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The function of the piston compression rings used in a diesel engine is to ()
A . seal the space between the piston and liner
B . transmit heat from the piston to the cylinder liner
C . reduce the amount of combustion gas blow-by
D . all of the above
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Excessive piston ring wear in a diesel engine will cause()
A . high lube oil viscosity
B . increased lube oil consumption
C . low lube oil temperatures
D . high firing pressure
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A diesel engine piston ring face is in direct contact with the ().
A . top of the ring groove
B . cylinder liner oil film
C . bottom of the ring groove
D . back of the ring groove
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In a diesel engine, when refitting piston rings you should () Ⅰ.check the ring gap at the smallest diameter of the cylinder Ⅱ. Remove carbon from the ring groove
A . Ⅰ only
B . Ⅱ only
C . both Ⅰ and Ⅱ
D . neither Ⅰ nor Ⅱ
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In a medium speed diesel engine, a trunk type piston may be cooled by() Ⅰ.oil circulation though passages in the piston crown Ⅱ.heat transfer through piston rings and liner wall
A . Ⅰ only
B . Ⅱ only
C . either Ⅰ or Ⅱ
D . neither Ⅰ or Ⅱ
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The loss of the diesel engine cylinder air charge through leaky valves, piston rings, worn or scored liners, would be indicated by which of the following sets of conditions?()
A . Low compression pressure and high exhaust temperature
B . Low firing pressure and high exhaust temperature
C . Low compression pressure and low exhaust temperature
D . Low firing pressure and low exhaust temperature
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the installation of piston rings on two-stroke/cycle, diesel engines as compared to four-stroke/cycle, diesel engines?()
A . In a two-stroke/cycle engine, the rings run hotter, requiring the end gap to be greater
B . Some provision must be made in a two-stroke/cycle engine to keep the rings from binding in the ports
C . No gap is required to exist between the ends of the ring when cold in a two-stroke/cycle engine, but a small gap is required in a four-stoke/cycle engine
D . The gaps should be staggered on either side of a piston in a two-stroke/cycle engine, while staggering is not necessary in a four-stroke/cycle engine
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The piston ring grooves for a standard engine are ()
A . chromium-plate against wear
B . anti-corrosion treated
C . white metal lined against wear
D . flame hardened against wear
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Which of the following characteristic of lube oil helps to reduce the amount of deposits in the piston ring belt during the combustion process in a diesel engine?()
A . Low viscosity index
B . Low carbon forming tendencies
C . High film strength
D . High non-corrosive qualitie
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Trunk type diesel engine pistons are effectively cooled when heat is()
A . radiated through the engine block
B . transferred to water cooled cylinder walls
C . conducted through the piston crown
D . transferred to escaping exhaust gase
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To function properly, oil control rings used on a diesel engine piston must distribute sufficient oil to all parts of the cylinder wall and must also().
A . prevent any lubricant from reaching
B . prevent excessive lubrication from reaching the combustion space
C . Provide metal-to-metal contact to seal the cylinder against blow-by
D . assure a positive means of scraping carbon accumulation from the cylinder
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In a diesel engine, when installing new piston rings it is important to check() Ⅰ.ring gap clearance Ⅱ.side clearance
A . Ⅰ only
B . Ⅱ only
C . both Ⅰ and Ⅱ
D . neither Ⅰnor Ⅱ
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A condition contributing to diesel engine piston rings sticking in the ring grooves, is insufficient ring clearance at the ring() Ⅰ.gap Ⅱ.side
A . Ⅰonly
B . Ⅱ only
C . both Ⅰ and Ⅱ
D . neither Ⅰ nor Ⅱ
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The primary purpose of oil control rings on a diesel piston is to()
A . provide a reservoir for cylinder lubrication
B . pump oil into the combustion space for cylinder cooling
C . prevent excessive lubricating oil consumption
D . allow hydraulic oil film formation on the cylinder
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In a diesel engine, excessive cylinder liner wear will cause () (1) increased blow-by (2) wear between the piston ring and groove
A . (1) only is correct
B . (2) only is correct
C . both (1) and (2) are correct
D . neither (1) or (2) axe correct
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Improperly fitted piston rings in a diesel engine can cause()
A . excessive lube oil consumption
B . lower than normal lube oil temperature
C . higher than normal exhaust back pressure
D . excessive crankshaft end play
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Incomplete combustion in a running diesel engine can cause piston rings to become stuck as a result of ()
A . residual carbon deposits
B . lube oil viscosity breakdown
C . uneven heat expansion of the rings
D . uneven heat expansion of the pisto
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When installing rings on a diesel engine piston, you should check the ring()
A . diametrical tension
B . gap clearance
C . radial thickness
D . face thickne
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Which of the following statements represents the function of the compression rings installed at the top of a diesel Engine piston?()
A . Control the amount of lube oil burned in the combustion chamber
B . Transmit heat from the piston to the cylinder liner
C . Prevent damage to ring groove inserts by acting as a heat dam
D . Dissipate combustion chamber gas pressure by channeling it through the ring ga
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A diesel engine piston crown can crack from ()
A . excessive piston to liner clearance
B . excessive dirt beneath the piston crown that reduces heat transfer
C . faulty nozzle spray
D . all of the above
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In the two stroke diesel engine, it is designed so that the oil impingement is timed to proceed only on the piston ring belt during()
A . compression stroke
B . suction stroke
C . expansion stroke
D . exhaust stroke
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Insufficient end clearance on newly fitted piston rings in a diesel enginewill cause the rings to()
A . jam in the most worn part of the cylinder when the rings expand
B . break in the most worn part of the cylinder when the rings expand
C . wear eccentrically on the side opposite the end gap
D . overheat and jam at the top center on the combustion stroke
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If the compression rings on a diesel engine piston become stuck in the ring groove, the cause may be due to()
A . excessive ring action
B . excessive ring temperature
C . improper ring rotation
D . excessive ring face wear
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When inspecting piston rings through the ports of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, black areas on the sealing surfaces are the result of ()
A . insufficient lubrication
B . improper piston cooling
C . blow-by
D . overload operatio