Least examination.—What would constitute the least permissible examination of an engine, with a due regard to safety? [II. 385].
Thorough examination.—What would constitute a complete examination of a plain slide-valve engine? In what order should such an examination be made? [II. 385].
Quick examination.—What examination should an engineer make of a plain slide-valve engine, if called upon to start it as quickly as possible without knowing its condition? [II. 385].
Taking a lead.—How would you take a lead for adjusting the fit of a bearing to its journal? [II. 386].
Set of slide valve.—How would you test whether the slide valve was set properly? [II. 386].
Squaring a valve.—Is it proper to square a plain slide valve? [II. 386].
Lead affected by wear.—How does the wear of the parts affect the lead in vertical engines? [II. 386].
Heating of crank-shaft.—What would you do if the crank-shaft bearings began to heat? [II. 386].
Hot crank-pins.—What are the principal causes of hot crank-pins? [II. 386].
Heating.—What part of the engine is the most likely to get hot from the friction of the fit? [II. 386].