced efficiency efficiency
combustion at
In the pressure-volume diagram shown in the fuel injection after approximately
14 1841 B illustration, curve 'A-d' indicates __________. dribble constant pressure
The feed water is
Jacket water is cooled prior to being
What occurs in the space labeled "D" of the heated in the boiling pumped into section
14 1843 C device shown in the illustration? chamber. "F".
The section of the turbocharger which would be
connected to the aftercooler inlet is labeled
14 1844 A ________. B C
When fuel oil is accidentally mixed with lube oil
which of the following processes can be used to
14 1845 D separate them? I. filtering II. Settling I only II only
The device shown in the illustration may be closed

by using pressurized air on some recently built
large low speed engines and would replace the
14 1846 B component identified as ____________. "E" "F"
One advantage of dry cylinder liners used in a absence of water greater heat transfer
14 1847 A diesel engine is the __________. seal rings rate than wet liners
engine is running at
its normal operating
The highest indicated lube oil pressure in a diesel engine is running at speed and lowest
engine should be expected when the its highest allowable operating
14 1848 B __________. temperature temperature
Intercoolers installed on starting air compressors, dust entering the first overheating the first
14 1849 C reduce the possibility of __________. stage stage
Between the periods of injection and ignition of
the fuel, a diesel engine crankshaft rotates
14 1851 C through the __________. detonation period firing period
Higher than normal

Loss of engine power firing pressure and
Which of the listed set of conditions indicates and high exhaust low exhaust
14 1852 B early fuel injection timing? temperatures temperature
Electric starting motors for small auxiliary diesel

engines require high current for operation and require a generator stepdown voltage
14 1853 D __________. as a source of power transformers
From the chart shown in the illustration, if a right
hand rotation engine had the #9 piston on top
dead center, the #8 piston would be on the
14 1854 D __________. exhaust stroke compression stroke
As shown in the illustration, the viscosimeter
would be used to directly control the output of Outflow from HFO
14 1855 B which of the following components? day tank. Final heaters.
The output signal from the viscosimeter shown in fuel oil heater steam
14 1856 A the illustration is used to control the __________. flow input fuel booster output
When in automatic mode, the output signal of the
viscosimeter, shown in the illustration, will vary as final heater outlet final heater inlet
14 1857 C a result of measuring the fuel oil __________. pressure pressure
Valve "1", as shown in the illustration when, entering or departing starting auxiliary
14 1858 A should be operated when __________. port. boilers.
When operating the HFO purifiers in "parallel", as valve "3" would be valve "2" would be
14 1859 C shown in the illustration __________. closed closed
Under what condition would valves "4" and "5", as Operating the main Loading the HFO
14 1860 C shown in the illustration, be closed? engine on D.O. bunkers.
The power/expansion stroke shown in the
illustration is indicated by the diagram numbers
14 1861 A __________. 1 through 3 4 through 6
If fuel injection in a diesel engine begins earlier fuel oil injection cylinder compression
than the design start of injection, ignition may be pressure may not be pressure may not be
14 1862 B delayed because the __________. high enough high enough
A diesel engine exposed to widely varying
ambient temperatures should use a lubricating oil
14 1863 A with __________. a high viscosity index a low viscosity index
The air supplied to the cylinders by a turbocharger

14 1864 C is often reduced in volume by a/an __________. air compressor diffuser
When the HFO

centrifuges are being
In the illustration shown, under what conditions run as separators When the HFO
would valves "2" and "3" be closed and valve "6" and clarifiers purifier is being run
14 1865 A be opened? respectively. as DO purifier.
In order to maximize the performance of a
centrifuge, you can adjust the __________. I.
Number of disks in the stack II. Frequency of
14 1866 B shooting the bowl I only II only

14 1867 D in the illustration is called a/an __________. inlet valve exhaust valve
High firing pressures and a low exhaust increased exhaust
temperature in a diesel engine may result from early exhaust valve system back
14 1869 D __________. opening pressure
The theoretical minimum compression ratio
necessary to ensure compression ignition in a
14 1870 B direct injection diesel engine is __________. 10:01 12:01
Return air flow during Return flow of excess

Which of the following processes is indicated by start-up upon fuel oil from the
14 1871 C the flow arrows shown in the illustration? achieving ignition. injector.
fuel will not be ignition will be

A diesel engine will lose power if fuel injection properly atomized in delayed due to low
14 1872 B occurs too early because the __________. the cylinder ignition temperature
While standing watch at sea, a main engine
bearing high temperature alarm has just been
indicated on the control panel. Your next action immediately notify decrease the main
14 1873 B should be to _________. the bridge engine speed to idle
Which of the engine components listed increases
air charge density and helps to improve engine Water-cooled
14 1874 C operating efficiency? Intake manifold exhaust system
In a diesel engine, exhaust valves open before the

intake ports are uncovered to __________. I.
14 1875 C reduce pumping losses II. reduce back pressure I only II only
The piston is cooled

by oil flowing through The piston pin is free
Which statement correctly applies to the passages in the to rotate in the
14 1876 C illustration? connecting rod. bushing.
You have just received a call from the

watchstander in the engine room reporting that a
high temperature alarm for a main engine bearing
has just sounded. Your next instruction to the immediately notify check the status of
14 1878 D watchstander should be to _________. the bridge the lube oil coolers
You have just been notified by the watchstander
in the engine room, a main engine bearing high notify the bridge that
temperature alarm is indicated and remotely assume, but verify you will be slowing
displayed as 145 degrees Fahrenheit, you should that the circuit has down the main
14 1879 A _________. malfunctioned engine
Modern marine diesel engines equipped with

mechanical fuel injection operate on a entirely constant entirely constant
14 1881 C combustion cycle which is __________. pressure volume
A fuel injection valve opening at a pressure lower

14 1882 B than normal will result in __________. late fuel injection early fuel injection
In the pressure-volume diagram, shown in the
illustration, what occurs between points "e" and The exhaust valve Exhaust blowdown
14 1883 B "f"? closes. occurs.
Diesel engine injection lag is caused by compressibility of the high fuel oil supply
14 1884 A __________. fuel flow
Which of the following conditions may cause an Tubocharger seal

14 1886 D engine to overspeed on initial startup? Faulty injectors ring failure
What would be the approximate gap clearance
value for a flywheel magnetic pickup speed
sensor as found on most medium and high speed
14 1887 B engines? .001 " - .003 " .022 " - .033 "
The jacket water
primarily looses its
heat at the cooler The feed water
and is further heated acquires heat
Which of the following statements concerning the in the evaporator passing through
14 1888 D systems shown in the illustration is correct? section. devices "2" and "23".
Line "P" in the illustration is called the line of maximum
14 1889 D __________. exponential line horsepower
In a normally operating diesel engine, the main

source of lubricating oil contamination in the metal particles trapped air when no
14 1890 D crankcase is a result of the __________. loosened by wear air cleaners are used
In the large, slow-speed, main propulsion diesel
engine shown in the illustration, the upward
motion of the piston draws scavenging air through
14 1891 B __________. venturi tubes nonreturn valves
When high firing pressures and low exhaust decreased piston-to-
temperatures occur simultaneously in a diesel cylinder head increased exhaust
14 1892 C engine, this may be a result of __________. clearance back pressure
Turbulence of the compressed air charge in a

14 1893 C diesel engine cylinder will increase __________. ignition lag piston side thrust
In a modern internal combustion diesel engine,
the component carrying the torque load of the
14 1894 A engine is referred to as the __________. bedplate or base sump or oil pan
The rate of pressure rise during the period
following fuel ignition in a diesel engine is
influenced by the length of the ignition delay
14 1895 C period and the __________. valve overlap volumetric efficiency
If the coolant temperature is too low as it passes

through internally cooled fuel injectors, the water condensation corrosion of the
14 1897 B injectors can be damaged by __________. in the fuel nozzle tip
The valve cages are The engine is

Which of the listed cylinder head design features provided for the equipped with a dry
14 1898 D is shown in the illustration? exhaust valves. liner.
14 1900 D shown in the illustration? Fouled hull Inclement weather
In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, after the
completion of the power stroke, the piston will up and draw in a
14 1901 D move __________. fresh air charge down to burn off fuel
ignition will be
fuel will not be delayed due to low
If fuel injection occurs too early, a diesel engine properly atomized in compression
14 1902 B will lose power because the __________. the cylinder pressure
A large, low-speed, crosshead, main propulsion
diesel engine using residual fuel oils must have a
14 1903 B cylinder oil having a __________. low TBN value high alkaline reserve
Which of the conditions listed will occur as a result
of having an intercooler installed in the diesel Intake valve burning Air charge density
14 1904 B engine intake system shown in the illustration? is eliminated. will be increased.
rotate the camshafts

14 1905 C is to __________. lubrication with a braking device
Air motors used for starting some auxiliary diesel

14 1906 A engines are generally designed as __________. vane type motors plunger type motors
In a naturally aspirated diesel engine, the volume
of air intake is directly associated with engine
14 1907 B __________. compression ratio displacement
In a naturally aspirated diesel engine, the volume
of air intake is directly affected by engine
14 1908 C __________. compression ratio fuel pressure
It provides a point for It relieves the

the removal of excessive pressure
What is a function of the device labeled "1" shown chemicals from the developed in the lube
14 1909 D in the illustration? air coolers. oil cooler.
The proper method for tightening connecting rod

14 1910 A and main bearing bolts, is to use a __________. torque wrench monkey wrench
Due to excessive water in the fuel, a diesel engine

fails to start. Before the engine can be started,
14 1912 D the water must be removed from the __________. fuel pumps cylinders
A diesel engine should use which type of
14 1913 D lubricating oil? Low viscosity Cutting oil
increase scavenge
The diesel engine shown in the illustration, is air pressure at full provide scavenge air
14 1914 B provided with an auxiliary blower to __________. load pressure at low load
prevent an
accumilation of boiler
water entering gas as a means to
Casing drains may be required on a waste heat passages as a result sample stack gases
14 1915 D boiler gas passage side to __________. of a pinhole tube leak for testing
increased
One cause of diesel engine piston ring blow-by is scavenging air high piston crown
14 1916 B __________. temperature temperatures
Propeller shaft Kingsbury thrust bearings are

normally lubricated by __________. I. a totally
14 1917 A flooded housing II. oil spray on collar and shoes I only II only
14 1918 A __________. fuel flow
An independent
Which of the following is necessary for all waste means to prevent
heat boiler installations, regardless of design or A means to control of feedwater
14 1919 A manufacturer? evaporation contamination
In a bypass type lubrication system for a diesel
engine, the clean oil line from the filter directs the lube oil pump
14 1920 A oil to the _______. lube oil sump discharge line
During the diesel engine power stroke, the side formed by the of the bevel on the
thrust developed on the piston is a result of the connecting rod and piston oil control
14 1921 A angle __________. cylinder center line rings
A diesel engine fails to start due to excessive
water in the fuel. Before the engine can be
started, the water should be removed from the
14 1922 A __________. fuel lines lube oil filter
The heat exchanger plates, used in the device
shown in the illustration, are produced from which
14 1923 A of the listed materials? Titanium Cast iron
Which of the designs listed will keep the lobes
14 1924 B from making contact in a Roots-type blower? Drive chain Blower timing gears
directly forcing the
During normal operation, the liquid retained in sliding piston upward maintaining the bowl
space "J" of the device shown in the illustration is to keep the bowl oil-water seal
14 1925 A __________. closed interface
watch in the engine room occuring within a
general service system centrifugal pump, the most
probable location of the noise would be the
14 1926 D __________. shaft sleeves shaft packing gland
In the large, slow-speed, main propulsion diesel
engine shown in the illustration, the upward nonreturn
motion of the piston draws in scavenging air scavenging air valves
14 1927 B through __________. venturi tubes labeled "P"
mean effective
quantity of air and pressure developed
The power developed by a large slow-speed main fuel available for in the cylinder during
propulsion diesel engine is dependent upon the combustion in the the combustion
14 1928 D __________. cylinder process
displacing the
The reversing mechanism on a large four stroke using double roller camshaft axially
main propulsion diesel engine, can be operated followers engaging according to a double
14 1930 D by _______. individual cams lobes cam lobe design
Faulty operation of diesel engine fuel injection water in the fuel oil excessive fuel nozzle
14 1932 A nozzles can be directly caused by __________. supply holder cooling
The thickness of the oil film to be developed in a
diesel engine main bearing, depends upon the
14 1933 D __________. bearing pressure viscosity of the oil
Which of the Roots blower rotors listed below, will
supply air to a two-stroke/cycle, medium-speed,
diesel engine with the least amount of turbulence
14 1934 A and pulsation? Three-helical lobes Two-helical lobes
The lower reversing
Which of the following statements describes the The main gear output gear comes in direct
construction of the drive system shown in the is located on the right contact with the
14 1935 D illustration? side of the assembly main gear.
directly connected to
The pipe identified by the letter "J" shown in the attached to the outlet the feed water supply
14 1936 D illustration is __________. of the brine ejector line
Diesel engine piston ring ends can be machined having the least
in different shapes. The step-cut ring end offers amount of ring best control of ring
14 1937 D the advantage of __________. expansion tension
Which of the following is an indication that diesel
oil contamination is present in the main engine Lube oil viscosity has Octane number is
14 1939 A lube oil system. decreased increased.
The purpose of an oil mist detector in a main
propulsion diesel engine is to warn of a possiblity of an excessively high
14 1940 A __________. overheated bearing crankcase vacuum
The side pressure per unit of area, resulting from

the angularity of the motion of the connecting rod,
14 1941 B depends primarily on the __________. weight of the piston length of the piston
drain filters and
A diesel engine fails to start because of water in strainers and bleed
the fuel. In order to start the engine, you should turn engine with off water at each
14 1942 B __________. jacking gear injection pump
The highest indicated lube oil pressure in a diesel
engine should be expected when the engine oil is
14 1943 A _________. cold at idle warm at idle
The component identified as item #15 is used to test injector popping prime the pump to
14 1944 D __________. pressure remove air
Two important considerations for the proper

lubrication of a diesel engine include, the delivery
14 1945 C of the oil in sufficient amount, and __________. cetane number pour point
minimal while the
sliding piston is in the Tends to create a
The volume of liquid retained in space "J" of the sludge discharge closing force on the
14 1946 D device shown in the illustration is __________. position sliding piston
the underside of the
piston crown being
excessively dirty,
Cracking of a diesel piston crown can result from lowering the rate of
14 1947 D __________. early injection timing heat transfer
In an actual installation, which of the flanges are
connected to the condenser section of the water
14 1948 B maker? I and M I and Q
In an actual installation, which of the flanges are
connected to the engine jacket water system for
14 1950 D the water maker shown in the illustration? I and M I and Q
In a single acting, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, once every two
the power impulse in an individual cylinder occurs once every crankshaft
14 1951 B __________. crankshaft revolution revolutions
Water in the fuel can prevent the engine from
starting, prevent it from developing full power, or run at an irregular create high lube oil
14 1952 A __________. speed temperature
provide lube oil provide hydraulic

The control air distributor shown in the illustration pressure to the pressure for
14 1953 C funtions to ______. engine governor reversing the engine
The lobes of a Roots-type blower are sometimes
twisted into a spiral formed around the axes of decrease air losses decrease
14 1954 D rotation to __________. around the lobes maintenance
When inspecting the valve mechanism shown in mechanically mechanically

the illustration, normal maintenance would include adjusting the valve at adjusting the valve at
14 1955 D _______. point "D" point "E"
In a bypass type filtering system for a medium or returns directly to the

high speed diesel engine, the lube oil passing suction side of the returns directly to the
14 1956 B through the filter __________. pump sump
Poor combustion in a diesel engine operating with high compression

14 1957 B blended fuel oil can be caused by __________. pressure high fuel oil viscosity
A four-stroke/cycle six cylinder in-line diesel
engine has a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. When
cylinder #3 is firing at top dead center, piston #1
14 1958 B is __________. at top dead center on the exhaust stroke
A four-stroke six cylinder in-line diesel engine has
a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. When cylinder #2 is
firing at top dead center, piston #1 is
14 1959 D __________. at top dead center on the exhaust stroke
Which of the following will have the greatest effect Increasing the inlet
on the mean effective pressure in a cylinder of a Increasing the TBN temperature of the
14 1960 C diesel engine operating at normal load? of the lubricating oil. lubricating oil.
The most rapid period of fuel combustion
occurring in a diesel cylinder should begin just when fuel
before the piston reaches top dead center and when fuel injection vaporization has
14 1961 D __________. has been completed been completed
Permitting a diesel engine fuel oil day tank to run overheated injection water condensation
14 1962 D dry can cause __________. pumps in the cylinders
The purpose of an oil mist detector in a main
propulsion diesel engine is to warn of a possible excessively high
14 1963 A __________. overheated bearing crankcase vacuum
Most Roots-type blowers have two rotors which are extremely quiet rotate in the same
14 1964 C __________. at high speed direction
'APE' type fuel injection pump, is that the plunger helix is the control rack is
14 1965 D __________. reversed reversed
a counterclockwise
rotation of the
The butterfly valve overspeed device, shown in an increase in oil butterfly valve to shut
the illustration, is designed to close should the pressure acting off the air to the
14 1966 D engine overspeed, resulting in __________. against the piston rod engine
When using a fuel with an above normal sulfur maintain a higher
content in a main propulsion diesel engine, you jacket water change the lube oil
14 1967 B should __________. temperature more frequently
One cause of diesel engine piston ring blow-by is high exhaust
14 1969 C ______. reduced scavenging temperatures
During the compression stroke in a four-

stroke/cycle, internal combustion engine, assume
that the piston can only travel seven-eighths of the
total distance between BDC to the underside of
the cylinder head. Which of the following ratios
14 1970 D will be the compression ratio for this engine? 6 to 1 7 to 1
As engine RPM is increased from idle speed to
full load speed, which of the conditions listed will
14 1971 B decrease? Compression ratio Air/Fuel ratio
If a diesel engine runs out of fuel, you can expect overheated injector water condensed in
14 1972 D trouble from __________. pumps the cylinders
Some diesel engines are equipped with a Roots- more air to combine more amps per
14 1974 A type blower to provide __________. with the fuel kilowatt hour
What type of engine lubrication oil filter system
sends filtered oil directly back to the high pressure centrifugal purifier
14 1975 C discharge manifold? system bypass system
If an analysis of a sample of used engine lube oil engine coolant is

shows a high concentration of ethylene glycol, this the air filtration is leaking into the lube
14 1977 B probably indicates that __________. inadequate oil
restricted
An operating diesel engine may gradually lose turbocharger air pressure increase in
14 1978 A output power due to a/an __________. intake filter the air manifold
Which is the first bearing designed to absorb the
load created on the piston by combustion in the Crankshaft journal
14 1979 C engine cylinder. bearing Crankpin bearing
High diesel engine cooling water temperatures air in the cooling

14 1980 A can be caused by __________. system an open thermostat
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 expansion during the exhaust and intake
14 1981 A the __________. combustion process valves just closing
Air in the fuel lines to the fuel injection nozzles of
a diesel engine will cause the engine to burn excessive overheat without
14 1982 C __________. amounts of lube oil smoking
resist changes in
viscosity with
The TBN value of diesel engine lube oil refers to changes in
14 1983 C its ability to __________. temperature resist emulsification
Regarding the positive displacement rotary blower
shown in the illustration, air compression takes between the rotating between the casing
14 1984 D place __________. blower lobes and blower lobes
An increase in crankcase pressure generally worn connecting rod worn engine cylinder
14 1985 B indicates __________. bearings liners
According to the illustration, if water is ejected
from an open indicator cock when the engine is
rotated by the turning motor, a leak or crack may injector seating
14 1986 D have developed at the __________. surface valve seat insert
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 more abrupt valve
14 1987 D cause___________. greater valve lift action
When two cams of the same diameter, one with
tangential flanks and the other with convex flanks
are compared, the cam with convex flanks will more abrupt valve
14 1988 B cause___________. greater valve lift action
A 4 stroke, medium speed, eight cylinder, in-line

diesel engine has a firing order of 1-5-2-6-8-4-7-3.
When performing routine valve maintenance, #1
cylinder is set at TDC in firing position. Which
exhaust valves can be checked for proper valve
14 1989 A lash? #1, #5, #2, #6 #1, #5, #2, #4
A four-cycle, medium speed, eight cylinder, in-line

When checking exhaust valve lash with the
crankshaft set with #8 piston at TDC in the firing
position, which cylinder exhaust valves can be
14 1990 B checked for proper valve lash? #8, #4, #7, #1 #8, #4, #7, #3
Prior to starting, the purpose of turning over a remove condensation

main propulsion diesel engine with the cylinder test the starting and other liquids
14 1991 B test cocks open, is to __________. system from the cylinders
Air in the fuel lines of a diesel engine can cause oxygen corrosion of
14 1992 A __________. ignition failure the fuel lines
What characteristic in lube oil, helps to reduce the

amount of deposits formed in the piston ring belt Low carbon forming
14 1993 B during the combustion process in a diesel engine? Low viscosity index tendencies
Which of the following terms best describes the
Roots-type blower used to supercharge a diesel Positive
14 1994 B engine? Rotary vane displacement
A four-stroke eight cylinder in-line medium speed
If #1 piston is at TDC and in the firing position, #4
14 1995 A piston is on _______. the exhaust stroke bottom dead center
14 1996 C piston is on ______. the exhaust stroke bottom dead center
14 1997 A piston is on ______. the exhaust stroke bottom dead center
14 1998 D piston is on ______. the exhaust stroke bottom dead center
If #4 piston is at TDC and firing, how many
degrees of crankshaft rotation will occur when #5
14 1999 D piston reaches TDC and fires? 120 degrees 180 degrees
degrees of camshaft rotation will occur when #5
14 2000 B piston reaches TDC and fires? 120 degrees 180 degrees
Starting a large propulsion diesel engine using
diesel fuel during cold weather conditions can be increasing the increasing the lube
14 2001 D made easier by __________. quantity of starting air oil pressure
If you suspect a diesel engine is misfiring due to fuel line connections

air leakage into the fuel system, you should begin to the cylinder gasket surfaces of
14 2002 D looking for the leak at the __________. injection valves the fuel oil filters
The color of the diesel engine detergent type lube
oil in an operating diesel engine is black, this
14 2003 D indicates __________. 'worn out' oil fuel dilution
In a two cycle diesel engine, a Roots type blower gear driven by the driven by an exhaust
14 2004 A is usually __________. engine gas turbine
Which lubricating oil additive is used in diesel
engines to reduce the tendency for sludge and
14 2005 C varnish to form on the engine parts? Flash point improvers Pour point improvers
first point of
The area where a cam follower would most likely acceleration during
leave the lobe surface of a two-stroke cycle the exhaust valve first point of the
14 2006 C engine camshaft would be at the _______. opening intake valve closing
low firing pressure low firing pressure
An indication of a diesel engine air intake being and low exhaust and high exhaust
14 2007 B partially clogged, is __________. temperatures temperatures
A normal sludge ejection cycle will commence in 'V5' and 'V16' are 'V5,' 'V10,' 'V15,' are
the illustrated centrifuge when valves closed and 'V15' closed and 'V16'
14 2008 A __________. opened opened
At the end of a normal sludge ejection cycle, the 'V5' is closed, with
bowl of the centrifuge, shown in the illustration, 'V10,' 'V15,' and 'V16' 'V5,' 'V10,' 'V15,' and
14 2009 C will be closed only when the valve(s) __________. are open 'V16' are closed
governor's speed ability to maintain
droop response to desired engine speed
Sensitivity for a diesel engine governor is variations in engine without speed
14 2010 C described as the __________. load fluctuation
Which of the following statements represents the To remove air

reason for rolling over a diesel engine with the To test the starting bubbles from the
14 2011 D cylinder indicator cocks open prior to starting? system. jacket water.
A diesel engine is turned at normal cranking
speed, but fails to fire. This can occur from low lube oil low starting air
14 2012 C __________. temperature temperature
stop the engine by stop the engine by

cutting off the cooling closing the air intake
14 2013 B An overspeed trip serves to __________. water supply and/or fuel supply
The temperature of The temperature of

the sea water the lube oil entering
entering the cooler the cooler will
The operation of the lube oil cooler, shown in the will be higher when decrease whenever
illustration as item #4, will be characterized by operating with the the the distiller is on
14 2014 A which of the following statements? distiller on line. line.
Oil oxidation as a result of excessively high lube

oil temperature, is harmful to a diesel engine oil foaming will large quantities of oil
14 2015 D because __________. always occur are consumed
The rocker arm
causes a valve
Which of the following statements is true bridge to open the The intake valve
concerning the diesel engine cylinder head and valves requires no
14 2017 A valve mechanism shown in the illustration? simultaneously. adjustment.
Two important considerations to maintain proper
lubrication of a diesel engine include the delivery
of oil in sufficient amount along with an acceptable
14 2018 C __________. cetane number pour point
scavenged air pump

because it is reciprocating
Excessive mechanical and pulsating vibrations designed for steady scavenge pump
developed in a main propulsion diesel engine may state operation rather because of its direct
be more likely to cause damage to an attached than pulsating gas linkage to the
14 2019 D __________. load crankshaft
carbonization of oils
Sludge formation in a diesel engine lube oil from the combustion emulsions of lube oil
14 2020 D system is caused by __________. chambers and water
Before starting a diesel engine, you should always check the pyrometer check the crankcase
14 2021 B __________. readings oil level
If the low level alarm of the diesel fuel day tank
fails to function, you can expect trouble from overheated injection water condensed in
14 2022 D __________. pumps the cylinders
positive feed
the direction of lubricators are
pressure on the installed on all
journals in four- bearings of four-
stroke engines is stroke engines,
Proper lubrication of the main bearings is more continuously whereas as a splash
easily obtained in a single acting, four-stroke/cycle reversing, whereas in feed system is used
diesel engine than in a two-stroke/cycle diesel two-stroke engines it on two-stroke
14 2023 A engine because __________. is constant engines
An aftercooler installed between the turbocharger increases the density decreases the
14 2024 A and the cylinder air inlet __________. of the air density of the air
Which instrument is used to take crankshaft Dial type outside
14 2025 C deflection readings? Trammel gage micrometer
injection pump fuel
One cause of diesel engine surging can be a rack binding or
14 2026 A result of __________. sticking low compression
A naturally aspirated diesel engine operating at a
light load, when compared to operating at heavy
load, has an fuel/air ratio value that is
14 2027 B __________. higher lower
absorb the heat of
reduce the inlet air compression in the
The purpose of an intercooler installed on a high suction pressure air charge formed in
14 2028 B pressure starting air compressor is to _______. drop the first stage
Fuel combustion in a diesel engine cylinder end when fuel
should begin just before the piston reaches top injection has been end at bottom dead
14 2029 C dead center and should __________. completed center
lower cylinder
The longer ignition delay period resulting from the less fuel entering the combustion
14 2030 D use of low cetane fuel, will result in ________. cylinder temperature
Which of the following should always be checked
14 2031 C prior to starting a diesel engine? Air filters Fuel oil strainers
loosening the
Air is normally bled from a diesel engine fuel blowing down the air compression nuts at
14 2032 B system by __________. tanks the injectors
If cooling water flow through the aftercooler is

interrupted, the power output of a turbocharged density of the air
14 2034 B diesel engine will drop because the __________. turbocharger will stall charge will decrease
piston side thrust skirt making the

Wear is usually greatest at the top of the cylinder being the greatest at greatest amount of
14 2035 C bore of a diesel engine due to the __________. TDC contact
The part labeled "G", as shown in the illustration, connecting rod
14 2036 B is a __________. bearing shell bushing
Which of the following conditions will cause the increasing the
greatest increase to the wear rate in a cylinder amount of scavenge reducing the quality
14 2037 B liner? air to the cylinder of fuel injected
An acceptable means of tightening connecting rod
and main bearing cap bolts is to measure the
__________. I. torque applied to each nut and
bolt assembly II. stretch of each bolt after
14 2038 C tightening I only II only
After an engine has been started using a Bendix

drive unit, the drive pinion disengages from the rotation of the
14 2039 C flywheel due to __________. the action of a spring starting cam
provide equal water
Cooling water pumps driven by direct reversing flow capacity when
diesel engines are usually of the straight impeller the engine is running provide the greatest
vane type pump with a concentric housing to either ahead or pump efficiency
14 2040 A __________. astern when running ahead
The thermostatic
Prior to starting most medium-speed propulsion water regulating
diesel engines, which of the procedures listed The expansion tank valves should be
14 2041 D should be observed? should be topped off. manually opened.
If you determine that entrained air in the fuel oil fuel leakage in the worn gaskets in the
system is causing a diesel engine to stall, you injector pump's transfer pump
14 2042 D should first check for __________. discharge lines discharge lines
a hydraulic pressure
which shifts an
alternate set of an electric voltage
The component labeled "A" on the engine camshaft followers to which energizes
reversing device shown in the illustration, ride on the engine solenoids to de-
14 2043 C performs its function by transmitting _______. camshaft clutch the engine
Which of the following procedures should be Bypass the Blank off the cooling
carried out to permit the continued operation of a aftercooler to operate water lines and run at
14 2044 B crosshead engine with a leaky aftercooler? at sea speed. reduced speed.
Telescopic pipes which are attached to water

cooled pistons of large slow-speed main
propulsion diesel engines are designed to overcome excessive prevent excessive
14 2045 C __________. crankcase pressure lube oil temperature
Which of the following conditions would NOT be
considered a valid reason for the diesel engine to Operating the vessel
operate in the area indicated by letter "B" shown Operating the vessel against high winds
14 2046 C in the illustration? in shallow water and current
In a diesel engine lube oil system, which of the

14 2047 B following components should be lubricated first? Wristpin bearings Main bearings
Immediately after starting a diesel engine, you cooling water
14 2049 D should first check and monitor the __________. temperature lube oil temperature
Before shutting off the fuel supply to stop and To prevent internal To ensure the fuel
secure a diesel engine, why is it necessary to damage from local nozzles are flushed
14 2050 A allow the engine to idle for a few minutes? overheating. clean.
In the starting process of a diesel engine, the
main object is to attain the compression
14 2051 D conditions sufficient to __________. turn the flywheel reduce friction
Which of the listed devices is often used in
combination with the flywheel of small and
medium size diesel engines for the purpose of
14 2052 D starting? Magneto Electric generator
The minimum delivery pressure required for diesel
engine fuel oil injection depends primarily on the degree of cylinder air firing pressure in the
14 2053 B __________. turbulence engine
An increase in the load on a turbocharged diesel
engine operating at constant speed will result in
14 2054 D an increase in __________. exhaust temperature air box pressure
Low compression pressure in a diesel engine carbon deposits on leaking cylinder liner
14 2055 D cylinder can be caused by __________. the piston crown seal ring
Piston area, multiplied by piston stroke, multiplied
by number of cylinders, equals engine
14 2056 B __________. brake horsepower displacement
Lube oil pumps taking suction from the sumps of
marine diesel engines are usually classified as
14 2057 C __________. diaphragm type centrifugal type
In a unit injector, an upper helix and lower helix
are machined in the lower part of the plunger for facilitating plunger positioning the
14 2058 C __________. rotation control sleeve
It takes the plunger
Which of the following statements represents the off stroke when
function of the plunger flange labeled "A" shown in It limits the actual injection is
14 2059 D the illustration? stroke of the plunger. completed.
When attempting to restart a warm high-speed Higher than normal
engine, which of the following reactions can you temperatures for start
14 2061 B expect? Excessive fuel use up
The indicated position of the fuel injection pump
plunger as shown in the illustration, will provide
fuel delivery to the diesel engine in an amount
14 2062 D approximately equal to __________. zero fuel flow normal fuel flow
The amount of fuel delivered by a helical plunger varying the pump varying the pump
14 2063 C fuel injection pump is controlled by __________. discharge pressure return pressure
The high air velocity leaving the air impeller of an
exhaust gas turbocharger is converted to
14 2064 C pressure in the __________. inlet nozzle ring turbine wheel blading
In a jerk pump, the amount of fuel that will be
forced through the spray nozzle on each upward the pump supply the slope of the fuel
14 2065 C stroke of the plunger depends on __________. pressure cam
regulating the
amount of fuel
Load control on a diesel engine is accomplished regulating the speed admitted to the
14 2066 B by __________. of the turbocharger engine
Movement of the pump control rack in a fuel
injection system using individual plunger-type changes the position changes the length of
14 2067 C pumps __________. of the fuel inlet ports the pump stroke
The amount of fuel delivered by a unit injector is
14 2068 C controlled by the __________. camshaft main spring
The effective pump stroke of an individual port-
and-helix fuel injection pump is determined by the pump plunger
14 2069 C __________. fuel delivery pressure diameter
Your vessel is about to begin maneuvering, in
order to carry out easy restarting of a large heavy used a higher than shifted to a fuel
fuel diesel engine that has been stopped for some normal cranking having a lower
14 2070 C time, you should have __________. speed cetane number
Which of the following conditions would cause
carbon deposits to form in the piston ring belt of a Excessive ring
14 2071 D diesel engine? Faulty combustion temperature
Air in the fuel lines to the fuel injection nozzles of lower compression overheating without
14 2072 C a diesel engine will result in __________. pressures smoking
The amount of fuel delivered by a helical plunger
type fuel injection pump is controlled by rotation of the pump rotation of the pump
14 2073 A __________. plunger barrel
Movement of the control rack of the fuel injector
shown in the illustration, changes the
14 2075 C __________. fuel injection rate fuel injection cycle
The amount of fuel injected into a diesel engine

cylinder by a unit injector, is controlled by the firing pressure in a metering helix
14 2077 B __________. the cylinder inside the pump
The diesel engine connecting rods shown in the

14 2078 B illustration are distinctively named __________. hook and nail fork and blade
Fuel oil penetration into the cylinder of a diesel dependent on fuel reduced by finer
14 2079 B engine is __________. injection cut-off atomization
Injection pressure in a common rail fuel system is varying the fuel pump
14 2080 D controlled by __________. engine speed piston stroke
Which of the following operating procedures Take all exhaust
should be carried out immediately after any diesel temperature Check the sump oil
14 2081 C engine is started? readings. level.
high lube oil
14 2082 C Air in the fuel can cause __________. temperature blue smoke
engine while maintaining the designed rate of fuel increased reduced mean
14 2083 A flow will result in __________. horsepower effective pressure
How many separate camshaft timing events must
be controlled for the components of an air start
cylinder head for a direct reversable, four stroke
14 2084 D diesel engine? 4 6
the cylinder surface
To facilitate early ring seating of newly installed is honed to the
piston rings, while still providing extended ring a taper faced ring smoothest surface
14 2085 A wear, __________. can be used attainable
During diesel engine warm-up, which type of valve

lash adjuster automatically compensates for the
14 2087 B thermal expansion of the exhaust valve stem? Mechanical Hydraulic

14 2088 D steels because __________. seating reduce wear
The greatest turbulence in a diesel engine fuel injection spray

14 2089 A cylinder is created by the __________. intake port design pattern
shown in the illustration represents the exhaust
14 2090 D event? I II
If a diesel engine starts firing, but is unable to
come up to normal speed, the cause may be insufficient fuel
14 2091 D __________. supply faulty governor
After changing out the fuel filters the diesel engine
fails to restart. The most probable cause for this
14 2092 B condition is a/an __________. low compression air-bound fuel system
14 2093 B shown represents the power stroke? I VI
lag behind the
When the load is increased on a turbocharged increased fuel enter the engine
diesel engine, the amount of increased air supplied to the along with the
14 2094 A supplied by the turbocharger will __________. engine increase in fuel
The camshaft turns
In the diesel engine shown in the illustration, at half the speed of The engine utilizes
14 2095 D which of the following ststements is true? the crankshaft. wet cylinder liners.
The camshaft turns The engine utilizes

In the diesel engine shown in the illustration, at the same speed as dry type cylinder
14 2096 C which of the following statements is true? the crankshaft. liners.
Which of the following operations will have a
direct impact on the rate of wear in a cylinder liner amount of scavenge quality of fuel
14 2097 B __________. air to the cylinder injected
A spring-loaded centrifugal flyweight governor
responds to reduced engine load with an pilot valve oil
14 2098 D immediate increase in __________. pressure engine torque
remove the disc remove the disc
element and element and
To routinely clean a metal-edge type lube oil immerse it in immerse it in
14 2099 C strainer, you should __________. gasoline kerosene
A 'Blotter test' is a test performed on the lube oil of the specific gravity of the flash point of the
14 2100 C a diesel engine which can determine ______. the oil oil
After starting a diesel engine, which of the listed

14 2101 B operating conditions should be checked FIRST? Air box pressure Lube oil pressure
Faulty operation of diesel engine fuel injection excessive fuel nozzle sediment in the fuel
14 2102 B nozzles can be a direct cause of __________. holder cooling supply
Which of the following test indicators should be
considered the most significant factor in
determining as to whether or not a diesel An extremely high
generator's lube oil should be drained and neutralization An extremely low
14 2103 A renewed? number. precipitation number.
In a turbocharger, inlet air velocity is increased in stationary diffuser
14 2104 D the __________. inlet nozzle ring passages
sliding piston type
The device shown in the illustration, is known as a self cleaning sliding bowl type self
14 2105 B __________. centrifuge cleaning centrifuge
Jacket water is The feed water is

What occurs in the area labeled "G" of the device heated in the boiling vaporized under
14 2106 B shown in the illustration? chamber. vacuum conditions.
The pinion of an auxiliary diesel electric starting
motor normally engages the flywheel ring gear by muff coupling and
14 2107 D means of a/an __________. automatic follow-up release
the angularity of the
the piston rod acting connecting rod
In a large slow-speed propulsion diesel engine, against the against the
the side thrust on the crosshead is the direct crosshead during the crosshead during the
14 2108 B result of _____. power stroke power stroke
In a naturally aspirated diesel engine, the
volumetric efficiency of the intake air charge is
14 2109 B mainly influenced by the __________. compression ratio valve size
Emergency hand
Why do most temperature control valves in diesel Changing the rate of control would not be
engine closed freshwater cooling systems bypass flow in the jackets possible if water flow
the flow of jacket water around the cooler instead could cause localized through the jackets
14 2110 A of around the engine? hot spots. were controlled.
While underway, which of the following would be

the FIRST step in reversing a direct reversing Manually trip the Set the fuel rack to
14 2111 B large, low-speed, main propulsion, diesel engine? overspeed device. zero.
Dirt in a fuel oil system of a diesel engine can overspeeding of the
14 2112 D cause __________. damage to strainers engine
Effective operation of a hydraulic coupling

14 2113 A depends upon a specified amount of __________. slip mechanical friction
quantity of air it takes proportion of trapped

The power developed by a large slow-speed main in and retains in the air that is utilized in
propulsion diesel engine is dependent upon the cylinders during a the combustion
14 2114 D __________. given time period process
In a diesel engine lube oil system, which of the
14 2115 B following parts should be lubricated first? Wristpin bearings Main bearings
Which of the listed types of precombustion
chambers is used in the diesel engine shown in
14 2116 C the illustration? Common rail Open type
Which of the factors listed has the greatest effect Temperature of the
14 2117 B on the mechanical efficiency of a diesel engine? intake air. Friction in the engine.
The temperature of
the sea water The temperature of
entering the cooler the lube oil entering
The operation of the lube oil cooler, shown in the will be higher when the cooler will be
illustration as item #4, will be characterized by operating with the lower at higher
14 2118 A which of the following statements? distiller. engine speeds.
The cooling water pump driven by a direct
reversing diesel engine is usually of the straight allow the pump to provide equal pump
impeller vane type with a concentric housing to turn in either efficiency turning in
14 2119 B ________. direction either direction
Which of the following conditions would require Excessive oil
14 2120 D the removal of a turbocharger for repair? consumption Broken blades
During maneuvering operations for a direct

reversing large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel
engine, which of the following actions is used to
stop the shaft from turning prior to changing the
engine rotation for a vessel with moderate Admission of
14 2121 B headway? Flywheel inertia reversing start air
The most common diesel engine fuel system
14 2122 B problems are caused by __________. incorrect adjustments dirty fuel
detecting faulty
Exhaust gas pyrometers are useful for combustion in calculating engine
14 2123 A __________. individual cylinders cylinder torque
When a generator diesel engine is operated at

partial load, as compared to full load, a decrease fuel injection
14 2124 C will occur in the average __________. piston speed pressure
What type of fuel injector is installed in the diesel
14 2125 C engine shown in the illustration? Solid jerk Air Assisted
The purpose of the drilled passages in the crown
of the piston, shown as item "S" the illustration, is provide cooling for supply oil to the
14 2126 C to __________. the piston cylinder liner
The direct cause of a crankcase explosion can be extremely hot excessive cooling
14 2127 C attributed to __________. scavenge air water temperature
they must be located they can only be

