Surface irregularities, such as erosion and pitting on injection pump plungers, will __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — affect fuel oil metering
Surface erosion and pitting on injection pump plungers allow high-pressure fuel to slip past the sealing surfaces, altering the effective stroke and adversely affecting fuel oil metering.
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