Engine Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #47 (Set 1)

Which of the bearings listed below is most widely used for the main and connecting rod bearings of a modern high-speed diesel engine?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Precision insert

Modern high-speed diesel engines exclusively utilize precision insert-type shell bearings due to their high load-carrying capacity, fatigue resistance, and ease of replacement without line boring.

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