Marco Polo Engine Overhaul Process

Marco Polo Engine Overhaul Process

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video tutorial covers the maintenance and overhaul of the Marco Polo's engines, focusing on the piston overhaul process. It begins with an introduction to the ship's engine capabilities, followed by detailed steps on preparing for a piston overhaul. The process includes removing and cleaning the cylinder head and piston, checking for carbon deposits, and applying lubrication. The tutorial concludes with the reinstallation of the piston and final checks to ensure smooth operation for the next three years.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the top speed of the Marco Polo in miles per hour?

25 miles per hour

30 miles per hour

20 miles per hour

15 miles per hour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do the Marco Polo's engines require special care?

They are used in extreme weather conditions.

They are over fifty years old.

They are brand new and need to be broken in.

They are made of fragile materials.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the piston overhaul process?

Reconnecting the piston

Removing the cylinder head

Applying lubricant

Checking the seal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is done to the cylinder head to remove carbon deposits?

It is painted.

It is polished.

It is ground.

It is replaced.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is applied to the piston before it is lowered back into the shaft?

A final coat of lubricant

A layer of grease

A protective cover

A coat of paint

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long are the overhauled pistons expected to run smoothly?

One year

Two years

Three years

Four years