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1.What is item "V" ?

2.How are bottom end bearing clearances taken on a large Diesel engine?

3.What is the usual temperature of a fuel oil (HFO) daily tank?

4.After fitting a new cylinder liner to a 2 -stroke engine which of the following steps should be taken?

5.You notice the sump level in an engine has increased and no new oil has been added. What action
would you take ?

6.What is component No 5 ?

7.You are experiencing major surging in the fresh water cooling system. What could be the reason?

8.The pour point of lubricating points of lubricating oils is affected the most by which of the following?

9.What is the purpose of a safety valve fitted in the cylinder cover of a diesel engine ?
10.For this auxiliary diesel fresh water system, what method of temperature control is used ?

11.What kind of Jacket Cooling water system is shown here ?

12.Friction developing between the moving parts of a governor, governor linkage and control valve will
cause the governor to

13.Inspection of the crank bearing shows the bearing shell was black and hard with patches of black
incrustations which had worn grooves in the journal. What could be the cause?
14.Experience and feedback shows that excessive oil losses in an engine installation are most
frequently caused by ............. .

15.You are experiencing blow-by on the main engine but, due to operational circumstances, it is
impossible to stop and carry out a piston overhaul. What is the correct action to take ?

16.You have checked the oil viscosity in an auxiliary engine with the viscosity test kit. The result shows
that the viscosity is low. What will you do ?
17.Where and how would you take sample of the oil from the Main Engine sump tank?

18.What is the function of valve "PR" in this fuel circuit ?

19.What is the purpose of the injector leak-off connection?

20.Friction, engine wear, and oil consumption in a diesel engine can be directly attributed to the

21.The revolutions on the turbocharger have increased during the night with an unmanned engine.
This could be caused by ........... .

22.The diesel engine exhaust gas bypass, as fitted with some waste heat boilers, is installed to

23.The force tending to twist the material such as the force on a shaft is called............

24.If fuel contamination of lub oil is confirmed what action must you take?

25.Why is it important to slow down the main engine RPM while water washing the turbocharger ?

26.What liquid is used to clean the turbo charger of a large low speed main engine? (high speed air
side, half speed gas side)

27.How is the thrust bearing lubricated on this Diesel engine?


28.What is the main function of the lub oil priming pump on a Diesel engine?

29.You have installed a new bearing in the main engine. What is the necessary action to take during the
running in period ?

30.How are starting air valves made gas tight in the cylinder heads of diesel engines ?

31.Which part of this system is usually heated to 65 degree C ? Study the picture.

32.In a 4 cycle engine the inlet valve begins to open when the piston is ....

33.Where does maximum wear take place on the cylinder liner of a Diesel engine?

34.What is the original power that moves the injection needle upwards in the injector and causes the
injector to spray fuel under pressure into the cylinder?

35.How is the fuel injection timing altered on a Diesel engine?


36.A clogged or dirty lubrication oil filter can best be detected by .......... .

37.For a turbo charger is running at full speed, what would be a usual oil sump temperature on the
turbine side ?

38.What does a pressure drop across the scavenge air cooler indicate ?

39.The direction of flow of cooling water in an engine is always .......... .

40.What do you consider to be the most important task on completion of maintenance


work on the piston?

41.At which moment exactly does the safety valve of a diesel engine open?

42.You have checked the oil viscosity in an auxiliary engine with the viscosity test kit. The result shows
that the viscosity is high. What will you do ?

43.What is the function of drain valve "D" ?


44.How is the exhaust gas turbocharger cooled in relation to the engine?

45.The third stroke of four-stroke diesel engine is called the ...........

46.What is the first indication of a broken exhaust valve spring on a Diesel engine?

47.A three-way thermostatic control valve regulates the diesel engine cooling water temperature by
passing a portion of the water

48.What test would indicate turbo blower condition?

49.Where will the Diesel engine exhaust temperature be the highest?


50.In which stage of its working process is this two-stroke diesel engine?

