Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #241 (Set 5)

The purpose of the delivery check valve used in a diesel fuel injection jerk pump is to __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — assist in a quick cutoff of fuel injection

The delivery check valve in a jerk pump unloads the high-pressure line rapidly at the end of injection, preventing dribbling, secondary injections, and carbon buildup at the nozzle tip by dropping line pressure instantly.

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