Practice question
If a marine diesel engine suddenly dies due to running out of fuel or after replacing a fuel filter element, why will it fail to restart, and what procedure is required?
- Air has entered the fuel lines and high-pressure injection system, preventing fuel compression; the system must be bled of air (purgado) using the primer pump and bleed screws
- The starter motor must be replaced with a higher voltage unit
- The propeller must be rotated backward by hand for 50 revolutions
- The engine oil must be drained and replaced with hydraulic fluid
Answer: A — Air has entered the fuel lines and high-pressure injection system, preventing fuel compression; the system must be bled of air (purgado) using the primer pump and bleed screws
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