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An engine turns over briskly on the starter motor but fails to start. What is the most common initial fault to investigate?
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Marine Engine Theory (AEC1): Common Faults revision questions
10 Marine Engine Theory (AEC1): Common Faults questions sit in the Amidships bank, each written in plain English and explained rather than just marked. This page shows a sample you can work through right now. The topic appears in AEC Marine Engine.
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Sample questions
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While underway, the engine coolant temperature alarm sounds and the gauge shows a high reading. What is the most important first check to make?
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A diesel engine starts and idles correctly but fails to reach full RPM and loses power when put in gear. What is a probable cause?
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The bank splits Marine Engine Theory (AEC1): Common Faults across 0 recall questions, 0 applied questions and 0 harder judgement questions. Recall gets you the marks you cannot afford to drop; the applied and judgement questions are where candidates lose the exam. Work the recall until it is automatic, then spend your time on the rest.
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