In using reduction gears to obtain efficient at the after end of the used with one engine
14 2128 D propeller speeds, __________. engine at a time
when the engine
Maximum rated horsepower of a diesel engine is RPM is pulled down
14 2129 B attained __________. by overload at rated engine RPM
Indicated head
pressure does not
What condition listed below would specifically change when
indicate that a pump overhaul was necessary for a discharge valve is Observed operational
14 2130 A centrifugal saltwater service pump. closed. speed has decreased
Diesel engine fuel oil contamination often results governor fuel injection system
14 2132 B in __________. malfunctions malfunctions
Indicated head
pressure does not
What condition listed below would indicate that a change when the
pump overhaul was necessary for a centrifugal discharge valve is Pump vibration has
14 2133 D saltwater service pump. closed increased
What condition listed below would specifically Pump coupling Observed operational
indicate that a pump overhaul was necessary for a requires constant speed has
14 2134 C centrifugal saltwater service pump. maintenance. decreased.
Which of the operating characteristics listed is Each of the lobes are The blower is driven
correct concerning the blower shown in the in constant contact by engine exhaust
14 2135 C illustration? with each other gases
The exhaust gases

Wet-type exhaust silencers, used with some The silencer is are preheated in the
lifeboat diesel engines, utilize which design equipped with a silencer to reduce
14 2137 C feature? water seal. noise.
The interior of some diesel engine saltwater heat

exchangers are protected from electrolytic
14 2138 D corrosion by the use of __________. aluminum plates lead cathodes
What is the crank angle between cylinder firing of
a four-stroke/cycle, in line, eight cylinder diesel
14 2139 C engine? 45° 60°
In a diesel engine fuel oil jerk pump, the amount
of fuel that will be forced through the spray nozzle
on each upward stroke of the plunger depends the pump supply the slope of the fuel
14 2140 C upon ________. pressure cam
heavy carbon
A diesel engine should not be operated at low deposits will buildup
loads for long periods of time because on the valves and in fuel dilution is
14 2141 D __________. the exhaust increased at low load
The major cause of fuel pump and injection improper
14 2142 B system problems is __________. adjustments contaminated fuel
In the reduction gear set shown, the output shaft
14 2143 B is identified as number _______. 1 2
open the bypass

To manually bypass a strainer or filter in a shunt first, parallel the drain valve and then close
14 2144 B type lube oil filtering system, __________. lines the isolation valves
Combustion knock occurring in a diesel engine low coolant
14 2145 A can be caused by __________. temperature insufficient fuel
The ability of the governor to prevent fluctuations

14 2146 B in engine speed is termed __________. load limit stability
A 16 cylinder main propulsion diesel engine is

operating at 95% of full load. No. 7 cylinder is in
alarm condition and indicating 1000°F exhaust
temperature. All fuel racks are at 21-22 mm
except No. 7 which is at 18mm. A new fuel
injector nozzle for No. 7 cylinder had been Take compression Pull No. 7 cylinder
recently installed. Which of the listed actions pressure readings on piston and examine
14 2147 A should be carried out NEXT? No. 7 cylinder. the rings.
To guarantee that a reduction gear bearing is
receiving proper oil supply, you should check the lube oil pressure to lube oil strainer
14 2148 C __________. the bearing magnets
Retard the intake

What changes in valve timing will tend to increase valve opening and Advance the intake
the cooling effect on the exhaust valve in a four- advance the exhaust and exhaust valve
14 2149 C stroke cycle turbocharged diesel engine? valve closing period. opening period.
If the manufacturer's instructions do not state
otherwise, which of the following progressions
represent the best order for tightening the head
14 2150 A bolts shown in the illustration? 1 5 3 7 2 6 4 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A diesel engine operating at a light load, when
compared to operating at heavy load has an
14 2151 A air/fuel ratio that is __________. higher lower
A dirty fuel oil filter element can be detected by visual inspection of the pressure drop
14 2152 B __________. the element across the filter
The quantity of water
Which factor determines the size of the ring dam The viscosity of the to be removed from
14 2153 C for a fuel oil centrifugal purifier? fuel. the fuel.
Cylinder scavenging in a turbocharged, four-
stroke/cycle, single acting, diesel engine is without cooling the at a pressure below
14 2154 C accomplished __________. pistons or cylinders atmospheric
A four-stroke cycle main propulsion diesel engine

fails to start at normal cranking speed with normal
fuel pressure and ambient temperature. The glazed liners or
14 2155 D reason for the failure could be __________. pistons high lube oil pressure
For equal amounts of fuel injected, what change
in condition will have the greatest effect on the
mean effective pressure in the cylinder of a diesel TBN of the Temperature of the
14 2156 C engine? lubricating oil lube oil
What type of marine engine has a fuel nozzle and
combustion chamber located between two pistons Horizontal Vertical opposed
14 2157 B in a common cylinder liner? reciprocating piston
The ignition quality of diesel fuel becomes LESS lube oil additives are designed piston
14 2158 D critical as __________. increased speeds are increased
When calculating the indicated power developed

in a diesel engine cylinder, 1 horsepower is
equivalent to "33,000 foot-pounds per minute".
What conversion factor would be used if the
values are based on metric "kilogram-meters per 4500 kg-meters per 5500 kg-meters per
14 2160 A minute"? minute = 1 HP minute = 1 HP
Operating a low speed propulsion diesel engine at decreased fuel

less than 30% of designed normal load for consumption per more complete
14 2161 D prolonged periods will result in __________. brake horsepower cylinder scavenging
The main source of fuel pump and injection improper
14 2162 B system malfunctions is __________. adjustments contaminated fuel
What contaminants found in engine lube oil will
cause an increase in wear rate of metal
14 2163 D components in a diesel engine. abrasive particles metallic oxides
Turbocharged four-stroke/cycle diesel engines improving cylinder preheating the

14 2164 A utilize valve overlap for __________. scavenging combustion chamber
In a four-stroke/cycle medium-speed diesel

engine, fuel injection commences at 10 crankshaft
degrees before top dead center. After fuel
injection commences, approximately how many
degrees will the camshaft rotate before the
14 2165 C exhaust valve begins to open? 10°- 25° 30°- 55°
What type of main bearings are commonly used
on crankshafts for most propulsion diesel Solid roller ball Solid type tapered
14 2167 D engines? bearings needle bearings
In what figure of the illustration does the
14 2168 B crosshead experience the greatest side thrust? Figure 1 Figure 2
provide oil to supply a specific

The cylinders labeled "B"and "C" in the illustration lubricate component volume of oil to the
14 2169 D are used to __________. "F" engine governor
Which of the following conditions may be
responsible for allowing lube oil to contaminate
the jacket water cooling system of an auxillary Excessive valve train Leaking oil cooler
14 2170 B diesel engine? lubrication core
What harmful condition can result if a diesel
engine is operated at very light loads for long Increased carbon Burning of intake
14 2171 A periods of time? buildup. valves.
cutting out individual

A faulty injector in one cylinder of an operating injectors and noting checking lube oil
14 2172 A diesel engine can be located by __________. engine performance temperature
high exhaust high exhaust
temperature and low temperature and high
14 2173 D Early injection timing is indicated by __________. firing pressure firing pressure
In a turbocharged four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, produce a
the exhaust valve remains open until after top scavenging effect in equalize cylinder and
dead center and the intake valve opens before the combustion exhaust manifold
14 2174 A top dead center to __________. space pressures
Machining a special
Which of the following ring designs is commonly ring face groove filled Increasing ring
used on new piston rings to facilitate run-in or with antifriction tension as high as
14 2175 A seating? metal. possible.
The valve should The needle valve

When a nozzle tester is used to check the spray normally begin to spring should always
pattern of a diesel fuel injection nozzle, which of open at 1/2 the be removed first
14 2176 D the following statements is true? poping pressure before testing
A 'Blotter Test' can be performed on a 'used' lube
oil sample of a diesel engine to determine
14 2177 C _________. specific gravity flash point
an increase in the
In the illustration shown, moving the component cylinder mean a shorter fuel
14 2179 B labeled "E", further to the left, will result in _____. effective pressure injection cycle
Operating a diesel engine under light loads and at formation of carbon
low temperatures for an extended period can on the intake and high water jacket
14 2181 A result in __________. exhaust ports temperatures
Incorrect timing of the fuel injection system is metering of the fuel control of the rate of
14 2182 B similar to the effects of poor __________. flow to the injector fuel injection
As shown in the illustration of the fuel injection
pump, the component labeled "C" would be
14 2184 D identified as the _____. Sleeve Control Rack
pump, the component labeled "N" would be
14 2185 C identified as the _____. Sleeve Control Rack
pump, the component labeled "J" would be Delivery check valve Control rack and
14 2186 A identified as the _____. assembly pinion
pump, the section designated as "M" is refered to
14 2187 B as the _______. plunger sleeve plunger helix
When installing new rings during a engine piston placing the ring in the placing the ring in the
overhaul, the piston ring gap should first be cylinder liner near the cylinder liner near the
14 2188 B measured with feeler gages by _________. top bottom
Which of the listed design features is most Piston rod and
common with a two-stroke cycle, low-speed main crosshead 90 degree "V"
14 2189 A propulsion diesel engine? construction configuration
The ignition quality of diesel fuel is indicated by its neutralization
14 2190 B __________. number cetane number
While maneuvering, you discover heavy smoke

coming from the turbocharger casing, you should check the air filter for check for an exhaust
14 2191 D __________. dirt leak
A change in the quality of fuel atomization by a
diesel engine fuel injector would be caused by increase in engine increase in cylinder
14 2192 C a/an __________. speed turbulence
A turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine
has a larger valve overlap than a naturally
aspirated four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, in order temperature of the energy supplied to
14 2194 D to increase the __________. exhaust gases the turbocharger
A diesel engine cylinder has a swept volume of
135 cubic inches and a clearance volume of 10
cubic inches at top dead center. What is the
14 2195 C compression ratio of the engine cylinder? 12.5 : 1 13.5 : 1
14 2196 B compression ratio of the engine cylinder? 12.5 : 1 13.5 : 1
125 cubic inches and a compression ratio of 13.5
to 1. What is the clearance volume in the cylinder
14 2197 A at top dead center? 10 cubic inches 12.5 cubic inches
Lube oil contamination will increase due to normal
wear of engine components as a result of
14 2198 D _________. abrasive particles metallic oxides
The rate of pressure rise in a diesel engine
cylinder following fuel injection and ignition, is
14 2199 C mainly influenced by the _______. valve overlap volumetric efficiency
In extremely cold weather, an engine turns over
too slowly and fails to start. This problem is most excessive starting air
14 2200 C likely the result of __________. high fuel oil viscosity pressure
dilutes the lube oil
When fuel enters the crankcase of a diesel and reduces its forms sulfuric acid in
14 2202 A engine, it __________. viscosity the lube oil
Friction, engine wear, and oil consumption in a
diesel engine can be directly attributed to the
14 2203 D __________. TBN of the oil pour point of the oil
The exhaust ports of a diesel engine using the
crossflow scavenging method are opened and reciprocating motion rotary motion of the
14 2204 C closed by the __________. of exhaust valves camshaft
Which chemical is most often utilized to prevent

and correct most microbial contamination
14 2205 C occurring within fuel storage systems? Potassium salts Sodium chlorides
Carbon deposit build up on the injection nozzle
orifice is least likely to occur when using which
14 2206 C type of fuel injector nozzle? Hole Multi-hole
An immediate repair is required if a leak occurs in
the high pressure fuel piping between the injection
pump and fuel nozzle because of the
14 2207 B __________. high cost of fuel serious fire hazard
cylinder continues to rise for a short period after
the piston passes top dead center as a result of expansion during the exhaust and intake
14 2208 A the __________. combustion process valves just closing
The thermostatic
The coolant bypass valves must
Which precaution must be taken when securing a temperature must be manually opened
diesel engine if an electric jacket water heater is always be before the engine is
14 2209 D installed in the engine block? maintained at 180°F. started.
A large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine

is operating at 80% load and normal speed while
the vessel is in calm seas. As the intensity of the
seas increase, the engine speed governor
maintains the same RPM, although the load
indicator indicates an increase in load beyond its
allowable limits. Which of the following actions Increase the load Decrease the load
14 2211 B should be taken? limit setting. limit setting.
14 2212 B diesel engine greatly affects the __________. air turbulence fuel penetration
In the illustration shown, if a crankcase explosion Piece #5 will rotate

occurs in a diesel engine, which of the following Piece #2 will move to counterclockwise as
14 2213 D will occur? the right viewed from the right
In a Roots-type rotary blower, the volume of air

14 2214 A delivered is directly proportional to __________. engine speed engine load
Electric starting motors for diesel engines require need a current-
high current for their operation. As a result of this, have a generator as voltage regulator for
14 2215 D they _____. a source of power proper operation
In the illustrated engine, the main camshaft
controls the timing of which of the following
14 2216 B components? Intake valves fuel pumps
According to the illustration, fuel delivery to the
cylinder is terminated and controlled with the
component that is identified as the letter
14 2217 D _________. C H
According to the illustration, initial timing of fuel
injection into the cylinder is controlled with the
component that is identified as the letter
14 2218 A _________. C H
slow speed engine
The component shown in the illustration would be cylinder liner slow speed engine
14 2220 B identified as a ______. lubricator fuel pump
A safety crankcase cover differs from other diesel
engine access doors in that it is fitted with a spring-loaded
14 2221 A __________. pressure plate handwheel
The 'breaking-up' of fuel as it enters a diesel
14 2222 C engine cylinder is known as __________. airification vaporization
The roller "G" is

incorporated into the
The roller assists in device to reduce the
maintaining the main frictional forces
What is the function of component "G" shown in crankshaft axial acting upon
14 2223 D the illustration? alignment. component "F".
the turbine speed
On a diesel engine equipped with a Roots-type depends on engine the air is compressed
14 2224 C blower, __________. load in the air cleaner
Fluid forces that are generated inside the coupling
shown in the illustration, tend to separate the
runner and impeller during operation when the ring valves are in the fluid is entrained with
14 2225 D __________. open position air
Two inflatable clutch glands are provided in the additional clutch
main engine reduction gear illustrated because this is a two-speed friction is required at
14 2226 D __________. gear high speeds
Rapid pressure
Which characteristic of the theoretical Otto cycle No pressure increase decrease during
14 2227 D does not occur in the theoretical Diesel cycle. during combustion. compression.
altering spring rotating the plunger
The control rack to a unit injector regulates fuel tension on the and position of the
14 2228 B delivery by __________. plunger helix
As sludge and dirt
accumulate on the
outer surface of the
strainer discs, the One turn of the T-
effective flow through handle is sufficient
Which of the following statements is true the strainer for cleaning the
14 2229 B concerning the illustrated metal edge strainer? increases. discs.
jam in the least worn jam in the most worn
Insufficient end clearance on newly fitted piston part of the cylinder part of the cylinder
rings in a diesel engine will cause the rings to liner when the rings liner when the rings
14 2230 A __________. expand expand
If a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine is overspeeding Move the fuel control Block the fuel supply
due to leakage of lube oil into the cylinders, what mechanism to the no by closing the master
14 2231 C should you do to stop the engine? fuel position. fuel valve.
The greater the The greater the

atomization, the atomization, the
Which of the following statements concerning fuel greater the lesser the
14 2232 B atomization in a diesel engine cylinder is correct? penetration. penetration.
the cylinder liner is
To facilitate early ring seating of newly installed polished to the
piston rings, while still providing extended ring a taper faced ring smoothest surface
14 2233 A wear, __________. can be used attainable
generate
superheated steam evaporate circulating
As shown in the illustration, the function of to operate the turbo boiler water into
14 2234 B component "1" is to ________. generator saturated steam
As shown in the illustration, what component Boiler water level Oil fired mechanical
14 2235 B would normally be installed at location "D" ? indicator burner
As shown in the illustration, what component Boiler water level Oil fired mechanical
14 2236 D would normally be installed at location "B"? indicator burner
collect the saturated
steam generated in superheat the steam
As shown in the illustration, if the vessel was area "1" by the generated by the oil
operating at full sea speed, the area labeled "A" engines exhaust fired mechanical
14 2237 A would be used to ________. gases burner
As shown in the illustration, the component waste heat boiler boiler water feed
14 2238 A labeled "E" would be identified as a ______. circulating pump pump
14 2239 B labeled "F" would be identified as a ________. circulating pump pump
generate
superheated steam generate saturated
As shown in the illustration, the function of to operate the turbo steam when the
14 2240 A component "3" is to ________. generator vessel is underway
If a single cylinder relief valve on a main
propulsion diesel engine begins to lift, but it is not Increase the cooling
possible to secure the engine, which of the water flow to the Secure or reduce fuel
14 2241 B following actions should be taken? engine. to that cylinder.
act as an emergency
control the rate of fuel shut off,
The purpose of the interlocked three-way valve fuel oil flow to the regardless of the fuel
14 2242 C shown in the illustration is to __________. engines being used
As shown in the illustration, the main function of raise vacuum during recirculate feedwater
14 2243 C the valve labeled "6" would be to ________. startup at low loads
Each set of lobes is
Which of the operating characteristics listed independently driven, Compression of the
applies to the Roots-type blower shown in the assuring proper air is accomplished
14 2244 C illustration? timing. between the rotors.
14 2245 C labeled "H" would be identified as a ________. circulating pump pump
condense steam provide a source of

As shown in the illustration, the function of the exhaust from the circulating water into
14 2246 D component labeled "G" would be to ________. turbo generator the waste heat boiler
As shown in the illustration, the area labeled as oil fired boiler mud
14 2247 A "C" would be identified as the ________. oil fired boiler furnace drum
If the firing pressures in a diesel engine are high,
although the exhaust temperatures are normal, worn orifices in the
14 2248 B the cause may be __________. late injection timing injection nozzles
a change in the
Injection lag in a diesel engine may be caused by cetane number of the a decrease in the air
14 2249 D __________. fuel temperature
generate
superheated steam condense steam
As shown in the illustration, the function of to operate the turbo exhausting from the
14 2250 C component "1" is to ________. generator turbo generator
Which of the following components may be
installed at location "B", as shown in the Boiler water level Oil fired mechanical
14 2251 D illustration ? indicator burner
Clogged diesel engine fuel oil filters can cause
14 2252 D __________, loss of power misfiring
What component would normally be installed at Boiler water level Oil fired mechanical
14 2253 B location "D" , as shown in the illustration ? indicator burner
raise vacuum during

As shown in the illustration, the primary function of startup of the turbo recirculate feedwater
14 2254 C the valve labeled "6" would be to ________. generator at low loads
collect the saturated
steam generated in superheat the steam
As shown in the illustration, if the vessel were area "1" by the generated by the oil
operating at full sea speed, the area labeled "A engines exhaust fired mechanical
14 2255 A would be used to ________. gases burner
Which of the following conditions would result in
the necessity for an increased frequency of oil and
14 2256 A oil filter changes for an auxiliary diesel engine. piston ring blow-by dirty air filter
If an small auxiliary diesel engine will not crank corrosion on the
but is able to be barred over, the trouble may be starting battery water accumulation
14 2257 A __________. connections in a cylinder
If the device is
covered with
abrasive material or After applying
contaminates, the antisieze to the
unit may be external threads,
reassembled, tighten one side at a
provided an time to the final
When installing the bearing cap on the device abnormal method of torque value using a
shown in the illustration, which of the precautions reassembly is quality torque
14 2258 C listed must be observed? followed. wrench.
photo-electric,
rotary type air start explosive gas
pilot distributor for indicator, for use in
The device shown in the illustration is a slow speed diesel fuel oil tank
14 2259 C __________. engines cofferdams
An efficient seal between the cylinder block and
cylinder heads on many auxiliary diesel engines is
14 2260 D obtained with __________. graphite packing sealing compound
Before shutting off the fuel supply to stop a
medium or high-speed diesel engine, why is it To prevent internal To ensure the fuel
necessary to allow the engine to idle for a few damage from local nozzles are flushed
14 2261 A minutes? overheating. clean.
Diesel engine injection lag is caused by compressibility of the high fuel oil
14 2262 A __________. fuel temperature
An auxiliary diesel generator continues to run after
you try to shut down. Your next course of action block the flow of air engage the jacking
14 2263 A should be to _________. supply to the engine gear
push out exhaust

A Roots-type blower installed on some diesel heat the cylinder for gases and replace
14 2264 B engines, serves to __________. hotter compression them with fresh air
Which of the following problems can occur if Internal corrosion

accumulating condensate is not drained off from a and eventual failure Gumming of the tank
14 2265 A starting air receiver? of the tank. relief valves.
The most crucial time for any bearing with regards during periods of low
14 2266 C to diesel engine lubrication is __________. load during first warm up
The governor for an auxiliary diesel engine is
shown in the illustration. Which of the pieces
14 2267 D listed rotates proportionally to engine speed? "1" "3"
Which of the bearing types listed is most
commonly used for their ability to absorb thrust in
14 2268 D reduction gear applications? Ball bearings Poured bearings
Turbulence is created in the cylinders of a diesel

14 2269 B engine to __________. obtain injection lag help mix fuel and air
What device is installed and used as a safety
feature to satisfy Coast Guard regulations for the
14 2270 D unit shown in the illustration? Spring clutch Overrunning clutch
A normally operating diesel engine is shutdown by shutting off the air overspeeding the
14 2271 C __________. supply engine
According to 46 CFR Part 56, isolation valves
used in keel cooler installations may be
14 2272 A constructed of __________. bronze copper
reduced cylinder
Compared to a naturally aspirated diesel engine, a cylinder air charge mean effective
14 2273 A a supercharged diesel engine has __________. of higher pressure pressure
The compression of air in a positive displacement
rotary supercharging blower, occurs only between the rotating between the casing
14 2274 D __________. blower lobes and blower lobes
In the exploded view of the jerk pump shown in engage with the change the total
the illustration, the purpose of the slot on piece plunger flange on distance traveled by
14 2275 A #27 is to __________. piece #26 the plunger
As shown in the illustration of the fuel injection allow excess fuel oil
pump, the function of the area designated as "L" control the fuel to return to the fuel
14 2276 B is to _______. injection rate oil system
The engine shown in the illustration is currently on
14 2277 A what stroke of its mechanical cycle? intake stroke exhaust stroke
When would the available energy of the exhaust

gases of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine driving a During operation at
turbocharger, result in a low value of scavanging During operation at rated speed, but low
14 2278 D air pressure for combustion? low load and speed power output
Operating in the
shaded area labeled Operating in the area
According to the illustration, which of the following "A" would result in labeled "B" would
statements is true concerning the operation of a the engine being result in the engine
14 2279 C large slow speed diesel engine? overloaded. being under-loaded.
The possibility of a diesel engine crankcase with a crankcase with a leaking

explosion will be increased by operating an vacuum between 1.5" crankcase inspection
14 2280 B engine __________. and 2" of water cover gasket
The temperature of
the fuel from the
When running a large, dual fuel, main propulsion The diesel oil must preheater should be
diesel engine on heavy fuel, which of the following never be allowed to gradually reduced
precautions should be observed when switching mix with the heavy after switching over
14 2281 B from heavy fuel oil to diesel oil? fuel. the three-way valve.
fresh water circulates jacket fresh water
through the tubes pressure should
In an operating diesel engine, which of the and sea water always be greater
following is true concerning a tube and shell type around the outside of than the sea water
14 2282 B jacket water heat exchanger? the tubes pressure.
According to the illustration, fuel injection timing

into the cylinder is controlled with the component
14 2283 A that is identified as the letter _________. C H
The loss of the diesel engine cylinder air charge
through leaky valves, piston rings, worn or scored Low compression Low firing pressure
liners, would be indicated by which of the pressure and high and high mean
14 2285 A following sets of conditions? exhaust temperature effective pressure
If a small auxiliary diesel engine will not crank but corrosion of starting
can be barred over, the trouble may be due to battery terminal air bound fuel
14 2286 A __________. comnections injectors

14 2287 D mild steels because __________. seating reduce wear
The linearly The pneumatic

measured movement forces required to
of the camshaft is operate the device
equal to the are dependent upon
Which of the following statements describes the movement of the the speed of the
14 2288 C action of the unit shown in the illustration? control piston. engine.
In a diesel engine closed freshwater cooling

system, the cooling water pressure drop through
the engine is 10 psig, and the pressure drop
through the heat exchanger is 4 psig at maximum
flow rates. The cooling water pump must produce
14 2289 C a discharge head of at least __________. 4 psig 6 psig
Which of the listed governor characteristics will
determine the final load sharing relationship
14 2290 C between paralleled diesel generators? Sensitivity Power
Integral cylinder liners constructed as part of the They must operate
cylinder block, are characterized by which of the They conduct heat with lower mean
14 2291 C following disadvantages? poorly. effective pressures.
For most auxiliary diesel generator engines, the moving the governor
overspeed trip device will stop the engine by control to minimum shutting off the
14 2292 D __________. fuelstop lubricating oil supply
How many separate initial timing events must be
controlled in the cylinder head of a direct
admission air start, direct reversable, four stroke
14 2293 D diesel engine? 2 4
In the positive displacement rotary supercharging
blower illustrated, where does the air become Between the rotating Between the casing
14 2294 D compressed? blower lobes. and blower lobes.
pump, the function of the area designated as "G" control the fuel
14 2295 C is to _______. injection rate lubricate the plunger
Grey smoke exhausting from a running diesel
14 2296 A engine can be caused by __________. late ignition water in the fuel
The metal-edge strainer, shown in the illustration,

is used on medium-speed diesel engine reduction Sludge and dirt One turn of the T-
gear lube oil systems. Which of the following accumulate on the handle is sufficient
statements is true concerning this type of inner surface of the for cleaning the
14 2297 B strainer? strainer disks. disks.
helix on component cam follower is
Fuel delivery to the cylinder is terminated when "H" uncovers the spill located on the base
14 2298 C the __________. port circle
An auxiliary diesel generator continues to run after
you try to shut down. Your next course of action block the flow of air engage the jacking
14 2299 A should be to _________. supply to the engine gear
Which of the following statements represents the Engine shaft, thrust Engine shaft, thrust
proper order of thrust transmission when a collar, thrust bearing shoes, thrust collar,
Kingsbury thrust bearing is used with main housing, and thrust and thrust bearing
14 2300 D propeller shaft? shoes housing
As shown in the illustration, engine piston cooling

14 2302 A oil is supplied to the pistons by a/an __________. oil spray oil wick
When fuel oil is

injected into the
precombustion
chamber, it does not
need to be as finely When operating
atomized as the fuel correctly, combustion
Which of the following statements describes the oil in diesel engines should not occur in
operating characteristics of a precombustion having direct the precombustion
14 2303 A chamber? injection. chamber.
is geared so that air
flow through the
A Roots-type blower installed on a direct is engaged only blower is always in
14 2304 C reversible engine __________. when turning ahead the same direction
Aftercooling of the cylinder air charge of a higher torque but lower torque but
turbocharged diesel engine will result in lower brake higher brake
14 2305 C __________. horsepower horsepower
It provides a point for It relieves the

the removal of excessive pressure
What is a function of the device labeled "1" shown chemicals from the developed in the lube
14 2306 D in the illustration? air coolers. oil cooler.
when the engine
Maximum rated horsepower of a diesel engine RPM is pulled down
14 2307 B should be attained __________. by overload at rated engine RPM
Exhaust gases are generally removed from the
cylinders of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine by
14 2308 D __________. natural aspiration masked intake valves
White smoke exhausting from a diesel engine can high compression
14 2309 B be caused by __________. temperature late injection timing
degrees of camshaft rotation will occur when #1
14 2310 B piston reaches TDC and fires? 120 degrees 180 degrees
make sure the fuel
Before being shut down, a diesel engine should prevent governor nozzles are flushed
14 2311 D idle a few minutes in order to __________. surging at shutdown clean
The method of engine cylinder scavenging shown

14 2312 C in the illustration is known as __________. cross flow uniflow
The power stroke shown in the four cycle engine
diagram is represented by how many crankshaft
14 2313 C degrees? 75 degrees 85 degrees
"A" turns clockwise;

In the rotary blower shown in the illustration, "B" turns
14 2314 B which direction of rotation do the rotors turn? Both turn clockwise counterclockwise
In the illustration, the intake valve opens at what 75 degrees before 85 degrees before
14 2315 A point on the four cycle engine diagram shown? TDC TDC
In the illustration, the intake valve closes at what 75 degrees before 85 degrees after
14 2316 C point on the four cycle engine diagram shown? TDC TDC
degrees of crankshaft rotation will occur when #5
14 2317 D piston reaches TDC and fires? 120 degrees 180 degrees
According to the illustration shown of a four stroke
cycle engine, the exhaust valve is open for a
14 2318 D duration of how many degrees? 75 degrees 100 degrees
Significant retardation of diesel engine fuel decreased ignition advanced fuel
14 2320 D injection timing will result in __________. lag ignition
The diagram shown in the illustration is of a four
stroke cycle, high speed diesel engine, with fuel
injection timing commencing at 10° BTDC.
Approximately how many degrees will the
crankshaft rotate from the point at which fuel
injection begins to the point where the exhaust
14 2322 C valves begin to open? 55° 95°
The power consumed during the scavenging
process of a diesel engine is known as the
14 2324 D __________. compression loss valve loss
To keep the engine

What is the function of a diesel engine's stationary To add power to the firmly attached to its
14 2325 C parts? engine. auxiliary pumps.
the camshaft rotates
at the one half the the oil spray method
Which of the following is true regarding the speed of the is used to cool the
14 2326 B auxiliary diesel engine shown in the illustration? crankshaft pistons
The main advantage of unit injectors over other the lack of high their relatively low
14 2327 A fuel injection systems is __________. pressure fuel lines injection pressures
When associated with main propulsion diesel
engines, shaker, circulation, and spray are the pre-injection fuel oil
14 2328 D three general methods used in __________. treatment lube oil filtration

'APE' jerk type fuel injection pump, is the design of the plunger method of controlling
14 2329 D __________. helix ignition lag
When overhauling a diesel engine, the best tool to
use to remove the wear ridge at the top of the
engine cylinder liner, prior to removing the piston, an electric hand
14 2330 A is __________. grinder a knurling tool
According to the illustration shown of a four stroke
cycle high speed diesel engine, the period of
valve overlap occurs for a duration of how many
14 2332 C degrees? 75 degrees 125 degrees
The light and medium fuels utilized in diesel lubrication for the fuel cooling of the
14 2333 B engines also provide a source of __________. injection pump cylinder liner
worn or broken
Low compression in a diesel engine could be cylinder liner sealing high cooling water
14 2334 C caused by __________. rings temperature
The most rapid period of fuel combustion and
cylinder pressure increase in a diesel engine
should begin just before the piston reaches top
dead center and should be completed shortly before bottom shortly after bottom
14 2335 D __________. dead center dead center
In some modern large slow speed diesel engines,
which of the following is used as the support for
14 2336 A the main bearings? Bedplate End plates
14 2337 A compression ratio of the engine cylinder? 14.0 : 1 14.5 : 1
In general, diesel engine waste heat boiler cyclone furnace
14 2338 C construction is usually of the _________. boiler type dry back boiler type
130.5 cubic inches and a clearance volume of 9.0
14 2339 D compression ratio of the engine cylinder? 12.5 : 1 13.5 : 1
The inlet valves for the diesel engine shown in the
illustration are indicated by the letter or number
14 2340 D __________. "2" "19"
Before installing rings on a diesel engine piston,
14 2341 B you should check the ring __________. diametrical tension gap clearance
The adverse effects of burning high sulfur fuel can
be compensated for by using a lubricating oil floc point depressive
14 2342 C having sufficient __________. dispersant additives additives
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that
small automatic auxiliary boilers shall be
equipped with a prepurge programming control
14 2343 C that will assure at least __________. 2 air changes 3 air changes
Sacrificial zinc anodes are used on the saltwater provide a protective keep heat transfer
side of diesel engine heat exchangers to coating on heat surfaces shiny and
14 2344 D __________. exchanger surfaces clean
When checking zincs in a saltwater cooled heat paint the zincs to insulate the zincs to
14 2345 C exchanger, you should __________. stop corrosion alter the temperature
Which of the combustion parameters listed is
used in a diesel engine, but NOT related to the
14 2346 C injection system? Atomization Metering
Which of the following conditions would be the
most probable cause for the 'low oil temperature
after preheater' LED indicators, as shown in the Steam trap bypass Incorrect steam
14 2347 B illustration, to be illuminated? valve leaking. control valve setting.
The piston wrist pin used in some diesel engine
pistons is prevented from contacting the cylinder
14 2348 C wall by a __________. piston relief groove cotter pin
On a main propulsion diesel engine, the
instrument shown in the illustration would normally cylinder blowdown
14 2349 A be attached to the __________. valve exhaust manifold
two cycle opposed
two cycle opposed cylinder diesel
14 2350 A The illustration shown describes a _______. piston diesel engine engine
You are installing new piston rings on a single
acting diesel engine piston. To check the ring gap
clearance, the rings should be placed at the point of minimum
14 2351 A __________. cylinder wear center of the cylinder
worn or broken wet
Low compression in a diesel engine could be cylinder liner sealing high fuel injection
14 2352 C caused by __________. rings pressure
Which area of the indicator diagram illustrated,
indicates the afterburning period in a diesel
14 2353 D engine cylinder? G H
The small clearances existing between each of
the blower lobes, and between the lobes and
casing of a Roots-type blower, must be provide for normal prevent blower oil
14 2354 D maintained to __________. timing leakage
Which area of the indicator diagram illustrated,
indicates the ignition delay period in a diesel
14 2355 D engine cylinder? H K
On the cylinder indicator diagram illustrated, the
dotted line indicated as "L" is describing the cylinder pressure firing pressure at 90
14 2357 A _________. without injection degrees crank angle
On the cylinder indicator diagram illustrated, the
maximum rise in pressure occurs during the
14 2358 B period labeled as ______. G H
cylinder pressure cylinder pressure

through 90 degrees through 180 degrees
14 2359 C The illustration shown describes the _______. of crankshaft rotation of crankshaft rotation
Precision engine bearing inserts are

manufactured with a small portion of the bearing
ends extending beyond the bearing housing or
caps. This design provides for positive seating
14 2360 B and is commonly referred to as bearing ______. clearance crush
The amount of wear on a split precision main
bearing can be most accurately determined by
comparing the data from a previous reading to the dial indicating inside
14 2361 C present readings taken with a __________. vernier caliper telescoping gauge
Which of the following conditions would cause a
ships engine to operate in area "A" of the diagram
Item "6" shown in the illustration would be
14 2363 C identified as a __________. sleeve bearing spring bearing
When the timing gear backlash for a Roots-type

blower has become excessive, the problem is renewing the drive renewing the driven
14 2364 C properly repaired by __________. gear gear
The small end of a connecting rod for an auxiliary
diesel is attached to the piston with a
14 2365 C __________. crankpin sliding wedge
The lash adjuster
The valves are maintains zero lash
Which of the following statements is true directly closed by the between the end of
concerning the valve bridge and hydraulic lash action of the bridge the valve stem and
14 2366 B adjuster assembly shown in the illustration? spring. the lash plunger.
An eight cylinder, four stroke/cycle, single acting

stroke. What will be the indicated power
developed if the average mean effective pressure
14 2367 B is 30 kg/cm2 at a speed of 100 RPM? 1689 kW 9,111 kW
In the pressure-volume diagram, shown in the 16° of crankshaft
illustration, the volume line is divided into 16 units a cylinder volume of motion between lines
14 2368 C indicating __________. 166 cubic inches A and B
be barred over, the trouble may be in the corroded battery
14 2369 A __________. connections fuel injectors
To minimize corrosion in a metal-edge strainer
used in a fuel oil system, strainer disks, spacers
and scraper blades are commonly made of
14 2370 D __________. brass copper
When a diesel engine is operated with a piston
ring having a cold gap clearance less than that
recommended by the manufacturer, the ring will
14 2371 A __________. seize and buckle seat in more slowly
The average exhaust temperature of a two- two-stroke/cycle two-stroke/cycle

stroke/cycle diesel engine with a turbine-driven diesel engines have diesel engine
supercharger is lower than a similar four- a higher M.E.P. than exhaust is cooled by
stroke/cycle diesel engine at equal loads because four-stroke/cycle the scavenging air
14 2372 B __________. diesel engines charge
allow the scavenge
In a two-stroke/cycle, opposed piston, diesel ports to open and
engine, the lower crankshaft operates several allow the exhaust close simultaneously
crankshaft degrees in advance of the upper ports to open before with the exhaust
14 2373 A crankshaft to __________. the inlet ports ports
Irregular engine speed in a diesel can be caused low cooling water
14 2375 D by __________. temperature low fuel viscosity
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 .98 kg/dm3 at
59°F, what is the specific gravity of the oil at
14 2376 C 167°F? 0.945 0.93
According to the illustration, which system directly

supplies cooling to the main engine scavenging main sea water central cooling water
14 2377 B air heat exchanger when the vessel is at sea? system system
According to the illustration, in order to warm up The main sea water
the main engine jacket water in port, which of the pump must be The valves labeled
14 2378 D following is required? operating. "B" must be closed.
A common method for diesel engine piston

cooling is to deliver oil through the connecting rod
into a void space in the piston head and then
allow the piston motion to distribute the oil to cool
the piston crown and drain the oil back to the
crankcase. This procedure is known as the
14 2380 C _____________ . splash method spray method
Which of the following problems may occur if the
clearance between a piston and cylinder liner is
14 2381 D insufficient? Excessive wear Scuffing of the liner
The main engine thrust bearing shown in the
14 2382 C illustration contains how many thrust shoes? 6 10
What would be the result of adding phosphate
compounds into the cooling system of a diesel
engine ? I. Protect the coolant from freezing. II.
14 2383 B Protect metallic surfaces from corrosion. I II
Which of the following precautions should be Reduce engine

taken when cleaning the air filter on a diesel speed to idle before Soak the dirty filter in
14 2384 D engine equipped with a turbocharger? removing the filter. kerosene only.
cylinder continues to rise for a short period after gas expanding during
the piston passes top dead center as a result of the combustion exhaust and intake
14 2385 A the __________. process valves just closing
According to the illustration, fuel cutoff timing in

the cylinder is controlled with the component that
14 2386 D is identified as the letter _________. C H
be barred over, the trouble may be due to corrosion on the
14 2387 A __________. battery connections stuck fuel injectors
In a diesel engine, maximum lube oil system
pressure under cold start conditions, is normally the capacity of the the speed of the lube
14 2388 D controlled by __________. lube oil pump oil pump
What would be the first indication that a tube leak The level in area "1" The level in area "1"
14 2389 A has occurred in area "23"? would decrease. would increase.
Which of the following conditions can cause
above normal air temperature to develop in the
intake manifold of a four-stroke/cycle, Unbalanced cylinder Excessive piston
14 2390 C turbocharged, diesel engine? loading blow-by
A visual inspection of the chrome plated piston
compression rings at the liner ports reveals
vertical brown streaks on the face of the rings.
14 2391 C This condition indicates __________. a broken ring normal conditions
A SECONDARY function of a waste heat boiler is reduce engine reduce engine back
14 2392 A to __________. exhaust noise pressure
On a four-cycle diesel engine, the valve subjected
to the most severe conditions during normal cylinder exhaust
14 2393 A service is the __________. valve air starting valve
Which of the following conditions may contribute
to the formation of deposits on the blades of the High cylinder oil
14 2394 D turbocharger turbine? Poor combustion consumption
Maintaining the proper fuel oil temperature will the elimination of

