Question 34Motor Plants - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is A) The intake valve opening is advanced and the exhaust valve closing is retarded. When a naturally aspirated four-stroke cycle diesel engine is converted for supercharging, the valve timing needs to be adjusted to optimize the engine's performance. Advancing the intake valve opening allows more air to be drawn into the cylinder, which is necessary for the increased airflow provided by the supercharger. Retarding the exhaust valve closing allows the exhaust gases to be more effectively expelled from the cylinder, further improving the engine's efficiency. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the necessary changes in valve timing for a supercharged diesel engine. Leaving the intake valve opening unchanged (option B) or retarding it (option C) would not provide the increased airflow required for supercharging. Retarding the intake valve closing (option D) is not the appropriate adjustment.