51.For " UMS " classed vessels, how must the HP fuel delivery pipe be constructed?

52.How is temperature controlled in a jacket water heat exchanger?

53.In a four stroke cycle diesel engine, the four stroke of the piston required to complete one cycle
which must take place in regular order. The second stroke ................ .

54.A Main Engine revolution counter reads 96.932 at 0800; at noon the counter reads 90,932, if the
clocks are advanced 15 mins. during the watch what was the average rpm during the 8-12 watch?

55.What is the purpose of counterbore in a cylinder?


56.What type of diesel engine is shown here ?

57.On a trunk piston engine how are the connecting rod side thrusts absorbed?

58.On a large, slow speed diesel engine what would best describe the bottom end bearings?

59.What is the main purpose of turning gear on a large slow speed diesel engine?

60.What would result from high charge air temperatures?

61.Crank web deflection readings will give a positive indication of

62.Which of these could cause a problem with surging in the turbocharger ?

63.A restricted air intake to a diesel engine may result in the engine

64.Which thermometer always indicates the highest temperature in the turbocharger ?

65.The turbocharger (constant pressure) is making "whoofing" noises. What might be the cause ?

66.What kind of scavenging system is shown on the bottom left drawing ?


67.Which of the following components is NOT directly lubricated by the lubricating inlet supply line?

68.What kind of fuel oil system is shown here ?

69.When all preparations have been made to ensure that the main engine is operational prior to
departure, what will be the final test to be carried out ?

70.Which part of a diesel engine keeps the engine speed constant regardless of the engine load ?

71.Should water be circulated through the main engine during port stay, and if so, why?

72.What are items "F" ?


73.The intake valves in a diesel engine are reseated by

74.What kind of diesel scavenging system is shown on the top right drawing ?

75.Fuel of 180 cst is in use on board. Fuel of 380 cst is now being bunkered. How will this affect the
reading of thermometer "T" ?

76.At what times during the sea voyage is the main engine in state of readiness for manoeuvring?

77.What is the effect that describes unstable operation of the engine governor?

78.Telescopic pipes attached to the pistons of some large slow-speed main propulsion diesel engines
are designed to prevent

79.Where is the temperature sensor fitted for the jacket water temperature controller?

80.What part shown in this diagram ?


81.In an "impulse type" exhaust gas turbocharger, the exhaust gases of the main engine ....

82.What is the structural lay-out of this diesel engine?

83.A characteristic of a bearing material which permits small dirt particles to become embedded in it's
surface is

84.What is the most important step on detecting a scavenge fire?

85.What do we determine from the indicator card to calculate IHP of a Diesel engine?

86.What represents the available energy in a fuel?


87.What is item number 5 of this fuel arrangement schematic drawing ?

88.The injector seen in the drawing is best described as ........................ type injector.
89.Microbiological growths in marine fuel are a common occurrence that can be

90.The expansion tank for a diesel engine closed cooling system is designed to maintain a constant
head on the system and

91.Why is a slow speed two stroke diesel the most suitable for a single fixed pitch propeller vessel?

92.How is the timing (degrees advance) adjusted on a Bosch type fuel pump?

93.When you read a crankshaft deflection figure and the + sign is indicated, for example +4, this means
that ....

94.On which unit of the scavenge air system is an automatic drain fitted ?

95.At sea, what should be the level in tank number 2 of this fuel
arrangement schematic drawing ?
96.How are the crosshead bearings on this Diesel engine supplied with lubricating oil?

97.What can affect the TBN of diesel lub oil?

98.What important contribution does Nitrogen have to the combustion process in a Diesel engine?

99.At what moment will the cylinder head starting air valve, shown here, open and allow 25 bar to flow
into the cylinder ?

100.In a fuel oil service system where would the relief valves discharge?

101.What would indicate a cracked cylinder liner or head?

102.Which part is the auxiliary fan ?