14 2395 B result in __________. valve wear improved atomization
If a diesel engine is difficult to start when compression

operating in low ambient temperature conditions, pressures are below lube oil is diluted with
14 2396 A you should suspect that the __________. normal fuel oil
Pressure and
How is the pressure and temperature affected in a temperature Pressure and
14 2397 B diesel engine cylinder during compression? decrease temperature increase
In a large main propulsion diesel engine, if an
excessive amount of carbon has been found to be
forming around the fuel injector nozzle holes,
which of the following would correct this Increase fuel Increase fuel preheat
14 2398 D condition? injection pressure. temperature.
variable photo-
The device shown in the illustration operates on electric cell output variation of specific
14 2399 A the basic principle of __________. voltage volume of a vapor
High lube oil temperature developing in a diesel excessive bearing
14 2400 D engine generally results from __________. high oil pressure end play
An examination of the piston compression rings of shiny face and
an efficiently operating diesel engine, should bottom, black back shiny face, black top,
14 2401 A appear with a __________. and top back and bottom
Early fuel injection in a diesel engine cylinder will an increase in firing a decrease in firing
14 2402 A generally result in __________. pressure pressure
A 18 cylinder medium speed direct reversible

main propulsion diesel engine is being operated Increase starting air
with one cylinder secured. When the engine was pressure by small
stopped, the affected cylinder stopped in a amounts until the air
position preventing the engine from being Turn the shaft with pressure is high
restarted. Which of the following actions should the turning gear while enough to crank the
14 2403 C be taken to correct the situation? applying starting air. engine over.
Following the failure of one turbocharger on a
large, crosshead, main propulsion diesel engine, Blank off the exhaust Secure cooling and
fitted with multiple turbochargers, which of the gas inlet to the lubrication to the
following actions should be taken prior to further damaged damaged
14 2404 D operation of the engine? turbocharger. turbocharger.
On an opposed-piston engine, increasing the Exhaust ports will Exhaust ports will
lower crank lead will result in which of the listed uncover after the air uncover before the
14 2405 B operating conditions? intake ports air intake ports
four-stroke/cycle two-stroke/cycle
The diesel engine shown in the illustration is a engine at the end of engine at the end of
14 2406 C __________. the intake stroke the intake stroke
A large two-stroke/cycle direct reversing diesel line up the engine for

engine is to be reversed. Prior to the admission of restarting with light reposition the fuel
14 2407 B starting air you must __________. diesel oil injection cam
If a diesel engine can be turned over at normal
cranking speed but fails to start, the cause could excessive fuel
14 2408 C be late fuel injection or __________. pressure high lube oil viscosity
If a diesel engine turned over at normal cranking
speed but failed to start, the cause could be late excessive fuel
14 2409 C fuel injection or __________. pressure high lube oil viscosity
higher working
A disadvantage of a four-stroke/cycle over a two- temperature of piston the required use of
14 2410 C stroke/cycle diesel engine is __________. and cylinder scavenging ports
A bright shiny appearance of the sealing surfaces
on diesel engine compression rings indicates combustion gas
14 2411 C __________. blow-by excessive lubrication
Which of the air intake systems listed will require

14 2412 B the least amount of brake horsepower to operate? Natural aspiration Turbocharged
The device most commonly used to measure the
exhaust gas temperature of a diesel engine
14 2413 A cylinder is called a __________. pyrometer calorimeter
Which of the listed adjustments must be made to Increase the exhaust

a naturally aspirated four-stroke/cycle diesel Increase the and intake valve
14 2414 B engine if a turbocharger is to be installed? compression ratio. overlap.
Visual inspection of chrome-plated piston
compression rings reveals a black ring face at the
position of the cylinder liner ports. This condition exceeds wear limits
14 2421 C indicates a ring which __________. has a crown-face through normal wear
The face surface appearance of a shallow groove,
stainless steel, chrome plated compression ring smooth, shallow
should exhibit through its operating life a groved, chrome smooth surface of
14 2431 A __________. surface stainless steel
Which of the changes in the valve timing listed Retard the intake
should be carried out when a naturally aspirated valve opening and Advance the intake
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is converted to a advance the exhaust and exhaust valve
14 2434 C supercharged engine? valve closing period. opening period.
When inspecting piston rings through the ports of
a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, black areas on
the sealing surfaces are the result of improper piston
14 2441 C __________. insufficient lubrication cooling
The intake valve The intake valve
When a naturally aspirated four-stroke/cycle opening is advanced opening is
diesel engine is converted for supercharging, and the exhaust unchanged and the
which of the following changes must be made to valve closing is exhaust valve closing
14 2444 A the valve timing? retarded. is advanced.
Black areas on the sealing surfaces of piston rings
14 2451 D indicate __________. lube oil pumping rotating rings
An increased air
temperature
differential between A decrease in the air
Which condition indicates the air side fouling of an the cooler inlet and pressure differential
14 2454 D aftercooler on a turbocharged diesel engine? outlet. across the cooler.
If sludge accumulates on the underside of a diesel chemically attack the
14 2461 D engine piston, it will __________. cause blow-by piston skirt
Which of the following conditions can cause below Excessive piston
normal air pressure in the intake manifold of a blow-by to the Insufficient cooling
14 2464 D turbocharged diesel engine? manifold. water flow.
Which of the conditions listed occurring in a diesel
engine would cause carbon deposits to develop in Excessive ring
14 2471 D the piston ring belt? Faulty combustion temperatures
Failure to remove the carbon ridge at the top of damaged upper
the cylinder when removing a piston may result in piston rings and/or
14 2481 A __________. ring lands scored piston walls
Which of the following problems can cause an
above normal air temperature to develop in the
intake manifold of a turbocharged and aftercooled Faulty turbocharger Faulty turbocharger
14 2484 C diesel engine? turbine diffuser ring compressor ring
In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46
CFR), which of the listed starting aids is Thermostatically
acceptable for use with the emergency diesel Injection of ether into controlled electric
14 2503 B generator? the air intake. water jacket heater.
If the turbocharger of a four-stroke/cycle diesel
engine fails to operate properly, which of the Intake manifold
following statements best describes the probable Intake manifold pressure will be
14 2504 C effect? pressure will be high. unaffected.
A substance found in residual fuels which tends to
cause exhaust valve corrosion and grooving, is
14 2505 B __________. carbon vanadium
Open the crankcase Apply fire fighting

If a crankcase explosion occurs in a diesel engine, immediately to cool water through the
14 2506 C which of the listed actions should be taken? the engine sump. crankcase breather.
Some provision must
In a two-stroke/cycle be made in a two-
Which of the following statements is true engine, the rings run stroke/cycle engine
regarding the installation of piston rings on two- hotter, requiring the to keep the rings
stroke/cycle, diesel engines as compared to four- end gap to be from binding in the
14 2511 B stroke/cycle, diesel engines? greater. ports.
The thermostatic
Which of the following precautions must be taken bypass valves must
if an electric immersion heater is used to keep the The coolant be manually opened
coolant warm in a diesel engine when the engine temperature must be before the engine is
14 2513 D is secured? maintained at 180°F. started.
The manufacturer of a particular diesel engine

recommends when running on heavy fuel for the
vanadium content not to exceed 300 ppm. If The vanadium
there are 10 ounces of vanadium per 3125 content is slightly
pounds of fuel just taken on board, which of the The vanadium above acceptable
14 2515 C following statements is correct? content is 2 ppm. values.
increase crankcase
exhauster speed to
If a crankcase explosion occurs in a diesel engine, immediately open all draw cool air into the
14 2516 C you should stop the engine and __________. crankcase relief ports engine
The service life of a worn aluminum piston for an turning down the
auxiliary diesel, for which no spares are readily piston skirt to knurling the piston
14 2521 B available, can be extended by __________. concentric values skirt surface
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that
emergency diesel generator starting systems must
have sufficient capacity to provide at least 3 continuous starting 6 consecutive
14 2523 B __________. sequences cranking cycles
If the turbocharger failed on an auxiliary four cycle
diesel engine, which of the following conditions Full power cannot be The exhaust will
14 2524 D would probably occur? developed. contain black smoke.
The desirable properties of a marine fuel oil high flash point and low flash point and
14 2525 D should include __________. high viscosity high viscosity
inspection covers ventilation system

If a diesel engine has been stopped because of should not be should be continued
piston seizure due to severe overheating, the opened until the in operation for one
14 2526 A crankcase __________. engine has cooled hour for cooling
Which of the following conditions can result in the High lubricating oil
14 2531 D cracking of the piston lands? temperature Dirty lubricating oil
Which of the listed devices is the only method
allowed by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), to
ease the starting of emergency generator Bayonet-type Steam or hot water
14 2533 C engines? electrical oil heaters. lube oil heating.
A sudden power loss from a turbocharged and
aftercooled diesel engine is an indication of a/an turbocharger crankcase exhauster
14 2534 A __________. malfunction or failure overload
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 Glazing of the Increased exhaust
14 2535 B content increases above this amount? cylinder liners valve wear
The sump lube oil
If a crankcase explosion has occurred in a diesel The cylinder indicator scavenge pump
engine, and the crankcase remains intact, which cocks should be should be secured
14 2536 D of the following precautions should be observed? opened. immediately.
expand excessively
Excessive side clearance between a piston ring under operating scuff the cylinder
14 2541 D and its groove will cause the ring to __________. temperatures liner excessively
using a special fuel
Cold weather starting of a diesel engine may be decreasing the having a high ignition
14 2543 D made easier by __________. compression ratio temperature
A thin film of oil on the lobes of a Roots-type timing out of
14 2544 D blower indicates __________. proper lubrication adjustment
Corrosion and grooving on the blading of an
exhaust driven turbocharger is caused by certain
components of residual fuel oils. These
components are vanadium, sodium, and
14 2545 D __________. copper carbon
compression carbon will

If the back clearance of a piston ring is excessive, pressure in the accumulate behind
14 2551 B __________. cylinder will be higher the ring
Starting a large low-speed propulsion diesel

engine on diesel fuel during cold weather increasing the increasing the lube
14 2553 D conditions, will be made easier by __________. quantity of starting air oil pressure
the engine to run
Leaking oil seals on a diesel engine turbocharger after the fuel has the engine to
14 2554 D can cause __________. been secured overspeed
Burning fuel with a high sulfur content in a diesel increase thermal cause clogging of the
14 2555 D engine will __________. efficiency fuel system
Protect the
Regulate lube oil crankcase from
What is the purpose of the device shown in the pressure in a diesel overpressure in the
14 2556 B illustration? engine. event of explosion.
In certain cases, a cylinder liner can be refinished cylinder should be cylinder liner should
rather than replaced. When properly honed, the cleaned with have a glazed
14 2561 C __________. kerosene appearance
help the engine start
Jacket water heaters are used on diesel engines easier in cold maintain the proper
14 2563 A to __________. weather jacket water pH
Which of the following problems may occur when
14 2565 D using fuel oil with a high sulphur content? Injection lag Lube oil dilution
A properly honed diesel engine cylinder liner will prevent piston ring shorten the ring
14 2571 B __________. wear break-in period
The consistent burning of fuel oil with a high sulfur
content in a diesel engine will result in clogged fuel injection increased cylinder
14 2575 B __________. pumps liner wear
corrosion and corrosion and
The burning of fuel oil in a diesel engine having a grooving of exhaust gumming of the fuel
14 2585 A high sodium content, will cause __________. valves injection pump
Uniformly excessive Liner wear is
liner wear will not distributed equally
Which of the following statements concerning cause wear on the between upper and
cylinder liner wear in a single acting diesel engine piston rings and lower portions of the
14 2591 C is correct? grooves. cylinder.
Diesel engine starting difficulties due to cold
intake air temperatures, can be overcome by heavier grade of fuel higher viscosity lube
14 2593 D using a/an __________. oil oil
A turbocharged and aftercooled diesel engine can air in the hydraulic high ambient air
14 2594 C overspeed due to __________. governor temperature
The cetane number rates fuels for diesel engines antiknock
14 2595 B according to its __________. characteristics ignition qualities
Along the lower part

Adjacent to the of the liner wall
Generally, where should you expect to find the piston skirt when the opposite the oil
14 2601 C greatest amount of wear on a cylinder liner? crank is on TDC. control ring.
In diesel engineering practice, the term used to
express the ignition quality of a particular fuel is
14 2605 A __________. cetane number octane number
The rate of wear on a cylinder liner depends on effectiveness of
14 2611 D the __________. quality of air filtration lubrication
When starting a diesel engine at temperatures reduced by controlled by
below 70°F, the frictional resistance to turning will increasing lube oil reducing the
14 2613 C be __________. pressure compression ratio
Which of the following conditions may be Decreasing Increasing exhaust
attributed to a fouled turbocharger compressor scavenge air temperatures before
14 2614 D inlet screen or filter? pressure. the turbine.
abnormally high
A scored diesel engine cylinder liner will cause cooling water
14 2621 C __________. high firing pressure temperature
Cold weather starting of a diesel engine is more increased moisture

difficult than warm weather starting due to use of low viscosity content of inlet air in
14 2623 C __________. oil in cold weather cold weather
The inertia of the
turbocharger rotor
causes a time lag
Why will a turbocharged diesel engine produce Exhaust energy which delays the
black smoke if excessive additional load is applied would draw excess turbocharger speed
14 2624 B too quickly? air. increase.
Which of the listed factors will indicate the most
about the ability of a fuel to ignite in a diesel
14 2625 D engine? Viscosity Sulfur content
diesel engines
Starting aids, such as glow plugs, are usually large, direct drive designed to burn
14 2643 D installed on __________. diesel engines residual fuels
The cetane number of a diesel fuel oil indicates its
14 2645 D __________. viscosity acid content
Air motors used for starting some auxiliary diesel
engines are generally the type known as a/an
14 2653 A __________. vane motors plunger motors
The cetane rating of diesel fuel is an indication of ignition quality of the calorific value of the
14 2655 A the __________. fuel fuel
The diesel engine starting motor shown in the hydraulic
14 2663 C illustration, is driven by __________. electric current compression
Insufficient heat
Which of the following conditions could contribute transfer from the
14 2671 C to the cracking of a diesel engine cylinder head? Leaking seal ring exhaust valves
Fluid type starting motors used for starting
auxiliary diesel engines may either be of the
14 2673 B piston type or the __________. helical screw type vane type
The ignition quality of diesel fuel oil is indicated by
14 2675 B the __________. specific gravity cetane number
To measure bearing clearances, a special small

diameter plastic rod (plasti-gage) is placed using a micrometer accurately measuring
between the crankshaft journal and the to determine the the elongation of the
connecting rod bearing shell. The actual reading thickness of the plastic rod along the
14 2681 D is obtained by __________. crushed plastic rod bearing surface
The ignition quality of a diesel fuel is indicated by
14 2685 A the __________. cetane number volatility point
To determine the main bearing clearance of a
propulsion diesel engine, you should measure the
main bearing shell using a ball anvil outside
micrometer and measure the crankshaft journal
14 2691 D using a/an __________. telescoping gauge ring 'snap' gauge
Which internal combustion engine starting system
14 2693 C uses a vane type fluid motor? Jet flow Electric
The cetane number The cetane number

Which of the following represents the significance has no affect on is an indication of the
14 2695 C the fuel oil cetane number? injection lag. fuel's viscosity.
On a large low-speed main propulsion diesel
engine, lower main bearing wear is usually
14 2701 C measured by using a/an __________. dial indicator outside caliper
An air starting motor for a diesel engine is an electric solenoid a three-way
14 2703 C protected from overspeeding by __________. interlock automatic valve
indicates the amount affects the starting

The ignition quality of a fuel oil is an important of abrasive material ability of a cold
14 2705 B operational consideration because it __________. in the fuel engine
Which of the devices is commonly used in
measuring the clearances between the main
14 2711 A engine bearings and the crankshaft? Plasti-gage Persian blue
In addition to the main starting air compressor,
another air compressor, driven by a separate provide air for engine provide air for engine
14 2713 C power source, is installed to __________. scavenging supercharging
Fuel oil having a low cetane rating could result in improved cold excessive fuel oil
14 2715 B __________. weather starting consumption
To determine the main bearing clearances in a
small auxiliary diesel engine, you should use an anvil faced
14 2721 C __________. a depth micrometer micrometer
The starting air supply for a diesel engine is exhaust powered Roots-type blower air
14 2723 D generally produced by a/an __________. turbocharger pump
The cetane number The cetane number

Which of the following statements is true affects the amount of is an indication of the
14 2725 C concerning the cetane number of diesel fuel? injection lag. fuel's viscosity.
Where is the air charge for an air starting system
14 2733 B stored? Air compressor Pressurized tank
The cetane number

is obtained by
comparing the fuel The higher the
Which of the following statements is true with cetane, a cetane number, the
concerning the cetane number rating of diesel colorless liquid shorter the ignition
14 2735 D fuel? hydrocarbon. lag.
The insertion of shims between the foot of a
marine type connecting rod and a bearing box increased decreased
14 2741 A would result in __________. compression ratio compression ratio
Intercoolers installed on starting air compressors, dust entering the first

14 2743 B reduce the possibility of __________. stage lube oil carbonization
Which of the following operating conditions will
occur when shims are removed from the joint Decreased Increased connecting
between the foot of a marine type diesel engine connecting rod rod bearing
14 2751 C connecting rod and the bearing box? bearing clearance clearance
A two-stroke/cycle diesel engine requires less
starting air than a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine,
of equal displacement, because the two- has little or no has a lower effective
14 2753 D stroke/cycle diesel engine __________. internal friction compression ratio
With respect to diesel fuel, the ease with which a
cold engine will start is dependent upon the ignition quality of the high heating value of
14 2755 A __________. fuel the fuel
Worn main bearings will cause the compression

14 2761 B ratio of a diesel engine to __________. increase decrease
Starting systems for large, direct reversing, main
propulsion diesel engines are usually hydraulic starting
14 2763 C __________. motor electric starting motor
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
14 2765 B be described as having a/an __________. cetane number of 55 cetane number of 45
In a large, low-speed diesel engine the clearance

between the piston crown and cylinder head is build up the piston build up the cylinder
found to be excessive. In order to correct for this, crown by metal head by metal
14 2771 C you should __________. spraying spraying
Which of the listed types of starting systems is
often used on large, low-speed, direct reversing,
14 2773 C main propulsion diesel engines? Electric Hydraulic
An acceptable method for measuring the applied

rotational force when tightening connecting rod
14 2780 A and main bearing bolts, is to use a __________. torque wrench monkey wrench
Which of the following relationships exist between Higher compression Higher temperatures
the temperature developed in a combustion ratios create higher create higher
14 2781 A space, and the compression ratio of the engine? temperature. compression ratios.
When starting, the air When starting air is

Which of the following statements is true starting valve is held secured, the air
concerning the air starting valve, labeled "III", as open by air starting valve is
14 2783 C shown in the illustration? pressure. closed.
the diesel fuel used
Injection lag in a diesel engine may be caused by a higher cetane having a high
14 2785 B __________. number of fuel oil viscosity
Abnormal crankpin bearing and piston skirt a clogged connecting

14 2791 C surface wear indicate __________. a restricted air intake rod oil passage
Which of the following statements describes the
operational characteristics of figure "B" in the The valve will lift Full valve opening
14 2793 A illustration? abruptly. will occur slowly.
14 2795 A __________. fuel flow
The pilot valves in an air pilot starting system for a
two-stroke/cycle, direct-reversing, main propulsion
diesel engine are operated by either a ported quick opening main
14 2803 D distributor disc or a/an __________. regulator valve air valve
Fuel oil injected into the cylinder of a diesel
engine just after the piston passes top dead increase engine
14 2805 C center, will __________. power increase engine load
Diesel engine crankshaft deflection readings are
generally taken at four crank positions. Good placed as near the removed each time
engineering practice requires the deflection gage crankpin axis as the crankshaft is
14 2811 C or indicator to be __________. possible repositioned
The four cams shown in the illustration are in
position with their respective pistons at top dead
center. Which of the cams is the air starting
14 2813 B cam? A B
Heat for igniting the fuel oil in the cylinder of a electronic ignition compression of air by
14 2815 B diesel engine is generated by the __________. system the piston
laying a straight edge measuring the crank

across the crank drop on either side of
webs at the crankpin each crank throw
and measuring the while the crankshaft
distance to the is slowly rotated
One method of determining crankshaft crankpin in two through one
14 2821 D misalignment is by __________. places revolution
Gradual lift with a
Abrupt lift with a short fully open
Cams used to activate mechanically operated air short open period, period, and
starting valves on four-stroke/cycle diesel engines and abrupt valve accelerated valve
14 2823 C should have which of the valve lift profiles listed? seating. closing.
the air start valve
The timing of diesel engine air starting valves is timing gears and a cylinder check
14 2833 C controlled by __________. rods valve
Exhaust valve timing for the engine, shown in the
illustration, is to be set at 106° after top dead
center. To what position should the flywheel be
rotated to set the exhaust valve timing on the #11
14 2841 A cylinder? 61° 209°
Diesel engine air start valve timing is controlled by engine operating
14 2843 D __________. speed an air manifold
spark from a plug in
In the cylinder of a diesel engine, fuel is ignited by the precombustion electrical discharge
14 2845 C the __________. chamber from the distributor
If there is a 'clicking' sound in the valve
compartment of a diesel engine, the cause may
14 2851 B be __________. a worn wrist pin excessive valve lash
During the starting of a diesel engine,
compression gases are prevented from backing
into the air starting system, shown in the air starting control individual distribution
14 2853 C illustration, by the __________. valve valves
A loud clicking noise from the valve compartment
of an operating diesel engine would indicate
14 2861 C __________. worn valve seats worn main bearings
Excessively worn, or polished ends on a diesel burned exhaust excessive spring
14 2871 C engine valve spring, indicate __________. valves compression
The items, shown in the illustration, labeled "P" cylinder quill
14 2873 C are __________. water cooling valves lubricators
When a hydraulic valve lifter is on the base circle
of the cam, 'zero' valve lash is maintained by the
14 2881 B __________. valve spring plunger spring
What type of valve, shown in the illustration, is
14 2883 A indicated by the letter "I"? Air start check valve Air start valve
Fuel oil day tanks for diesel engines must be
checked and cleaned at regular intervals in order
14 2885 D to remove __________. sludge water
Small cracks in the crankshaft bearing surface of

14 2891 D a diesel engine are an indication of __________. corrosion fretting insufficient lubrication
Which type of diesel engine air start system is Direct mechanical Direct mechanical
14 2893 B shown in the illustration? type type with check valve
Which of the listed pumps, shown in the
illustration, discharges directly to the fuel oil
settling tanks of a diesel engine main propulsion
14 2895 B plant? Booster pump Transfer pump
Which of the following methods is used to prevent Holding the valve Increasing the
throttling of compressed air through the diesel open for a long starting air pressure
14 2903 C engine air starting valves? period used
The depth of fuel oil in a tank is normally
14 2905 D measured through the __________. vent line overflow line
An eight cylinder, four stroke/cycle, single acting

stroke. What will be the developed indicated
metric horsepower if the average mean effective
14 2911 B pressure is 30 kg/cm2 at a speed of 100 RPM? 1689 kW 9,111 kW
Starting air check valves are held firmly on their cam rollers on the
14 2913 B seats by __________. camshaft spring force
Fuel oil is regularly transferred to the day tank in allow impurities to allow for decanting of
14 2915 D order to __________. settle out of the fuel water
Following an overhaul of a crosshead type diesel
engine, the engine is jacked over with the turning
gear as part of the pre-start procedure. Which of
the listed pre-start procedures should be carried Ensure proper Open all air space
14 2921 D out? cylinder lube oil flow. drain cocks.
The valve shown in the illustration is opened by
14 2923 B __________. a rocker arm air pressure
If water is found in the crankcase of a diesel a cracked cylinder a leaky cylinder head
14 2931 D engine, the cause may be due to __________. head gasket
A six-cylinder, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is
fitted with a rotary distributor type air starting
system. The speed of the rotating distributor disc one-half engine the same as engine
14 2933 A is __________. speed speed
Standby, or emergency diesel generator day
tanks should always be kept full to reduce the sediment
14 2935 C possibility of __________. contamination fuel filter clogging
How can water enter the crankcase of an Through the As water vapor
14 2941 B operating diesel engine? crankcase exhauster. contained in blow-by.
An accumulator used in a hydraulic starting
system is generally located between the pump and the storage tank and the
14 2943 D __________. compressor pump
The diesel engine shown in the illustration has the
highest fuel pressure developed in the part
14 2945 A labeled __________. E X
The device used to store a charged pressure for
an hydraulic starting system is called the
14 2953 D __________. reservoir hand pump
Which of the listed contaminants will be
satisfactorily removed from fuel oil by
14 2955 A centrifuging? Sludge Diesel fuel
Water accumulating in the crankcase of a diesel a cracked cylinder excessive water in
14 2961 A engine could indicate __________. liner the fuel
Reservoir "A" The right end of the
Which of the following statements is true maintains pressure accumulator "E" is
concerning the hydraulic starting system shown in on the accumulator charged with
14 2963 B the illustration? "E". nitrogen.
One engine manufacturer recommends heavy fuel
oil should not be heated above 80°C to 95°C
(176°F to 203°F) before purification. This upper operation within the
limit should be observed to ensure against flattening of the bowl explosive range of
14 2965 B __________. neoprene O-rings the fuel
Excessive valve clearance will cause a valve to
14 2971 C open __________. early and close early early and close late
In a hydraulic starting system, oil to the starting
14 2973 A motor flows from the __________. accumulator reservoir
On board supply vessels, a centrifuge is normally
14 2975 B used to purify __________. cooling water fuel oil
Worn, broken or
What will cause valve stem blow-by to the valve A cracked lower stuck compression
14 2981 D section shown in the illustration? spring plate. rings.
The accumulator shown in the illustration can be
14 2983 A charged by the __________. hand pump cranking motor
The most effective method in removing water from
14 2985 A diesel fuel oil is by __________. centrifuging the fuel using it in the engine
In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, piston blow- compression
14 2991 A by can result in increased __________. crankcase pressure pressure
Diesel engine piston ring blow-by is usually
caused by excessive ring clearance at the ring
14 3001 C __________. back side
During diesel engine warm-up, which type of valve
lash adjuster compensates for the change in
14 3002 B length of the exhaust valve stem? Mechanical Hydraulic
hydraulic starters are

Hydraulic starters are installed on many lifeboat the least expensive the system does not
diesel engines instead of comparable air start of all starting require high pressure
14 3003 D systems, because __________. systems piping
Which of the bearings listed below is most widely

used for the main and connecting rod bearings of Poured babbitt, self-
14 3004 D a modern high-speed diesel engine? Steel-lined aligning
For optimum results, centrifugal purification of
heavy fuel oil should be accomplished with the
14 3005 A fuel at the lowest practicable __________. throughput additive percent
Which of the tanks, shown in the illustration, Light fuel oil service Light fuel oil settling
14 3006 A supplies fuel to the emergency generator? tank tank
In a diesel engine, blow-by is generally the result
14 3011 D of worn __________. valve guides oil control rings
The valve stem expansion associated with engine

14 3012 C warm-up is allowed for by the __________. valve springs hydraulic governor
Heavy residual fuel oils are heated prior to increase specific
14 3015 D centrifuging to __________. reduce fuel weight gravity
One cause of diesel engine piston ring blow-by is high exhaust
14 3021 C __________. reduced scavenging temperatures
Bearing clearances in small high-speed diesel
14 3024 B engines should be measured with __________. gage blocks plasti-gage
Which type of starter motor is normally used in a
14 3025 A diesel engine hydraulic starting system? Axial piston Precision gear
Diesel engine 'blow-by' into the crankcase is
14 3031 C caused by excessive ring __________. back clearance side clearance
the exhaust valves to
two exhaust valves to be lubricated through
The valve bridge, illustrated, allows for be operated from one an internal lube oil
14 3032 A __________. rocker arm passage
Which type of motor listed is most commonly used

14 3033 B in hydraulic starting systems for diesel engines? Turbine Axial Piston
The part labeled "F" shown in the illustration, is
14 3034 B the __________. connecting rod cap bearing shell halves
A centrifuge will satisfactorily remove which of the
14 3035 B following contaminants from fuel oil? Gasoline Water
The lash adjuster
The exhaust valves maintains zero lash
Which operating characteristic is indicated in the are closed by the between the end of
valve bridge and hydraulic lash adjuster assembly action of the bridge the valve stem and
14 3042 B shown in the illustration? spring. the valve bridge.
When an engine fitted with a hydraulic starting the immediate

system starts up, the starter is protected from the increase in hydraulic the overrunning
14 3043 B higher speed of the engine by __________. pressure clutch
If fuel oil were being discharged from the waste

water outlet of a fuel oil disk type centrifuge, remove the reprime the purifier
14 3045 B operated as a separator, you should __________. discharge ring with sealing water
In a diesel engine, blow-by is a result of
combustion gases leaking into the crankcase past
14 3051 B the __________. wrist pin bushings compression rings
Both exhaust valves

are operated
Which of the following statements is true simultaneously from Valve lash is
concerning the diesel engine valve gear shown in one rocker arm by a mechanically
14 3052 D the illustration? valve bridge. adjusted.
In a Bendix starter drive, the pinion engagement
with the flywheel ring gear is initiated by Bendix spring starter drive shaft
14 3053 B __________. pressure rotation
The exhaust valve
Which of the following mechanisms is a feature of The camshaft rotates cam follower is
the standby diesel engine shown in the at the same speed as located below the
14 3054 D illustration? the crankshaft. camshaft.
Diesel engine blow-by is the leakage of compression and
14 3061 B combustion gases past the __________. oil rings only scraper rings
the shaft sleeve
spiral helix and
In a diesel engine starting motor equipped with a relative rotation
Bendix drive, the pinion moves and meshes with shifting levers of solid between pinion and
14 3063 B the flywheel ring gear due to __________. mechanical linkage starter shaft
The camshaft on a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine
14 3064 D is used to operate the __________. fuel injectors exhaust valves
If the bowl of a disk type centrifugal purifier when purifier will act as a
operated as a separator is not primed, the oil has a tendency to clarifier at the
14 3065 C __________. emulsify in the bowl discharge ring
In large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel
engines, piston ring groove wear usually occurs at back of the ring
14 3071 C the __________. top of the ring groove groove
Dual sets of valve

Which of the following statements is true springs are used for
concerning the cylinder head and valve assembly Both exhaust valves each valve to reduce
14 3072 D of the diesel engine illustrated? are oil cooled. valve bounce.
The device used to engage a diesel engine
starting motor with the flywheel ring gear is the automatic follow-up muff coupling and
14 3073 C __________. mechanism release mechanism
The cam follower for
Which of the following chacteristics can be The camshaft rotates the fuel pump is
determined about the standby diesel engine at one half the located above the
14 3074 A shown in the illustration? engine speed. camshaft.
A diesel engine cylinder head can crack as a a leaking oil control heat transfer from
14 3081 C result of __________. ring exhaust valves
Which of the following statements is true The camshaft rotates Turbulence is

concerning the standby diesel engine shown in at the same speed as provided by the air
14 3082 C the illustration? the crankshaft. intake ports.
In the illustration, pieces #31 and #29, have 16
and 55 teeth respectively. In order to start the
engine, the Bendix drive must turn 3000 RPM.
Therefore, the air motor assembly must rotate at
14 3083 C __________. 872.72 RPM 5516.3 RPM
the camshaft is
located some the rocker arms are
The use of push rods becomes necessary in a distance below the pivoted near their
14 3084 A diesel engine when __________. valve gear centers
If diesel fuel was discharging from the waste

water outlet of a disk type centrifugal purifier remove the
14 3085 A operating as a separator you should __________. reprime the purifier discharge ring
The ring lands on a large, low-speed, main

propulsion diesel engine piston may crack due to insufficient cylinder contaminated
14 3091 D __________. liner wear lubricating oil
Which of the listed design features is found in an Hard alloy steel
14 3092 A exhaust valve and NOT in an intake valve? construction Zinc alloy stems
The Bendix drive on the starting motor illustrated

14 3093 D is indicated by piece number __________. 30 45
In an auxiliary diesel engine, one reason for improve skirt allow for heat
14 3094 A knurling the piston skirt is to __________. lubrication expansion
provide added wear increase overall

Many diesel engine exhaust valves are being protection against valve strength due to
constructed with hollow stems filled with sodium in today's corrosive the high gas
14 3102 C order to __________. quality of fuel pressures
Marine auxiliary diesel engine starters utilizing
Bendix drive gear are powered by an electric hydraulic starting explosive cartridge
14 3103 A starting motor or __________. motors motors
In a diesel engine, which type of wrist pin uses
bearings in the piston bosses, but is fixed to the
14 3104 A small end of the connecting rod? Semi-floating Full floating
Poor quality fuel being used in a turbocharged
medium-speed, diesel engine could result in excessive fuel
14 3105 D __________. hard starting consumption
If clearance between a piston and the cylinder a breakdown of the
wall is excessive, piston slap will occur. The slap alternation of side lube oil film on the
14 3111 A itself is caused by __________. thrust cylinder wall
the stem and head is
A built-up exhaust valve is one in which made of different low-alloy steel is
14 3112 A __________. materials used throughout
The diesel engine starting motor, shown in the
illustration, utilizes which of the following types of overrunning clutch
14 3113 B drive/clutch mechanisms? Bendix-drive drive
Which of the following statements is correct The piston pin is
concerning the connecting rod and piston The piston has a bolted to the
14 3114 D assembly shown in the illustration? heat dam. connecting rod.
Brake specific fuel consumption is given in units of
14 3115 B __________. DEMA lbs/bhp-hr
Liner wear is
distributed equally Excessive liner wear
between the upper causes wear
Which of the following statements concerning and lower portions of between piston ring
14 3121 B cylinder liner wear is true? the cylinder. and groove.
Valve rotators are commonly used on which of the
14 3122 C listed diesel engine cylinder head valves? Air starting Cylinder relief
To reduce the weight of the reciprocating parts,

pistons of high-speed engines are made less piston slap and increased crankshaft
14 3124 C considerably shorter. This results in __________. quieter running bearing wear
When comparing different fuels for different
engines, the ignition quality of the fuel oil
becomes a less critical consideration as the amount of lube oil piston speeds
14 3125 D __________. additives increase increase
Scuffed cylinder liner surfaces in a diesel engine starting the engine knurling the piston
14 3131 C can result from __________. hot skirt
The adverse effects of burning high sulfur fuel can
be compensated for by using a cylinder oil having floc point depressive
14 3135 C sufficient __________. dispersant additives additives
A turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine
has a larger valve overlap than a naturally
aspirated, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine in order temperature of the energy supplied to
14 3142 D to increase the __________. exhaust gases the turbocharger
will carry a 100%

Electric starting motors for diesel engines require require a generator overload for a brief
14 3143 B high current for operation and __________. as a source of power period
beneath the piston

14 3144 B Piston cooling fins are located __________. atop the piston crown crown
If the oil scraper ring drain hole in a diesel engine oil consumption will
14 3151 C piston becomes plugged, __________. blow-by will decrease decrease
The exhaust ports shown in the illustration are
14 3152 B identified with the letter '____'. B Q
400 cycle per second
Auxiliary diesel engine electric starting motors use alternating current motor-generator
14 3153 D __________. transformers power
keep piston crown

temperatures reduce the possibility
Many cast iron pistons are designed with heat elevated for of overheating the
14 3154 B dams, which serve to __________. smoother combustion top compression ring
The piston will
If the piston groove drain holes for the oil control The oil control rings overheat due to
rings become clogged, which of the following is will seat improperly insufficient
14 3161 C likely to occur? and wear rapidly. lubrication.
most critical in a four- most critical in a two-

During the process of cylinder scavenging, the stroke/cycle diesel stroke/cycle diesel
14 3162 B size of the exhaust valve opening is __________. engine engine
Diesel engine electric starting motors generally

require heavier duty motors and operate at higher
voltages than comparable starting motors for higher speed
14 3163 D gasoline engines due to __________. required flywheel effect
Heavy fuel oil used in the system shown in the
illustration, will have the lowest viscosity at the transfer pump
14 3165 D __________. discharge in the settling tank
If the compression rings on a diesel engine piston
become stuck in the ring groove, the cause may excessive ring
14 3171 B be due to __________. excessive ring action temperature
Exhaust valve openings in a two-cycle diesel increase back facilitate periodic
engine cylinder head are made as large as pressure during the replacement of the
14 3172 C practical to __________. exhaust process valves
Cold clearances between the skirt of an aluminum twice as large as with the same size as with
14 3174 A piston and the cylinder liner is about __________. a cast iron piston a cast iron piston
Improperly fitted piston rings in a diesel engine excessive lube oil lower than normal
14 3181 A can result in __________. consumption lube oil temperature
Exhaust gases are generally removed from the
cylinders of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine by
14 3182 D __________. natural aspiration masked intake valves
When piloted by a small amount of control air, the
pneumatic relay valves, shown in the illustration,
will provide a large flow of air from a separate
source. The flow will stop when the control
pressure is vented through the port numbered
14 3183 B __________. 9 10
The part labeled "E", as shown in the illustration, connecting rod
14 3184 D is the __________. bearing shell bushing
Diesel engine piston seizure can be caused by poor cooling of improper cooling of
14 3191 D __________. cylinder walls the piston
In the cylinder head of a two-stroke/cycle diesel
14 3192 D engine, valves are used for __________. air intake a fuel outlet
A six-cylinder, two-stroke/cycle diesel engine is
fitted with a rotary distributing air starting system.
The speed of the rotating distributor disc is one-half engine the same as engine
14 3193 B __________. speed speed
Incomplete combustion in a running diesel engine
can cause piston rings to become stuck as a residual carbon lube oil viscosity
14 3201 A result of __________. deposits breakdown
The exhaust system for a turbocharged two-
stroke/cycle diesel engine functions to discharge exhaust furnish energy to the
14 3202 D __________. gases and smoke turbocharger
One end of a diesel engine cylinder is sealed by
the cylinder head and the other end by the
14 3204 B __________. crankcase piston
A sudden drop in compression pressure in one
cylinder of a diesel engine can be caused by a leaking fuel injector
14 3211 D __________. nozzle a clogged air filter
The most common instrument used to measure
diesel engine exhaust pressure is the
14 3212 D __________. pyrometer bourdon gauge
allow the scavenge
In a two-stroke/cycle, opposed piston, diesel allow the exhaust ports to open and
engine, one crankshaft operates several crank ports to open and close simultaneously
angles in advance of the other crankshaft to close before the inlet with the exhaust
14 3214 A __________. ports close ports
worn or broken
Low compression in a diesel engine could be cylinder liner sealing high cooling water
14 3221 C caused by __________. rings temperature
When monitoring diesel engine performance, the exhaust gas

14 3222 B most useful instrument to use is the __________. dwell-tachometer pyrometer
During starting, the When starting air is

Which of the following statements is true starting valve is held secured, the air
concerning the air starting system shown in the opened by air starting valve is
14 3223 C illustration? pressure. closed.
The difference in crank lead between the upper
and lower cranks of an opposed piston engine receive less power receive more power
14 3224 B causes the lower crankshaft to __________. than the upper shaft than the upper shaft
In an opposed piston engine, which of the The exhaust ports The scavenging ports
following events would happen if the lower crank would open before would open before
14 3225 D lead were reduced from 12° to 0°? the scavenging ports. the exhaust ports.
decreased
Worn main bearings in a diesel engine can result compression increased lube oil
14 3231 A in __________. pressure pressure
A pyrometer is an instrument commonly used to
14 3232 C measure __________. cylinder pressure flame intensity
Which of the following statements describes the The valve will lift Full valve opening
operational characteristics of figure "B" shown in abruptly, and reseat will occur slowly, but
14 3233 A the illustration? gradually. reseat quickly.
During the power stroke of a four-stroke/cycle

diesel engine, most of the side thrust of a trunk-
14 3234 A type piston is absorbed by the __________. piston skirt pinion
Low compression pressure in a diesel engine can improperly seating leaking cylinder liner
14 3241 A be caused by __________. intake valves seal rings
A pyrometer is an instrument used to measure the

14 3242 A temperature of the diesel engine __________. exhaust fuel oil
Air pressure from the
Which of the following statements best represents The valve spring starting air inlet is
how the start air valve, shown in the illustration, exerts downward applied to the top of
operates to admit starting air to the main engine force on the valve the starting valve
14 3243 C cylinder? spindle. piston.
Low compression pressure in a diesel engine is low water in the improperly seated
14 3251 B caused by __________. expansion tank valves
Thermocouple pyrometers are used on large,
main propulsion diesel engines to indicate the cooling water leaving fuel oil entering the
14 3252 C temperature of the __________. each cylinder injector
The admission valve, shown in the illustration, is

fitted to an air supply manifold for opening and
closing off the supply of compressed air to the control air pressure
starting valves, as well as air distribution to the on the guide piston
main propulsion diesel engine. The admission vacuum on the acting downward on
14 3253 B valve is opened by __________. control valve outlet the valve piston
tension load twice compression load

