Technician A says that the oil pump is driven directly by the crankshaft. Technician B says on some older engines the oil pump is driven by the distributor. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both statements are correct. The oil pump can be driven directly by the crankshaft in many engine designs. In some older engines, the oil pump is indeed driven by the distributor, which in turn is driven by the camshaft or directly by the engine's gear train.

Technician a Says That the Oil Pump Is Driven Directly