Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #849 (Set 18)

Problems with the diesel engine fuel injection pump are usually caused by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — contaminated fuel

Abrasive particulate matter and water in contaminated fuel erode the micro-tolerances of plungers, barrels, and injector tips, standing as the leading cause of pump failure.

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