A connecting rod in a four-stroke/cycle diesel each crankshaft during power and
14 3254 B engine is subject to __________. revolution compression strokes
When the air valve is opened to admit starting air ensure proper
to a diesel engine pneumatic starting motor, the prevent damage to operation of the
14 3263 B valve should be opened rapidly to __________. the air line lubricator Bendix drive pinion
excessive
insufficient fuel mechanical
supply due to fuel clearance between
Low compression pressure in a diesel engine may pump valves sticking the piston crown and
14 3271 B be the result of __________. or leaking cylinder head
For a diesel engine, individual cylinder
performance is commonly determined by exhaust back pressure
14 3272 C gas __________. chemical analysis readings
Diesel engine air start system check valves are cylinder compression
14 3273 C opened by __________. an air start cam pressure
In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the intake before TDC and after TDC and close
14 3274 A valves open __________. close after BDC after BDC
Low compression in a diesel engine can be clogged coolant a leaking cylinder

14 3281 B caused by __________. passages head gasket
a gas-filled bellows, a
Pyrometers commonly found on diesel engine pyrostats and a tube and a pressure
14 3282 C exhaust systems, consist of __________. voltmeter gauge
In a direct cylinder admission air starting system,

once the engine begins to fire, the air starting the starting air the spring force and
14 3283 B check valve illustrated, is closed by __________. pressure cylinder pressure
Excessive valve lash in an auxiliary diesel engine later and close sooner and close
14 3284 A will cause the valves to open __________. sooner later
The pointer
When heated, it will associated with the
move proportional to pyrometer scale can
Which of the general advantages listed does the the amount the metal be made to also
electrical pyrometer have over the mechanical has lengthened or measure engine
14 3292 D pyrometer? expanded. RPM.
When an air started, four-stroke/cycle diesel
engine is being cranked over, the starting air is
admitted to each cylinder during the beginning of
14 3293 C its __________. intake stroke compression stroke
Which of the listed problems can be a cause of

14 3301 D low compression pressure in a diesel engine? Clogged air filter Leaky valve cage
Which of the diesel engine exhaust mufflers listed A wet-type exhaust A constant pressure
14 3302 C is usually equipped with a spark arrestor? muffler muffler
When the cold valve lash is less than that
specified by the manufacturer, diesel engine
valves, operating at normal temperatures, will open later than close later than
14 3304 B __________. normal normal
Low cylinder compression pressure and a high early fuel injection

14 3311 B exhaust temperature may indicate __________. timing leaking valves
increasing the linear

A dry-type spark arrestor removes sparks from a velocity of the changing directions
14 3312 B diesel engine exhaust by __________. exhaust gases of exhaust gas flow
If a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is started by
admitting high pressure air into the cylinders, the
pistons receiving the charge of starting air must
14 3313 A be __________. on the power stroke on the exhaust stroke
If the valve lash on a diesel engine is set Too little lash will Too much lash will
improperly, which of the following statements cause noisy cause the valve to
represents the most serious problem that can operation and open early and close
14 3314 C develop? excessive wear. late.
A drop in compression pressure in one cylinder of a leaking fuel

14 3321 D a diesel engine can be caused by __________. injection nozzle a clogged air filter
In a medium-speed marine propulsion engine
equipped with direct admission air starting valves, fuel is admitted only
the cylinders without air starting valves fire first operation is under to these cylinders
14 3323 D because the __________. higher compression during cranking
If you increase the clearance between a valve
stem and rocker arm, which of the listed
14 3324 A conditions will occur? Valve will open later. Valve will close later.
An eight cylinder, air started, two-stroke/cycle, each upper cylinder
direct reversing, marine diesel engine can be head equipped with a minimum of five
rotated from any crankshaft position by the air reversible air start cylinders equipped
14 3333 C start system only if it has __________. valves with air start valves
Reducing the clearance between a valve stem
and rocker arm will result in the valve having a shorter having a longer
14 3334 B __________. duration of opening duration of opening
Which of the listed conditions can cause lacquer High sulphur content High lube oil
14 3341 B to be deposited on a piston skirt? fuel temperatures
They must be fitted They cannot be

with a backfire flame located any closer
In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 arrester constructed than six inches from
CFR) regarding internal combustion engine in accordance with flammable materials
exhaust manifold installations, which of the the specification such as woodwork,
14 3342 C following statements is true? regulations. etc.
Which operating condition of a diesel engine is
14 3350 B indicated by excessive firing pressures? Overspeeding Overload
In a diesel engine, after ignition of the fuel occurs,

but before the piston reaches TDC, there is little
14 3351 A change in the cylinder __________. volume pressure
Coast Guard regulations (46 CFR) require a terminate above the
horizontal dry exhaust pipe from a diesel engine deepest load be equipped with a
14 3352 A must __________. waterline water-cooled muffler
Frequent draining of
Which of the routine maintenance procedures accumulated Frequent testing of
14 3353 A listed is required for starting air receivers? moisture. relief valves.
If you were inspecting the valve springs on an
auxiliary diesel engine, your best indication of a glazed surface on nicks in the
14 3354 D impending spring failure would be __________. the spring protective coating
Which of the conditions listed could cause the
cylinder relief valves on a large, low-speed, Plugged injector Excessive fuel
14 3361 B propulsion diesel engine to lift? nozzles injection
The exhaust system of a diesel engine is usually
designed to remove exhaust gases and to provide exhaust back prevent exhaust
14 3362 D __________. pressure smoke emissions
Worn cylinder head valve seats in a diesel engine

14 3364 A will cause __________. less cold valve lash more cold valve lash
Compression must
Which of the following reasons represents why the Compression must be low for required
designed compression ratio of a gasoline engine be low for effective horsepower and
14 3371 C is lower than that of a diesel engine? spark ignition. torque generation.
The diesel engine shown in the illustration, the
exhaust manifold is indicated by the letter
14 3372 D __________. A B
In some Bendix drive electric starting systems, the pinion when it

sudden shock of the pinion gear being engaged action of the engages the ring
14 3373 C with the flywheel is absorbed by the __________. overrunning clutch gear
Which of the following operations will have a
direct impact on the rate of wear in a cylinder liner amount of scavenge quality of fuel
14 3374 B __________. air to the cylinder injected
If the relief valve on a diesel engine cylinder lifts, low compression in
14 3381 A the cause could be due to __________. liquid in the cylinder the cylinder
Which of the listed characteristics is common to
both wet and dry type diesel engine exhaust Both mufflers contain They never require
14 3382 C mufflers? moving parts. any maintenance.
Scuffed cylinder liner wearing surfaces in a diesel chromium plating knurling the piston
14 3384 D engine can result from __________. piston rings skirt
Exhaust pipes for separate main propulsion diesel space limitations

engines can be combined only when prevent separately the engines are small
14 3392 C __________. run pipes auxiliary units
Scuffed cylinder liner wearing surfaces in a diesel starting the engine knurling the piston
14 3394 C engine can result from __________. while hot skirt
A substantial increase in crankcase pressure excessive lube oil the proper seating of
14 3401 C could be an indication of __________. pressure new rings
decreasing back
Marine diesel engine dry-type mufflers reduce using phase pressure at the
14 3402 C noise by __________. adjusters exhaust manifold
Helps absorb the
Which of the following operating characteristics of shock when the Disengages the
the Bendix drive friction clutch is associated with a pinion engages the pinion from the
14 3403 A Bendix drive starter? flywheel ring gear. flywheel ring gear.
An increase in diesel engine crankcase pressure compression lube oil header

14 3411 D generally indicates excessive __________. pressure pressure
A water jacket is placed around the exhaust aid in preventing
manifolds of propulsion diesel engines to reduce heat radiation turbocharger
14 3412 A __________. to the engine room overheating
For a diesel engine, approximately how long can
an electric starter motor be operated continuously
before damage may begin to occur due to Not more than 30 Not more than 60
14 3413 A overheating? seconds seconds
Bearing clearances in small high-speed diesel

14 3414 B engines should be measured using __________. gage blocks plasti-gage
A substantial increase in crankcase pressure faulty cylinder relief
14 3421 A could be an indication of a/an __________. worn cylinder liner valve
Diesel engine mufflers reduce noise by packing muffler the use of long head
14 3422 D __________. chambers pipes
The accumulator shown in the illustration is
14 3423 C pressurized by __________. pump "F" only pump "H" only
When a piston is removed from a diesel engine for
maintenance, the piston should be examined for cracks and burned
14 3424 D __________. scoring spots
stop the engine

If a diesel engine were running at 20% overload immediately to increase lube oil
14 3431 C with a smoky exhaust, you should __________. prevent damage pressure
diffusing exhaust
passing the exhaust vibrations through
Diesel engine mufflers or silencers reduce the through long head activated carbon
14 3432 D engine exhaust noise by __________. pipes baffles
The hydraulic starting motor is operated by
hydraulic fluid flow under pressure from the
14 3433 A __________. accumulator hand pump
Failure to remove the carbon ridge from the top of damaged upper
the cylinder when replacing the piston rings, will piston rings and/or
14 3434 A result in __________. ring lands scored piston walls
The most practical way of detecting an overload in check the cylinder

one cylinder of an operating large, low-speed, exhausts for black listen for combustion
14 3441 D main propulsion diesel engine is to __________. smoke knock in that cylinder
restore hydraulic
The purpose of the engine-driven hydraulic pump pressure in the engage the starter
in an auxiliary diesel engine hydraulic starting accumulator after motor with the
14 3443 A system is to __________. starting flywheel
To reduce load during jacking operations, which of
14 3444 C the listed devices should be opened? Fuel line Expansion tank
An indication of an overloaded main propulsion white smoke in the high exhaust gas
14 3451 B diesel engine is __________. exhaust pyrometer readings
increasing the
Diesel engine mufflers accomplish noise reduction reducing exhaust gas frequency of gas
14 3452 A by __________. velocity vibration
As soon as a diesel engine has started, which of
the listed engine operating parameters should be Exhaust
14 3453 C checked FIRST? temperatures Raw water pressure
When a diesel engine compression pressure is
checked, the indicator is connected to the cylinder exhaust
14 3454 C __________. ports injection line
In a diesel engine exhaust system, the cooling of
the exhaust gases below their dew point, will increased engine sulfuric acid
14 3461 B result in __________. back pressure corrosion
The exhaust system for a diesel engine is usually remove the emission
designed to remove exhaust gases and to power the Roots-type of exhaust smoke
14 3462 D __________. exhauster pollutants
The starter control valve in the hydraulic system

shown in the illustration is malfunctioning. Before remove all plugs from
14 3463 C removing the valve, you must first __________. drain the reservoir the system
Misfiring in a diesel engine at light loads can be high lube oil low lube oil
14 3471 C caused by __________. temperature temperature
changing the
Diesel engine exhaust noise can be reduced in an direction of exhaust increasing the
14 3472 A exhaust muffler by __________. gas flow exhaust gas velocity
Before any auxiliary diesel engine hydraulic place all control ensure that the
starting system is opened for servicing or repair, levers in the 'HOLD' hydraulic fluid
14 3473 D you must __________. position reservoir is full
An auxiliary diesel engine may fail to start due to low exhaust back high lube oil
14 3474 C __________. pressure temperature
A condition contributing to diesel engine piston
rings sticking in the ring grooves, is insufficient
14 3481 B ring clearance at the ring __________. gap side
One of the purposes for water cooling the exhaust
manifold in marine diesel engine is to reduce lube oil raise exhaust
14 3482 C __________. temperature temperature
If a diesel engine driving a generator turns over excessive
freely but fails to fire properly, the cause could be compression
14 3484 B __________. pressure air in the fuel lines
In a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the exhaust
gases are expelled from the cylinder by the
14 3490 C __________. exhaust manifold valve bridge
When the normal compression ratio of a diesel
engine is not very high, misfiring at light loads overloading the
14 3491 C may be caused by __________. engine low exhaust valve lift
If the jacket water temperature rises rapidly above
normal in a diesel engine, you should FIRST call the chief
14 3492 B __________. engineer reduce engine load
The air start timing in the system shown in the
14 3493 D illustration can be advanced by __________. tightening spring II loosening spring II
one crankshaft the two crankshafts

In an opposed piston engine, the term 'crank lead' turning faster than turning in different
14 3494 C refers to __________. the other directions
Which of the listed diesel engine systems is likely
to create the problem of a cylinder regularly
14 3501 C misfiring? Lubrication Cooling
During the valve overlap period, the exhaust
pressure of a turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle effective cylinder constant pressure
diesel engine must be less than the intake scavenging and from the
14 3502 A manifold pressure to ensure __________. cooling turbochargers
Maintaining a high
Which of the listed conditions will result in the Supplying high exhaust back
14 3504 C failure of an auxiliary diesel engine to shut down? temperature inlet air. pressure.
The turbocharger diffuser ring of the compressor
element shown in the illustration, is indicated by
14 3506 A the part labeled __________. "D" "E"
The instrument shown in the illustration would be measure exhaust measure air intake
14 3511 C used on a diesel engine to __________. manifold pressure manifold pressure
Which of the following problems can occur if you Corrosion and

continually fail to drain off condensate from a eventual failure of the Gumming of the tank
14 3513 A starting air receiver? tank. relief valves.
If a diesel engine continues to run after attempting
to shut it down, the probable cause is incandescent carbon air remaining in the
14 3514 C __________. particles cylinders
Regarding the turbocharger shown in the
illustration, the diffuser ring of the blower is
14 3516 A indicated by the letter __________. D F
A diesel engine experiences a sudden loss in
speed, accompanied by black exhaust smoke,
with the fuel rack at maximum, and the speed
remaining below normal. The probable cause is
14 3521 A __________. engine overload leaky valves
From the engine data shown in the illustration, if

the temperature of every cylinder was 870°F + or -
5°F, you would expect the exhaust temperature at
14 3522 D the turbocharger inlet to be __________. 830°F + or - 5°F 850°F + or - 5°F
Which of the following conditions is most likely to
occur if the electric starter motor pinion gear fails
to disengage from the flywheel of a diesel engine Flywheel will be
14 3523 C after the engine has started? damaged Engine will stop
If the auxiliary diesel engine will not shut down,
14 3524 C the trouble could be __________. high lube oil pressure high firing pressure
illustration, the part labeled "B" would be attached
14 3526 C to the __________. exhaust manifold silencer outlet
Which of the listed items should be secured
before performing any maintenance on a solenoid Electric power and Lube oil standby
14 3530 A operated air start valve? starting air pump and control air
Bouncing of the valve gear in a diesel engine can prolonged high

14 3531 B be caused by __________. speed operation spring surge
The exhaust gases in a supercharged two-
stroke/cycle diesel engine are expelled from the pumping action of the pressure of the fuel
14 3532 D cylinder by __________. piston charge
A diesel engine cranks properly during starting but
immediately stalls. Which of the following
14 3533 D systems is most likely at fault? Hydraulic starting Electric starting
If an auxiliary diesel engine frequently stalls, the low exhaust back
14 3534 B trouble may be caused by __________. pressure air in the fuel system
illustration, the piece labeled "F" is a variable inlet guide
14 3536 B __________. vane fixed blade
Spring surge in diesel engine valve springs can increasing effective bouncing of the valve
14 3541 B result in __________. spring force gear
The satisfactory operation of diesel engine the proper back the cooling water
14 3542 C exhaust valves usually depends on __________. pressure temperature
restricted
An operating diesel engine that suddenly loses turbocharger air oil leak into the
14 3544 A power, is due to a/an __________. intake turbocharger
During unsafe firing conditions in a large

automatic auxiliary boiler, various control
actuators are interlocked with the burner circuit to
prevent start-up, in addition to safety shutdown. flame safeguard
14 3545 A These controls are referred to as __________. limit controls controls
In the turbocharger shown in the illustration, the
engine exhaust line would be connected to the
14 3546 B part labeled __________. B C
cylinder oil feed rate

If it becomes necessary to cutout an individual fuel pump should be should be increased
cylinder of a large, low-speed, main propulsion removed and all slightly above that
diesel engine, the fuel to that cylinder should be connections blanked used at normal sea
14 3551 C secured and its __________. off speed
In the operating cycle of a four-stroke/cycle diesel
engine, blowdown to exhaust manifold pressure
must occur before the piston begins the exhaust
14 3552 D stroke to minimize __________. pressure losses exhaust pulsations
If a diesel engine turned over freely but failed to
14 3553 A start, the cause could be __________. water in the fuel cold lube oil
A four-stroke, cycle, turbocharged, 1000

horsepower diesel engine has been operating
under load. The load suddenly increases, causing
excessive black exhaust smoke, and a rapid rise
in the lube oil temperature. In response to this
14 3554 A condition, you should __________. reduce load check your exhaust
Which of the operating characteristics listed would The turbine operating The air is
apply to the turbocharger shown in the speed is dependent compressed in the air
14 3556 A illustration? on engine load. cleaner.
Cooling water
Which of the following procedures should be Lubrication to the temperature to the
carried out when a large, low-speed, diesel engine defective cylinder engine should be
14 3561 D is operated with one cylinder secured? should be increased. increased.
A diesel engine could fail to start because of incorrect injection low exhaust back
14 3563 A __________. timing pressure
Excessive vibration in an operating diesel surging at governed
14 3564 C generator may be caused by __________. electrical overload RPM
provide cooling water protect the crankcase

The device shown in the illustration is commonly circulation through from overpressure in
14 3566 C used to __________. the engine event of explosion
A bronze bearing liner with a lead-tin flashing has
a milky-white color over most of its surface and
some areas of exposed bronze. The white improper break-in
14 3571 D coloring indicates __________. proper break-in wear wear
In a diesel engine, with the valves set to
specification, the shape of the cam determines the
14 3572 D valve __________. point of opening speed of opening
Irregular engine speed in a diesel generator can
14 3574 D be caused by __________. high generator load low fuel viscosity
The impeller in area "A", shown in the illustration,
14 3576 B is powered by __________. air exhaust gas
soft water pump was

Water accumulation in the cylinder of a secured not secured along jacket water
14 3581 C engine is an indication that the __________. with the engine thermostat has failed
The exhaust valves The lash adjuster

Which of the following statements represents the are opened by the maintains zero lash
function of the valve bridge and hydraulic lash action of the bridge between the valve
14 3582 B adjuster assembly shown in the illustration? spring. stem and the bridge.
When restarting a heavy fuel diesel engine that use a higher than
has been stopped for some time, the engineer increase the starting normal cranking
14 3583 D should __________. air pressure speed
If you notice smoke coming from the crankcase
exhaust fan outlet of an operating diesel engine, a cracked cylinder
14 3584 C you would suspect __________. liner clogged intake ports
In a main propulsion turbocharged diesel engine,
the speed of the turbocharger varies according to speeder spring
14 3586 D the __________. governor droop tension
If a clicking sound is being produced from within
the valve compartment of a diesel engine, the a loose valve stem excessive valve
14 3594 D cause may be __________. and guide clearances
The operating speed of a turbocharger is directly
14 3596 B dependent upon __________. engine speed engine load
The bore of a diesel engine describes the length of the piston
14 3601 D __________. rod height of the piston
The engine is
Which of the listed construction characteristics is equipped with a The engine operates
apparent of the diesel engine shown in the constant pressure on the two-
14 3602 D illustration? turbocharger. stroke/cycle.
The starting air rotates a diesel engine at the
proper speed, but the engine fails to start. You for an obstructed air
14 3603 D should check __________. the overspeed trip filter
A loud clicking noise occurring from within the
valve compartment of an operating diesel engine tight rocker arm
14 3604 C would indicate __________. worn valve seats springs
The speed of the turbocharger for a four-

stroke/cycle diesel engine driving a generator at
14 3606 B constant speed depends on the __________. engine speed kilowatt load
The cubic inch (or liter) displacement of a cylinder
is determined by the diameter of the piston and length of the volume of the
14 3611 D the __________. crankshaft clearance space
The intake ports of a two-stroke/cycle diesel
engine are opened and closed by the action of the
14 3612 B __________. camshaft piston movement
When attempting to start a main propulsion diesel

engine, the engine turns at the proper speed but scavenge air
14 3613 C will not start. You should check the __________. starting air pressure pressure
high exhaust
If a valve seat insert, similar to the that shown in pyrometer readings
the illustration is cracked, this may be indicated by white vapor in the on that particular
14 3614 A __________. exhaust gas cylinder
At rated engine load and RPM, the diesel engine

14 3616 B turbocharger is powered by __________. belt drive exhaust gases
During the compression stroke in a four cycle

engine, assume that the piston can only travel
seven-eighths of the total distance between BDC
to the underside of the cylinder head. Which of
the following ratios will be the compression ratio
14 3621 D for this engine? 6 to 1 7 to 1
Exhaust gases in a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine

14 3622 C are discharged through __________. the air valves a roots-type blower
If an auxiliary diesel engine equipped with an
electric starting system cranks very slowly after
repeated attempts to start, the cause could be low compression
14 3623 D a/an __________. low lube oil viscosity pressure
When checking the underside of the valve cover

shown in the illustration, you find localized black
14 3624 D patches. You should suspect __________. worn valve locks loose tapered collars
A turbocharged, eight cylinder, two-stroke/cycle
diesel engine has a swept volume of 5160.31
cubic inches, a 9 1/16 inch bore, 10 inch stroke,
and a compression ratio of 14.5 : 1. If during an
overhaul, each cylinder head is to be trued by
milling off .024 inches thereby losing 1.55 cubic
inches from its clearance volume, what will be the
resultant swept volume and new compression 5160.31 cubic 5160.31 cubic
14 3631 B ratio? inches; 14.92 : 1 inches; 14.95 : 1
The exhaust ports shown in the illustration are
14 3632 A initially uncovered in figure __________. #3 #4
Which of the listed diesel engine starting systems Direct cylinder

14 3633 C is most susceptible to difficulties in cold weather? admission air start Hydraulic
The average pressure exerted on a piston during mean effective

14 3634 B each power stroke is termed __________. indicated horsepower pressure
If the speed of a turbocharged diesel engine is
maintained constant as the load on the engine is decrease until the
increased, the speed of the turbocharger will engine speed
14 3636 B __________. increases increase
Valves in the cylinder head of a diesel engine are

14 3642 C opened by the direct action of the __________. exhaust pressure valve spring pressure
If a diesel engine, with an electric starter, cranks
very slowly after repeated attempts to start, the low compression
14 3643 D cause could be __________. low lube oil viscosity pressure
An increase in power output of a turbocharged
diesel engine operating at a constant engine higher exhaust increased
14 3646 D speed results in __________. temperature turbocharger speed
area times the piston

Engine displacement is equal to piston area times the piston stroke times the
14 3651 B __________. stroke number of cylinders
If cranking a diesel engine is too slow while insufficient heat of fouling of the air
14 3703 A attempting to start, it will result in __________. compression intakes
Most practical diesel engines today operate on a
cycle which is a combination of the Diesel and
Otto cycles. In this process, compression ignition begins on a constant begins on a constant
14 3711 A __________. volume basis pressure basis
The valve spring shown in the illustration, prevent movement of hold the valve
14 3712 B functions to __________. the bushings against its seat
the heat of
compression will be
If while attempting to start a diesel engine, the the fuel timing will be insufficient to ignite
14 3713 B cranking speed is too low, __________. too late the fuel
The engine shown in the illustration is a four-stroke/cycle on two-stroke/cycle on
14 3714 C __________. the exhaust stroke the exhaust stroke
In the theoretical diesel cycle, shown in the
illustration, which of the listed conditions normally Combustion-constant
14 3721 D takes place between points "3" and "4"? Compression volume
The force exerted by a valve spring to close the
diesel engine valves, is proportional to
14 3722 A __________. spring compression engine speed
fuel control rack had engine speed does
If a diesel engine rotates slowly when cranked, admitted excessive not match the fuel
14 3723 C but does not fire, the __________. fuel rack setting
If all other conditions such as bore, stroke, speed, the same indicated twice the indicated
and mean effective pressures are equal, a two- horsepower as a horsepower as a
stroke/cycle diesel engine will develop four-stroke/cycle four-stroke/cycle
14 3724 B approximately __________. engine engine
In the pressure-volume diagram, shown in the 16° of crankshaft
illustration, the volume line is divided into 16 units a cylinder volume of motion between lines
14 3731 C indicating __________. 166 cubic inches A and B
A diesel engine may be hard to start if the engine is cranked too
14 3733 A __________. air intake is restricted fast
In the pressure-volume diagram, shown in the The combustion
illustration, what is indicated to have occurred by gases have The crankshaft has
14 3741 A the line connecting points "d" and "e"? expanded. rotated 90°.
keeping the exhaust

The formation of carbon monoxide in diesel spraying water into system free of
14 3742 C exhaust gases is reduced by __________. the exhaust pipe carbon deposits
Which of the listed failures, occurring in an
automated diesel generator system, should cause
an audible alarm at the engine room control Low cooling water High lube oil
14 3743 D station? outlet temperature pressure
Compared to four-stroke/cycle engines, two-
stroke/cycle diesel engines have the disadvantage higher cylinder head
14 3744 B of __________. less even torque temperatures
In the pressure-volume diagram, shown in the
illustration, what occurs between points "e" and The exhaust valve The intake ports
14 3751 C "f"? closes. close.
seawater washing up
A large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine rain water coming exhaust pipes at the
14 3752 D exhaust is designed to drain off __________. down the stack waterline
The engine will crank The engine will

Which of the following effects will excessively cold slowly and may fail to overspeed when
14 3753 A lube oil have on the operation of a diesel engine? start. started.
In comparing engines of equal horsepower, higher
exhaust gas temperatures occur in a/an opposed-piston
14 3754 D __________. engine double-acting engine
If point #1 in the diagram shown is the beginning
of gas compression, which of the cycles listed is
14 3761 B being illustrated? Otto Diesel
Decreasing the exhaust valve clearance of a
diesel engine will cause the exhaust valve to open earlier and have less earlier and remain
14 3762 B __________. lift open longer
On a diesel engine with direct-cylinder admission an overheated excessive smoke
air starting, a leaking air starting valve would be starting air supply from the engine
14 3763 A indicated by __________. pipe exhaust
A disadvantage of a two-stroke/cycle diesel more power strokes the use of scavenge

14 3861 D engine is __________. per revolution air
A restricted diesel engine exhaust manifold low firing pressures low firing pressures
operating under a normal load is indicated by and low exhaust and high exhaust
14 3862 B __________. temperatures temperatures
What could be the cause of inadequate starting

14 3863 A speed during the cranking of a cold diesel engine? High lube oil viscosity Low lube oil viscosity
In a single acting, two-stroke/cycle, diesel engine, once every two
the power impulse in an individual cylinder occurs once every crankshaft
14 3871 A __________. crankshaft revolution revolutions
Excessive exhaust temperatures in a two-
stroke/cycle diesel engine can be caused by a/an high injection
14 3872 D __________. pressure high firing pressure
A diesel engine is turned at normal cranking
speed and no ignition occurs. This could be the low lube oil low starting air
14 3873 C result of __________. temperature temperature
provide dynamic
High-speed, multi-cylinder, diesel engines balance by
commonly use counterweights placed opposite to prevent bearing equalizing centrifugal
14 3874 B the crankpins to __________. loads force
The #3 piston shown in the illustration, is on the
14 3881 A __________. intake stroke exhaust stroke
A dry-type exhaust silencer clogged with soot, will low exhaust
14 3882 B cause __________. temperature loss of engine power
A two-stroke/cycle diesel engine operates
erratically, overspeeds, and fails to restart when
cranked at normal speed. Which of the following Improper governor Damage to the
problems is the most likely cause for the engine operation due to governor due to
14 3883 C failing to restart? excess oil pressure excessive speed
be barred over, the trouble may be in the
14 3884 A __________. starting batteries fuel injectors
In the chart shown in the illustration, a right hand

rotation engine has the #9 piston on top dead on the compression
14 3891 C center; therefore, the #1 piston is __________. on the exhaust stroke stroke
Clogged or partially obstructed exhaust ports on a overspeeding of the failure of the engine
14 3892 D diesel engine can cause __________. engine to shut down
A diesel engine fails to start, even though it can
be barred over, but not cranked over. The an improperly fitted
14 3893 C probable cause is __________. a seized piston bearing
If you observe smoke coming from the
turbocharger of an auxiliary diesel engine, you check the air filter for check for an exhaust
14 3894 D should __________. obstruction leak
Number of
revolutions per
Which of the following notations does the "N" Number of power minute for both two-
represent in the formula shown below? IHP= strokes per stroke and four-
14 3901 C PLAN/(33000) revolution. stroke engines.
Partially obstructed exhaust ports on a diesel overheating of the high exhaust
14 3902 D engine can cause __________. engine temperatures
When starting air is admitted, a diesel engine water accumulation
turns over very slowly without firing. The cause an obstruction in an in some engine
14 3903 C may be __________. engine cylinder cylinders
When the #1 piston, shown in the illustration, is at on the compression

14 3911 B top dead center, the #9 piston is __________. on the exhaust stroke stroke
read low for that read high for that
An accumulation of carbon on one of its location due to the location due to the
thermocouples of an exhaust gas pyrometer will insulation effect of hot spots formed by
14 3912 A __________. the deposits the deposits
A piston is at bottom dead center when it is opening the exhaust
14 3921 C __________. ports closing the fuel ports
If carbon accumulates on a pyrometer the pyrometer to the pyrometer to read

14 3922 B thermocouple, it will cause __________. overheat and burn low
A piston is said to be at top dead center when it is opening the exhaust
14 3931 D __________. ports closing the fuel ports
The diesel engine combustion chamber shown as stratified charge precombustion

14 4065 D figure "C" in the illustration is a/an __________. combustion chamber chamber
Using the information given in the illustrated table,

14 4071 D which of the cylinders listed will fire next? 2 3
excessive
Black smoke exhausting from a diesel engine may scavenging air high coolant
14 4072 D be caused by __________. pressure temperature
Open combustion chambers are designed to eliminate carbon improve piston
14 4075 D __________. buildup cooling
The angular distance a flywheel rotates between
the firing of the cylinders of a V-16, four-
14 4081 C stroke/cycle diesel engine is __________. 22.50° 33.75°
Engine operating conditions may be indicated by
the color of the exhaust smoke. Black smoke an insufficient speed an overloaded
14 4082 B could indicate __________. droop setting engine
The primary purpose of the open combustion
chamber used in diesel engines is to improve piston stratify the fuel
14 4085 D __________. cooling charge
From the engine data given, after cylinder #1L
fires, how many degrees of crankshaft rotation
14 4091 D must take place before #4L cylinder fires? 22.5° 45°
Black smoke exhausting from a diesel engine
14 4092 C indicates __________. proper fuel injection water in the fuel
decrease air increase air
Many diesel engines have pistons with concave turbulence and turbulence and
14 4095 B heads to __________. improve fuel mixing improve fuel mixing
How many crank angle degrees of rotation exist
between each firing of the cylinders indicated by
14 4101 B the illustrated chart? 60° 120°
What color exhaust will be exhibited when a slow
speed two-stroke/cycle main propulsion diesel
engine, designed to operate on light and heavy
fuel oil, is operated on insufficiently preheated
14 4102 B heavy fuel oil? White Black
A four-stroke/cycle six cylinder in-line diesel
engine has a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. When
cylinder #6 is firing at top dead center, piston #4 on the compression
14 4111 D is __________. at top dead center stroke
A dark exhaust from a running diesel engine can
14 4112 A be caused by __________. late ignition water in the fuel
Turbulence in the combustion chamber of a diesel increased clearance
14 4115 C engine can be induced by __________. delayed ignition volume
In a single-acting diesel engine, the cylinder liner
area that is most difficult to lubricate is the
14 4120 C __________. major thrust side minor thrust side
When inspecting pistons, liners, and rings of a
large two-stroke/cycle diesel engine through the
cylinder ports, a wet piston crown would indicate a faulty piston
14 4121 B __________. lubricator leaky fuel injector
Which of the events listed does NOT occur during
the instant the piston just reaches top dead
14 4122 A center? Intake Ignition
The greatest turbulence in a diesel engine shape of the fuel injection spray
14 4125 A cylinder is created by the __________. combustion chamber pattern
After removing an old set of rings, which of the

following conditions is indicated if a bright spot is Excessive diametrical
14 4130 D found on each end of a broken piston ring? Improper lubrication tension
The sequence of
In describing engine operation, what does the events that produce One rotation of the
14 4131 A term 'cycle' mean? a power pulse. engine crankshaft.
High exhaust temperatures from all of the

cylinders of a turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle inoperative inadequate fuel
14 4262 A diesel engine can be caused by an __________. turbocharger supply
In a multi-cylinder, constant pressure,
turbocharged diesel engine, the combined
exhaust temperature at the turbocharger inlet combined exhaust combined exhaust
reads higher than the individual cylinder exhausts. pyrometer is pyrometer is reading
14 4272 B This means the __________. defective normally
You are operating a 16-cylinder diesel engine at
75% load, turning 900 RPM. All exhaust
temperatures are between 900°F and 950°F,
except the #3 cylinder, with an indicated reading
of 750°F. All fuel rack settings are between 21
and 22 millimeters, with the exception of a 17 Stop the engine and
millimeter setting for the #3 cylinder. Which of change out the #3
14 4372 C the following corrections should be carried out? Reduce engine load. fuel nozzle.
Combustion knock will most likely occur as a
14 4555 A result of using a fuel with __________. low ignition quality a high volatility
When operating
astern, the ahead
pinion is
Which of the following statements concerning the The gear illustrated is mechanically jogged
marine type reversing reduction gear set shown in a reversing double out of mesh with bull
14 4764 C the illustration is correct? reduction gear. gear.
to ensure the
When checking for the presence of sulfite in the compound additions
feedwater of an auxiliary boiler, you are in the hardness of the are adequate for
14 7411 C essence checking __________. makeup feed water control of pH
If the load on a diesel engine equipped with an
isochronous hydraulic governor is increased, after
compensation is performed by the governor, the
14 7758 A engine speed will __________. remain the same increase
Which of the listed fuel oil ignition methods are
commonly found on automatically fired auxiliary A high energy
14 16872 A boilers aboard merchant vessels? electric spark A gas pilot light
Operation of the Operation of an
What method is used to supply air to the cylinders turbcharger at full auxiliary blower at
14 30972 D of the diesel engine illustrated? load low load
The main source of fuel injection system improper
14 30999 B malfunctions is __________. adjustments contaminated fuel
prevents flashing of regulates the
The flash chamber attached to the auxiliary boiler feedwater in the eccentricity of the
14 31035 D illustrated, __________. system thermostat tube
To test the operation of the flame failure switch of de-energize the high move the igniter
an operating automatically fired auxiliary boiler, voltage ignition away from the
14 31197 C you should __________. system normal firing position
Which of the listed devices could be used as a
ring groove cleaning tool during preparation for Fine emery cloth or
14 31200 C the installation of new rings? Steel brush steel wool
16-Jul-07
ANS C ANS D ILLUS
lap or lead protrusion

In the furnace In the furnace not
approximately 1 1/2 more than 1 inch
inches (3.8 cm) (2.54 cm) below the
below the normal lowest permissible
waterline. water level.
pair of inside calipers depth micrometer
ball anvil outside screw thread outside

micrometer micrometer

267.86 RPM 76.19 RPM MO-0088

bearing shells shim
slack thrust bearings dimensions
have a flash point of be oxidation resistant

not less than 315°F and nontoxic
Watch the
temperature to Clean the interior to
prevent fluctuations remove oil and
in pressure. foreign matter.
fitted with caps or

connected through plugs to prevent
the tank top leakage
shunt system bypass system MO-0007
460.47 RPM 114.29 RPM MO-0088

engage the ahead disengage the astern
clutch clutch
the effective volume

of air passing
through intake valves
is less than the intake valves are less
effective volume of affected by the
air passing through corrosive action of
exhaust valves exhaust gases
open the burners'
cool the crown sheet electrical firing
at high firing rates circuits
have excessive
sensitivity to small remain in the neutral
speed changes position
the compensating
lever fulcrum is
changed all of the above MO-0092
raising the actuating lowering the speeder

compensation piston rod MO-0092
Precision insert Needle
connected through located in the

the tank top machinery space
Mechanical
Sight feed lubricators lubricators
proportional plus proportional plus

reset action reset plus rate action MO-0047
fuel atomizer valve starting air valve and

and exhaust valve intake valve MO-0020
oil pressure under
pilot valve plunger the power piston will
will move down increase MO-0092
compensating spring accumulator spring

tension tension
change the amount
of stroke available to change the stroke of
the actuating the load limit
compensating piston shutdown lever MO-0092
dynamometer pony brake
Spring bearing Thrust bearing
have seal-welded
have welded flanges threads
some of the oil used all of the oil used by
by the engine the engine through a
through a centrifuge centrifuge
The shutdown servo

motor will develop a The safeguard
force overriding the provided by these
the output of the devices will result in
governor, causing in a temporary
the fuel to the engine cessation of air flow
to be secured. through valve "D". MO-0117
When oil pressure to

valve C is
Valve D, when diminished, a
depressed, allows pressure decrease is
the retained developed at valve
pneumatic pressure D, causing it to shift,
within the shut-down and nullifying the
servo motor to be actuating signal to
relieved. device A. MO-0117
The reciprocating The arrangement is

action of the device used to position the
provides prestart cam shafts for the
lubrication to the desired direction of
cylinder walls. engine rotation. MO-0125
flows through a
second-stage
strainer, reheater,
flows to the engine and returns to the
bearings sump
viscosity temperature quality of the oil

camshaft and the crankshaft and the
engine block engine block
maintain specified
use existing supports injection
and braces characteristics
air starting system lube oil system

primary means of
means of heating the producing a vacuum
feedwater within the distiller
enable a total smaller

valve spring force to
allow for easier valve keep the valve tight
replacement on its seat
510.64 RPM 71.81 RPM MO-0088
reversing gears reduction gears
share an equal drop an equal

amount of any amount of any
increase in load decrease in load
change the eliminate the need
directional rotation of for mechanical
the engine interlocks MO-0125
Wrist pin bearings Thrust bearings

welded flange
connections for all aluminum piping with
joints expansion loops
a lower grade of
better visual metering cylinder oil may be
adjustment used
heat sink space piston thrust washer MO-0122
high voltage on the

ignition electrode open air damper
180° 240° MO-0038
worn out stripped MO-0034
"B" to drive "A" when

"B" to drive "A" at any "B" provides the
speed of "A" or "B" power for rotation MO-0034
BHP SHP
damage to the damage to the

journals bearings
Neoprene Soft copper
different type
centrifuges are
non-additive oils are required for the main
used in the main engine and reduction
engine system gear lube systems
lube oil convection MO-0003
at a pressure below without cooling the

atmospheric cylinders or pistons
lube oil vapors in the lube oil vapors in the

crank case engine room
"17" "S" MO-0122
When the unit is

secured and the bowl
stops rotating, the Water may only be
water is drained off removed from the
the bottom of the bowl when the unit is
bowl through orifice secured and the bowl
ports. hood is removed. MO-0127
tend to rotate with have a thicker layer

the journal of babbit
high pressure fuel
line low pressure fuel line MO-0003
lube oil line control linkage MO-0003
Y P MO-0003
Split roller Precision insert
deflect hot oppose the effects of

combustion gas piston induced
away from the valves squish
lock all safety
close all manually interlock switches
operated fuel valves closed
increase the rate of increase the rate of
combustion heat transfer
reduce the water
alkalinity to
treat the water with recommended
chemical scavengers readings
Expansion of the
steam in the orifice
plate. All of the above.
pitch thrust
exhaust ports injector nozzles
prevent sludge and scrape oil and carbon

dirty oil from entering deposits off the
the crankcase cylinder walls
diesel oil exhaust gas MO-0003
left hand and right

male and female hand MO-0122
The water under
centrifugal force The water drain valve
developed within the is used primarily
bowl acts upon the when the bowl is
underside of the flushed preceding a
valve, overcoming shut down period. Its
the opposing spring opening is the result
force, causing it to of a pre-programmed
open. memory format. MO-0127
uncontrolled firing automatic restart
lower than those at

low fire, but the
lower than those at generated voltage
low fire will be higher
boiler steam demand
is low feedwater is too cold
halfway between
at the bottom of the bottom and where
bearing shells meet
interstage unloader governor relief valve MO-0041
Metered hydraulic oil Forced lube oil

supply supply
conducted through losses to escaping

the piston crown exhaust gases
sum of the supply difference between

and return meter the supply and return
readings meter readings
W U MO-0003
The triple nozzle
assembly responds
The ignition electrode to a low steam
is fired from a step pressure signal from
up transformer. a pyrostat. MO-0098
one (explosion relief) two engine driven

valve at the position lube oil pumps
of each main crank capable of parallel
throw operation
sludge dissolved nitrogen

oil pressure is not water pressure is not
sensed sensed
the needle valve the plunger MO-0059

ensure proper
prevent the escape temperature flow
of lubricating oil from between the liner and
the crankcase engine block
lower than raw water

cooled installations,
identical to raw water but the pressure will
cooled installations be higher
"P" and "10" "T" and "10" MO-0122

removed from
emulsified fuel oil
during the
centrifuging All of the above are
processes correct.
fuel pressure steam pressure

undesirable, since undesirable, since
the embedded the particles will
particles will score interfere with lube oil
the journal flow
power stroke compression stroke
positive displacement
type eductor type
scavenging air injectors
By regulating the Valve "D" will shift,

reduction of the 30 no longer venting line
bar air pressure at 'cc', 30 bar air
device "B", the pressure is reduced
engine speed may be by "B", and is
varied proportionally, supplied to "A" for
operating speed control, and
independently of any other functions of
other control. lines 'cc' and 'ff'. MO-0118
boost the scavenge provide turbulence in
air pressure the scavenge air MO-0003
ten consecutive twelve consecutive

starts starts
The water pipe is the

mechanism in which The device delivers
the 'shaker' method the oil for piston
of piston cooling is cooling, in addition to
accomplished. liner lubrication. MO-0122
changes from low to remains constant and

high level unvarying MO-0047
a spring-loaded timing gears keyed to
pressure plate the crankshaft
diaphragm pump gear pump
prevent clogging and maintain zero water

erosion in the coil hardness
high boiler water

level high steam pressure
multi-directional relief valve stem spring
valve cap MO-0070
when the
during periods of turbocharger is in
high steam demand operation
Oxygen is liberated
Oxygen is liberated by maintaining the
in the three-stages of highest practical
feedwater feedwater
preheating. temperature.
transported to the All of the above are

distribution sites correct.
Limit control system All of the above
Lower portion of the

piston pin bushing in All bearing halves
the connecting rod. share an equal load.
varying the injector
needle valve
clearance a bypass valve
pressure drop
through the filter relief valve
Installation of a
powered circulating Installation of a
booster pump superheater
constantly
that is widely decreasing as engine
fluctuating load increases
fitted with a welded rolled, beaded, and

backing ring in the seal welded around
seat area the bead edge
The blocking roller,

