In a two-stroke/cycle, opposed piston, diesel engine, one crankshaft operates several crank angles in advance of the other crankshaft to __________.

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allow the exhaust ports to open and close before the inlet ports close

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allow the scavenge ports to open and close simultaneously with the exhaust ports

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prevent scavenge air pressure buildup in the cylinders

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prevent the exhaust piston from reaching TDC and BDC before the intake piston

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