103.What are the two most important factors influencing the crankshaft deflection readings?

104.During regular manned watch keeping in the engine room how often should the daily service tank
drain be checked?
105.What could be the consequence of inadequate valve tappet clearance?

106.What is the purpose of the starting valve fitted on the cylinder head of a diesel engine?

107.The turbo charger turbine wheel is rotated by........

108.Clearing a cylinder of exhaust gases by forcing in a current of air which provides clean air for the
next compression stroke is called .....

109.What is the maximum allowable for Diesel engine cylinder liner wear?

110.What is the most likely cause of reduction in Diesel engine compression pressure?

111.Which of the following records the cylinder pressure existing at various positions throughout the
engine cycle?

112.Your vessel is entering a tropical area and high humidity is expected. What should you do to avoid
condensation in the main engine's air cooler ?

113.What description best fits the Main Engine Lub. Oil sump tank ?

114.Which part is the exhaust valve ?

115.A diesel engine crankcase ventilation system

116.In what area of the scavenge air system is heat converted into mechanical power?

117.What is the purpose of the starting valve fitted on the cylinder head of a diesel engine ?

118.During overhaul what two piston ring dimensions are taken?


119.What is meant by an engine's critical speed?

120.The best way to ensure engine speed governor stability is to allow a given ratio of what?

121.What will happen to the level of the expansion tank if the engine slows down or stops ?

122.Why is the ash content of a fuel oil significant?

123.What kind of temperature control system is fitted in this lubrication oil system ?
124.A ship makes an observed speed of 17.5 knots. The engine speed is calculated to be 18.2 knots.
What is the propeller slip?

125.An increase in the air inlet manifold pressure of a diesel engine will result in an

126.What is the simplest method of checking the fuel injection point on a 4 stroke Diesel engine?

127.If jacket water alkalinity keeps dropping what could be the cause?

128.Which part of the mechanical governor does the servomotor actuate to alter engine speed?

129.What is part number 5 ?


130.What simple crack test can be applied to bottom end bolts?

131.What is meant by the M.E.P. of a Diesel engine?

132.On a small diesel engine how would pump "P" be driven ?

133.The piston rod scraper box incorporated in a two-stroke/cycle, crosshead diesel engine services to

134.The overspeeding of the diesel engine driving an electric generator could cause

135.Why would a check on Diesel engine cylinder compression pressure be made?

136.How can crankcase overpressure be checked?

137.What type of scavenge air system is applied to this diesel engine ?


138.In what part shown on this scavenge air schematic diagram is heat converted into mechanical power
?

139.What is the mechanism that moves the injection needle upwards in the injector and causes the
injector to spray fuel under pressure into the cylinder ?

140.What can happen with lubrication oil cooled pistons if you stop the lubricating oil pump immediately
after you stop the engine?

141.What is the fundamental difference between a 2-stroke and a 4-stroke engine?


142.What is the most likely cause if the main engine exhaust temperature increases in one cylinder only
?

143.Which type of exhaust manifold feeds this turbocharger ?

144.What would you call the assembly fitted on the piston rod, which fits into a flange on top of the
crankcase block opening through which the piston rod moves in order to secure tightness ?

145.How is expansion allowed for in large diesel engine exhausts?

146.When carrying out piston overhaul, why it is important to clean the ring grooves properly?
147.What would be the temperature of the oil in the settling tank (item number 3) shown in this fuel oil
arrangement?

148.In a trunk type piston, the gudgeon pin is subject to two forces. What are these forces ?

149.What is the distance between the piston and the cylinder head when the piston is at bottom dead
centre?

150.A piston of this type is composed of the following main parts:-

151.What is the most usual damage caused by a broken timing chain on a Diesel engine?

152.Cooling the intake air supplied to a diesel engine will

153.What do you call the gauge that measures the concentric position of the crankshaft or rotor shaft in
its bearing ?

