Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #683 (Set 16)

The hunting of a diesel engine may be caused by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — low governor power

Low governor power output reduces the unit's ability to swiftly overcome internal linkage friction and fuel rack resistance, leading to sluggish response times and cyclic hunting behavior during engine operation.

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