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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