Question

If bearing-to-journal clearance is doubled, _______ as much oil will flow from the edges of the bearing.

A. more than four times
B. less than one-half
C. two-thirds
D. two times

Answer 1

If bearing-to-journal clearance is doubled, A. more than four times as much oil will flow from the edges of the bearing.

Answer 2

A. more than four times

Step-by-step explanation:

The bearing to journal clearance is the space that there is between the pistons and the tube where they flow, they need to have a perfect fit in order for the engine to work smoothly and properly if you double the clearance it would need 4 times as much oil to run the pistons smoothly.