The diesel engine connecting rods shown in the illustration are distinctively named __________. Illustration MO-0122
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — fork and blade
Fork and blade connecting rods are utilized in V-type diesel engines to allow opposing cylinder banks to share a single crankpin journal directly in-line, reducing overall engine length and minimizing crankshaft bending moments.
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