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What type of bearing is commonly used to support the crankshaft in a heavy-duty diesel engine?

Plain or sleeve bearings (also called shell bearings) are almost exclusively used for crankshaft main bearings and connecting rod bearings. They are designed to

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Question: What type of bearing is commonly used to support the crankshaft in a heavy-duty diesel engine?

Answer options: ✅ Plain (sleeve) bearings

  • Tapered roller bearings
  • Ball bearings
  • Needle bearings

Correct answer: Plain (sleeve) bearings

Explanation: Plain or sleeve bearings (also called shell bearings) are almost exclusively used for crankshaft main bearings and connecting rod bearings. They are designed to operate with a hydrodynamic film of oil, providing excellent load-carrying capacity and vibration dampening.

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