Points to you Jon with the first answers.

Capt. JG wrote:
I would think that it wouldn't take very long... a few minutes maybe.

Excessive play will kill it pretty quickly.

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"Bart" .@. wrote in message ...
How long does it take to ruin a cutlass bearning
by test running it dry? [1 pt]

In the water, what factor shortens the lifespan of a
cutlass bearing more than any other? [1 pt]