Which of the following construction methods would apply to the Babbitt lined, split- type, reduction gear bearings?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — They are rigidly mounted and dowelled in their housings.
Rigid mounting and precise dowelling of split-type reduction gear bearings within their structural housings prevent shifting, maintain exact mesh geometry, and ensure uniform load distribution across the tooth face under maximum torque conditions.
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