154.What kind of diesel scavenging system is shown on the top centre drawing ?
155.The lubricating oil on the exhaust side of the turbine blower gets dirty after only a few hours in
service. What can the reason be ?

156.What is the purpose of the crosshead bearing?

157.Under normal running conditions, what pressure is the exhaust gas entering the exhaust gas
turbocharger "ET" ?

158.What should be carried out before starting a Diesel engine that has been stopped for a period?
159.If slight water contamination of lub oil is confirmed what action should you take?

160.What could indicate a cracked cylinder head or liner?

161.Why is it important to check the timing on the cylinder oil lubricators ?

162.How is the exhaust gas turbocharger cooled in relation to the engine ?

163.What is the most likely reason for high exhaust temperatures in all cylinders of a Diesel engine?

164.What are the components marked "M" ?


165.If you have a fuel injector nozzle with 10 holes, how many clogged holes are acceptable ?

166.Upon what cycle is the modern diesel engine based?

167.What is pipe No 1 ?

168.For a turbo charger running at full speed, what would be a usual oil sump bath temperature on the
turbine side?

169.The fuel delivery pipe between fuel pump and injector, is shown here as a red interrupted line. For "
UMS " classed vessel, how is this pipe best described ?

170.What fuel contaminant is potentially most damaging to a Diesel engine?

171.After water washing the turbocharger exhaust side, the blower starts to vibrate. What has happened
?

172.Which of the following is the distance between the piston and the cylinder head when the piston is at
bottom dead center ?
173.What force makes a safety valve of a diesel engine open?

174.What should be observed when you make a lubrication check of the engine forced lubrication oil
system ?

175.If the cooling water temperature exceeds its recommended value, what can happen ?

176.Why is it so important to maintain air start lines clear of oil?


177.What are the parts marked "F" ?

178.What is part number 8?


179.Which of the following refers to the distance between the piston top at BDC and TDC?

180.Pipe number 8 is connected to the salt water cooling system. Why ?

181.What type of engine is shown here?

182.How is the gudgeon pin removed on a trunk piston engine?

183.What is Part No 7 ?
184.What is the effect of temperature on the specific gravity of a fuel oil?

185.What kind of periodic activity needs to be carried out on the main engine prior to manoeuvering with
regard to the starting air system ?

186.When taking a set of Diesel engine crankshaft deflections why are two reading taken at BDC
position?

187.After how many hours would you consider changing the turbocharger bearings, even though all
appears to be normal ?

188.If you are going to enter the engine's crankcase, how should you secure the engine after you have
closed the main starting air valve?

189.What type of scavenge system is in use in this diesel engine ?

190.If the system pressure is 3.5 kg/cm2, what will be the pressure in the buffer vessels ?
191.What is item "M" ?

192.If the valve tappets in a diesel engine are set at greater clearances than those specified by the
engine manufacturer, those valves will

193.If the Jacket Cooling Water expansion tank level drops rapidly whilst Full Ahead on passage, what
could cause this?

194.Why is there an indicating flap "IF" (shown with arrow up and arrow down) fitted on the outlet of the
piston cooling water buffer tank ?
195.What kind of scavenge air system is shown on the right bottom drawing ?

196.In a diesel engine, maximum lube oil system pressure is normally controlled by

197.What type of turbocharger would be fitted to this engine ?

198.What is specific fuel consumption?

199.In the case of a serious main engine malfunction what would be your course of action?

200.You have a cylinder liner with 8 outlet holes for cylinder lubrication, how many clogged holes can
you tolerate ?

201.How does the turbo-charger improve engine efficiency?

202.The engine to which this fuel pump is fitted is ...........


203.Pressure in the combustion chamber can be reduced by .....

204.Which part of the mechanical governor is manipulated by the servo-motor to increase or decrease
engine speed ?

205.What is the effect on the fuel injector atomisation if the oil temperature is too high?

206.What is the purpose of the Main Engine Dirty Oil tank ?

207.Why is the charge air cooled after leaving the charger?

