Engines

Question 1

What is the most common reason in which a gasoline engine will not start?

A. Not getting compression

B. Not getting fuel

C. Not getting air

D. Not getting lubricant

Answer 1

B. Not getting fuel

Question 2

Gasoline engines need ______________ and _____________ to start?

A. Air and fire

B. Compression and fuel

C. Fuel and spark

D. Fuel and air

Answer 2

C. Fuel and spark

Question 3

Always ensure that the engine and fuel tank spaces are properly ventilated in your vessel?

True

False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What mechanical component must a gasoline engine have that operates just prior to the engine start up?

A. Fire detector

B. Carbon monoxide director

C. Choke

D. Flammable vapor detector

Answer 4

D. Flammable vapor detector

Question 5

Diesel engines are typically more reliable and favorable for marine environments?

True

False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Whats the most common reason a marine diesel engine will not start?

A. Faulty ignition system

B. No spark

C. No fuel

D. Faulty electrical system

Answer 6

C. No fuel

Question 7

If a diesel engine will not start you should_____________________?

A. Check the fuel tank

B. Check to make sure the shut-off valve is open

C. Check the fuel filter

D. All of the above

Answer 7

D. All of the above

Question 8

Both gasoline and diesel must be water cooled?

True

False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Fuel shut-off valves are required only in the tank connection of the fuel tank?

True

False

Answer 9

False

Question 10

The prudent mariner should always keep proper maintenance logs and mechanical maintenance of your engine(s)?

True

False

Answer 10

True