You are analyzing the data used for trend analysis for a two-stroke main propulsion diesel engine on your river push boat. Although the engine has yet to experience a safety shutdown on high crankcase pressure, over time the crankcase pressure (which normally runs in a vacuum) has gradually become less negative. Which of the following failures would most likely be responsible for this condition?

Poor combustion in a diesel engine can be caused by __________.

On a diesel-propelled vessel operating with constant slip what is the effect on...

The rate of pressure rise during the period following fuel ignition in a diesel...

The purpose of an oil mist detector in a main propulsion diesel engine is to war...

After stopping a diesel engine with a high main bearing temperature, what is the...

Ring groove inserts are occasionally used on aluminum alloy pistons to _________...

According to the illustration, which of the following is true? Illustration MO-0...

The service life of a worn aluminum piston for an auxiliary diesel, for which no...

Piston cooling fins are located __________.

Trunk type diesel engine pistons are effectively cooled when heat is __________.