When repacking a reciprocating pump with more than four rings of packing, the packing is cut square, installed with the ends abutted, and each succeeding ring staggered with the butted ends __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 90° apart
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 90° apart.
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