Roller "G" develops utilizing spring force
an output pressure at and engine oil
fitting "H", directly pressure, maintains
proportional to the the reversing control
rate of reciprocation in its two end
of component "D". positions. MO-0125
If sludge buildup on
When changing the the bottom of the pan
oil in an operating becomes excessive,
engine, it may it will become
become necessary to necessary to shorten
use a longer stick to the dipstick to
obtain the exact accommodate for the
location of the oil false oil level
level at all times. reading. MO-0122
moisture or water to electrolysis to be
be present occuring
It is turned by the It is held in position

base ring of the by the bearing base
bearing. ring.
prevent reflected
allow combustion gas pressure waves
blowback into the when the needle
open needle valve valve closes
variable speed pump orifice in the lube oil
drive header
low steam pressure furnace air pressure

damage to the field excessive exhaust
windings temperatures
decrease in fuel
consumption per decrease in exhaust
horsepower-hour manifold pressure
prevent valve provide sufficient

pounding blowdown
120 psig (823.77

90 psig (617.83 kPa) kPa)
provide sufficient air
evaporate in the furnace to
accumulated allow ignition of the
unburned fuel oil fuel
variable fuel supply variable fuel return
temperature pressure
dowels and pins pivoted segments
dropping pressure is
clogging will not half of that through a
occur single filter unit
The engine speed An orifice
allow for an increase

provide an air in water volume as
cushion the engine warms up
45.70 psi 50.00 psi MO-0004

line of maximum
propeller curve efficiency MO-0126
Microbiological The necessary

infection does not nutrients that the
affect marine fuel but organisms feed on
rather the personnel are in a more
who are involved with complex form and
the handling, storage not available for
and purification of the microbial
fuel. degradation.
improper burner
high fuel oil pressure maintenance
the bearing pictured
is not designed to
in either direction carry thrust MO-0001
monel metal or
iron stainless steel
Provides a low
pressure point for the
addition of makeup
cooling water and
chemicals. All of the above.
tighten the steam
preheat the diesel oil stop to prevent
to assist atomization steam leakage
passes through the automatically

domestic heating dumped into auxiliary
system return line feed heater and
steam traps to the reheated by auxiliary
auxiliary feed supply exhaust back
tank pressure
low fuel oil viscosity high steam pressure
relieve excess add de-scaling

pressure chemicals as needed MO-0111
response to steam
heated water flashes demand is slower
to steam in the boiler than in a fire-tube
heating coils boiler
forging integral case hardening

components integral components
main shaft flexible

crosshead bearing coupling
relieve excess fuel
pressure to the
adjust the fuel rack suction side of the
spring tension pump MO-0059
The oil pressure is The oil flow control
greater than the valve is always
cooling water installed in the oil
pressure. input line.
thermostatic jacket water cooler

expansion valve accumulator
emergency clutching
main engine speed operations MO-0118
early part of the early part of the

injection stroke only power stroke
fluctuating pressure an unevenly shaped

in the windbox burner flame
hazy light blue hazy light grey

The stack relay
The stack relay secures power to the
actuates the low limit high voltage side of
control which breaks the ignition
the ignition circuit. transformer.
Entablature Tie rod

not required,
provided there is a
high and low tank
suction strictly prohibited
positive lube oil galvanic action in the
pump suction to be cooler to be
assured minimized
cooling water pump

heat exchanger inlet outlet
If the throttle is
manually moved from
its 'zero' position, the
If the locking handle resulting effect will
is in any position tend to override the
other than 'zero', the output of the
output of the governor, and secure
pneumatic valve will the air to the control
equal the input. circuit. MO-0119
4 and 5 5 and 6 MO-0025

Assuming the load
indicator reads 90%
Ideally the engine and the engine
should be operated speed is at 80% the
in area "A", however, engine can be
it is permissible to operated until
intermittently operate maintenance
the engine in area requirements
"B". become apparent. MO-0126
at 70 percent of the
while underway and ahead rpm of
under all normal average continous
conditions sea speed
improved fuel
combustion fewer soot deposits
grounded high incorrect primary air

tension lead setting
entablature column MO-0002
the lessened chance

reduced wear of of fuel leaks into the
spray orifices engine sump
Inspect and clean all Inspect for oil and
solenoid valves. water leaks.
incorrect electrode full fuel pressure at

setting the nozzle
adjust damper adjust the photocell

linkage to lengthen to observe the new
the purge period flame position
early part of the

piston passes BDC downstroke
Chemical cleaning Bottom blowing
spalling damage to heat damage to the

the brickwork atomizer
increased feedwater decreased boiler

consumption efficiency
main bearings support bearings

Lubrication
Piston rod nut telescopes MO-0003
Air injection Hydraulic governing
improve overall
filtration all of the above
formation of compression
excessive quantities pressure being
of condensate greatly reduced
hydraulic nuts as
commonly found on
split pins or other large low speed
effective means engines
yeasts All of the above
with a stop watch to

verify shutdown by slowly lowering
times the boiler water level
drum level to
fuel pump to restart stabilize
accurate metering of eliminating injection

the fuel oil lag
piston pin bushings All of the above
heat exchanger inlet jacket water pump

connection suction line
The linkage to the

shut down
The engine speed servomotor and the
can be controlled governor output shaft
using the fuel control must be
lever without disconnected in order
changing the position to operate the engine
of the maximum fuel via the fuel control
stop. lever. MO-0119
combustion gases valve springs

None of the above
"8" are correct. MO-0122
back to the suction
side of the service directly to the deep
pump tanks
improper tank
washing procedures All of the above
High boiler water A faulty coil in one of

level the solenoid valves
mount the engine

frame securely to the
hull to prevent shaft connect the
coupling crosshead solidly to
misalignment the piston rod
Air injection Pintle type MO-0059
gravity feed pressure feed
or near the floor plate or near the tank top

level level
varying air pressure

changing the speed supplied to the
of a rotary cup nozzle
entering the water particles entering

jacket lube oil
The fuel oil valve and The steam flow will

air damper will open be automatically
wider. regulated.
The fuel oil pump

An alarm should ring. should stop.
leaves the burner as leaves the burner as

a straight stream until a straight stream until
mixed with the mixed with the
primary flow of swirling atomizing
combustion air steam
C D MO-0047
tie rods fuel oil lines MO-0003
atomize the fuel all of the above
piston crowns cylinder wrist pins
Axial/radial bearing Michell bearing MO-0120

"Y" is the main
camshaft drive and "B" is the camshaft
rotates at crankshaft and its rpm will match
speed. that of the flywheel. MO-0122
fail to open at normal

fail to open when the operating
engine is cold temperature
excessive oil leakage

during periods of subcooling internal
increased blowby components
remain unchanged
provided complete
consumption of the
fuel occurs monthly All of the above
chloride content dissolved CO2
explosions in the overheating of the

boiler furnace pressure parts
provides inert gas
determines the level generation in
of combustible gases crankcase
Jerk pump injection Distributor injection
the maximum
bearing pressure is two-stroke/cycle
higher in a single diesel engines
acting two- require more
stroke/cycle diesel complicated
engine lubrication piping
jacking ring and flywheel and

indicator indicator MO-0120
staying open for a staying open for a
shorter period of time longer period of time
convert rotational
energy to open the exhaust
reciprocating valves and operate
pressures the unit injectors MO-0122
dipsticks for crankcase ventilation
measuring oil levels fans
eliminate exhaust increase the rate of

gas pulsations and heat transfer to the
noise waterside
adding adding a sulfite

phenolphthalein chloride scavenger
Improves lube oil Improves cold

cooling. weather starting.
variable stroke variable cam lift
splash lubrication injection lubrication

prevent rapid provide a protective
accumulation of coating on heat
marine growth exchanger surfaces
water level is
abnormally low feedwater flow is low
It removes sensible
heat from the jacket It serves to boil off
water. incoming feedwater. MO-0110
All
handhole/manhole
covers should be
tightened up as much
as possible to
preclude any leaks. All of the above.
responding to the
boiler high and low regulating the fuel oil
water level limit service pump
switches discharge pressure
Pump recirculating
line being open too Excessive feedwater
much temperature
after a prepurge of
not less than 10 before the trial for
seconds ignition period
reduce the risk of
explosion all of the above
reduced during
periods of low load lower at sea than
operation while maneuvering
drilled passages in
internal splashing the crankshaft
quantity of oil proportioning device

delivered by the in the atomizer fuel
service pump valve
wide flame cone

angle high fuel oil pressure
increase the velocity increase the rate of

of exhaust gas flow heat transfer
discharged from the

returned to the settler pump
oil micrometer valve fuel oil back pressure
hydrokineter belly plug
gland exhausting crankcase exhaust

manometer fan or eductor
fuel valve, spray
fuel valve supplied valve, and flame
from the common rail plate MO-0007
Pressure Bypass
"6" and "13" "13" and "14" MO-0120
"B" "C" and "Y" MO-0122

No interconnection
may be made
between the
crankcase ventilation
pipes or oil drain None of the above
pipes. are correct.
abnormally high steam demand
boiler water exceeding feed pump
temperature capacity
Low atomizing steam

pressure Water in the fuel oil
Lift the safety valves Inspect for oil or

by hand. water leaks.
the stern bearing the stern bearing

head tank sump tank
water supply is shut

off safety valve lifts
fuel oil pump failure flame failure

decrease air charge increase peak power
density output
Hydraulic switch Motor drain

an incorrectly
incorrectly setting the positioned burner
hotwell dump valve snubber relay
when the feed pump
when the water level discharge pressure
reaches the crown drops to a preset
sheet minimum
chlorine
water hardness contamination
4766 cubic inches 5712 cubic inches MO-0004
11 12 MO-0060
transmit the axial
reduce resonant thrust of the propeller
frequencies allowing to the foundation of
the use of smaller the vessel via the
harmonic balancers bed plate MO-0120
extrusion tube
overspeed trip shaft assembly MO-0122
Constant pressure Explosion relief

type turbochargers valves
single strainers fitted

with bypasses all of the above
ignition failure burner failure
dissolved oxygen frequent bottom

deaeration blows
one-fourth times
two times crankshaft crankshaft speed in a
speed in a two-stroke four-stroke cycle
cycle diesel engine diesel engine
the reciprocating their position in the

motion of the piston lubrication system
to the expansion tank overboard
The shut off valves

The shut off valves on the boiler drum
on the boiler drum must be locked, or
must be of cast iron. sealed open. MO-0093
cause automatic
restart after a purge cause an explosion
period in the boiler furnace
maintain steam
flush the boiler and pressure 10 psig
close the waterside below normal boiler
airtight load
an incorrect
electrode setting all of the above
prevent hardened remove floating

scale deposits in the impurities from the
water drum oiler water surface
orifice plate marked orifice plate marked

20 32
variable depending
variable depending on the ratio between
on the camshaft gear engine rpm and
train gear ratios propeller shaft rpm MO-0003
prevent the barrel
piece #26 from
rotating in the bleed air from the
housing pump and fuel lines MO-0060
placed into operation adjustable to meet
only at maximum lubrication
load requirements
sea water water level in the

temperature expansion tank
The lubrication The lube oil enters

system closely through the supply
resembles the pipes shown as #11
system used with and eventually drains
standard line shaft to the main engine
bearings. sump. MO-0120
Excessively high
scavenge air Auxiliary blower
temperature failure
cylinder head locking
injector control shaft device MO-0122
duplex double acting
spring opened type type
Presence of green Brightening of copper

slime bearing metals
direct action of the
main piston moving
hydraulic "push rods" down
1900 RPM 2400 RPM

low load operation
only periods of standby
cylinder jackets heat exchanger
rotational motion
return flow atomizer imparted by the
being designed for tangential slots being
best combustion at greater in the return
low firing rates flow atomizer
hunting or surging overspeeding and
under light load running away
The bearing
assembly is
Found within the specifically designed
thrust bearing cap or to allow for rotation,
cover are extended permitting the
protrusions to transmittal of axial
position the thrust forces across a
shoe segments and greater surface area
maintain minimum and minimizing
clearance. loading densities. MO-0120
"F" "G" MO-0122
1.0 bar 2.0 bar

Occurrences of flow Increased corrosion
restrictions of tank plating
the same speed as a speed independent

the crankshaft of the crankshaft
To check that fuel oil To set up the fuel
return passages are rack calibration in
clear. cubic millimeters.
drilled passage
oil control rings through the camshaft
varying the engine

load to meet
temperature the operation of the
requirements thermostatic valve
back pressure in the area of the tangential

fuel oil return line slots
surges at governed coolant temperature
RPM is too low
feed pump controller burner circuit and

and burner circuit feedwater regulator MO-0047
week month
be capable of closing provide a trial for

the fuel valves in not ignition period of not
more than 4 seconds more than 90
after a flame failure seconds
hydraulic pressure exhaust gas pressure
the same speed as a speed independent

the crankshaft of the crankshaft
high pressure fuel
line spill port MO-0060
Excessive cooling
would take place in Excessive cavitation
the heat exchangers erosion would take
at high loads. place in the coolers.
shaft deflection
thermometer indicator MO-0120
"E" "G" MO-0122

close slowly to permit
proper seating of the
close quickly in order valve disc and
to prevent an inrush neoprene sealing
of air surfaces
Through tangential
slots in the sprayer Through baffles in
plate. the orifice plate.
1550 RPM 1800 RPM
lube oil purification piston cooling

Proper alkalinity All of the above
improper treatment of
the feedwater with excessive feedwater
calcium sulfate alkalinity
gradual fouling of the improperly timed

air filters exhaust valves
magnetic field
water in the boiler surrounding the
drum and electrode water level electrode
assembly assembly MO-0047
4 1
Visible indicators are Failure of the flame

not required for low safety system need
water shutdown. not be monitored.
A minimum of three
test cocks may serve
as the primary water
The shutoff valve on level indicator on
the boiler drum must boilers under 250
be of cast iron. psig. MO-0093
precombustion
cylinder test valve chamber MO-0122
reduce fuel oil
pressure between meter the quantity of
injection strokes fuel delivered
circulation spray
10° to 20°F 50° to 100°F
"M" "Z" MO-0122

The type of engine Minimizing the
and operating cycle danger from
must be considered emission of flame is
by the designer a key consideration
fuel oil discharge chemical additives

filters called biocides
hard scale deposits etching of the heat

on the boiler tubes exchange surfaces
high voltage all of the above
reducing the
increasing the pH phosphate level
high steam pressure low steam pressure
Cooling water flow

through aftercoolers Lube oil temperature
purge the furnace of speed up the feed
any combustible pump to prevent dry
gases before firing when the
attempting to relight burner flame is
the fire reestablished
worn valve seats broken valve springs
combustion control
fuel pump failure system failure

deaeration blows
grounded probes in
the water level a high pump suction
control head
To ensure that the
valve will not be
To check for a tight seized shut when
bonnet seal. hot.
ensure a fuel leakoff
between the plunger
maintain popping and barrel which
pressure in the high provides lubrication
pressure steel piping for relative
to the injector movement
prevented from
prevented from rotating during
compressing engine operation
allow for smaller increase fuel

water passages consumption per
within the engine horsepower hour
It is possible for the

These dimensions shaft to move axially
indicate the presence 2.3 mm during
of flourishing marks astern operation and
on the thrust shoes; relates to an excess
the marks becoming movement of 1.3
visible as the mm, 0.3 mm beyond
distance at 'f1' the maximum worn
increases. play. MO-0121
broken high tension
clogged fuel nozzle lead
6 8
automatic shutdown all of the above

Inspect and clean
Lift the safety valves burner oil solenoid
by hand valves
High fuel oil

Flame failure temperature
control fuel quantity control fuel pressure

entering the pump delivered to the
body combustion chamber
flow from a
supplied from wick centrifugal or banjo
fed drip lubricators oiler
a increase in cooling
water pH a thermostat failure
fuel oil pressure is fuel nozzle is
too low correctly positioned
loop scavenging direct scavenging MO-0071
Lift the safety valves Blowdown the water

by hand gage glass
broken 2000 volt

supply lead clogged fuel nozzle
uncontrolled firing automatic restart
checking for external measuring steam

fuel and water leaks quality
one-half of the proportionate to the

crankshaft speed crankshaft speed MO-0005
In the injection pump On the inlet side of

housing discharge the spray valves
The stops in which A wear rate of 1.6

the thrust bearing mm per year is
block rides are worn, excessive and
and it is necessary to requires immediate
return these to their assistance from the
original manufacturer's field
specifications. support. MO-0121
170° to 189°F 190° to 219°F
loop scavenging central scavenging MO-0003
It is used to empty
It is the chemical the evaporator
cleaning pump used section when there is
in conjunction with tube leakage while
valve "12". the unit is secured. MO-0111
secure the fires when
the pressure drops to
secure both the fires 50% of the maximum
and the feed inlet allowable working
valve pressure
panting of the sputtering of the
furnace burner flame
minimize moisture
condensation in the
recycle exhaust gas boiler gas passages
to the turbocharger at low loads
505.79 RPM 52.63 RPM MO-0088

accurately meter the
quantity of fuel close with hydraulic
injected action
burner flame is
safety valve simmers extinguished
jacket water
cooling water pumps temperature is more
are directly reversible easily controlled
prevent boiler improve engine fuel
corrosion at low consumption at any
engine loads load
turbochargers scavenging
bromine hygroscopic bromide
60 seconds 90 seconds
overload at low scaling at all exhaust

engine loads temperatures

deaeration blows
explosion relief doors

are clearly visible on engine oil filter is
both sides of the outboard of the
crankcase electric starter MO-0006
spring #14 cam action MO-0060

The damper in the
uptakes is moved to
The damper is the wide open
moved to the closed position for a given
position for a given number of seconds
number of seconds and then moved to
and then moved to the low firing rate
the low fire position. position.
secondary
combustion in the high fuel oil
uptake temperature
a faulty transformer insufficient purging

in the ignition circuit before lighting off
volume of air
method of opening admitted to the
exhaust ports cylinder
The clearance is
determined by the
thickness of the
hydrodynamic wedge The normal play on
formed and is not both sides of the
usually measured shaft will be one
while underway. tenth of a millimeter. MO-0121
"K" "N" MO-0122

have at least eight not be required to
explosion relief have explosion relief
valves valves
recover heat which increase
otherwise would be turbocharger
lost efficiency
dependent on the
the same as the diameter of the lower
crankshaft speed timing gear MO-0007
thoroughly utilize the allow controlled fuel

air charge combustion
sludge formation
cannot occur in the waterside blowdown
steam separator will not be required
feedwater control superheat control

valve system
excessive valve collapsed or stacked

clearance valve springs
constant or pulse constant volume
pressure system system
metering device in signal from the

the air supply line feedwater electrode
a clogged drain line a damaged seat
grounded high faulty ignition cable

tension lead connector
Modulating
Ring thermostat pressuretrol
minimize fuel
inject fuel at the penetration into the
proper time cylinder
increase jacket water
temperature for
increase easier starting in cold
compression ratio weather
0.46 mm 0.80 mm MO-0121
Roots blower Piston blower
"N" "V" MO-0122
one explosion relief

valve in way of each one crankshaft
alternate crank except in cases
throw, with a where an opposed
minimum of two piston design is
valves required
variable fuel supply

pressure all of the above
high water level flame failure
750 RPM 1500 RPM
crankcase exhaust
fuel oil pump fan MO-0003
automatically
secures the fires regulates the quantity
when a fusible plug of oil and air flow to
burns out the burner
passing cooling piping exhaust gases
water through the across the radiator
lube oil cooler front
faulty photocell
open air damper detector
heat the waste water steam for warming

tanks engines
The gasket material Scale and sediment

will become will form on the
hardened. gasket.
furnace temperature steam pressure
fuel supply pressure automatic steam

regulating valve atomizer assembly
Improper turbine
shaft speed in the Low fuel oil viscosity
atomizer assembly. being maintained.
rocker arms flywheels
plunger cylinder
delivery valve housing arrangement
pressure timing
Protects metallic
surfaces from
corrosion and the Tends to increase
coolant from freezing corrosion
Gage glasses Water columns
steam pressure furnace air pressure

high steam demand overheated tubes
both I and II neither I or II
decrease the fuel oil increase the air

supply pressure supply
remove floating
impurities from the remove settled solids
boiler water surface from the water drum
bring the respective
cam under the air
distributor pilot
valves all of the above
It opens the nozzle It closes the nozzle
valve when the valve when the
supply port is supply port is
covered. covered. MO-0059
only after raising the

water level to within only after bypassing
1/2 inch of the high the low pressure
water cutout pressuretrol
demulsibility has foaming is

improved guaranteed to occur
"W" "14" MO-0122
unit is operating in overall volume of the

extreme overload space exceeds 0.6
conditions cubic meters
both I and II neither I nor II
Turbocharged,
crossflow scavenged Turbocharged, return
diesel engine flow diesel engine
fireside corrosion all of the above

equipped with equipped with fuel
standard variable nozzles having
capacity atomizers variable orifices
intake valves all of the above
permit accurate absorb the high

stretch gauge pressure pulses
measurement of bolt developed during the
elongation during fuel injection
installation process MO-0062
22.2 million BTU's 29.6 million BTU's

per hour per hour
has a higher chloride

may cause frothing content
250 psi 125 psi
pressuretrol
measuring only the electrode sensing
steam pressure water level
Steel fins are

installed on the
An unfired exhaust generating tube
gas preheater is surfaces to increase
added to increase the effective surface
the heat transfer rate. area.
250 psig 300 psig
oil pressure is not water pressure is not

sensed sensed
close sharply when operate most
the pressure drops to effectively when it
its set pressure has zero blowdown
G Z MO-0003
size of the pump design of the

plunger spring combustion chamber
has a higher freezing has a lower freezing

point and a lower point and higher
boiling point boiling point
"W" "13" MO-0122
eliminate oxygen
being carried into the
system all of the above
requires mechanical
linkage to secure the must be bypassed at
burner fuel supply low firing rates
210 psig 220 psig
diameter of intake
engine fuel efficiency and exhaust valves
supply pressure to shape of the

the pump combustion chamber
fuel/air ratio is ignition current is too

incorrect low
With antifreeze A 30% solution of

protection of -60°F (- ethylene glycol will
51°C), the boiling protect the cooling
temperature could be system at
230°F to 250°F temperatures of
(110°C to 121°C). -18°F (-26°C). MO-0018
prevent burner
shut off the burner operation in the
when the cutoff event of low boiler
pressure is reached water level
provide a constant maintain smokeless

fuel return pressure fuel oil atomization
burner register atomizer orifice

opening setting
loose hold-down
bolts all of the above
completely open the

test the safety valve steam stop
unevaporated response to steam
feedwater is lost demand is slower
through the than in a fire-tube
atmospheric vent boiler
amount of the valve

lift from its seat all of the above
Open Self-cleaning MO-0059
Pressure relief
bypass line around Mechanical straining
the filter filter
increase cooling form a protective film

water hardness on metal surfaces
"N", "M", "9", "3", and "W", "3", "9", "M", and
"W" "N" MO-0122
Quick release Stacked plate type

expansion joints inlet check valves
check the photocell

window for carbon check the burner
deposits ignition electrode gap
Insulation resistance
readings in the
Voltage output of the ignition system high
ignition transformer tension leads
Flame failure Faulty flame scanner
height of valve amount of time the
opening valve remains open
shunt system batch system MO-0056
Unevaporated boiler Moisture is removed

water collects in the from generated
bottom of the steam in a radiant
accumulator. superheater.
carbon on the burner

nozzle causing
deflection of oil spray all of the above
pressure relief valve automatic reset

set at 212°F pressure limiter
not to automatically
increase the air flow
after a safety trip all of the above
hotwell thermostat tube

excessive return oil
pressure brickwork failure
Scavenge pressure,
Fuel consumption, compression ratio,
efficiency, and and exhaust
cylinder pressure pressure
carbon accumulation fuel detonation in the

on the nozzles cylinders
bypass the filter
should it become limit the lube oil
clogged outlet pressure
excessive alkalinity excessive acidity
"N" "O" MO-0122

The scavenging
space is to be
permanently The required
connected to an equipment for a
approved fire crosshead type
extinguishing system, engine is totally
entirely separate dependent upon
from the fire manufacturers ability
extinguishing system to placate market
of the engine room. demands.
loose connection on rapid fuel viscosity

the photocell increase
photoelectric cell thermistor
Light oil pilot Gas pilot light
nose convex contour MO-0045
Combustion occurs Water flows through

in the tubes. the tubes.
Response to steam Unevaporated
demand is feedwater drains to
comparatively rapid. the bilge.
overtreatment of neutral condition of
water water
water circulation fuel oil circulation
through passages in through passages in
the holder the holder
main bearing support
assembly frame stiffener MO-0122
Turbocharger inlet
piping in excess of Scavenging spaces
twelve inches in in open connection to
diameter. the cylinders.
excess fuel pressure an excessively long

at the nozzle purge cycle
Air operated friction Synchromesh

clutch coupling MO-0085
fuel recirculation
fuel return from within the nozzle for
nozzle tip cooling purposes MO-0062
10.0 to 11.5 12.0 to 13.5
The rate of
Device "7" does not evaporation will not
use wearing rings, as be affected as the
these are normally standby pump,
positive displacement labeled "8" will be
pumps. used instead. MO-0111
solely to
hydrodynamically
to externally balance the bowl
discharge the sludge while in operation MO-0012
throttle the forced
draft fan output for reduce excess steam
proper combustion pressure in the boiler
increase or decrease
engine speed upon prevent attempts to
load demand parallel
acid air
in the up position as
a result of the applied in the up position as
spring force after the the only result of
water flow through securing the water
"P" is secured flow through "Q" MO-0012
Gasoline Diesel fuel
ferrous materials acidic materials
both I and II are Neither I or II are

correct correct
crankshaft rotating at camshaft rotating at
the speed of the twice the speed of
camshaft the crankshaft MO-0122
Removable cylinder
liners must be used All engines shall be
for engines provided with an
developing over 1000 exhaust gas pressure
brake horsepower. monitoring system.
water tank flash chamber
differential servo
balance piston piston MO-0100
They automatically They automatically

relieve excessive restart the burner
steam pressure by sequence via the
acting as a pilot to high water level
the safety valve. signal.
operate with residual provide maximum

fuels only fuel delivery rate
fibrous braid metal disks MO-0057
rotor housing is full of fluid is extremely

fluid viscous MO-0089
drain off the closing drain off the opening

water at the end of water at the end of
the self-cleaning the self-cleaning
cycle cycle MO-0012
speed is sometimes
speed is reduced and unchanged while
torque is increased torque is increased
no mechanical
each clutch has a connection exists
separate oil gland for between the driving
reverse operation and driven elements
carefully check for

set the speed droop binding in the
adjustment to zero governor linkage
bleed off the opening
water to permit the
closing sequence of directly discharge
the bowl at the end of accumulated sludge
the desludging cycle from the bowl MO-0012
exhaust valves all of the above

Injection will not
Injection has a occur until the helix
constant beginning closes the delivery
and variable ending. valve.
uncovered sight
glass ventilation defect in the sight
orifice glass gasket
directly position the
oil emulsion interface
throughout the
initially prime the operation of the
bowl centrifuge MO-0012
promptness speed droop
reduce the deflation reduce the inflation

time of both clutches time of both clutches
act as a steam
provide a means for sentinel valve, if any
blowing down the of the fusible plugs
gage glass should melt
"Q" "R" MO-0012
excessive wear on
pneumatic seizure the thrust bearings
decrease slightly increase slightly then

then returned to returned to original
original speed speed
moving the idler
rotating the cam sprockets in the drive
followers 180° chain
Fuel is metered by Timing reference

the pump's delivery marks should be
valve. changed.
Q R MO-0012
Place the
thermostatic element
in a container of
water at various
operating
temperatures and Chemically analyze
note the movement contents of power
of the valve stem. pellet. MO-0079
exhaust valve bridge scavenging air inlet MO-0122
20 percent 25 percent
C D MO-0096
newly installed
weak disc springs friction blocks
adjustable trammel sighting device
5R/7L 3L/3R MO-0004
constant beginning variable beginning

and variable ending and constant ending MO-0063
varying air loading changing the spring

pressure to the compression
bellows opposing the bellows
conical speed/surge
prevention device exhaust valve spring MO-0122
is to be fitted with a
separate overspeed
device so adjusted
that the speed will not require any
cannot exceed the additional overspeed
maximum rated protection provided a
speed by more than mechanical type
20 percent governor is used
effectively anticipate
the amount of fuel
necessary to bring
the engine up to the
automatically divide proper output to
and balance the accept the increased
loads load
removing clutch adjustment of nut
spring #4 #22 MO-0090
'V10' and 'V16' are

open, with 'V15' and 'V5,' 'V10,' 'V15,' and
'V5' closed 'V16' are open MO-0024
and end later and end earlier
fluid overheating torsional vibration

excessive wear of
an oil suction line the cooling water
restriction pump
red dye indicator lash indicator MO-0091
"B" and "E" "B" and "D" MO-0047

ensure that all lube
ensure a positive oil has been treated
flow of oil at all times twice
46 50 MO-0095
the maximum
the lube oil was not allowable bearing
being properly pressure had been
filtered exceeded
accumulator water softener
journal bearings camshaft
controlled by cam controlled by plunger

stroke stroke
filter bypass return

line pump suction line
air in the cooling
system all of the above
Cracked cylinder Leaking lube oil

liner. cooler.
excitation and
induction power
losses appear as a
change in torque
instead of rotational
the coupling rapidly speed between the
responds to sudden primary and
changes of load secondary elements
compensating needle
valve should be
adjusted to stabilize speed limiting device
operation should be adjusted
C D MO-0022
connecting or piston
rocker arm rod
Variable beginning Variable beginning

and constant ending and variable ending MO-0061
air leak in the lube oil air leak in the oil

cooler pump suction line
3.33 to 1 33.0 to 1
vibration in the leakage around the
driving member ring valve
sliding bowl bottom

and operating slide
seal rings should be
coated with a high
temperature
lubricating paste all of the above MO-0012
prevent governor
hunting limit engine load
bottom disk paring disk MO-0012
decrease the back decrease the supply

pressure regulating steam control valve
valve opening opening
provide uniform
loading and wear of increase the strength
main bearings of the crank webs
remain unchanged always occur at top

regardless of load dead center
compensation promptness
both I and II are neither I or II are

correct correct
scavenging air space cylinder liner MO-0122
Cylinder relief valves Cylinder relief valves

should only be are no longer
adjusted by an required for large low
authorized repair speed engines due to
facility with the advancements in
permission of the combustion
OCMI. engineering.
propeller to stop clutch to deflate
the disks have not

been placed back in excessive wear of
the bowl in numerical the locking ring
sequence and/or bowl threads MO-0012
flyweights (piece #8
and #9) move inward
and the pilot valve balance piston (piece
(piece #10) moves #22) moves
downward downward MO-0100
crankshaft thrust shaft
closing the fuel pump opening the fuel

delivery valve pump delivery valve
the ships/boats reserve oil storage

general alarm tank
cavitation erosion in clogged sea suction

the water jackets strainer
leaking air starting malfunctioning

valve governor
fuel oil solenoid is normal water level is

de-energized established MO-0047
dirty oil input port seal water input port MO-0012
absorbent type duplex type

correct correct
counter balanced resonantly balanced
rate of injection rate of distribution

combustion
byproducts removed
condensation of from the cylinder
water vapors walls
Eroded baffle in the Low level in
cooler expansion tank
Engine torsional
vibrations to the
driven shaft are It aids in maintaining
eliminated. power factor.
4 6 MO-0122
supplying all the air

necessary to start topping off all
both the main engine receivers at the
and an auxiliary at required design
the same time pressures
Idle speed setting Load limit control

correct correct
a cast iron bed plate
with good flexible
a vibration damper qualities
excessive oil excessive oil

pressure temperature
cavitation erosion of
a clogged raw water the heat exchanger
sea suction tubes
compensating needle
valve proportional piston
directly position the
oil emulsion interface
throughout the
initially prime the operation of the
bowl centrifuge MO-0012
feedwater system generating tubes
The governor has no The RPM will remain

control over RPM in the same with or
this mode. without load.
an intermediate
speed a fixed speed MO-0085
contamination of the premature loss of the

unit's lube oil supply bowl seal liquid MO-0012
articulated type rod primary type rod MO-0010

decrease in oil
high lube oil sump viscosity from the
temperature filter
an incorrect
thermostatic element lube oil in the cooling
operating range water
When forced
lubrication is used for
propulsion engines, Lubrication systems
one independently where two oil coolers
driven stand-by are fitted require a
pump is to be minimum of two
provided in addition temperature control
to the necessary devices which may
pumps for normal be actuated by
operation. similar sensors.
staybolt strength shear-off coupling
the driven sea suction valve is

component is seized closed
fluctuate remain constant
second clutch may idle clutch is fully

be engaged for expanded to hold its
additional torque gear train stationary MO-0085
incorrect number of
disks have been
back pressure is too place in the disk
low stack MO-0012
wrist pin torque bushing
pressure drops plunger rotates to the

slowly until the full zero delivery position
stroke is attained until the next stroke
prevent excess
pressure determine the need
downstream for batch filtration
insufficient fuel
overloading in all delivery to all
cylinders cylinders
bearing temperatures all of the above
sealing water inlet

dirty oil inlet port port MO-0012
duplex type absorbent type
amount of slip resonance
The disks in the disk If the reassembly of

stack must be the disk stack does
restacked from the not allow the proper
lowest numbered seating of the bowl
disk at the bottom to top, disks from the
the highest mid-portion of the
numbered disk at stack must be
the top. removed. MO-0012
speed will remain

will stall upon fairly constant
application of load despite load changes
crank pin crosshead guide MO-0003
plunger helix angle effective pump stroke

Check valve stuck Fuel dilution of the
open lubricant
fuel oil being too high water level in

heavy (viscous) the expansion tank
an independently
driven pump capable an independently
of suppling each driven stand-by
engine with sufficient pump is not required
quantities of oil if a complete
during ahead duplicate of the
operations is attached pump is
required carried as a spare
Controller setpoint Emergency stop

changed button not reset MO-0127
gland rotates out of
contact with the clutch begins to
drums rotate with the engine
selected according to
the oil's viscosity
160°F to 180°F index MO-0012
proportioner piston pilot valve (piece

(piece #25) moves #10) moves
downward downward MO-0100
heavy overloading gear misalignment
fork-and-blade rod master rod MO-0010
varying the clearance

between the injector
varying the length of cam and the injector
the plunger stroke rocker arm
pressurize the lube
oil system with the top off the expansion
prelube pump tank
directly discharge directly maintain the

accumulated sludge position of the oil
from the bowl emulsion interface MO-0012
direct the force draft

into the space
between the inner
and outer casings, to prevent flame
maintain a pressure impingement on the
seal generating tube bank
3.70% 4.00%
an intermittent flow of thick sludge
water to the sludge separated from the
tank clean oil MO-0012
One engine will be

turning ahead and
the other astern with
the appropriate
engine clutched in
Full reversing torque and out to answer
is available. bells.
isochronous
governing sensitivity increase
prevent the melting

of the tin plate on the avoid warping of the
bowl interior disks in the bowl MO-0012
Suitable atomization
Suitable injection rate rate
the capacity of the

engine driven pump
engine driven exceed the
transfer pumps and consumption rate of
only used in constant the engine to which it
speed applications is attached
increase the heat

create turbulence transfer surface area
Line to pressure
switch PS2 All of the above are
obstructed. correct. MO-0127
directly remove directly maintain the

accumulated sludge position of the oil
from the bowl emulsion interface MO-0012
adjust the
compensating needle
valve adjust the load limit
not replacing the

the failure of the bowl O-rings that
opening and closing have taken a
water supply permanent set MO-0012
centerline of the centerline of the king
cylinder pin
injection duration fuel bypass MO-0063
a high level in the

chromate pH too low surge tank
spring-loaded piston pressure pilot valve

accumulator assembly
excessive sensitivity low governor power

water-tube forced
circulation boilers all of the above
533.33 RPM 673.51 RPM MO-0088
does not require a

rotates at 1000 rpm discharge ring when
slower than the old operated as a
tubular bowl type separator MO-0012
reduce
accumulations of direct the flow of
carbon deposits gases
crankshaft to the piston to the
gear train crankshaft
distributing the fuel to

timing fuel injection all parts of the
to obtain maximum combustion chamber
power and good fuel for proper
economy combustion
brush contact with rotating the primary

the armature rotor
Excessive leakage
Steam formation in from jacket water
the expansion tank. pump seals.
the system shall be
designed to permit
series or parallel
operation none of the above
bowl bottom gravity disk MO-0012
Regulating valve V4
Throughput too high. is closed. MO-0127
increasing the treating the boiler
amount of excess air water with chemical
to the burners oxygen scavengers
Friction Hydraulic
insufficient speed
droop governor over-control
connecting rods piston guides
check valve in the helical groove on the

guide plunger
thickening at higher
operating minimal friction
temperatures losses
incomplete
increased blow-by in combustion in that
that cylinder cylinder
operating slide seal sliding bowl bottom

ring is defective seal ring is defective MO-0012
increasing the speed decreasing the

droop setting overspeed trip setting MO-0094
automatic burner
the volume of steam cycling controls
is small at low steam volume and
pressures quality
respond slowly to stabilize engine
any change in engine speed at the new
load governor setting
the dosing water the closing water MO-0012

The piston is water The wrist pin is free
cooled. floating. MO-0011
The fuel delivered to The injection nozzle

the cylinder will be will overheat and
excessive. carbonize.
saltwater pressure exhaust temperature
reduction in lube oil increase in cylinder

viscosity misfiring
standard seamless
steel none of the above
insignificant
accumulations of
the three-way valve sludge within the
(V1) not opening bowl assembly MO-0127
Engine "B" will

Engine "A" will take operate at a higher
lesser part of the RPM than engine
load than Engine "B". "A". MO-0109
dial indicator
bridge gauge to mounted on one
check the position of flange indicating any
each flange in misalignment of the
relation to the other other flange
the seal ring on the

the bowl disk set is operating slide is
clogged defective MO-0012
momentary torsional
axial thrust vibration transmitted
generated by the by the driving
runner pinion shaft impeller
straight reciprocation straight rotation

