Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #401 (Set 9)

On most modern diesel engines, the main and connecting rod bearings receive their lubricating oil by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — pressure feed

Engine-driven positive displacement pumps supply lubricating oil under pressure to main, connecting rod, and camshaft bearings, ensuring a continuous hydrodynamic oil film under heavy dynamic loads.

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