Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #731 (Set 16)

A main propulsion diesel engine crankshaft bearing lacking sufficient 'crush', will __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — tend to rotate with the journal

Bearing crush provides the radial interference fit necessary to securely lock split-shell bearing halves into their housing bore. Lacking adequate crush, the bearing shell lacks proper heat transfer contact and tends to migrate, dragging and rotating along with the turning crankshaft journal.

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