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That part of a shaft that is prepared to accept and support a bearing. The area on the crankshaft that fits into the lower portion of the Connecting rod. A layer of oil and metal bearing cushions the impact during the Power stroke to prevent the crankshaft from being crushed by the swiftly descending piston and Connecting rod.
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Not to be able to stop thinking is a dreadful affliction, but we don't realize this because almost everybody is suffering from it, so it is considered normal.
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