Engine Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #941 (Set 12)

The direct acting mechanical governor used with some small diesel engines, controls fuel flow to the engine by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — governor flyweight motion acting on fuel controls through suitable linkage

Direct acting mechanical governors on compact diesel engines use direct flyweight centrifugal force transmitted through mechanical linkage rods to position the fuel rack and control injected fuel volume.

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