208.If the cooling water temperature goes below it's recommended value, what can happen ?

209.What percentage of Nitrogen is present in the engine intake air?

210.What is the purpose of the expansion tank in a Diesel engine jacket cooling water system?
211.In a naturally aspirated 4 cycle diesel engine the exhaust valve is open for a period of ..................

212.Why can the temperature of the scavenge air after the scavenge air cooler not be lowered below a
given temperature and why has the temperature to be regulated above this value ?

213.What is item number 4 of this fuel oil arrangement drawing ?

214.What does the Jacket Cooling Water expansion tank level dropping rapidly indicate?

215.Which part is the exhaust gas receiver ?

216.What could cause jacket water contamination of lub oil in a trunk piston engine?

217.What material are Diesel engine cylinder blocks and covers normally constructed from?

218.An engine's fuel pump supplies fuel in excess of the fuel consumed and this excess fuel is returned
to the pump suction via the .....

219.Under what engine conditions are indicator cards taken?


220.The timing of the engine is delayed and the exhaust temperatures are high. How would you expect
this to affect the turbocharger ?

221.If the main engine jacket cooling water expansion tank level drops rapidly, what could this indicate?

222.An auxiliary diesel Engine cylinder head valve guide is shown. Which are the correct guide
dimensions for the nominal sizes shown?

223.The end of the pumping action of this fuel pump is determined by the position of the ...... ............

224.What would represent an average specific fuel consumption for a four-stroke diesel?

225.What is part No 4 ?

226.In a 4 cycle engine the exhaust valve opens when the piston is .....

227.What calibrations are taken to determine piston ring wear on a Diesel engine?
228.Automatic shutdown of the main diesel engine always acts on the .........

229.In a constant pressure type turbocharger the exhaust gas enters the turbo charger via ....

230.Crankshaft distortions need to be measured and are referred to as ................. .

231.The water cooling space on the turbocharger is damaged and you have no spares. The cooling
water must be closed. What steps would you take to ensure least possible damage?

232.In a 2 stroke engine what controls the admission of charge air?

233.The charge air pressure is low, what is the most likely cause ?

234.What is item "J" ?


235.During operation of the main engine, the exhaust temperature increases on one of the cylinders.
The turbocharger starts surging and smoke is coming from the inlet air filter. What is the probable
cause ?

236.What is part number 5 ?

237.In a diesel engine closed freshwater cooling system, the amount of engine coolant flowing through
the heat exchanger is controlled by the

238.What do you think would be a reasonable scavenge air pressure for this engine running at full speed
?

239.What determines delivery pressure on a Bosch type fuel pump?

240.During manoeuvring with the main engine, what is the arrangement for starting air supply by the
main air compressors ?

241.What is the function of the lubrication oil sump tank ?


242.What is the component marked "P" ?

243.Exhaust temperature increasing on all main engine cylinders indicates....

244.What is the function of the valve PR close to the lubrication oil pump ?

245.What percentage excess air would you expect with good combustion in a Diesel engine?

246.What is the most commonly used fuel injection pump on large diesel engines?

247.On all ships it is possible to cool the propulsion machinery directly by the ............ .

248.What is the most significant effect of fuel oil contamination of the lub oil?

249.When does the exhaust valve "EV" open ?

250.Why is the tightening of the timing chain important ?


251.In an engine operation, what is the effect called that describes the unstable operation of the
governor that will not maintain a steady state condition ?

252.What are the main constituents in Diesel engine exhaust gas?

253.In the Main Engine sea water circuit why are the Lub Oil and the Scavenge air coolers fitted in front
of the jacket and piston water coolers ?

254.What kind of scavenging is shown on the top left drawing ?

255.What seal is used between turbo charger turbine and bearings?

256.What could cause engine oil to turn a "milky" colour?

257.If lub oil analysis results indicate fuel dilution what should be the first action?

