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What is the first check if difficulty is encountered when pumping bilges 1. Clean the oil/water 1. Check suction strainers and
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if the suction gauge reading is high? separator. valves.

2 What would loss of vacuum indicate on a bilge pump? 1. Discharge valve closed. 1. Bilge empty.

For which service would a gear pump be most suitable? 1. Bilge pumping. 1. Engine lub oil pressure
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supply.

On a reciprocating pump piston, the rings are made of material with low1. heat them in boiling water 1. heat them in boiling water for
4 elastic limit such as hard rubber, Bakelite etc. In order to be able to fit for 20 to 30 minutes. 20 to 30 minutes.
them in the piston grooves you will need to _____

What is the most common cause of failure of reciprocating bilge 1. Worn cylinder liner or 1. Debris holding suction or
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pumps? bucket rings. delivery valves open.

1. an obstruction on the 1. misalignment of the shaft.

discharge side.

If it is noted after overhaul that the pump bearings overheat and it is

verified that it is correctly assembled and no parts are touching, the
reason could be _____

1. When the ship is in 1. When the ship is in shallow

polluted waters. water.

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When are the high sea chests used ?

8 Where is it necessary to use Screw Lift Valves? 1. Bilge line valves. 1. Ballast tank valves.

1. A mesh type strainer. 1. A mesh type strainer.

What is item "S" ?

1. The nozzle. 1. The nozzle.

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What is Part No. 1 called ?