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