Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #351 (Set 8)

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 D — Precision insert

Modern high-speed diesel engines universally employ precision insert bearings for main and connecting rod journals due to their high load-carrying capacity, excellent fatigue resistance, and ease of replacement without custom scraping.

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