The plunger rotates The barrel rotates to
to the no fuel the zero effective
position. stroke position.
separating
temperature is clean oil outlet valve
currently 95°C has not been fully
(203°F) opened MO-0012
blockage in the heat faulty operation of

exchanger the thermostat
lock all safety
interlock switches close all manually
closed operated fuel valves
an unlocked
overspeed trip floating valves
counterclockwise,
counterclockwise, due to the bowl
due to the bowl rotating
rotating clockwise counterclockwise
change the angle of

install a larger throw the operating face by
out weight piece #10 machining piece #10 MO-0101
misalignment of the
dirt in the oil gears
maintain crankcase maintain crankcase

vacuum pressure MO-0083
Combustion Upper and lower
chambers crankshafts
bearing lube oil lube oil pressure to

temperature the bearing
carbon deposits on over lubrication of the

the leakoff inlet needle valve
shall not be used in
any instance where are not to be used on
the fitting is pressure lines in
subjected to sizes 33 mm O.D.
excessive vibration and over
High oil temperature

after preheater. No discharge. MO-0127
equipped with cycled on and off in

standard variable response to steam
capacity atomizers demand
normal operating
half speed and temperature without
normal temperature a load
sealing water inlet
dirty oil inlet port port MO-0012
simplex type absorbent type
A nickel-bearing A heat dam design is

insert is cast into the sometimes used in
top ring groove. the piston head.
generates the low
transmits frequency current
electromagnetic flux which excites the
through the primary secondary
circuit electromagnet
Water level in the

Lube oil pressure expansion tank
paring disk sliding bowl bottom MO-0012

forced circulation,
two-pass, water-tube coil-type MO-0064
is increased is eliminated
Block and jaw

Grid spring coupling coupling
lost compression low oil pressure MO-0027
ensure that all heat in provide a short direct

the piston crown is path for heat to flow
conducted to the top from the crown to the
ring top ring
fuel pressure lube oil pressure
cause sulfuric acid

eliminate fuel knock formation
forge constructed
either of the gate or under the approval of
globe valve type the Marine Inspector
All of the above are

Throughput too high. correct. MO-0127
at arrow "C" at arrow "D" MO-0047
Compress the
Increase the load compensating
limit adjustment. dashpot spring. MO-0096
550.00 RPM 45.83 RPM MO-0088
water-tube natural water-tube express

circulation circulation
33 to 1 300 to 1
scale formation on saltwater mixing with

the saltwater side the freshwater
fire-tube controlled fire-tube express

circulation circulation
fretting corrosion
plastic flow of the from water
gears contamination
sludge
superheated steam accumulations from
from saturated steam feedwater
22 millimeters 24 millimeters
governor cooling
water fuel oil tars
the skirt being the crown being
tapered and larger tapered and smaller
than the crown than the skirt
Fuel oil Lube oil
close, and the engine close, and the

coolant temperature coolant temperature
will increase will decrease
Strainers are to be
provided in the fuel
oil injection pump
discharge line and The injection line is
shall be capable of to be of seamed
being cleaned while drawn pipe and
the engine is in fittings are to be
operation. extra heavy.
Adjust the PAS
Confirm preheater monitor and reset the
set point proportional band
temperature. controller. MO-0127
steel baffles water wall tubes
extreme inadequate
misalignment lubrication
Excess steam will be The furnace will

generated. overheat.
running at maximum
power and load
under normal developing maximum
conditions power at normal load
crown plate
is required by Coast
Guard Regulations
as an excess
pressure relieving
device all of the above
Both I and II Neither I nor II MO-0092

The teeth on the
The teeth on the larger gear are
larger gear are larger smaller than the
than the teeth on the teeth on the smaller
smaller gear. gear.
volume times the
volume times the stroke, times the
stroke number of cylinders
sliding slipping
stay tube crown sheet
15 mm 20 mm
To provide additional
To provide an strength for the
additional surface for crown and lower
oil cooling. structure.
straight impeller vane straight impeller vane
with concentric with tangential
housing housing
improper malfunctioning of the

temperatures jacket water heater

correct correct
bottom disk paring disk MO-0012
assist in reducing the

thickness of the eliminate the need
emulsion interface for a discharge ring MO-0012
adjust the
adjust the speeder compensating needle
spring travel valve
hazy light blue hazy light gray
Negative speed
droop Varying speed droop
prevent crankcase
vapors from entering reduce wearing of
the combustion the upper cylinder
chamber liner
regulate exhaust change from light to

temperatures heavy fuel
Seamless drawn Straight seam

air charge density scavenge effect
decreases increases
Excessively fouled Steam control valve

heat exchanger. opened too far. MO-0127
cooling water compression

provide smooth
continuous power allow construction
transmission with fewer gear teeth
Rapid increase in Rapid increase in

pressure and volume and decrease
temperature. in pressure.
proper mixing of fuel

and air all of the above
greater weight per increased resistance

cubic inch to wear
multi-plate friction
plates with sliding two independent
collars clutches
The jacket water The lube oil viscosity

temperature will rise. will increase.
Damage to the valve All of the above

nonexistent in the
increased by finer precombustion
atomization chamber system
fuel/air ratio during

compression turbulence
compensates for
alignment variations
is driven at the between the engine
highest RPM and pinion gear
1320 feet/minute 1380 feet/minute

They cause a
proportional drop in
prime mover speed They have poor
as the load is sensitivity at high
increased. RPM.
oil drain passage bearing insert tang MO-0011
governor flywheel
Extra heavy Double extra heavy
poor contact between

increased cylinder compression rings
lube oil consumption and liner
fuel consumption scavenge effect
frequency of
engagement all of the above
maintain a constant
display excessive speed with variations
speed droop of load
Maximum cylinder
Turbulence in the firing pressure is not
cylinder causes a developed until the
delay in ignition. piston passes TDC.
a Mexican hat piston a precombustion

crown chamber MO-0007
Leaking piston rings Light load

a malfunctioning higher fuel
thermostat temperature
reduce compression decrease power

pressure output
provide remote
control for speed power the generator
adjustment synchronizing lamps MO-0092
relieve excess
inject fuel oil into the pressure in the
cylinder cylinder MO-0031
a proportional action
pivotless centrifugal compensation
flyballs mechanism
turbulence atomization
double-acting trunk single-acting trunk
piston piston MO-0011
governor speed plunger crossbar
between #2 and #4 below #2 and #4 MO-0086
excessive crosshead change in fuel cetane

temperatures number
period of two
combustion cycles cycle of two events
transmit speeder transmit speeder rod

spring compression motion to the rotating
to the fly weights bushing MO-0092
Control air is When the idle clutch

supplied so that both gland is deflated, its
clutch glands inflate friction blocks ride on
simultaneously. the drum. MO-0085
e f MO-0035
sludge separator bowl body MO-0012
crown plate
check that the fuel set up the fuel rack
return passages are calibration in cubic
clear millimeters
The purifier will
gradually change The bowl will
operation to eventually fill with
separation. water.
temperature foaming
All storage tanks The piping is to be
connected to the effectively shielded
leakoff piping of fuel and secured to
injection systems prevent fuel or fuel
shall be provided mist from reaching a
with high level alarms source of ignition on
and sufficient means the engine or its
for emptying. surroundings.
Too high a Too low a

temperature in temperature in day
settling tank. tank. MO-0127
fuel spray angle fuel injection rate
Weights acted on by Isochronous droop

centrifugal force spring
nitrogen and carbon water vapor and
monoxide carbon dioxide
are able to transmit will rapidly

high torque, even disconnect the
where slight engine from the line
misalignment exists shaft
full floating anchored MO-0011
secure the engine,

remove the fuel run engine at idle,
pump crosshead remove cover, and
cover, and compare secure engine while
rack setting to master observing rack
pump setting movement MO-0005
bottom of the lube oil outlet from the lube

sump oil header
A punctured sea
Operating the engine water strainer
while maintaining a supplying cooling
high sea water outlet water to the heat
temperature. exchanger.
Most diesel injection
systems do not
develop high
pressures in their Return piping is
return lines due to required to be
regulations protected by relief
prohibiting valves which relieve
installation of valves to the diesel oil
in these lines. settling tank.
Uneven sludge
deposits in sludge All of the above are
space. correct. MO-0127
a clogged injector
nozzle all of the above
interrupted
scavenging reduced scavenging
When the centrifugal

force developed by
If the centrifugal the rotation of the
force developed by governor weights is
the rotation of the substantially greater
governor weights is than the force of the
equal to the force of governor spring, the
the governor spring, fuel rack will
the engine will stop. decrease fuel. MO-0094
permit thermal
expansion of the
engine frame away
from the driven
equipment as the
engine reaches maintain proper
operating engine thrust bearing
temperature clearances
hydraulic action spring action
Spraying Atomizing
near the middle of
at TDC opposite the the thrust side of the
thrust side of the liner liner
Pneudraulic flexible Fluid drive MO-0087

A decrease in
compression ratio will A decrease in ignition
decrease the ignition lag will increase the
lag. compression ratio.
minimal fuel
penetration proper fuel timing
stability promptness
The nozzle will permit The spray pattern will

fuel to dribble. be distorted.
a press fitting a tongue-and-groove
copper ash
low temperature and low temperature and

a high viscosity a low viscosity
engine exhaust
engine cylinder liners manifold
early fuel injection low scavenge air

timing temperature
high scavenge air
low exhaust pressure pressure
high sensitivity
governing relay-type governing
carburetor fuel oil pump
more rapid will be the

more complete will rise in combustion
be fuel combustion pressure
reverse cycle engine double acting engine
Semi-floating Free rolling
ascertain an accurate
measurement of this drain cooling water
leakage system components
a failure to reset the the emulsification of
emergency stop water and fuel within
button the parting chamber MO-0127
comparing exhaust listening to the
pyrometer readings engine
A compensating
device Flyweights
Reducing the
injected fuel oil Increasing the
droplet size. compression ratio.
synchromesh
coupling will maintain clutches are engaged
transition torque by a reduction in
control control air pressure MO-0085
pinion and the bull thrust bearing and
gear the worm gear
amount of fuel indicated horsepower
penetration into the of the engine
engine cylinders cylinders
After combustion
gases in the cylinder As air is taken into
have expanded. the cylinder.
piston carrier wrist pin MO-0011

compressibility of the position of the needle
fuel valve
blown head gasket cracked head
combustion in that
fuel injection rate cylinder
pinion gear differential gear
theoretical fuel/air length of the ignition

ratio delay period
isochronous
speed droop governing
changing the timing

adjusting the of the fuel injection
compression ratio camshaft
turbulence in
combustion space all of the above
inside the cylinder
at the base of the liner cooling water
piston skirt jacket
requirement for
moving parts timing adjustments
the cleaning fluid
viscosity to be more a new cover gasket
viscous than the lube to be installed when
oil reassembling the unit
A restricted water
passage in the Air entrained in the
engine. cooling water.
the shoot cycle
should be there are excessive
automatically be quantities of mirco-
initiated at more organisms in the fuel
frequent intervals supply MO-0127
To increase fuel To keep exhaust

consumption. temperature low.
the opening of the

two-stroke/cycle
two-stroke/cycle diesel exhaust ports
diesel engines have or valves occurs
a lower M.E.P. than much later than in
four-stroke/cycle four-stroke/cycle
diesel engines diesel engines
combustion knock reduce ignition lag
3 4 MO-0086
wrist pin oil rings
fuel oil pressure firing pressure

excessive oil low bearing oil
consumption pressure
a totally clogged an incorrectly set
impeller in the cooling system
cooling water pump temperature control
Sleeved Tapered roller MO-0086
fuel injection pumps engine speed droop

excessive
plugged fuel nozzle compression
holes pressure
pyrometer readings infrared analysis
increase the mean contribute to effective

effective pressure cylinder scavenging
sleeve bearings main thrust bearing
fuel oil injection scavenge and purge

pressure may not be process is
high enough incomplete
excessive lube oil excessively hot lube

flow oil
Restricted water
Opened vent in the passages in the
cooling system. engine.
At least two
independent sea Suitable strainers are
suctions are to be to be fitted between
provided for the circulating pumps
supplying water to and heat exchangers
the engine jackets or when sea water is
to the heat used for direct
exchangers. cooling.
The unit will

experience None of the above
substantial damage. are correct. MO-0127
An increase in
combustion chamber An increase in
turbulence will compression ratio will
increase ignition increase ignition
delay. delay.
swept volume
turbulence charging
transferred to
conducted through escaping exhaust
the piston crown gases
quantity of the fuel to duration of the
be injected injection delay period
clean dry
horizontal acting
single-acting engine engine

correct correct
a loose flywheel key a loose bed plate bolt
increase the fuel rack reduce the load on

setting the engine
Ignition and Exhaust and

expansion compression
carbon deposits on
fuel injectors cylinder scavenging
Piece #13 Piece #21 MO-0094
Positive pressure
from the blower Lower liner seals
The pintle type

Most closed nozzles nozzles are most
open by fuel oil susceptible to carbon
pressure acting on deposits building up
the differential area in and around the
of the needle valve. orifice.
check the lube oil check the pressure

header pressure drop across the filter
leaking exhaust valve worn piston ring

whenever the
secondary station is with the approval of
switched to 'bridge the chief engineer
control' only
Drain cocks are to be

Each totally enclosed provided at the
cooling system shall lowest points of all
be provided with a cylinder water
suitable head tank. jackets.
Inaccurate
Damage to the temperature
pyrometer. readings. MO-0075
excess fuel in the rapid vaporization of

combustion chamber injected fuel droplets
snap rings offset drilling

removing shims from increasing
under the nozzle compression on the
spring pressure spring
have no effect on
remain the same filter operation
combustion gases
venting at the excessive fuel oil
expansion tank consumption
chief engineer's
captain's office office
at a location and shall be
segregated from protected by a rain
other ventilation guard or similar
systems device
faulty seals between

an extremely high the sliding bowl
percentage of water bottom and the
in the fuel paring disc assembly MO-0127
an obstruction in the a fouled intake

exhaust silencer manifold
prevent propeller
absorb vibrations in thrust from being
the propeller shafting transmitted to the hull
against the away from the
crosshead during the crosshead during the
power and power and
compression strokes compression strokes
spray tip of the

check valve injector
the efficiency of fuel compression
combustion pressure
lower temperature at
the cylinder head water draining from
water discharge the fuel leakoff lines
reduced ignition lag prolonged ignition lag
Combustion knock Crankcase explosion
injection lag ignition delay

prevent lube oil from
provide operating air leaking out of the
pressure to the clutch gear case from the
glands roller bearings MO-0085
between the between the master

crankarm and and link connecting
crankpin rods
quantity of fuel quantity of fuel

injected will always injected tends to be
be decreased increased
pump discharge
pressure is higher pump capacity is
than the system's greater than the
pressure system's needs
operating the engine restricted cooling

at low loads water passages
special provision is
it is used as an made by the Chief
emergency generator Engineer
Misfire Dieseling
it develops twice as higher combustion
many power strokes pressure is
at the same speed developed
excessively early fuel

injection malfunctioning valves
lessen the wear on allow for the greater
aluminum parts of expansion rate of
the cylinder aluminum
ambient temperature all of the above

pumped through the
pumped rapidly filter under high
through the filter pressure
pump seals leaking all of the above
high exhaust system

low lube oil pressure back pressure
Excessive engine Improper lube oil
speeds viscosity
The engines will be

fitted with a means to
display the exhaust
gas temperature of All of the above are
each cylinder. correct.
No control air supply

is provided to the
liquid sensor. All of the above. MO-0127
The exhaust back The fuel pump rack

pressure is too high. setting is too far in.
dash potting hunting
fuel injectors may be

damaged by foreign
particles in the fuel dirty fuel will clog the
oil intake air filter
heated to reduce cooled to increase

viscosity viscosity
increase the speed decrease the speed
droop droop MO-0092
Engine overspeed Lube oil sump level
broken fuel lines the ignition of

spraying oil on the unburned fuel and air
crankcase in the crankcase
C D MO-0068
Flyweight centrifugal
force Relay motion
Examine the exhaust

Replace the fuel valves for evidence
injector nozzle. of burning. MO-0005
provide better
lubrication of the produce an even
piston ring glaze on the cylinder
exhaust and compression and
compression power
minimize lube oil allow for axial
foaming within the clearance between
case the gears
An increase in
Fuel oil viscosity will trapped deposits of
increased. scale and dirt.
so installed as to
provided with make the drain
automatic drain traps connections effective
for the removal of under extreme
moisture conditions of trim
horizontal whipping
critical fore and aft motions of the
crankshaft vibrations crankshaft
Just before TDC by At TDC by spark

spark ignition. ignition.
Leaking fuel injector Excessively early fuel
nozzle injection
Prevents main
Keeps spring reduction gear axial
bearings in line. movement.
metallic contact hard carbon deposit
between nozzles and and varnish on the
cylinder heads nozzles
The strainer element

is removed, cleaned
in kerosene or
The T-handle is solvent, and dried
rotated. with an air brush. MO-0057
local overheating
failure of raw water and/or internal
pump shaft seals corrosion
precombustion lag ignition delay
excessive fuel excessive air valve

injection lift
caused by high fuel normal for these

injection pressures conditions
The edges are in

constant motion
going both above
The edges are above and below the ports
the ports and oil and governor stability
bleeds to the sump. is maintained. MO-0092
overloading of the too low of a

engine compression ratio
flyweight centrifugal speeder spring alone

force is balanced by actuates the fuel
hydraulic pressure control rod
make certain the

avoid prolonged gasket seal between
overloading of the the nozzle and
engine cylinder head is tight
broken raw water burned or cracked
pump shaft piston in one cylinder
will not be approved and satisfy U.S.C.G.

for classification regulations shall be
purposes approved
the flammable vapors

will result in an
excessively rich
mixture which will
increase the brake
horsepower output all of the above
Low pressure in oil Low pressure in oil

inlet. outlet. MO-0127
This purifier as well

as most others will
be installed in the
In this arrangement lower engine room to
an independent make use of
pump is utilized. gravitational forces. MO-0127
high torque low axial thrust

transmittal under transmission under
limited misalignment minimal alignment
conditions irregularities
bottom of the ring back of the ring
groove groove
avoid carbonization
prevent preignition of the nozzle tips
turbulence or swirl
chamber air cell MO-0068
Excessive lube oil Overfilled lube oil

pressure. system.
Cyclical Spur
one control air one additional means

container and one of starting the main
starting air container engine
pressure lubricating spraying oil directly
through internal on the thrust collar
passages and shoes
the heat of increasing jacket
compression water temperatures
compression ignition turbulence lag

transmit heat from remove oil from the
the piston to the cylinder combustion
cylinder liner space
inadequate
decrease in fuel oil lubrication of the
viscosity needle valve
isochronous hunting nutating disk

governor governor
accumulator actuating
pressure is applied to compensating piston
the full exposed rotates the terminal
surface area of the shaft in the increase
power piston fuel direction MO-0092
explosion blood poisoning
overloading of the
cylinder all of the above
increase the lube oil

pressure adjust the fuel rack
eroded muffler baffle high injection

plates pressure
reduce the probability allow for ring

of ring fracture expansion
lube oil outlet
temperature should
be increased 20°
above normal none of the above
mechanical lubricator
failure camshaft seizure
the turbocharger is
fouled a normal condition MO-0076
constant speed
governor load limiting governor
Release the bowl
brake and confirm All of the above are
proper valve line up. correct. MO-0127
Cylindrical Helical
specially designed
parts connected to a the concept of
shaft reciprocity
prevent excess
lubricant from
prevent cylinder liner reaching the
wear combustion space
squealing sound
midway in the pump popping sound when
stroke the nozzle opens
in way of the starting

on all devices subject valve of each
to the by-products of cylinder for direct
combustion or reversing engines
lubrication system having a main
vapors starting manifold
cracked cylinder
leaking fuel injector head or liner
Look for oil and water All of the above

leaks in addition to procedures should
other irregularities. be followed. MO-0127
sluggish piston ring excessive piston

action cooling
lubricated by a ring hard chrome-faced to

oiler withstand wear
allow the spray to hit make a blast in the

the piston rim rather main chamber prior
than the cooler to the piston
cylinder wall expansion stroke
Thrust pins Leveling plates

piston skirts cylinder liners
needle valve spring needle valve is

is defective operating properly
burn fuel in a closed use a continuous

chamber which combustion process
imparts linear motion to impart rotary
to pistons motion to the pistons
triple reduction quadruple reduction
The floating lever The floating lever

remains stationary. shifts to the left. MO-0092
securing the fuel securing the ignition
supply system
The speed droop

lever spring prevents
the engine from
racing or hunting by The compensating
arresting the mechanism provides
movement of the positive control to
power piston after a lower engine speed
speed change. as load is increased. MO-0096
penetration of the
fuel all of the above
Double reduction,
Single reduction, double input,
double input articulated
An in-line two- An opposed piston

stroke/cycle engine engine
decreases
increases ring combustion gas
wearing quality leakage
ten consecutive twelve consecutive
starts starts
wire brush the disks blow compressed air

to remove sludge through the disks
apply heat to the check gear housing
sludge tank oil level MO-0127
Block the flow of Secure the fuel
cooling air to the supply and block the
radiator. air intake
external energy mechanical energy
retard fuel injector

adjust the fuel rack timing
top side
improves cold
cools lubricating oil weather starting
Sluggish ring action A mechanical defect

on the piston in a working part
listening for abnormal

noises all of the above
Precombustion
Turbocharger chamber
lube oil supply exhaust damper
142365 135246 MO-0038
C D MO-0102
continuous operation zero air pressure in

of the starting air the air starting
compressor system
low turbocharge low cooling water
speed temperature
to keep the ring ends

from catching in the to promote more
scavenging ports even ring wear
low fuel pressure loss of power

burning fuel with a
high vanadium burning fuel with a
content lower sulphur content
476.4 psig 952.7 psig
C de MO-0035
overspeed governor load limit governor
to provide a
nonreversible engine to enable six
a minimum of twelve consecutive starts of
consecutive starts a reversible engine
Lower mean effective Excellent control of
pressures are combustion can be
developed. attained.
During acceleration All of the above
Cold valve clearance

Tappet clearance is is measured between
measured between components "C" and
points "A" and "B". "D". MO-0074
increase contact permit excess oil to

pressure between drain back to the
ring and cylinder wall sump
2582 ft/min (787 7749 ft/min (2362

m/min) m/min)
lose oil pressure overheat rapidly
higher developed
BMEP smoother combustion
increasing the engine overspeeding the
back pressure engine
the number of
compression strokes
engine cylinder size for a given
to piston size horsepower
an overheated air
high exhaust supply line to that
pressure cylinder
an overloaded insufficient
engine combustion air
C D MO-0014
start of injection is duration of injection

advanced will always be greater
flushing with any
manually operating a approved solvent
built-in scraper and then draining the
draining the filter system
reduce the
temperature of the air
supply as a result of remove most
the heat of contaminants present
compression in the air supply MO-0115
in the captain's All of the above are

quarters correct.
earlier and closing earlier and closing

earlier later
there is too much
lube oil in the the turbocharger is
cylinders fouled
III IV MO-0037
contain the major contain a smaller

portion of the total portion of the total
clearance volume clearance volume
scrape excess lube

oil from the liner on
the downstroke all of the above
An isolation non-
return valve is to be The materials used in
installed at the the construction of
starting air supply the starting air mains
connection to each will contain any
engine. explosion.
pump drive coupling auto restart switches MO-0127
Ensure positive Provide positive

closing action of the rotation of the
exhaust valves. exhaust valves. MO-0019
one power stroke in a two piston strokes in
two-stroke/cycle a two-stroke/cycle
engine engine
engine speed all of the above
Both 17A and 17B

need to be reset to
To increase the decrease the critical
critical speed range speed range,
of the engine, reduce although this
the setpoint of 17A procedure will
and 17B respectively, increase the
to .80 bar and 1.0 operating range of
bar. the engine. MO-0114
1450 ft/min 1500 ft/min MO-0004

high lube oil pump high fuel oil booster
pressure pump pressure
transmit heat from damp out fluctuations

the piston to the of the piston side
cylinder liner thrust
Increasing the Increasing the
effective plunger turbocharger gear
stroke. ratio.
Carburetor Glow plug
loss of accumulator air in the hydraulic

precharge system
after TDC during air starting
Four Eight
high injection
late fuel injection pressure
increase ignition aid in exhausting
delay burnt gases
prevent excessive allow hydraulic oil
lubricating oil film formation on the
consumption cylinder
Multi-hole Open
increased flash point increased viscosity
compression stroke power stroke MO-0038

balanced-diaphragm
indicator sliding camshaft MO-0108
Overspeed trip Speed droop relay

four-stroke/cycle four-stroke/cycle
single acting double acting
net horsepower friction horsepower
the admission of air

to the cylinder All of the above
help cushion piston
skirt side thrust by
keep excess oil away providing a
from intake and hydrodynamic oil
exhaust ports wedge
a shaved wooden
a copper wire brush dowel
strained changed
two-stroke/cycle
four-stroke/cycle engine at the
engine at the end of beginning of the
the exhaust stroke power stroke MO-0007
multi-stage fuel precombustion
injector chamber MO-0068
Zero air pressure in Overheated starting

the air starting air pipe to the
system. cylinder head.
water leaking into a low combustion
cylinder temperature
Thin layer of lacquer. Thick oily film.
provide metal-to- assure a positive

metal contact to seal means of scraping
the cylinder against carbon accumulation
blow-by from the cylinder
decreased cylinder
wall temperatures
and increased
exhaust gas coking and blocking
temperatures of the fuel nozzles
remove the fuel oil by drain and then renew

centrifuging the lube oil supply
excessive fuel high compression
dilution of lube oil pressure
fail to develop normal cause the pinion to

speed fail
exceeds a set has high cooling
maximum speed water temperature
in way of the control

on all devices subject valve of each
to the by-products of cylinder for direct
combustion or reversing engines
lubrication system having a main
vapors starting manifold
cause the separator
to automatically enter be initiated by the
the sludge discharge water transducer or
cycle vibration switch MO-0127
1500 ft/min 1800 ft/min
remain open for a fail to open when the

shorter duration valves are warm
dense chromium oil rings are located
plating is used on all near the bottom of
piston rings the piston skirt
degreasing
compound strong detergent
diluted with fuel oil diluted with water

brake thermal
efficiency volumetric efficiency
decrease allowing decrease allowing

the spring to move the butterfly valve to
the piston rod to the turn
right counterclockwise MO-0103
method of igniting valve operating

fuel mechanism
at bottom dead
on the power stroke center
a leaking cylinder overloading of one

liner cylinder
permit drainage of make it more flexible

excess oil to the for scraping cylinder
engine sump surfaces
distortion of the spray
pattern erosion of the valves
filtered settled
65.22 RPM 556.52 RPM MO-0088
clogged drain holes

in the oil control rings complete combustion
increase tension on
increase lockwire by adjusting
compression on pieces #31, #32 and
spring #12 #35 MO-0101
essential in
monitoring the a
amount of water mechanical/electrical
entering the device with a variable
separator dc output MO-0127
excessive crankcase excessive lube oil

vacuum pressure
thermal efficiency will thermal efficiency will
decrease increase
two power strokes in two piston strokes in
a two-stroke/cycle a four-stroke/cycle
engine engine
keep the ring from reduce the probability

sticking in the grove of ring fracture MO-0015
frequently check the isolate each cylinder

cylinder exhaust and inspect the
temperature injector
the exhaust shows

traces of blue smoke all of the above
the end of injection the end of ignition MO-0108
closed only in any position
an increase in the piston rod moving

compression on the to the right due to
spring spring force MO-0103
Distance a piston
travels during a
stroke Number of pistons
low lube oil viscosity high lube oil pressure

reduce the amount of
combustion gas
blow-by all of the above
A distorted valve
body. All of the above.
The oil appears black A minor increase in

in color. flash point.
The capacitor
completes part of the
inductive circuit
which monitors All of the above are
pressure changes. correct. MO-0127
overrunning clutch accumulator

Piece #10 will rotate Piece #9 will move to
counterclockwise the left MO-0104
Engines which are Engines with

designed with precombustion
precombustion chambers, which do
chambers are more not have an
likely to suffer increased
blocked nozzle holes, compression ratio,
due to fuel oil are not as difficult to
impurities, than start when cold, as
engines designed engines with direct
with direct injection. injection.
Stop the air
compressor and Feel each air supply
check for pressure line to see which is
drop throughout the warm from leaking
system. air.
entirely constant entirely constant

pressure volume
A section of the
removed A case hardened
compression ring scraper
seal the space limit upward flow of
between the piston lube oil into the
and the liner combustion space
choking of nozzle return check valve

holes leakage
According to
manufacturer's Every time they are
instructions shutdown
maintaining equal maintaining even

exhaust pressure camshaft speed
fuel injection speed of the cam

pressure shaft
centrifugal force mechanical linkage

a combination of
a combination of constant temperature
constant volume and and constant
constant pressure pressure
precombustion
chambers intake port design
once every piston twice every piston

stroke stroke
relationships relationships
between pressure between pressure
and temperature and volume during
during one stroke of one cycle of the
the engine engine
seal the combustion prevent any piston
space from the contact with the
crankcase cylinder liner
The capacitor
completes part of the
inductive circuit
which monitors All of the above are
pressure changes. correct. MO-0127
fuel with a high
cracked cylinder liner vanadium content
reducing the
changing piece #10 counterweight pivot
to a lighter weight point friction MO-0101
12:01 18:01
the fuel rack being the fuel rack being

too far in too far out
Turbulence chamber Energy cell
constant-speed
high-speed diesel diesel
Dissipate combustion
chamber gas
Prevent damage to pressure by
ring groove inserts by channeling it through
acting as a heat dam. the ring gap.
highly polishing both
the plunger and replacing plunger
barrel only
Tendency for ring
The ring grooves breakage is
would be blocked. increased.
excessive cylinder
lubrication a light load
compression
pressure in one of plugged injector
the cylinders holes
the valve is closed all of the above
The engine flywheel The starter motor will

will be burred. overspeed.
inertia loads centripetal loads
Exhaust stroke Pumping stroke
piston skirts oil rings
Tubing to the injector Cam follower
reduce the shock of prevent the engine

starting loads on the from operating at
main bearings critical speed
The detector
mechanism consists
of an armature The detector is so
suspended on a arranged to prevent
flexure pivot and abnormal harmonic
restrained from frequencies from
motion by a being developed
permanent magnet while the separator is
acting through a passing through its
small air gap. critical speed range. MO-0127
the activation of the
fixed CO2 system for
the emergency
generator space all of the above
lower cylinder
increased heat loss pressures
clogged air intake
passages burning lubricating oil
Astern power
available will be
For main propulsion equal to ahead
systems without power when
reversing gears, controllable pitch
controllable pitch propellers are
propellers or electric utilized, thus
propulsion drive, discounting the need
running astern is not for increased
to lead to overload operating
conditions. parameters.
It provides a low
It aids in the removal pressure point for
of combustable adding chemicals
gases formed in the into the jacket water
crankcase. system. MO-0111
cylinder block frame
either the barrel or the barrel and

plunger must be plunger must be
replaced replaced as a unit
lightly glazed highly polished
allow for feedwater

treatment remove sediment
vent line attached to
the upper most area
of the crankcase breather or by means
near the center of the of a slight suction not
engine exceeding 1" of water
a month a quarter
centripetal pump
comminuting device chamber cover MO-0112
"26" "12" MO-0111
Phosphor bronze Copper MO-0110

Once the bearing cap
is properly torqued,
measure the end gap Prior to installing the
dimensions to cap, position the
ascertain even thrust shoes in their
tightening of the cap. proper locations. MO-0121
There will be an
increase of chlorides
Interstage leakage measured at the
will cause a decrease distillate pump
in output. salinity cell. MO-0110
is holding finely
dispersed carbon in
must be changed suspension
the absolute
the absolute pressure of the unit
pressure of the unit will not be affected,
will increase with an but the rate of
associated increase condensation will be
in shell temperature. decreased. MO-0111
The pump provides

for venting of The pump supplies
associated the motive fluid to the
equipment while also ejectors in addition to
powering the suppling the feed
ejectors. water to the distiller. MO-0111
high cooling water

low lube oil level temperature cutout
cutoff system system
92 mm 95 mm MO-0113
Hydraulic fluid Water MO-0112
sliding piston upper sliding piston lower

seal seal MO-0112
allow for lube oil prevent combustion
drainage behind the gases burning the
rings ring grooves
It controls the The division plate
amount of vapor creates a pressure
produced in section drop between the two
"F". stages. MO-0110
Normal engine
operating
The oil is functioning temperatures have
normally. been exceeded.
regulating ring kinetic converter MO-0112
20% 25-30%
It causes the jacket It condenses the

water to evaporate. distillate. MO-0110
With oils of greater

specific viscosities it
is proper to select
smaller regulating The larger sized
rings regardless of regulating rings are
the operating designed to be used
temperatures with oils of lower
desired. specific gravities. MO-0113
The vapors produced

in section "G" are
The jacket water condensed and the
flowing through non-condensable
device "I" is heated. gases are removed. MO-0110
Gas pressure acting

Thermal increase in against the back of
ring-end clearance the ring
work over a linoleum-

type surface all of the above
lube oil viscosity is corrosive by-products

always decreased are usually formed
brine eductor inlet feed water inlet MO-0110
Once a month for two Every six months for

hours four hours
The feed water is
cooled prior to being
pumped into section Scale accumulates at
"F". position "E". MO-0110
0.892 kg/dm3 0.902 kg/dm3 MO-0113
Valves "D", "H", "J", Valves "C", "J", "K",

"K", "L", "M" open, "L", "M" open, valves
valves "I", "G", "F", "A", "B", "D", and "H"
and "E" closed. closed. MO-0111
jacket water inlet brine water outlet MO-0110
ring expansion from combustion gas

the heat of pressure acting
combustion behind the ring
affect engine
performance at low disappear due to fuel
speed only oil abrasion
hard varnish All of the above
against the away from the

crosshead during the crosshead during the
power and power and
compression strokes compression strokes
.920 kg/dm3 .925 kg/dm3 MO-0113

have adequate
insulation in any not penetrate the
berthing space engine room casing
condensate pump ejector supply pump
discharge discharge MO-0110
prevent backflow of remove condensable

eductor discharge gases from the unit MO-0110
S X MO-0112
The sea water used
for condensing the Main engine jacket
water vapor. water. MO-0110
The top compression
ring is protected from Top compression
overheating by a ring ring has an inside
dam. bevel. MO-0013
high torsional shock improper pump-to-

to fuel lines engine timing
Engine oil Lubricating qualities
consumption of the oil are
decreases. enhanced.
110 mm 117 mm MO-0113
control the amount of provide a positive

feed water entering suction head for the
the evaporator brine pump MO-0110
terminate above the
deepest load not penetrate the
waterline engine room casing
The motive power is
the brine pump The motive power is
output, prior to being the jacket water
discharged flowing through the
overboard. ejectors. MO-0110
Severe injury to
engine room
personnel. All of the above. MO-0112
3 4 MO-0115
It supplies the
It supplies the operating medium
operating medium used in the removal
used in the removal of air and non-
of the brine. condensable gases. MO-0110
prevent buckling and

breaking of the ring aid in protecting the
as it expands oil film
Fuel injection will Fuel injection will
occur earlier. occur later.
Low lube oil
High lube oil viscosity temperature
All speed signals The device is used to

emanating from the interrupt the
throttle lever are pneumatic signal to
diminished by half port "A" of the
due to the blocking distributor shown in
effect of this valve. illustration MO-0053. MO-0116
2200 to 2300 RPM 2300 to 2400 RPM
neglecting to close neglecting to latch

the vent shell the dump valve MO-0110
orifice "19" regulating

the amount of feed
water entering the
distiller, thereby
the continuous action preventing excess
of ejector "22" brine accumulation MO-0111
Jacket water from the Sea water from the
condenser plate evaporator plate
assembly. assembly. MO-0110
C D MO-0017
Effective length of Effective length of

stroke will be stroke will be
increased. decreased. MO-0065
low lube oil
temperature low lube oil pressure
detented, control air

infinitely positioned pressure, reducing
pneumatic control and filtering unit MO-0115
Evaporator feed
water Engine jacket water MO-0110
When tightened, the
lock ring allows for The lock ring insures
movement of the proper positioning of
sliding piston and the disc stack and
positions the sliding maintains a positive
piston within the bowl contact of the bowl
bottom. top and bowl bottom. MO-0112
feed water return second effect tube

labeled "K" bundle MO-0110
Constant pressure is The regulator, or

maintained at device pressure reducer,
"B" while device "C" drops the supply
is used only to pressure to the
modify the output desired operating
signal. level. MO-0115
pressure reducer sequencing valve MO-0115

obtain greater valve create longer valve
lift duration
Effective length of Effective length of

stroke will be stroke will be
increased decreased MO-0065
Excessively high lube Excessively low lube

oil viscosity oil temperatures
The device
specifically serves to
remove the latent The cooler removes
heat of vaporization sensible heat from
from the jacket water. the jacket water. MO-0111
use a specific
opposing pattern
while measuring the avoid using a torque
distance to which the wrench that has not
plates have been been recently
compressed calibrated MO-0110
high exhaust high cooling water
The unit would The absolute
automatically shut pressure of the unit
down due to the would increase,
closing of the low causing a decrease
pressure contacts. in distillate output. MO-0111
The output of pump The amount of vapor
"7" will increase with being formed in the
a corresponding evaporator will
increase in pressure. decrease. MO-0111
5 6 MO-0111
Pneumatic impact
Cantilever wrench wrench MO-0110
clearance between
the valve seat inserts fuel injection cam
and the valve head profile
channelling chamber injection chamber MO-0112
The oil/water The unit will not

interface will remain properly operate and
in the same neutral should automatically
position. shut down. MO-0112
The heat of
combustion from the
The heat being engine is being
transferred is transferred
subliminal, therefore azeotropically,
expansion is taking adding latent heat to
place within the the entering jacket
tubes. water. MO-0111
Failure to properly Failure to properly
tighten the bolts of tighten the bolts of
the evaporator heat the condenser heat
exchanger. exchanger. MO-0110
Remove only the disc

stack, separate all Disassemble the
the discs, clean with entire unit, clean all
steel wool and components, replace
solvent, replace the any defective
disc stack ensuring it gaskets and use the
is located by use of proper lubricants
the dowel pin shown. where required. MO-0112
From having passed While it is in contact

through "23". with device "24". MO-0111
The output shown is The pneumatic
used to prevent arrangement serves
torpid speed changes to prevent the engine
resulting from from operating within
fluctuations of the a critical speed
input signal. range. MO-0114
The bowl will fail to
close when starting
The unit will not start and the unit will not
due to pressure/time shoot when
delay relays. operating. MO-0112
low lube oil
temperatures high firing pressures
the sole direction of the relative size of
heavy phase flow the separation zone MO-0112
The main engine will

overheat unless
slowed or secured
Cooling water will be until an alternate
supplied by pump means of cooling
#15 through valve water flow can be
"M". provided. MO-0111
In the opening At the inlet orifice

chamber labeled "L". labeled "S". MO-0112
The unit shown is

This unit controls the used to prevent
air operated turning starting of the main
motor exhaust when engine when the
the unit is in turning gear is
operation. engaged. MO-0116
The bridge spring

applies the required
The ball check is force to maintain
always open when contact between the
the exhaust valve is plunger and the
seated. exhaust valve. MO-0019
regulate flow from direct the flow from

the drain pump the distillate pump MO-0111
excessive cylinder
lubrication improper ring rotation
upper paring gasket pump lock MO-0112
"25" "21" MO-0111

The liquid enters via
port "X", travels
through the closing
chamber, and exits The liquid remains
port "S", maintaining trapped in space "J",
an upward force developing an
against the bowl upward force to open
bottom, the bowl. MO-0112
outer bowl sliding piston MO-0112
The solenoid valve is The solenoid valve is

open and the bypass open and the bypass
valve is closed. valve is open. MO-0112
0.85 bar 2.05 bar MO-0114
Eliminates need to Provides easier

remove valve removal of the valve
springs. cage.
Cooling Ignition
excessive lube oil lower than normal
consumption fuel consumption
The volume will

increase if the valve
labeled "J" is opened
excessively, resulting The volume is greatly
in an increase of the reduced, contributing
distiller absolute to condensation
pressure. within the condenser. MO-0111
impeller locking
spindle nut device MO-0112
manually operated, pneumatically
detented, four operated, infinite
position, four-way position, reducing
valve valve MO-0115
"G" and "H", "E" and "A" and "C", "L" and
"F" "M" MO-0111
"P" "R" MO-0112
upper sliding piston

chamber opening chamber MO-0112
This jacket water

This circulating salt pump circulates fresh
water pump will water throughout the
supply feed water for engine cooling and
the operation of the distiller heating
distiller. systems. MO-0111
open inlet valves

when the air injection
close the valves cycle begins
insufficient leakoff
through injection a malfunctioning
nozzle packing injection nozzle
High lube oil

