In an in-line 6 cylinder, 4-stroke cycle diesel engine, what is the spacing between power strokes?
A) 60 degrees
B) 90 degrees
C) 120 degrees
D) 180 degrees

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In a 4-stroke cycle engine, each cylinder fires once every two revolutions of the crankshaft, which equals 720 degrees. For an inline 6-cylinder engine, the firing order is evenly spaced, so the spacing between power strokes is 720 degrees divided by 6, which equals 120 degrees.

In an In-Line 6 Cylinder, 4-Stroke Cycle Diesel Engine, What