An overheated bearing in the main propulsion unit is indicated by __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — high temperature of the lube oil leaving the bearing
An abnormally high temperature of the lubricating oil leaving a bearing is the primary and most reliable indicator of excessive friction, boundary lubrication breakdown, or impending bearing wipe.
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