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Question 1,709 of 1,433

An auxiliary diesel engine on your towboat is equipped with an electric starting-motor as shown in the illustration. For what reason is there a significant gap in distance between the start solenoid plunger (C) and the rod that is used to close the starter motor contacts?

USCG illustration MO-0051 for Engine Motor Plants and Auxiliary Boilers question 1709
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