Engine Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #72 (Set 2)

Movement of the pump control rack in a fuel injection system using individual plunger- type pumps __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — varies the quantity of fuel delivered

Rotating the plunger via the control rack aligns its helical edge with the spill port, varying the effective pumping stroke length. This action alters the point at which fuel delivery ceases during the upward stroke, directly regulating the quantity of fuel injected.

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