Question 496Motor Plants - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is B) overheating because of slipping shoes. When a diesel engine is using an inadequately inflated air bladder clutch unit, and an additional load is applied, the clutch shoes will begin to slip. This slipping action generates heat, which can cause the clutch shoes to overheat. The overheating of the clutch shoes is the expected outcome in this scenario, as the inadequate inflation of the air bladder prevents the clutch from engaging properly to transmit the increased load to the engine. The other options are incorrect because: A) Pneumatic seizure is not likely to occur due to the inadequate inflation of the air bladder. C) Chipped reduction gear teeth is not a direct consequence of the slipping clutch shoes. D) Excessive wear on the thrust bearings is not a direct result of the slipping clutch shoes in this situation.