258.What would you do if the engine OIL MIST DETECTOR alarm goes off indicating abnormal oil
vapour in the crankcase?

259.How are the inlet, exhaust valves and rocker arms actuated on this engine?

260.How is the air-tightness of the sliding piston (moved by control air pressure and spring) ensured in
starting air valves of this type ?
261.If water is detected in the generator crankcase what is the most likely source?

262.How should diesel engine exhaust temperatures change?

263.Over which components does the Blending Unit Controller act in order to blend fuel of the required
viscosity?

264.A cylinder of a large diesel engine is 900 mm in diameter and the firing pressure is 95 bar bar.
What is the force exerted on the piston at this firing pressure ?

265.What is component number 3 ?

266.What part of the 4-stroke diesel cycle is adiabatic?

267.What grade of fuel does the temperature of the daily tank suggest is in use ?
268.What is the purpose of the Main Engine Dirty Oil tank?

269.For how long is the exhaust valve open in a 4-stroke turbo charged engine?

270.What is the component marked "W" ?

271.What is the purpose of the injection pump delivery valve?

272.What determines the amount of fuel pumped per stroke with this fuel pump ?

273.When accumulated carbon at the air inlet ports of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine is being
removed, you should take care to avoid carbon
274.Which of the following are not necessarily fitted on a HFO settling tank?

275.What is part number 11?

276.What steps are to be taken in chronological order to stabilise a governor of a diesel engine after
overhaul ?

277.The narrow band of speed variation through which the governor makes no correction and refers to
the sensitivity of the governor is known as the ..............

278.The camshaft drive is designed to maintain proper camshaft speed relative to crankshaft speed. In
maintaining this relationship, the camshaft drive causes the camshaft to rotate at

279.After work on the fuel system what must be carried out?

280.What is the purpose of part number 6 ?


281.What part is the de-airating tank ?

282.Diesel Engine crankcase oil mist detectors are designed to analyse ............. .

283.How are starting air valves made gas tight in the cylinder heads of diesel engines?

284.On a medium speed four-stroke engine what is an indicator of engine performance?

285.Under what condition is the scavenge air cooled in the scavenge air cooler?
286.What is the term for the volume taken up during piston travel on a 4 stroke Diesel engine?

287.What could cause the turbo inlet exhaust temperature to be higher than cylinder exhaust
temperature?

288.Which of the following conditions is indicated by the presence of water in the scavenging air
receiver?

289.What is the purpose of the auxiliary diesel renovating lubrication oil tank ?
290.What material are Diesel engine piston rings manufactured from?

291.What type of compression takes place in a 4-stroke diesel engine?

292.What might be a reasonable value for the scavenge air temperature of this diesel running at full
speed ?

293.With full load on the main engine, the RPM of the turbocharger is too low. What may be the cause ?

294.Where does the blending of fuels take place in this system ? att.No.104
295.What item is always found on diesel engine lub oil systems?

296.Putting additives into diesel engine cooling water is primarily designed to prevent ....

297.What is an indication of a leaking heat exchanger on the jacket cooling water system?

298.What type of diesel engine is shown here ?


299.What operates on an Otto cycle?

300.In an "IMPULSE TYPE" exhaust gas turbocharger, how do the exhaust gases enter the turbine?

301.Why blow the engine over on starting air before a start?

302.What will happen to the level of the expansion tank if the engine slows down or stops?

303.Fire in the scavenging chambers of diesel engines may be caused by combustion of carbon
deposits accumulated over an extended period due to .................
304.What is the largest source of energy loss in a diesel engine?

305.How is the opening pressure (setpoint) adjusted in a fuel injector valve ?

306.Loop scavenging, cross scavenging and traverse scavenging are called ..................... scavenging,
as opposed to UNIFLOW scavenging.

307.Why must the scavenge air temperature be maintained above a low temperature limit?

308.What absorbs the impact of the up-and-down movement of the piston telescopic pipes in this water
flow system ?
309.On a Bosch type fuel injection pump how does the rack adjust the fuel delivery?