Low lube oil pressure temperature
brine and jacket

non-condensable water from the
gases and brine condenser MO-0111
Sludge discharge
Clarification cycle cycle MO-0112
A slow continuous
rise in the lube oil
cooler outlet The activation of the
temperature salinity monitoring
indicated at device equipment's
"4". annunciator circuit. MO-0111
electrical conduits
single wire controls and circuitry MO-0111
cover hub MO-0112
The output signal The output from "2" is

from "2" will be equal equal to the input to
to the setpoint of "1" except when the
'17A' only when the input of "1" is
input is less than the between the
setpoint of '17B', setpoints of '17A' and
permitting the '17B', when it will
transition signal to remain at the value
become modulated. of '17A'. MO-0114
The amount of feed
water entering the
distiller is dependent
upon the condition of
device "7", while the
Twenty-five percent amount of brine
of the feed water leaving is dependent
entering the device is upon the condition of
removed as brine. device "21". MO-0111
combustion pressure exhaust pressure
Lube oil
contaminated with Lube oil level
fresh water coolant increases
improve to a steady
indicate a pressure state when moisture
on '67A' equal to the is removed from the
input of '17A' system MO-0114
The solenoid valve

closes, allows the The solenoid valve
water in the opening closes, allows the
chamber to bleed off weight of the sliding
through "S", and the piston to oppose the
sliding piston moves low water pressure,
upward due to the and moves it along
force developed in the axis of the
area "J". spindle. MO-0112
the speed of the bowl

and the condition of inertia forces during
seal "U" starting and stopping MO-0112
locating dowel pin upper bowl gasket MO-0112
7,455 mbhp 8,982 mbhp
check thermostatic clean sea water

valve strainer
to be provided with
expansion tanks,
to be provided with which must be
shutoff or isolation located below the
valves except when load line to provide
installed forward of positive cooling water
the collision bulkhead flow
reduce heat transfer facilitate valve

from the valve seat removal for servicing
11.4 gallons (43.15 14.4 gallons (54.51

L) L)
separate crown
external boiler plating sheets
combustion gas
condensation of byproducts caused
water vapors by piston blowby

correct correct
cooling water heat engine jacket water

exchanger outlet outlet
prevent pump
clogging from marine prevent cavitation at
growth the pump outlet
34.5 kg/cm2 36.0 kg/cm2
jacket water cooling

valve lash clearance system
injection continuing
after the fuel charge
water in the fuel is ignited
valve seals all of the above

the mechanical
interaction between
the overrunning centripital force
clutch and the exerted by the
splined sleeve rotating armature MO-0051
1,116 MBHP 621 MBHP
mechanical
interaction of the left
the potential energy hand thread and the
of spring "D" once energy imparted by
the solenoid has the rotation of the
been de-energized over-running clutch MO-0051
type integrally
machined in the
block integral wet liner type MO-0020
fuel dilution carbon suspension

a rocker arm not
air pressure shown MO-0013
have high firing lift its cylinder relief

pressures valves
low lube oil

high lube oil viscosity temperature
Indicated cylinder Indicated firing

temperature readings pressure readings
will increase. will increase.
2.7 cubic meters 5.4 cubic meters

(2700 L) (5400 L)
air driven starter air driven DC

motor assembly generator MO-0044
Beginning with Beginning with
number 1, tighten it number 1, tighten it,
move directly move to number 3
opposite and tighten, and tighten, then to
then move 90° number 7, then to
tighten and continue number 5 and
on continue on MO-0028
fuel rack alignment a stroboscopic speed

marks scale for timing MO-0022
the same speed of
the same speed of the device labeled
the crankshaft "2" MO-0122
79% 83%
cam contour length of the spring
cooling water
temperatures lube oil consumption
turbocharging aspiration
14,363 kW 28,726 kW
integral with a integral with a non-
removable sleeve removable sleeve MO-0007
low compression high exhaust
High exhaust back

Loose valve tappets pressure
III IV MO-0037
C D MO-0029
quickly shut off fuel

act as a multi- flow at the end of fuel
pressure relief valve injection MO-0070
BHP SHP
695.65 RPM 97.83 RPM MO-0088

cylinder pin
4,044 kW 8,088 kW
all the fuel will be
burned at top dead fuel consumption will
center be high
maintain a higher air- maintain a higher air-
box temperature than box pressure than
normal normal
Crossflow Direct flow

512.20 RPM 145.69 RPM MO-0088
C D MO-0029
A section of the
jacket liner corrugated liner
mechanical knock in fuel knock in each

each cylinder cylinder
fuel atomizer fuel injector
Lubrication
Turbocharger telescopes MO-0003
unevaporated
feedwater is
discharged through steam demand
the skim tube response is slow
adjustable trammel sighting device

the same speed of the same speed of
the device labeled the device labeled
"T" "N" MO-0122
Jacket liner Wet jacket liner MO-0021
maximum expansion compression

of the burned fuel pressure will be too
cannot take place in low to cause fuel
the cylinder ignition
can only be detected
by a compression decreases fuel
check consumption
air injection supercharging
7296 kW 9290 kW
low lube oil
temperatures high firing pressures
100.00 RPM 800.00 RPM MO-0088
Sediment Water
Ported jacket Integral jacket MO-0007

higher than normal higher than normal
cylinder pressure and cylinder pressure and
low exhaust high exhaust
temperature temperature
excessive ring and excessive cooling of

liner wear lubricating oil
reduce the cylinder
scavenge effect cool the turbocharger
34.5 kg/cm2 35.75 kg/cm2
Engine "B" will

Engine "B" will take operate at a higher
lesser part of the RPM than engine
load than Engine "A". "A". MO-0109
Reciprocating Rotary
100.00 RPM 675.00 RPM MO-0088

either I or II neither I or II
jacket water jacket water pressure

temperature must must always be less
always be less than than the sea water
60°F pressure
integral-jacket liner sealed-jacket liner MO-0007
fuel knock in each mechanical knock in

cylinder each cylinder
fuel oil is leaking into the piston rings are

the lube oil excessively worn
Increased cylinder
mean effective
pressure All of the above.
0.46 mm 0.80 mm MO-0121
dirty jacket water defective

cooler turbocharger
other non-
hydrocarbon fuels All of the above
12.5 kg/cm 15.0 kg/cm
monitor lube oil pump determine the need

performance for batch filtration
excessively high
fuel oil pressure combustion pressure MO-0041
fuel knock in each mechanical knock in

cylinder each cylinder
618.75 RPM 68.75 RPM MO-0088

fuel injection
provided by a unit individual Bosch fuel
injector pumps MO-0020
either the barrel or the barrel and
plunger must be plunger must be
replaced lapped and blued.
High exhaust
Leaky exhaust valve pressure
5.7 m/sec 9.0 m/sec
medium-speed, four- small diesel engines

stroke/cycle diesel utilizing electric
engines starting equipment
piston displacement length of the piston

in the cylinder stroke
mechanical knock in black or gray exhaust

each cylinder smoke
decrease in air increase in clearance

leakage past the between the mating
rotors lobes MO-0082
Open all indicator

valves. All of the above.
positioning a
positioning a butterfly servomotor piston
valve in the fuel attached to the fuel
delivery system controls
Engine "A" will take Engine "B" will

lesser part of the operate at a higher
load than Engine RPM than engine
"B". "A". MO-0109
711.11 RPM 100.00 RPM MO-0088
401.79 RPM 114.29 RPM MO-0088

1003.42 RPM 78.95 RPM MO-0088
100.00 RPM 933.33 RPM MO-0088
mechanical knock in low compression

each cylinder pressure
contaminated with contaminated with

carbon sludge
lube oil system specific fuel

pressure consumption
250 psig 300 psig
83.25 RPM 620.00 RPM MO-0088
266.67 RPM 394.74 RPM MO-0088
104.64 RPM 55.07 RPM MO-0088
Beginning with Beginning with

number 1, tighten number 1, tighten it,
and move directly move to number 3
opposite and tighten, and tighten, then to
then move 90°, number 7, then to
tighten and continue number 5 and
on continue on MO-0028
decrease to a slightly remain the same until

lower value manually changed
both I and II neither I or II
poor fuel combustion all of the above

Bearings become
pitted and Valve stems develop
immediately fail. sludge deposits.
Brake specific fuel
consumption Mechanical efficiency
increases. increases.
eliminate the need
change the engines for mechanical
direction of rotation interlocks MO-0125
C D MO-0029
farthest from the nearest to the

cylinder head cylinder head
remain unchanged
decrease as the load as the load
increases decreases
the same speed of the same speed of
the device labeled the device labeled
"N" "B" MO-0122

cylinder pin
Chromium eliminates Pores in the plating

the need for oil aid in maintaining the
scraper rings. lube oil film.
lower fuel pressure less power output

Diesel engine main
Spring bearing bearing
increase the
reduce the intake air temperature of
charge density exhaust gases

unsynchronized
isochronous load
distribution a different speed
adjustments setting on each unit
collecting the air
charge at the air combustion and
cleaner expansion of hot gas
ensure that all lube
ensure a positive oil has been treated
flow of oil at all times twice
The jacket water

absorbs heat in the The feed water gains
evaporator section, heat in section "23",
while giving up its while the vapor gives
heat in the distiller up heat in section
section. "24". MO-0111
rotating the crankpin

bearing until the
replacing the proper end clearance
complete bearing set is obtained
cross hatch honing doubled honing

preignition excessive smoking
throughout the load when the engine is
range under load
precipitation number modified neutrality

indicator chart
cools the valves and
cylinder walls all of the above
C D MO-0029
The valve gear will The valve will reseat

not bounce. gradually. MO-0045
pivots on the thrust screw dowels in the
collar base ring
varying the water carrying excessive
level above the alkalinity in the boiler
crown sheet water
lower peak lower compression

horsepower ratio
improper coating of breaking of the rings,

lubrication on the ring lands, or both
cylinder wall during piston removal
cooling water
smoky exhaust temperature rise
Sediment Water
provide more fuel for
increase the no-load combining with the
RPMs air
444.44 RPM 62.50 RPM MO-0088

the middle of the ring each ring groove of
belt the ring belt MO-0015
provide an adapter to
provide lubrication to obtain combustion
the cylinder pressure readings MO-0042
increase the fuel
advance fuel pump pump delivery
timing pressure MO-0016
delivery check valve

spill valve opens opens MO-0097
"H" "F" MO-0066

prevent cylinder liner appear slick and
glazing glazed
Start of injection Duration of injection

tends to be will always be
advanced. greater.
All of the above are

Delayed fuel injection correct.
decrease to a slightly remain the same until

lower value manually changed MO-0095
starting air distributor stack gas analyzer MO-0008

Ringleman exhaust reflective type
gas analyser explosion meter MO-0008
crankcase oil mist
exhaust gas analyzer detector MO-0009
pressure applied to movement of rod
component #511 #581 MO-0106
130°-160° 180°-190° MO-0013
cooling water
pressure crankcase pressure MO-0005
The cylinder head
will crack. The engine will stop.
an increased lower lube oil
viscosity pressures
Gear-driven Turbine-driven
centrifugal blower centrifugal blower
indicate the quantity prevent the backflow

of oil flow to the of oil and combustion
cylinder gases MO-0050
faulty nozzle spray all of the above
4 6 MO-0122
at a pressure below without cooling the

atmospheric cylinders or pistons
267.86 RPM 76.19 RPM MO-0088
precision ground flexible metallic seal

flange joint ring
unburned fuel oil all of the above

Propeller shaft, thrust Propeller shaft, thrust
shoes, thrust bearing collar, thrust shoes,
housing, and thrust and thrust bearing
collar housing
level type
comparator type mist explosimeter, for
detector for large low small medium speed,
speed, crosshead trunk piston type
type engines engines MO-0008
460.47 RPM 114.29 RPM MO-0088
510.64 RPM 71.81 RPM MO-0088
505.79 RPM 52.63 RPM MO-0088
550.00 RPM 45.83 RPM MO-0088

Integral water-jacket
Wet liner. liner.
incorrectly adjusted
incorrectly adjusted intake valve
fuel injector clearance
Lube oil discharging
from the waste water
outlet of the lube oil A change in the lube
purifier. oil viscosity.
Pulse pressure Radial flow

admit the correct
amount of starting air actuate exhaust
to the cylinders in valves in the correct
proper order sequence MO-0050
exhaust gas and deliver cooling water

vapors from the to the exhaust valve
power cylinder actuating device MO-0066
scavenging air
pressure hydraulic pressure MO-0066
dribbling injector low fuel viscosity

burned intake valves engine racing
Fuel will leak into the Fuel will not be

drain line delivered
stability test spectrographic test
Constant velocity Axial flow
precision ground flexible metallic seal

flange joint ring
the mechanical
interaction between
the overrunning centripital force
clutch and the exerted by the
splined sleeve rotating armature MO-0051
having the flywheel
impart a torque to the applying accumulator
starter pinion pressure
connecting rods piston guides

cylinder lubricating safety shut down
system system MO-0016
inspection can not be
done without first
unscrewing and draining the jacket
removing item #4 cooling water MO-0042
heat transfer from the
liner to the engine
water seals are not block is not a critical
required factor
the nozzle will injection lag will be

overheat increased
speed load
"H" "J" MO-0066
Strain gage Gage block
Strain gage Gage block
greater wear procedure to replace

resistance than wet dry liners is simpler
liners than for wet liners
excessive lube oil
low firing pressure temperature

multiple exhaust
constant exhaust pipes to the
manifold pressure turbocharger
E F MO-0003
crankcase exhaust
jacket water pump fan MO-0003
increase until the
hunt until stabilized overspeed trip
by the droop rod actuates MO-0095
increase until the

hunt until stablized overspeed trip
by droop rod actuated MO-0094
there is less it fits more loosely

likelihood of water due to a decrease in
leaking into the heat transfer through
combustion space the composite wall
avoiding fuel oil ensuring good
temperature metallic contact
exceeding builder's between nozzles and
specification cylinder heads
becoming lodged
entering the water under the intake
jacket valves
Constant Pressure Variable pressure

pedometer pyrometer
dynamometer calorimeter
pedometer pyrometer
protect the inner prevent slag

casing and reduce accumulation on the
heat loss corbels
cracked pump
housings dirt in the fuel
To ensure that the
valve will not be
seized shut when To check the valve
hot. packing.
Piston type blower Vane type blower
250 psig 300 psig

lock all safety
interlock switches block all control
closed system relays closed
chipped reduction excessive wear on

gear teeth the thrust bearings
Full reversing torque Mechanical reduction

is not available. gearing is required.
burner is properly starting trial for
seated ignition occurs
burner is properly actuated by boiler

seated safety trip
warn of excess
inject fuel oil into the combustion pressure
cylinder in the cylinder MO-0023
high exhaust
temperature readings all of the above
dilution by fuel oil adding SAE 70 oil

At full load the intake At full load the intake
manifold pressure is manifold pressure is
less than the greater than the
exhaust manifold exhaust manifold
pressure. pressure.
feed water return second effect tube

labeled "K" bundle MO-0110
pressure relief valve automatic reset

set at the MAWP pressure limiter
Both I and II Neither I or II

pressure test cylinder connect the exhaust
heads gas pyrometers
insufficient fuel
fuel leakage before delivery through that
and after injection nozzle
excessive excessive fuel

centrifuging dilution
greater at the turbine
wheel than at the greater at reduced
impeller engine speed
to relieve excess
pressure to prevent air binding
reduce corrosion in
gas passages at low recycle exhaust gas
loads to the turbocharger
10 kg/mm 15.0 kg/mm
air filter exhaust manifold MO-0025
aftercooler scavenging valve MO-0025

A gastight seal is
provided by a gasket The engine cylinder
between the cylinder head is fitted with
head and cylinder replaceable valve
liner. seats. MO-0013
incomplete
greater fuel economy combustion
air blower exhaust gas turbine MO-0025
approximately equal approximately equal

to exhaust manifold to atmospheric
pressure at all times pressure at all times
air blower exhaust gas turbine MO-0025
pressurized
loop differential MO-0025
provide water
samples for the test the feedwater
second assistant stop-check valve
wearing rings pump suction

remove moisture
pressure test cylinder accumulations from
heads to check for cylinders prior to
leaks starting
excessive engine
kinked fuel lines vibration
By the pumping
action of the piston. All of the above. MO-0003
reversed pump
excessive suction lift rotation
excess discharge excessive net

pressure positive suction head
an increase in lifting of the relief

suction pressure valve
fluid friction steam knock

head nut diameter stud material
Coated fuel lines Excessive vibration

lube oil sump
lube oil cooler failure overflow
Aftercooler Exhaust diffuser
either I or II neither I nor II
valve cover engine frame
extended operation excessively early

at light load injection timing
Sticking piston rings. All of the above
Decrease the lube oil Increase the air

temperature density
swing up against the
move to the midship rudder emergency
position automatically stops
lubricating oil gaskets
plugged injector increased plunger

spray hole stroke
compensate for
reduce exhaust gas turbocharger RPM
temperature fluctuations

excessive pressure a dirty strainer in the
in the seawater feed saltwater feed pump
heater suction line
presence of saltwater
leaks into the flash
chamber all of the above
Shell vapor pressure

Impure distillate is is constantly
being produced. decreasing.
temperature switch is heating surfaces are

defective scaled
Design maximum
Maximum speed. speed.
ignition quality of the

high fuel rack setting fuel oil
assist in sealing
bearing surfaces all of the above
higher torque and lower torque and
higher brake lower brake
horsepower horsepower
venting of the
leaks in the demister saltwater heater
baffles drain pump
a clogged
a malfunctioning desuperheater water
brine pump strainer
failure of the brine excessive distillate

pump pump speed
gage glass packing all of the above
flexible engine
a detuner flywheel mountings
Excessively early Extended light load

injection timing. operation.
form a friction
reducing film
between mating lubricate the fuel
surfaces injectors
remove moisture
eliminate the need from air compressed
for a precooler by the turbocharger
high distillate low distillate
conductivity conductivity
The brine section

should be drained
The brine overflow down a minimum of 6
weir should be raised inches below the
to allow greater seawater heater
outflow. bundle.
equal exponentially higher
not affect the engine cause the governor

speed to hunt
It serves as a hinge It aids in removing
for ease of opening condensor tube
the shell. bundles. MO-0110
Friction clutch Air bladder clutch
early detonation and high exhaust

a loss of power temperatures
aftercooling the
intake air preheating light fuels
The heat of
compression is not Compression must
used as an ignition be low to have
source of the fuel. effective preignition.
hazy light blue hazy light grey
A cam operated
Hydraulic pressure mechanical pushrod
opens the valve. opens the valve. MO-0066
oil sump return line pump suction line
Solenoid operated Pneumatic

fuel valves. combustion controls.
eliminate refractory
thermal stress all of the above
lightened crankshaft spherically seated

flywheel crankshaft bearing
below normal with a below normal with an

normal exhaust above normal
temperature exhaust temperature
for removal of dirt or
metal particles
resulting from wear all of the above
reduce the blower

increase the density operating
of the inlet air temperature
measure
concentration of
balance exhaust gas chromate in jacket
temperature readings water MO-0031
The reversing unit is The axial movement

always used in of the control piston
conjunction with a is transmitted by
controllable pitch levers to the
propeller, permitting camshafts, with the
greater astern power piston axial
than the sole use of a movement being
controllable pitch greater than the
propeller. camshaft movement. MO-0125
Excessive propeller Damaged propeller

cavitation blades MO-0126
direct action of the
main piston moving direct hydraulic
down pressure
Atomization Penetration
lower cylinder
increased heat loss pressures
opening of exhaust
valves start of fuel injection MO-0035
The feed water
enters the device and Moisture is separated
vaporizes under from the steam
vacuum conditions. vapor. MO-0110
H K MO-0080
"H" "J" MO-0066

greater wear lower thermal
resistance than wet expansion rate over
liners wet liners
diesel fuel dilution of

load on the engine is the lube oil exceeds
at its rated maximum 5%
overheating the
second stage interstage vapor lock
ignition advance
ignition delay period period
High fuel Lower than normal

consumption and compression
high exhaust pressure and high
temperatures exhaust temperature
require a
current/voltage will carry a 100%
regulator for proper overload for a brief
operation period
intake stroke power stroke MO-0039
Injector pumps. HFO purifiers. MO-0077
day tank steam flow metering of fuel

input injection pump output MO-0077
inlet and outlet inlet temperature and
pressure differential outlet pressure MO-0077
viscosimeter "V"
measures low
viscosity. mixing tank is "full". MO-0077
valve "6" would be
closed All of the above MO-0077
Operating in normal Operating D.O.
mode. purifier on HFO. MO-0077
1 through 4 3 through 6 MO-0025
cylinder compression scavenge and purge

temperature may be process is
too high incomplete
extreme pressure
additives no additives
aftercooler venturi
When the DO purifier When the HFO

is being is being run purifiers are being
as the HFO purifier. run in parallel. MO-0077
Both I and II Neither I nor II
air start valve unit injector MO-0122
excessive cylinder air early fuel injection

turbulence timing
16:01 20:01
Relief of excessively
high pressure gases Cooling water bypass
from the cylinder. flow to the heat sink. MO-0026
maximum fuel
expansion will occur
on the compression fuel will ignite before
stroke top dead center
verify the main
increase the speed of engine lube oil
the lube oil supply coolers are
pump functioning properly
Aftercooler Exhaust diffuser

The upper
compression ring is The lower scraper
protected from rings are protected
overheating by a from overheating by
heat dam. a heat dam. MO-0011
increase the speed of bring the main

the lube oil supply engine speed to
pump "idle"
change over to the increase the speed of

standby main lube oil the operating main
supply pump lube oil supply pump
a combination of
a combination of constant temperature
constant volume and and constant
constant pressure pressure
high exhaust decreased effective
temperature from stroke from that
that cylinder injector
Pressure in the Volume in the

cylinder increases. cylinder decreases. MO-0035
low cetane value of excessive air
the fuel turbulence
Airborne
hydrocarbons in
surrounding area All of the above
.222 " - .333 " .333 " - .666 "

The jacket water
absorbs heat in the The feed water gains
evaporator section, heat in section "23",
while giving up its while the vapor gives
heat in the distiller up heat in section
section. "24". MO-0111
line of maximum
speed propeller curve MO-0126
combustion
byproducts removed
condensation of fuel from the cylinder
oil vapors walls
an auxiliary cold start the component

heater core labeled "U" MO-0003
early timing of fuel low scavenge air

injection temperature
the efficiency of compression

combustion pressure
cylinder block frame
turbulence of the air

charge fuel efficiency
inadequate
low cylinder head lubrication of the
temperatures needle valve
The cylinder head The engine cylinder
utilizes a head is fitted with
precombustion replaceable valve
chamber seat inserts. MO-0013
Damaged propeller Vessel operating with

blades minimum loading MO-0126
down to compress up and force out the

the fuel air charge exhaust gases
maximum fuel
expansion will occur
on the compression fuel will ignite after
stroke top dead center
low flash point high pour point

Brake specific fuel Cylinder combustion
consumption will be temperatures will be
increased. lowered. MO-0081
slide the camshafts
axially when eliminate the need
changing engine for mechanical
rotation interlocks MO-0125
accumulator type
gear type motors motors
cylinder clearance
fuel pressure volume
cylinder clearance
speed volume
It provides a low
It aids in the removal pressure point for
of combustible gases adding chemicals
formed in the into the jacket water
exhaust manifold. system. MO-0111
pipe wrench slugging wrench
fuel strainers all of the above

High grade vegetable
oil Detergent oil
maintain a positive
maintain a vacuum pressure on the
on the crankcase crankcase MO-0003
release excess drain off

pressure condensation
excessive main
bearing wear floating piston pins

low injector popping excessive air
pressure turbulence
Installation of a
dearating feedwater Installation of a
heater superheater
lube oil pump suction outlet of the lube oil

line header
formed by the crank formed by the crank

arm and crank pin pin and flywheel
crank case pump rocker arm reservoir
Tin Zinc MO-0110

Air trapped between Oil filter between
blower lobes blower lobes
lubricating the shaft maintaining oil pump

bearings pressure MO-0112
wearing rings pump suction
the component
cylinder ports "T" labeled "U" MO-0003
thermodynamic
efficiency of the
engine cycle all of the above
using a separate
camshaft having a
symetrical cam lobe
design and rotating
the camshaft by an
appropriate angle all of the above
leakage past the
a distorted fuel spray plunger into the oil
pattern drain
rpm of the shaft all of the above

Three-cylindrical
lobes Two-cylindrical lobes
The upper reversing
gear comes in direct The upper pinion
contact with the provides for reversal
main pinion. of the output shaft MO-0085
directly connected to
the jacket water attached to the air
supply line ejector MO-0110
a decreased
a decreased break-in possibilty of ring
period seizure
Increase in lube oil
Cetane number has pump discharge
decreased. pressure.
excessive carbon
low cylinder oil buildup around the
pressure cylinder liner ports
length of the cylinder

liner speed of the engine
use ether to start the blow through the
engine with cylinders and fuel
blowdown valves lines with a drying
open agent
warm at full speed
and no fuel dilution
warm at full speed exists
advance fuel pump lift the follower off the
timing cam MO-0016
maintaining proper oil

temperature specific gravity
maximum while the

sliding piston is in the
closed position All of the above MO-0112
faulty oil nozzle spray all of the above
Q and R R and M MO-0110

Q and R R and M MO-0110

stroke stroke
cause the engine to cause blue smoke in

overspeed the exhaust
provide air pressure control the opening
to open the and closing of the
appropriate air start intake and exhaust
valve in the engine valves in the engine MO-0053
allow for higher
blower operating produce a more
speeds constant airflow
changing the tappet measuring the cold

clearance as valve clearance
measured between between components
points "A" and "B" "C" and "D" MO-0074
flows through a
second-stage
strainer, reheater,
flows to the engine and returns to the
bearings pump suction
high scavenge air

low exhaust pressure pressure
on the compression
stroke on the intake stroke
on the compression
stroke on the intake stroke
decreasing the
Increasing the quality temperature of the
of the fuel-air mixture jacket water.
should continue
through the should be completed
afterburning period after top dead center
fuel dilution of the
lube oil air in the fuel system
low cylinder oil excessive carbon

pressure buildup in the lube oil
decrease
objectionable
rotate in opposite turbulence in the
directions cylinders
a delivery check multiple plungers are
valve is not required housed in the 'APE'
on the 'APF' pump pump
an increase in the piston rod moving

compression on the to the right by spring
spring force MO-0103
maintain a higher air- maintain a higher air-

box temperature box pressure
insufficient ring side
clearance floating piston pins
7.5 to 1 8 to 1
Compression
pressure Lube oil pressure
higher no-load RPMs higher voltage output
shunt system batch system
fuel oil is leaking into the piston rings are

the lube oil excessively worn
Wrist pin bearing Thrust bearing

maintaining only 1/2 excessive cooling
an expansion tank water pump
level pressures
maximum fuel injection
compression occurring at that
pressure is just being point and combustion
attained begins
operate with reduced run away without
power or stop load
resist oxidation at
neutralize acids high temperatures
after the engine
reaches operating as air moves into the
speed discharge passage MO-0082
high cylinder
operating stuck spring-loaded
temperature manhole covers
upper portion of the

cylinder liner all of the above MO-0032
less valve seat wear less valve gear wear
less valve seat wear less valve gear wear
#1, #3, #2, #7 #1, #3, #2, #8
#8, #6, #7, #5 #8, #6, #7, #2
check the check for proper lube

compression oil pressure
the pistons to seize blue smoke
High noncorrosive
High film strength qualities
Axial flow Centrifugal

the compression
the intake stroke stroke
the compression
the compression
the compression
stroke the intake stroke
240 degrees 360 degrees
heating the engine heating the engine

fuel supply jacket water
discharge fittings of
the fuel injector suction side of the
pumps fuel oil transfer pump
water dilution normal oil condition

actuated by the driven by separate
intake valves motor
Inhibitors Foam suppressors

first point of
deceleration during
exhaust valve last point of the
opening intake valve closing
high firing pressure high firing pressure
and low exhaust and high exhaust
temperatures temperatures
'V10,' 'V15,' are
closed with 'V5' and 'V5,' 'V10,' and 'V16'
'V16' open are all open MO-0024
'V10' and 'V16' are
open, with 'V15' 'V5,' 'V10,' 'V15,' and
closed 'V16' are open MO-0024
percent of speed ability to maintain
change necessary for constant speed
corrective action by regardless of engine
the fuel control load
To ensure foreign
To ensure that the material (water etc.)
lube oil system is not present in the
delivers pressure. cylinders.
air in the fuel water in the starting

injection system air system
slow the engine to

slow the engine to just below maximum
idle speed speed
The pressure of the The pressure of the

sea water to the lube lube oil to the cooler
oil cooler will will increase
increase with the whenever the distiller
distiller on line. is on line. MO-0111
lube oil viscosity
always increases
when the oil
temperature is above corrosive by-products
normal are usually formed
The illustrated engine Intake and exhaust

utilizes a dry type valves open
cylinder liner. simultaneously MO-0013
viscosity index specific gravity
gas driven
centrifugal cooling turbocharger
water pump because because it has a
of the close wide speed range,
tolerances required high operating
between the impeller temperatures and
rim and the volute close tolerances.
coagulation of
unburned fuel below
the piston rings All of the above.
change the fuel oil
strainers clean the air filter

four-stroke engines
usually utilize a two-stroke engines
heavier grade of fuel usually consume less
oil than two-stroke lube oil than four-
engines stroke engines
decreases the
increases the specific specific heat of the
heat of the air exhaust
Dial type inside
micrometer Gage block
fuel booster pump

solenoid stuck open pressure too high
equal exponentially higher
assist in cooling the

first stage cylinder prevent interstage
walls vapor lock
continue through the be completed exactly

after-burning period at top dead center
more complete fuel higher cylinder firing

combustion pressures
Crankcase oil level Pyrometer readings
pumping down the

changing fuel filters day tanks
scavenge effect will exhaust pressure will

increase increase
highest pressures
being exerted against acceleration rate
the compression being maximum at
rings TDC
connecting rod cap piston bushing MO-0040

using excessive fuel reducing the
booster pump compression ratio in
pressure the cylinder
the flywheel applying

torque to the starter accumulator
motor drive pinion pressure
prevent pump
The engine should

be turned over slowly
The fuel filters should with the indicator
be changed. cocks open.
partially clogged fuel loose fittings in the
oil discharge booster fuel pump
strainers suction piping
a pneumatic signal
which activates a
hydraulic control a fuel oil pressure
cylinder allowing the signal which reverses
camshaft to shift the engine governor
axially control cylinder MO-0125
Nothing needs to be
Switch to diesel fuel done due to the low
and run at reduced heating value of
speed. heavy fuel.
allow piston cooling

water to efficiently
enter the piston
despite its prevent
reciprocating piston contamination of the
motion without cylinder cooling
contaminating the water with engine
engine lube oil lube oil
Operating with Operating with a

minimal hull drag and fouled or damaged
under light draft propeller MO-0126
Piston crowns Crosshead guides

fuel pressure lube oil pressure
To let the waste heat

To clear the smoke boiler reduce it's rate
stack. of steam generation.
overcome inertia ignite the fuel
Bendix drive air

Electronic SCR motor
compression ratio of duration of the

the engine combustion period
mean effective
worn crankshaft and

poor quality fuel crankpin bearings
cylinder volume cylinder clearance
positive displacement
type eductor type
variable beginning
and variable ending eliminating injection
of fuel injection lag
It prevents the It transmits the

plunger from rotating control rack setting to
in the barrel. the plunger. MO-0061
Longer starting Higher than normal

periods lube oil pressure
light fuel flow maximum fuel flow MO-0061
rotation of the pump rotation of the pump

plunger barrel
diffuser passages inlet volute

the position of the the number of sleeve
helix groove relative segments engaged
to the spill port with the rack
regulating the speed

of the fuel oil transfer changing engine
pump timing
varies the
varies the quantity of compression of the
fuel delivered delivery valve spring
rack position engine speed
plunger control rack

position total pump stroke
introduced
shifted to a fuel supercharged air into
having a higher the starting air
cetane number system
Over lubrication All of the above

a run away without
failure to start load
varying the pump varying the pump

supply pressure return pressure
quantity of fuel fuel pump delivery

injected pressure MO-0061
varying the clearance

varying the physical between the injector
length of the plunger cam and the injector
stroke rocker arm
left hand and right

male and female hand MO-0010
nonexistent in the
increased by finer precombustion
atomization chamber system
varying the injector
needle valve a pressure regulating
clearance bypass valve
Verify proper lube oil Check the water level

pressure. in expansion tank
the engine to stop piston seizure

lower cylinder
operating
decrease in heat loss temperatures
7 8
the ring gap should
be decreased and rings with increased
side clearance back clearance are
increased provided
Pneumatic Electrical

of air passing intake valves operate
through intake valves at much lower
is less than the temperatures and are
effective volume of less affected by the
air passing through corrosive action of
exhaust valves exhaust gases
cylinder swept degree of penetration

volume of the fuel oil droplets
III IV MO-0037
high exhaust back

improper spark change in viscosity
V IV MO-0037
enter the engine leave the

before the increased turbocharger as a
fuel supply negative pulse
The intake valves are
operated with a valve
bridge. All of the above. MO-0005
The engine cylinder
position shown is at
the end of its exhaust
cycle. All of the above. MO-0007
temperature of the compression ratio of

scavenging air the piston
compensation needle centrifugal force on
valve clearance the flyweights
rotate the disc depressurize the unit

element and drain off and rotate the knife-
the sediment edge cleaner blades
a change in the oils the TBN number of

viscosity the oil
Exhaust
temperatures Raw water pressure
distortion of the fuel improper atomization

spray pattern of the fuel
The oil appears black An increase in flash

in color. point.
compressor outlet rotating impeller
volute vanes
variable
solid bowl type self displacement axial
cleaning centrifuge piston pump MO-0112
The feed water is
cooled prior to being Water vapor is
pumped into section condensed and
"F". collected. MO-0110
magnetic type Bendix drive or

coupling similar mechanism
the velocity of the cylinder pressure

crankpin during the acting against the
power stroke piston crown
fuel injection cylinder mean

pressure effective pressure
Excessive cooling
would take place in Excessive cavitation
the heat exchangers erosion would take
at high loads. place in the coolers.
Disengage the safety Slide the camshaft to

interlock. the neutral position.
excessive cooling of
the engine injector damage
fluid overheating torsional vibration
thermodynamic
efficiency of the
engine cycle all of the above
Piston crowns crankpin bearings
Turbulence chamber Energy cell MO-0007
Type of cooling Type of air filtration

system. system.
The pressure of the The pressure of the

sea water to the lube lube oil to the cooler
oil cooler will be will be higher when
higher when the the distiller is on the
distiller is on line. line. MO-0111
minimize pump
High vibration All of the above
The way of the Securing cylinder

vessel lubricators
broken fuel lines excessive vibration

adjusting the load
limit setting of the calculating total
governor at idle engine output
conditions horsepower
compression
combustion pressure pressure on the
on the power stroke compression stroke
Unit Common rail MO-0122

allow excess oil
captured by the provide cooling for
scraper rings to drain the control ring
back to the sump groove MO-0013
jacket water
an overheated contamination of the
bearing oil in the crankcase
they are connected
to the engine with a
they eliminate the flexible coupling to
need for controllable compensate for
pitch propellers misalignment
at 50% of rated at the speed of

engine RPM maximum torque
Excessive noise Excessive noise

coming from drive coming from pump
motor coupling
high cylinder lube oil low intake

Shaft packing gland
requires constant
repacking due to an
excessively worn
sleeve All of the above
Indicated head
pressure does not
change when Salt water heat
discharge valve is exchangers running
closed. hot.
Air delivery is
approximately Air delivery is
proportional to inversely proportional
engine speed. to engine speed. MO-0082
The exhaust
A cooling water spray temperature always
and internal baffles increases when
break up the exhaust passing through the
gas flow. silencer.
copper baffle plates zinc plates
90° 120°
how much the the number of sleeve
plunger had been segments engaged
rotated by the rack with the rack
exhaust valves may

be damaged all of the above
excessive engine
kinked fuel lines vibration
3 4 MO-0086
open the bypass close the isolation

valve to the sump valves and then open
and then close the the bypass valve to
isolation valves the storage tank
high ambient carbon buildup on
temperature the nozzle holder
Check the intake

Examine the manifold pressure for
governor linkage for evidence of burned
binding. intake valves.
lube oil temperature lube oil temperature

leaving the bearing at the cooler outlet
Advance the intake

valve opening and Retard the intake and
retard the exhaust exhaust valve closing
valve closing periods. period.
2 4 6 8 1 3 5 7 7 2 3 6 5 8 4 1 MO-0028
equal directly proportional

high fuel oil tank increase flow rate
temperature from the filter
The quantity of dirt to
The specific gravity be removed from the
of the fuel. fuel.
during the valve with only the exhaust

overlap period valve open
excessive excessive air leakage

compression ratio by rings and valves
Completeness in the Temperature of the

mixing of the fuel cooling (sea) water
Single acting in-line Double acting in-line

cylinder cylinder
designed injection designed engine
pressures are speeds are
decreased decreased
11000 kg-meters per 16500 kg-meters per

minute = 1 HP minute = 1 HP
excessive carbon
formation in the
extended valve life combustion chamber
coated fuel lines excessive vibration
any or all of the

corrosive acids above
reducing air charge preventing valve

density wear
60°- 80° 100°- 130°
Solid copper or Split babbit lined

bronze bushings precision type
Figure 5 Figure 6 MO-0025
provide the required supply the force
quantity of grease at required to shift the
specified engine camshafts
maintenance axially to reverse
intervals engine rotation MO-0125
Operating with high

Leaking lube oil filter lube oil levels in the
gasket sump
Excessive firing Increased fuel

pressures. consumption.
checking cam
position using a timing light
low exhaust low exhaust
temperature and low temperature and high
firing pressure firing pressure
alleviate the flush out condensate
difference in valve that collects after
size between the each compression
intake and exhaust stroke
Provide a minimum
gap clearance under
Machining the ring cold conditions to
from extra soft prevent ring
nonferrous alloys. expansion.
A serious hazard of
The needle valve blood poisoning
should remain open exists if the fuel
after the nozzle pops spray penetrates the
open skin of the operator
a change in viscosity the TBN number

an increase in fuel
a greater quantity of pump delivery
fuel injected pressure MO-0061
an increase in lube
overheated pistons oil viscosity due to
and cylinders fuel dilution
distribution of the fuel

control of atomization throughout the
of the fuel combustion chamber
Barrel Plunger MO-0061
Barrel Plunger MO-0061
Plunger and barrel Control rack and

spring sleeve MO-0061
plunger relief
shoulder plunger control tab MO-0061
placing the ring in the
piston ring grove
while using a ring comparing it with the
compressor old ring gap
Double acting trunk Single reduction

type pistons gearing
viscosity in Saybolt
seconds air fuel ratio
notify the bridge that

check the cooling you are going to shut
water temperature the engine down
reduction in cylinder
leaking needle valve turbulence
purge of exhausted
air pressure to the gases from the
intake manifold cylinders
14.5 : 1 15.5 : 1
14.5 : 1 15.5 : 1
13.5 cubic inches 14 cubic inches
any or all of the

corrosive acids above
fuel quality fuel efficiency

high lube oil viscosity low lube oil viscosity
causes pitting and causes sludge
failure of the deposits on valve
bearings stems
flash point of the oil viscosity of the oil
reciprocating motion
of the piston developed differential
Biocides Paraffin waxes
Pintle Multi-pintle
poor combustion
which will occur in
pollution hazard that cylinder
maximum
compression
pressure is just being
attained fuel injection cutoff
Electrical power to
The pressure cap the heater must be
must be removed secured if the cooling
while the engine is system is to be
secured. drained.
Ignore this situation

as the engine can
Increase engine handle the load
RPM. increase.
fuel spray tip angle fuel injection rate
Piece #7 will move to Spring #11 will be

the left compressed MO-0105
brake specific fuel

brake horsepower consumption
are designed as will carry a 100%
shunt type DC overload for a brief
motors period
exhaust valves all of the above MO-0003
K I MO-0097
K I MO-0097
centrifugal flyweight injector cooling

governor system pump MO-0097
nut-operated clamp large gasket
atomization gasification
The blocking roller,

