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When checking a water-lubricated stern tube bearing while underway, what should be checked for?
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Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is loose enough so that the last ring of packing is visible.
B
Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is tight enough so that there is no leakoff whatsoever.
C
Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is taken up just enough so that the leakoff rate is a periodic drip.
D
Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is loose enough so that there is a steady stream of water leaking by.
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When checking a water-lubricated stern tube bearing while underway, what should be checked for?
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Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is loose enough so that the last ring of packing is visible.
B
Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is tight enough so that there is no leakoff whatsoever.
C
Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is taken up just enough so that the leakoff rate is a periodic drip.
D
Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is loose enough so that there is a steady stream of water leaking by.
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When checking a water-lubricated stern tube bearing while underway, what should be checked for?
A
Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is loose enough so that the last ring of packing is visible.
B
Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is tight enough so that there is no leakoff whatsoever.
C
Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is taken up just enough so that the leakoff rate is a periodic drip.
D
Ensure that the stuffing box packing gland is loose enough so that there is a steady stream of water leaking by.
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