310.Which part is the valve guide?

311.On a set of crankshaft deflection readings, what would a reading of +4 signify?

312.What is the component marked "BUC" ?

313.What determines the amount of fuel delivered by a Bosch type fuel pump?

314.In a trunk piston Diesel engine how is the piston cooled?

315.In the formula P.L.A.N. how is 'N' derived for a double acting two stroke?

316.What is the final engine test before starting the main engine for departure?

317.How is the gear train lubricated on this Diesel engine?


318.If the output of this auxiliary diesel increases, say by 30 %, how will the thermometer readings on
the outlet side of engine and turbocharger change ?

319.The ash content of a fuel oil is significant because it ....

320.How does the cooling water flow through the engine?

321.What will the effect be if a fuel injector valve is dripping after completion of injection ?

322.Why is a by-pass fitted to the cooling water line of the charge air cooler?
323.The total starting air capacity required for reversible main engines is to be sufficient for at least

324.In a constant pressure type turbocharger how does the exhaust gas enter the turbo charger?

325.The upward movement caused by the fuel cam is transferred to the plunger via the ................... on
the fuel pump.

326.The relief valve is fitted in the position shown to prevent overpressure..............


327.During normal operation, the telescopic piping of this diesel engine's piston are sliding up and
down into ....

328.If you want to obtain a higher spray-off pressure on the injector, what should you do ?

329.If you want to obtain a higher lift-off pressure in the injector, you can ..................

330.What is the purpose of the Main Thrust bearing?

331.Why do diesel engine manufacturers recommend grinding the valve seating surface with a half
degree difference to the valve seat?

332.What do all the lubrication oil tanks that are connected the lubrication oil purifiers have in common ?
333.Where is the fuel injector leak-off connection fed?

334.What is likely the reason if the exhaust temperature is increasing in all cylinders of the main engine
?

335.In which part indicated on this scavenge air schematic is mechanical power converted to thermal
power ?

336.Lubricating oil is supplied to the crankpin bearings in a marine diesel engine by

337.Lapping a valve and valve seat together means .............. .

338.In a bypass type filtering system for a medium or high speed diesel engine, the lube oil bypassing
the filter…

339.What should be the first action on discovering a main engine malfunction?

340.The last stroke of two-stroke diesel engine is called the .....


341.What is part number 3 ?
342.Temperature in the combustion chamber will be reduced by ....

343.When taking performance figures on a 4 stroke Diesel engine, how is the quantity of fuel delivered
by each pump determined?

344.What is the most likely causeof a low exhaust temperature on one cylinder of a Diesel engine?

345.During a crankcase inspection what check should be made on the lub oil?

346.How is expansion of the Diesel engine cylinder liner allowed for?

347.In diesel engines, cylinder lubrication has the primary function of .............. .

348.What could be the purpose of checking the fuel pump spill position on a 4stroke Diesel engine?

349.When checking the tightness of nuts and bolts during a diesel engine crankcase and hold-down bolt
inspection, the quickest and most effective method is ............

350.What is the usual inlet temperature of Main Engine lubricating oil to the purifier (Tin) ?
351.If the outlet temperature "Tout" is kept constant at 65 degrees C and during normal sea speed the
inlet temperature "Tin"is 62 degree C, what would "Tin" show during engine slow down ?

352.Which part is the turbine wheel ?

353.What could indicate a choked heat exchanger on the jacket water system?

354.What preparations are required regarding PISTONS and CYLINDER LINERS of a diesel engine
prior to departure stand-by?

355.What are the indications of excessive cylinder clearance in a small diesel engine? I Loss of power.
II Misfiring. III White exhaust smoke. IV Excessive consumption of lube oil.

356.In a 4-stroke diesel what is referred to as valve overlap?

357.On a large diesel engine installation, crankshaft axial alignment is maintained by the
358.What are the components marked "F" ?

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