USCG Exam PracticeBearings, lubrication, and care of machine parts
In a typical wet-sump marine diesel engine, oil is drawn from the sump through a suction strainer and delivered under pressure to the bearings by which type of pump?
- A. Centrifugal pump
- B. Reciprocating piston pump
- ✓ Gear pumpCorrect
- D. Axial-flow pump
Why C is correct
NAVEDTRA 14075 §3-3 states that in a typical wet-sump engine, a gear pump draws oil from the sump through a suction strainer and delivers it under pressure through a full-flow filter and lube-oil cooler to the bearings and other components.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14075 §3-3