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An examination of the piston compression rings of an efficiently operating diesel engine should appear with a __________.

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An examination of the piston compression rings of an efficiently operating diesel engine should appear with a __________.

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• heat patterns on piston rings in a properly lubricated diesel engine • relationship between shiny vs. black (carbon-coated) surfaces and where the ring contacts metal or combustion gases • which ring surfaces actually rub against the cylinder wall during normal operation

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• Think about which part of the compression ring is in constant sliding contact with the cylinder liner and how that contact will affect its appearance. • Consider where combustion gases and carbon deposits are most likely to accumulate on a ring that is sealing properly. • Ask yourself: if the engine is efficiently operating and lubrication is good, which surfaces will be clean and polished vs. which will be dark or sooty?

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• Identify which ring surfaces are bearing and sealing surfaces against the liner (these tend to become polished or shiny). • Identify which surfaces are more exposed to combustion gases and carbon without heavy wiping contact (these tend to become dark/black). • Before choosing, make sure your option matches a pattern where the primary rubbing surface is clean/polished and the more gas-exposed, non-rubbing surfaces are darker.

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Question 1 of 20

An examination of the piston compression rings of an efficiently operating diesel engine should appear with a __________.

shiny face and bottom, black back and top

shiny face, black top, back and bottom

shiny face, bottom, back and top

black face, bottom, back and top

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Question 1 / 205eccefa1bacbc34ba4d47570

Question 1 of 205eccefa1bacbc34ba4d47570

An examination of the piston compression rings of an efficiently operating diesel engine should appear with a __________.

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An examination of the piston compression rings of an efficiently operating diesel engine should appear with a __________.

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