Roller "G" develops utilizing spring force
an output pressure at and engine oil
fitting "H", directly pressure, maintains
proportional to the the reversing control
rate of reciprocation in its two end
of component "D". positions. MO-0125
the blower speed is the blower lobes are
proportional to the lubricated by the
engine speed engine lube oil
fluid viscosity coupling is filled with

decreases fluid MO-0089
one is a spare in the the reduction gear is
event of failure of the able to provide a
primary gland reverse output MO-0085
Rapid volume The entire fuel
increase during charge is present for
combustion. ignition.
altering the actual
regulating the lift of length of the plunger
the check valve stroke
The strainer discs,
Particles of solid spacers, and scraper
matter larger than the blades are magnetic
distances between to prevent small
the discs flow up metal particles from
through the inner damaging the
space. reduction gear. MO-0057
show excessive wear show excessive wear

on the top face on the bottom face
Shut off the fuel

supply and block the Relieve all pressure
flow of intake air. in the fuel system.
The degree of
atomization has
nothing to do with the Atomization and
degree of penetration are one
penetration. and the same.
the ring end gap the ring back

clearances are clearances are
usually doubled usually doubled
maintain a water condense excess

level in the steam steam produced in
drum the boiler MO-0128
Boiler soot blower Flue gas smoke
unit indicator MO-0128
Boiler soot blower
unit Flue gas pyrometer MO-0128
preheat the feed

water to the waste
heat boiler collect stack gas MO-0128
main condensate
pump fuel oil service pump MO-0128
main condensate
preheat feedwater condense excess

before entering the steam produced in
steam drum the boiler MO-0128
Screw down on the
pressure adjusting
spring to decrease Readjust the injection
popping pressure. timing.
change fuel from
heavy to light oil or
vice-versa while
insuring that oil is recirculate fuel
returned to the through the heater
proper day tank during warm-up MO-0058
relieve excess steam
pressure when the provide make-up
turbo generator is feed water for the
idling hotwell MO-0128
Air delivery is
approximately
proportional to
engine speed. All of the above MO-0082
main condensate
provide a source of provide a reservoir of

fuel for the fuel oil feed water for the
service system boiler feed pump MO-0128
oil fired boiler water waste heat boiler
drum steam separator MO-0128
using a fuel with too
carbon buildup on high of a cetane
the piston number
a decrease in
compression the flexibility of high
pressure pressure fuel lines
transfer engine
exhaust heat to condense excess
circulating boiler saturated steam
water to generate produced in the
saturated steam boiler MO-0128
Boiler soot blower

unit Flue gas pyrometer MO-0128
low fuel oil pressure All of the above

Boiler soot blower Flue gas smoke
unit density indicator MO-0128
relieve excess steam
pressure when the provide make-up
turbo generator is feed water for the
idling hotwell MO-0128
preheat the feed

water to the waste
heat boiler collect stack gas MO-0128
excessive oil excessive fuel oil
the driven sea suction valve is

component is seized closed
Once the bearing cap

bolts are properly
torqued, insure that
the end gap
dimensions do not
exceed a difference Prior to installing the
of 0.2 mm to cap, position the
ascertain even thrust shoes in their
tightening of the cap. proper locations. MO-0121
comparator type mist

detector for large low tank level indicator
speed, crosshead manifold for bunker
type engines tanks MO-0008
lubricating oil copper gaskets
To let the waste heat

To clear the smoke boiler reduce it's rate
stack. of steam generation.
low injector popping excessive air
pressure turbulence
secure the lube oil decrease control air

pump pressure
maintain a positive
charge of fresh air in
force cool air across the crankcase thus
the radiator, lowering eliminating the
the jacket water chances of a
temperature crankcase explosion
Decreased Boiling of the water

compressor oil mixture as
discharge pressure. pressure is reduced.
during initial starting after load reversals
"21" "22" MO-0094

Tapered roller
Sleeved bearings bearings
decrease combustion utilize higher injection

pressure pressures
Pneumatic three
position valve Electrical limit switch MO-0116
securing the fuel securing the ignition
supply system
high temperature
plastic aluminum
less valve overlap reduced blow-by

after the engine
reaches operating as air moves into the
speed discharge passage
align the delivery
align the cam with check valve within
the control rack the barrel MO-0060
relieve excessive
provide for plunger injector dicharge
lubrication pressure MO-0061
During acceleration All of the above

Operating near or on
the line labeled "P"
would result in the
greatest engine
operating efficiency. All of the above MO-0126
equipped with a
crankcase exhaust
blower which vents to in cooler sea water
fresh air temperatures
The heating steam to

the preheater should The heating steam
be increased as must be secured
soon as the diesel before the diesel oil
fuel passes through passes through the
the three-way valve. three-way valve.
zinc anodes installed
in the heads should
always be painted all of the above
K I MO-0097
Low compression Low firing pressure

pressure and low and low exhaust
exhaust temperature temperature
a leaky fuel pump a defective engine

relief valve governor

of air passing intake valves operate
through intake valves at lower
is less than the temperatures due to
effective volume of the cooling effect of
air passing through the intake air flow
exhaust valves across the valve
The horizontal
movement of the
control piston is
transmitted by levers
to the camshafts, The reversing unit is
with the control always used in
piston movement conjunction with a
being greater than controllable pitch
the camshaft propeller, permitting
movement. greater astern power. MO-0125
15 psig 28.7 psig
Speed droop Compensation
They cannot be They require special

replaced. tools for removal.
tripping the governor shutting off the fuel
emergency stop lever and/or air supply
6 8
After the engine
reaches operating As air moves into the
speed. discharge passage. MO-0082
relieve excessive
provide a fuel supply injector dicharge
to the pump pressure MO-0061
high compression starting valve stuck
temperature open
Particles of solid
matter larger than the
distances between Drain lines are
the disks flow up connected to the
through the inner upper center section
space. for cleaning. MO-0057
spill valve controlled delivery check valve

by "I" opens opens MO-0097
secure the lube oil decrease control air

pump pressure
Propeller shaft, thrust Propeller shaft, thrust
shoes, thrust bearing collar, thrust shoes,
housing, and thrust and thrust bearing
collar housing
drilled passage
oil control rings through the camshaft MO-0122
Engines which are

designed with
precombustion
chambers are more Engines with
likely to suffer precombustion
blocked nozzle holes, chambers, are easier
due to fuel oil to start when cold,
impurities, than when compared to
engines designed engines with direct
with direct injection. injection.
exhausts to
reverses rotation atmosphere when
along with the engine turning astern
higher torque and lower torque and
higher brake lower brake
horsepower horsepower
It provides a
reservoir for the
It aids in the removal expansion of engine
of combustible gases jacket water as the
formed in the engine temperature
exhaust manifold. increases. MO-0111
at 50% of rated at the speed of

engine RPM maximum torque
scavenging air
air cells pressure
high lube oil plugged oil-scraper
temperature ring holes

prevent pressure
buildup in the fuel prevent damage from
lines localized overheating
loop supercharging MO-0025
125 degrees 180 degrees MO-0084
"A" turns
counterclockwise; "B" Both turn
turns clockwise counterclockwise MO-0082
45 degrees after 55 degrees before

BDC BDC MO-0084
45 degrees after 55 degrees before

BDC BDC MO-0084

increased fuel reduced engine
economy power
135° 235° MO-0084
back pressure loss pumping loss

To maintain the
engine's moving
parts in their proper To rotate the
relative positions. crankshaft.
wet type cylinders

liners are used in the
engine all of the above MO-0006
the reduced
probability of fuel
leaks contaminating
reduced wear of the engine lube oil
spray orifices sump
lube oil purification piston cooling

'APE' type pump
contains multiple
function of the plungers and
delivery valve cylinders
a reamer a wire brush

oxygen for
combustion all of the above
worn or broken
piston rings low fuel oil pressure
immediately after shortly after passing

injection lag top dead center
Tie rods Sump
15.0 : 1 15.5 : 1
critical circulation
water-tube type boiler type
14.5 : 1 15.5 : 1
none of the above

"H" are correct MO-0122
radial thickness outside diameter
alkalinity reserves ignition quality
4 air changes 5 air changes

prevent rapid reduce electrolytic
accumulation of action on heat
marine growth exchanger metals
replace the zincs if
they are
approximately 50% file the zincs to
consumed change the shape
Scavenging Penetration
Too high a Too low a

temperature in temperature in day
settling tank. tank. MO-0127
snap ring bronze bushing
turbocharger
aftercooler engine crankcase MO-0031
four cycle opposed
four cycle opposed cylinder diesel
piston diesel engine engine MO-0069
point of maximum point of maximum
cylinder wear ring wear
worn or broken low fuel oil booster

piston rings pump pressure
J K MO-0033
provide adequate prevent abnormal air

blower lubrication leakage
G J MO-0033
beginning of power expansion

compression curve MO-0033
J K MO-0033
compression and intake and exhaust

power event in a two event in a four cycle
cycle diesel diesel MO-0033
lap or lead offset

Vessel operating with Vessel operating with
maximum draft minimum draft
(loaded) (unloaded) MO-0126
thrust shoe bearing collar MO-0120
renewing both driving shimming and

and driven gears as pinning the gears
a set with proper backlash
wrist pin torque bushing

The bridge spring
applies the required
force to maintain
The ball check is contact between the
always closed when lash plunger and the
the valve is seated. valve. MO-0019
12,388 kW 24,776 kW
a 16 to 1 a 15 to 1
compression ratio compression ratio MO-0035
fuel pump engine governor
monel metal or
iron stainless steel
slap in the groove stick in the groove
the opening of the

two-stroke/cycle
four-stroke/cycle diesel exhaust ports
diesel engines have or valves occurs
a higher RPM than much later than in
two-stroke/cycle four-stroke/cycle
diesel engines diesel engines
prevent the exhaust

prevent scavenge air piston from reaching
pressure buildup in TDC before the
the cylinders intake piston
high injection binding in the fuel
pressure control linkage
0.938 0.94 MO-0113
auxiliary generator
main jacket cooling jacket water cooling
water system system MO-0129
The fresh water The jacket water
generator must be pump bypass valve
operating. must be opened. MO-0129
Running in shallow Running under "light

water ship" conditions MO-0126
shaker method throw-off method
Piston seizure All of the above
12 20 MO-0121
Both I and II Neither I or II

With the engine
stopped, cover the
Blow out the air inlet air inlet after
with compressed air. removing the filter.
maximum
compression
pressure is just being
attained fuel injection cutoff
K I MO-0097
low oil level in the

airbound fuel pump engine governor
the outlet pressure of

the lube oil pump a relief valve
The level in area "3" The level in area "3"
would increase. would decrease. MO-0111
A dirty aftercooler Early injection timing
ring blow-by a leaky fuel injector

increase
increase engine turbocharger
brake horsepower efficiency
air inlet valve cylinder relief valve
Leaking exhaust
valves All of the above.
a decrease in
a decrease in cylinder mean
cylinder blow-by effective pressure
cranking speed is too exhaust system is

low partially restricted
Pressure decreases Pressure increases

and temperature and temperature
increases decreases
Increase injector
Decrease load limit cooling water
on the governor. temperature.
kinetic energy
venturi effect (square imparted through
root of vapor velocity) centripital force MO-0009
plugged oil control
rings engine overload
shiny face, bottom, black face, bottom,

back and top back and top
an increase in an increase in
exhaust gas cylinder mean
temperature effective pressure
Admit starting air in Open the indicator

the opposite direction cocks on those
to reposition the cylinders on
engine crankshaft compression and
and then restart in apply increased
the desired direction. starting air pressure.
Lock the rotor of the

damaged
turbocharger. All of the above.
Duration of air intake Duration of air intake
will increase will decrease
two-stroke/cycle
four-stroke/cycle engine at the
engine at the end of beginning of the
the exhaust stroke power stroke MO-0007
change the intake

and exhaust valve reduce the main lube
cam positions oil pressure
fuel oil trip has not excessive starting air

been reset pressure
air in the fuel excessive starting air

injectors pressure
intake valve
temperatures higher
greater weight per than exhaust valve
horsepower ratio temperatures
properly functioning insufficient cylinder

rings cooling
Underside piston
Roots blower compression
dynamometer tachometer
Decrease the amount

Increase the ignition of exhaust and intake
lag. valve overlap.
has excessive blow-

by is in good condition
smooth surface
displaying areas of
stainless steel and surface of gradually
chrome deepening grooves
Advance the intake

valve opening and Retard the intake and
retard the exhaust exhaust valve closing
valve closing periods. period.
blow-by overload operation

The intake valve The intake valve
opening is retarded closing is retarded
and the exhaust and the exhaust
valve closing is valve closing is
advanced. advanced.
gas pressure behind
the ring passage of hot gases
A decrease in the air
temperature
Excessive differential between
condensate forming the cooler inlet and
in the air box. outlet.
form an emulsion of raise the piston
lube oil and water temperature
Accumulated water in Clogged air intake

the air boxes. filters.
Over lubrication All of the above.
damaged cylinder deformed piston

liners skirts
Insufficient cooling
water flow to the Clogged air intake
aftercoolers filters
Thermostatically
controlled electric oil Heating the starting
sump heater. battery.
Exhaust Exhaust
temperatures will be temperatures will be
high. low.
calcium hydrogen
Secure the engine

and allow the engine
to completely cool Allow the engine to
before opening the idle for 5 minutes
crankcase. before shutting down.
No gap is required to The end gaps should
exist between the be staggered on
ends of the ring when either side of a piston
cold in a two- in a two-stroke/cycle
stroke/cycle engine, engine, while
but a small gap is staggering is not
required in a four- necessary in a four-
stroke/cycle engine. stroke/cycle engine.
Electrical power to
The pressure cap the heater must be
must be removed secured if the cooling
while the engine is system is to be
secured. drained.
The vanadium
The vanadium content will
content is well within accelerate cylinder
recommended limits. wear.
allow the engine to increase crankcase
cool down naturally scavenge air to
before opening the remove unburned
inspection covers gases
building up the piston

skirt with a liquid increasing the
epoxy material and dimensions of the
then remachining ring land grooves
9 repeated starts 12 cranking periods

under load of 5 seconds each
Complete
combustion will be
impossible. All of the above.
low heating value high heating value
and high sulphur and low sulphur
content content
scavenge pump
should be explosion covers
immediately secured should be opened
to prevent loss of slightly to provide
lube oil extra ventilation
Minimal cylinder liner Insufficient ring
wear groove clearance
Thermostatically Electric resistance

controlled electric heaters in the air
water jacket heating. intake manifold.
overload on the obstruction in the
intercooler engine cylinders
Excessive bearing
wear Increased MEP
The crankcase
The explosion relief should remain
valves should be unopened until the
manually opened. engine has cooled.
hammer the piston hammer the piston

land above the ring land below the ring
increasing the heating the jacket

starting air supply water
excessive cylinder leaking rotor bearing
lubrication oil seals
hydrogen sulfur
combustion gases
will penetrate piston side thrust will
beneath the ring land be increased
heating the engine heating the engine

fuel supply coolant
a fire all of the above

produce corrosion in
increase the ability of the cylinder and
the engine to start in exhaust system at
cold weather low loads
Utilize exhaust gas Secure the engine in
pressure to the event of
supercharge a diesel dangerous
engine. overspeed. MO-0105
liner surface should
have a crosshatch counterbore is slick
pattern and smooth
maintain the proper
expansion tank water keep the engine
level room warm
Preignition Corrosion
prevent cylinder liner
glazing appear mirror smooth
intake valve stem varnish deposit on

corrosion pistons
slag deposits in the
salt deposits in the fuel injection
exhaust manifold equipment
Excessive liner wear Liner wear is

causes increased normally greatest in
wear between piston the middle of the
rings and grooves. cylinder.
compression
expansion device jacket water heater
oil leaking into the
turbocharger insufficient piston
compressor end ring blow-by
rates of vaporization viscosity
Opposite the top ring Opposite the oil

shortly after piston control ring when the
travel has ended the crank is on bottom
compression stroke. dead center.
ignition index number volatility point
type of fuel used all of the above
proportional to the eliminated by heating

lube oil viscosity the intake air
Reduction in engine
speed. All of the above
rapid wearing of combustion gases in

piston rings the cooling water
higher compression
pressures reached
increased drag of due to smaller
pistons and bearings clearances existing in
due to increased oil the engine during
viscosity cold weather
Exhaust gas Exhaust gas back
pumping losses are pressure falls slightly
increased due to due to increased
turbine windage. nozzle action.
Pour point Cetane number
medium-speed, four- small diesel engines

stroke/cycle diesel with electric motor
engines starters
heating value ignition quality
gear motors accumulator motors

rate of fuel
flash point of the fuel consumption
compressed air none of the above MO-0044

Excessive
Blocked cooling scavenging air
water passages to provided to the
the head engine
impeller type accumulator type
viscosity calorific valve
using the paper or

cardboard gauge
directly measuring printed on the plastic
the width of the rod package to
flattened plastic rod measure the
with a vernier caliper flattened width
viscosity index octane number
inside vernier caliper outside micrometer
Compressed air Centrifugal
Ignition lag is The cetane number

reduced with fuels is of little significance
having a high cetane in the combustion
number. process.
bridge gage tram rod
an overrunning clutch all of the above
determines the affects the

amount of fuel compression ratio of
penetration an operating engine
Copper shims Wooden gaging pegs

supply the
supply a backup independent source
source of starting air of reversing air
smoother engine
reduced ignition lag operation
plasti-gage a vernier caliper

multistage
centrifugal air reciprocating air
compressor compressor
Ignition lag is The cetane number

reduced with fuels is of little significance
having a high cetane in the combustion
number. process.
Distributor assembly Cylinder check valve
The highest cetane

number of fuel is
100. All of the above.
increased bearing decreased bearing

clearance clearance
discharge pulsations interstage vapor lock
Decreased Increased
compression ratio compression ratio
operates without
operates with energy absorbing
scavenge air under a intake and exhaust
positive pressure strokes
amount of carbon internal flow
residue after resistance in the
combustion injectors
increase on
compression;
decrease on
remain the same expansion
direct air admission vane type air motors
octane number of 55 octane number of 45
insert shims between

the crankpin bearing
box and the install a thinner head
connecting rod foot gasket
Air All of the above
pipe wrench slugging wrench
Lower temperatures Higher compression

create higher ratios create lower
compression ratios. temperatures.
During normal engine

running, the air
The air starting valve starting valve opens
is opened by cam and closes constantly
action. due to cam action. MO-0046
mechanical rigidity in a decrease in the fuel
the lube pump pump delivery
mechanism pressure
incorrect connecting high cylinder firing

rod alignment temperatures
The valve will reseat The valve gear will

abruptly. not bounce. MO-0045
low cylinder firing excessive air
pressure turbulence
pilot air start check individual cam for
valve each pilot valve
decrease engine improve fuel

power economy
left in place for all reset to zero for all

four readings four readings
C D MO-0045
friction in the fuel fuel oil heating

injector system
rotating the
crankshaft through taking micrometer
one revolution, readings between the
pausing each 90° of crank cheeks
rotation to measure opposite the crankpin
bearing clearances, every 90° of crank
top and bottom angle rotation
Abrupt lift giving full Gradual lift giving full
valve opening for a valve opening for a
long period, with long period, with
gradual valve gradual valve
seating. seating.
individual cams and an air manifold

valve gear poppet valve
315° 360° MO-0039

individual cams and
a hydraulic distributor valve gear
heat of compression heat from the fuel

within the cylinder injection nozzle
worn connecting rod

bearings all of the above
cylinder air starting high pressure in the
check valves starting air manifold MO-0046
excessive valve weak rocker arm

clearance springs
spring surge worn valve seats
air check valves diffuser vanes MO-0003
oil pressure rocker arm
Reversing air valve Pilot air valve MO-0046
micro-organism
growth all of the above
misalignment fatigue failure
Pilot operated type Distributor type MO-0046
Centrifuge transfer
Auxiliary bilge pump and discharge pumps MO-0058
Opening the starting Reducing the starting

air valve quickly air valve size
feed line sounding tube
12,388 kW 24,776 kW
air pressure on top of air pressure on the
the valve differential bottom of the valve
piston differential piston
make fuel available
for immediate use all of the above
Open all indicator

valves. All of the above.
a pilot piston a cam follower MO-0107
a cracked cylinder
liner all of the above
four times engine

twice engine speed speed
moisture formation inadequate transfer

from condensation pump suction head
Demulsifying lube oil Condensation from
passing through the vapor formed in the
main bearings. expansion tank.
starting motor and pump and the

the reserve tank starting motor
Y Z MO-0003
accelerator accumulator
Lube oil Gasoline

excessive moisture in
a leaking intercooler the scavenge air
This system cannot
operate at Hand pump charging
temperatures below of the system is not
32°F. possible. MO-0049
excessive purifier excessive oil

operating pressures viscosity
late and close early late and close late
hand pump electric pump
sea water diesel intake air

Damaged rubber Defective rubber seal
rings on the valve rings in the valve
seat insert. guides. MO-0030
reservoir pump starter control valve MO-0049
heating the fuel tanks straining the fuel

scavenge air exhaust manifold
pressure pressure
gap bottom
Pneumatic Electrical
hydraulic systems
turn diesel engines at
higher rates of speed the system can be
than air starters manually recharged
Split roller Precision insert
cetane number TBN number

Light fuel oil boiler Light fuel oil booster
tank tank MO-0058
valve seats compression rings
valve lash adjusters cooling system

separate fuel from
lube oil reduce fuel viscosity
carbon buildup in the
ring groove floating piston pins
feeler gage round solder wire
Turbine drive Centrifugal
gap clearance taper clearance
positive closing
action of the exhaust positive rotation of
valves the exhaust valves MO-0019
Hypoid Gear Centrifugal

connecting rod
bushing piston pin bushing MO-0040
Lubricating oil Sulphur compounds

The bridge spring
applies pressure to
The ball check is maintain contact
always seated when between the plunger
the exhaust valve is and the exhaust
closed. valve. MO-0019
the pivoting of the
shaft from being
closing the starting engaged with the
check valves flywheel
slow the centrifuge to install an additional

its proper speed discharge ring
cylinder liner sealing

cylinder liner seals ring
The engine head is

fitted with
replaceable valve
seats. All of the above. MO-0013
solenoid throw out

a differential spring action
The pistons ride in Fuel pump camshafts

dry-type cylinder are located on each
liners. side of the engine. MO-0005
cylinder liner ring
cylinder liner sealings grooves
centrifugal force electromotive force

developed from developed at the
rotation flywheel
intake valves all of the above
oil will be lost through oil solids will be

the water discharge deposited only at the
ports intermediate top disk
bottom of the ring piston ring end

groove clearance
Valve lash is Both exhaust valves

mechanically are opened
adjusted at the top simultaneously by
end of the push rod. the valve bridge. MO-0013
solenoid pinion-shift friction clutch
mechanism mechanism MO-0051
The valve lash is
The fuel pump stroke mechanically
is manually adjusted adjusted by rotating
by rotating piece K. piece E. MO-0005
restricted cooling overheated intake
passages valves
The valve spring The top piston rings
shown is under are prevented from
additional overheating by a
compression. heat dam. MO-0007
10312.5 RPM 26400 RPM MO-0044

two or more valves
must be opened and
closed at the same hydraulic valve lash
time adjusters are used
slow the purifier to its put in an additional

proper speed discharge ring
high main lubricating

oil system insufficient ring
temperature groove clearance
Swirling vanes Poppet type design
52 53 MO-0044
transmit forces improve the piston
evenly seal
reduce the overall

weight of the valve
assist in dissipating thus helping
heat due to the eliminate valve
extreme operating spring surge and
temperatures hammering
inertial flywheel compound gear

motors motors
Solid Fixed
loss of power all of the above
fluctuating gas
worn piston boss pressure in the
piston pin bearings combustion space
a replaceable sleeve
is shrunk on the the valve requires
valve stem double springs
single phase 110 volt

hydraulic shift drive induction MO-0051
The piston is free to
rotate on the carrier
thrust washer. All of the above. MO-0011
BTU/lb PLAN
Excessive, but
uniform liner wear will Liner wear is
not cause wear normally greatest in
between piston ring the middle of the
and groove. cylinder.
Exhaust Blowdown
slightly greater piston decreased side

wear pressures
injection pressures engine speeds

decrease decrease
operating an using scuff resistant

overheated engine piston rings
alkalinity ignition quality
air pressure to the cooling effect on the

intake manifold exhaust valves
require a will overheat if
current/voltage operated
regulator for proper continuously over 10
operation seconds
inside the cylinder
at the base of the liner cooling water
piston skirt jacket
the ring will
oil consumption will immediately seize
increase and buckle
T U MO-0003
low amperage, high battery power direct

voltage AC power current
help retain the heat

help retain the heat of compression to
of compression to prevent combustion
prevent ignition delay knock
Excessive oil will Light brown smoke

remain on the will emanate from the
cylinder wall. engine exhaust.
of equal importance
most critical in a four- in a two-stroke/cycle
stroke/cycle diesel diesel engine as in a
engine if it is four-stroke/cycle
turbocharged diesel engine
lower starting higher compression

temperatures pressures
in the three-way at the main engine

valve fuel oil header MO-0058
excessive ring face

improper ring rotation wear
reduce the pumping
loss associated with reduce tension on
scavenging valve springs
the same size as the
half as large as with crown of an
a cast iron piston aluminum piston
higher than normal
exhaust back excessive crankshaft
pressure end play
air cells scavenging air

11 12 MO-0052
piston pin bushing connecting rod cap MO-0040

insufficient piston
lubrication all of the above
exhausting
cooling water inlets combustion gas
four times engine

twice engine speed speed
uneven heat uneven heat
expansion of the expansion of the
rings piston
reduce engine room

noise all of the above
cylinder liner crank cheek
excessively early fuel

injection malfunctioning valves
pneumercator manometer
prevent the exhaust

prevent scavenge air piston from reaching
pressure buildup in TDC and BDC before
the cylinders the intake piston
worn or broken
piston rings low fuel oil pressure
fuel flow rate meter exhaust gas analyzer
During normal engine

running, the starting
The starting air valve air valve opens and
is opened by cam closes constantly due
action during starting. to cam action. MO-0046
operate the fuel oil rotate faster than the

booster pump upper shaft
The exhaust and
Neither the exhaust scavenging ports
nor the scavenging would open
ports would open. simultaneously.
lower lube oil excessive leakage

temperature past the piston rings
exhaust gas crankshaft axial
temperature alignment
Full valve opening
will occur slowly, but The valve gear will
abruptly reseat. not bounce. MO-0045
crosshead compression rings

late fuel injection carbon deposits on
timing the piston
cooling water cylinder liner

The downward intake
Control air pressure stroke of the main
is applied to the top engine cylinder
of the starting valve draws the starting
piston. valve open. MO-0054
worn or broken
low fuel oil pressure rings
exhaust gases at lube oil at the bearing

various locations supplies
spring tension on the

valve piston with a
momentary venting the starting
interruption of system air
reservoir air distribution MO-0055
inertia load once bending loads at

every four crankshaft bottom and top dead
revolutions center
increase the air

prevent damage to charge density to the
the valve seat motor
excessively worn fuel excessive exhaust

pump plunger back pressure
pyrometer readings infrared analysis
starting air pressure valve springs

before TDC and after TDC and close
close before BDC before BDC
worn or broken
low fuel oil pressure rings
thermocouples and a ammeters and

voltmeter thermocouples
a valve actuating a pneumatic bellows

cam assembly MO-0107
sooner and close

sooner later and close later
It can be utilized in It can indicate

exhaust manifolds temperature at a
and heat exchangers distant point from the
interchangeably. source of heat.
power stroke exhaust stroke
Burned exhaust
valves All of the above
A dry-type exhaust A constant velocity

muffler muffler
have less total

have less total lift duration
a continuously open low cooling water

scavenge air port temperature
decreasing the accelerating the

temperature of the exhaust gas through
exhaust gases a reduced size orifice
at the end of the at the start of the
power stroke intake stroke
Too little lash may Too much lash may
prevent the valves prevent combustion
from seating through loss of
properly. compression.
early fuel injection burned valves

compression is cylinders are not
released during chilled by the
starting by opening expansion of the
the exhaust valve starting air
Amount of fuel Amount of fuel
injected will be injected will be
increased. decreased.
the cylinders on
at least four cylinders opposite ends
equipped with air equipped with air
start valves start valves
closing sooner opening later

High vanadium
content fuel Excessive piston slap
They may be water- They must be fitted

jacketed and cooled with one inch thick
by the discharge asbestos board and
from a pump which covered with #26
operates only when USSG galvanized
the engine is running. sheet iron.
Low exhaust High crankcase
temperature energy
have adequate
insulation in any not penetrate the
berthing space engine room casing
A close watch on
temperature to Frequent cleaning to
prevent fluctuations remove oil and
in pressure. foreign matter.
a buildup of sludge cracks in the surface

deposits of the spring
Very late injection Incorrect crankshaft
timing clearances
power a reciprocating muffle exhaust gas

supercharger noise
excessive pressure
in hydraulic valve
lash adjusters broken valve springs
Compression must Compression must

be low to prevent be low to have
preignition. effective preignition.
P U MO-0003
action of the friction action of the starter

clutch solenoid
viscosity of the lube compression ratio of

oil the piston
high exhaust
temperature poor fuel penetration
They function as Both have a dust

spark arresters. collecting chamber.
extended maximum applying load to a
power operation cold diesel engine
they are arranged to

prevent gas backflow a waste heat boiler is
to each engine installed
operating the engine scuff resistant piston
overheated rings
a malfunctioning
a worn cylinder liner cylinder relief valve
allowing gases to constant pulse
expand and change charging at the
direction of flow exhaust manifold
Prevents the pinion
Engages the pinion starter from
with the air start overrunning on the
distributor. starter shaft.
scavenge air
pressure piston ring blow-by
condense and drain dampen exhaust gas
moisture from pulsations in the
exhaust gases manifold
Not more than 90 Overheating the
seconds motor cannot occur.
feeler gages round solder wire

excessive lube oil excessive scavenge
pressure air pressure
the use of zinc changing exhaust
electrodes gas direction
either pump "F" or neither pump "F" nor
pump "H" pump "H" MO-0049
gummy deposits and

sticking rings all of the above
slow the engine decrease the cooling

allowing it to water temperature to
gradually cool the water jacket
increasing the reducing the exhaust

exhaust gas velocity gas velocity
engine-driven pump reservoir
damaged cylinder deformed piston

liners skirts
isolate each cylinder check the cylinder

and inspect the exhaust temperature
injector frequently
fill the sump and bypass the hydraulic

prevent low level in motor when the
the system engine is running
Cylinder test valves Sea valve

blue smoke in the
sparks in the exhaust exhaust
the use of long head the use of zinc

pipes electrodes
Lube oil pressure Air box pressure
cylinder indicator
cock banjo oiler line
moisture
surface pitting of the impingement on the
turbocharger turbocharger
compressor blades compressor blading
power a reciprocating
supercharger muffle exhaust noise
ensure that the
bleed off all accumulator piston is
accumulator in the charged
pressure in "E" position MO-0049
excessive cylinder high air injection
cooling pressure
increasing the
changing the exhaust exhaust gas static
gas weight pressure
block all hydraulic bleed off all hydraulic
hoses using high pressure from the
pressure covers system
insufficient cranking excessive fuel
speed atomization
back radial
reduce excessive
heating of engine reduce load on
room cooling water pump
high fuel pressure excessive load
pressure of the fresh

air charge valve adjusting gear
insufficient
excessive cylinder mechanical
cooling clearance
check thermostatic clean sea water

valve strainer
shortening stem III lengthening stem III MO-0046
the piston in one

cylinder reaching the piston in one
inner dead center cylinder reaching
several crankshaft dead center when
degrees before the the other reaches
other piston outer dead center
Fuel Electric ignition

effective constant
pressure for
cooler operation of turbocharger
the exhaust system operation
Lube oil entering in
the air intake Carbon buildup on
manifold. the overspeed pawl.
"F" "G" MO-0080

take compression measure
and firing readings turbocharger torque MO-0031
Immediate failure of
components
downstream of the Boiling of the water
compressed air oil mixture as
system. pressure is reduced.
lube oil leakage into a broken

the air intake system turbocharger valve
H N MO-0080
stuck or broken low air injection

piston rings pressure
870°F + or - 5°F 890°F + or - 5°F MO-0004
Starting motor will Combustion gases

dangerously will enter the air
overspeed starting system
lube oil leakage into
the blower high fuel oil pressure
aftercooler inlet nozzle ring MO-0080

Motor drain and
Hydraulic switch and pneumatic control
engage jacking gear system power
excessively tightened
worn valve seats spring retainers
vacuum developed in pressure of the fresh

the manifold air charge
Ignition Fuel
gasket blow-by or incorrect assembly of
leakage idler springs
moving blade silencer MO-0080

splitting of the valve failure of the valve to
keeper collars open
accurate metering
correct timing and and the exhaust
proper seating temperature
programming
combustion controls controls
H E MO-0080
cylinder oil feed rate

should be increased
to the maximum flow
cylinder oil feed rate capable of the
should be reduced metering pump
excessive
scavenging pumping losses
excessive starting air excessive fuel
pressure pressure
adjust cooling water

temperature increase lube oil flow
The compressor Compressor power
operating speed consumption varies
matches the engine directly as engine
operating speed. speed varies. MO-0081
Only the
turbocharger speed Engine speed should
should be reduced. be reduced.
floating exhaust excessive cranking
valves speed
loose engine coolant leaking into
mounting bolts the cylinder
utilize the flow of
exhaust gases to
supercharge the provide air starting
engine pressure MO-0080
relocation of the water contamination

overlay flashing of the lube oil system
lift from its seat all of the above

high injection binding in the fuel
pressure control linkage
water oil MO-0080

raw water pump is
overspeeding just
cylinder liner may be prior to engine
cracked shutdown
The bridge spring

The ball check is keeps pressure
always seated when between the plunger
the valve is closing. and the valve. MO-0019
use a fuel having a
increase the fuel lower ignition
injection pressure temperature
broken piston rings a faulty head gasket
fuel rack lag load on the engine
a stuck valve all of the above

intake manifold atmospheric
pressure pressure
volume of the diameter of the
cylinder cylinder
The engine is Valve lash is
equipped with unit mechanically
injectors. adjusted. MO-0005
for air-bound fuel

lines all of the above
excessive valve weak rocker arm

clearance springs
fuel injection air intake manifold

weight of the piston length of the stroke
exhaust valves vertical drive
overspeed trip banjo oiler line
continuous spring a jammed indicator

surge cock MO-0043
electric motor friction clutch
7.5 to 1 8 to 1
exhaust ports or the aftercooler and

valves directed to the stack
ring gear with broken overheated motor

teeth windings
a damaged inner worn exhaust valve

valve spring guides and seals MO-0043
5147.91 cubic 5147.91 cubic
inches; 14.92 : 1 inches; 14.95 : 1
#5 #6 MO-0025
Electric Air motor starting
exhaust back compression

pressure pressure
decrease remain unchanged
rocker arm
movement wrist pin movement
an overheated
a faulty Bendix-drive starting motor
higher air box All of the above are

pressure correct.
volume times the
piston stroke times
volume times the the number of
piston stoke cylinders
improper injection high exhaust
timing temperatures
begins and ends on a

ends on a constant constant volume
volume basis basis
position the bushing open the valve at the
to the cam proper time MO-0073
the lube oil viscosity the spark will be too

will be too low early for the fuel
four-stroke/cycle on two-stroke/cycle on
the intake stroke the intake stroke MO-0020
Combustion-constant
pressure Expansion MO-0036
the natural frequency

of vibration spring surge
starter pinion and
engine has failed to ring gear contact is
reach its firing speed not correct
one half the indicated

horsepower as a one power stroke for
four-stroke/cycle every two crankshaft
engine revolutions
a 16 to 1 compression
compression ratio pressure is 1600 PSI MO-0035
vibration dampener is exhaust back
faulty pressure is low
Pressure and volume The fuel/air charge is

have increased. compressed. MO-0035
maintaining proper
combustion and avoiding light load
scavenging operation
Low lube oil Low starting air

fewer power strokes greater weight/size

per revolution requirements
Pressure in the Volume in the

cylinder decreases. cylinder decreases. MO-0035
condensed water
fuel oil due to leaky vapor produced from
injector nozzles the exhaust gases
The fuel oil supply
will become diluted The cooling system
resulting in rough will overheat causing
running. the engine to stall.
two-stroke/cycle four-stroke/cycle
engine engine
Gas Turbine Rankine MO-0036

later and have later and have less
greater lift duration
carbon deposit on
the exhaust valves early fuel ignition
higher working
more complicated temperatures of the
valve gear piston and cylinder
high firing pressures high firing pressures

and low exhaust and high exhaust
Late fuel injection Early fuel injection

stroke stroke
overheated air carbon build up in the

starting line exhaust ports
air bubbles in the fuel water in the starting

oil system air system
provide a balance of
rocking couples
counteract inertia around the
forces crankshaft
burned intake valves engine racing
Failure to reset the Failure to reposition

overspeed trip the fuel rack
fuel pump engine governor
at bottom dead
on the power stroke center MO-0039
no effect of engine high exhaust
performance temperatures
a closed or
obstructed air insufficient
starting line valve compression
check the exhaust
temperature secure the engine
Number of power Number of power

strokes per minute. strokes per second.
sluggish engine
operation all of the above
low starting air low scavenge air

pressure pressure
at bottom dead
at top dead center center MO-0039
fluctuate due to the

conductance of respond quickly to
carbon temperature changes
the exhaust passage failure of the hot

to become clogged junction
open combustion
turbulence chamber chamber MO-0068
4 5 MO-0038
insufficient fuel a clogged air cleaner

prevent air charge provide proper
turbulence fuel/air mixing
45.00° 90.00°
clogged drain holes

in the oil control rings complete combustion
prevent carbon provide a place for

buildup combustion
67.5° 90° MO-0004

incomplete
combustion burning of lube oil
prevent fuel prolong fuel
afterburning when afterburning when
injection ends injection ends
180° 240° MO-0038
Blue Clear
at bottom dead
center on the intake stroke
high compression starting valve stuck
temperature open
directional intake multi-orificed fuel
ports nozzles
bottom
top circumference circumference
broken compression
ring faulty oil ring
Power Combustion
cylinder swept degree of penetration

volume of the fuel oil droplets
Insufficient ring Insufficient gap

pressure clearance
One stroke of a
piston. All of the above.
overload on one unequal load

cylinder distribution
turbine blades are

coated with carbon turbine is overheating
Increase the #3
cylinder rack setting
and monitor the Stop the engine and
cylinder exhaust adjust the #3 cylinder
temperature. pump timing.
a high cetane
low ignition delay number
The ahead and

astern clutches
engage their
Both ahead and respective gear
astern clutch glands trains by sliding
are driven by the axially on the input
engine. shaft. MO-0085
to ensure the
automatic or manual
to ensure the blowdown rate and
compound additions frequency is
are adequate for adequate for control
controlling dissolved of total dissolved
oxygen solids
decrease fluctuate
An incandescent A manually-operated
glow plug friction igniter
The pumping action All of the above are

of the piston correct. MO-0003
coated fuel lines excessive vibration

permits heated boiler
preheats feedwater water to flash into
entering the boiler steam MO-0078
close the manual fuel

valve with the burner shift the controls to
firing low fire
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Coast Guard Regulation (46 CFR) requires that

The purpose of the programmed purge cycle on remove explosive

The expansion tank for a diesel engine closed

Heavy fuels are

collected in the lower

Ignition failure in an automatically controlled carbon deposits on high fuel oil

On a large diesel engine installation, crankshaft

Regarding the fuel injector shown in the maintain fuel

The highest pressure in any closed diesel engine

The valve with finite

Air scavenging of the cylinder shown in the

If the fire goes out in an automatically fired

Improper maintenance of an automatic auxiliary

The bearings used to support the crankshaft of a connecting rod

Maintaining the lowest possible scavenging air piston crown

The nuts of main bearings, connecting rod bolts

stiffen the bedplate in accept most of the

passes through the passes through the

A diesel engine crankcase ventilation system prevents spark removes combustible

bearing pressure in a bearing pressure in a

The amount of chloride content in the water of an blowing down the

Increases the sludge Prevents the

Lubricating oil is supplied to the crankpin bearings internal crankshaft

The safety valve

piston type vacuum

Each diesel engine cylinder shown in the individual jerk pump

Lubricating oil systems for diesel engine journal

When there is a flame failure in an automatically

The water in an auxiliary boiler should be tested

What is to be installed on an internal combustion Crankcase vapor Engine exhaust

According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR),

Excessive return oil pressure from a variable

The camshaft drive is designed to maintain proper

A three-way thermostatic control valve regulates

The illustrated set up The minimum size of