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A diaphragm-type lift pump is suspected of being faulty, causing intermittent fuel starvation. On inspection, what is the most definitive sign of a failure that requires replacement of the pump?
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Marine Engine Theory (AEC2): Advanced Fuel Systems revision questions
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What is the primary function of the delivery valve (or anti-dribble valve) located at the top of each pumping element in an in-line fuel injection pump?
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In an inlet-metered distributor-type fuel injection pump, such as the CAV DPA, how is the quantity of fuel delivered to each cylinder primarily controlled?
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