Question 7Motor Plants - 1st Asst/Chief

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Which of the following statements is correct concerning the connecting rod and piston assembly shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0011

Diagram for USCG Motor Plants Chief: Which of the following statements is correct concerning the connecting rod and...
AThe piston is free to rotate on the carrier thrust washer.
BThe piston pin is bolted to the connecting rod.
CThe piston has a heat dam.
DAll of the above.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) All of the above. The illustration shows a typical piston and connecting rod assembly, and all the statements in the answer choices are correct: A) The piston is free to rotate on the carrier thrust washer, which allows the piston to align properly with the cylinder walls during engine operation. B) The piston pin is bolted or secured to the connecting rod, which transfers the force from the piston to the crankshaft. C) The piston has a heat dam, which is a design feature that helps dissipate heat from the piston to prevent damage from excessive temperatures. Therefore, all the statements described in the answer choices are accurate representations of the components shown in the illustration.

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