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Posts in the category of: Investigation & Rectification
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Caterpillar crankshaft damage to threads and bolts
May 9, 2019
Generators
We’re supporting a client who is overhauling 4 Caterpillar 3512 generator sets at the moment, and we got the email…
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Cummins KTA50 emergency generator performance and parts supply
May 2, 2019
Generators
An offshore client contacted us last week as they were experiencing issues with their Cummins KTA50 emergency generator performance. Once…
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Iveco 8281SRI25 – black smoke
April 25, 2019
Engines
While Cris – our engineer - was visiting a client’s site last week he was asked to look at an…
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Is the case affecting your Woodward PSG governor performance?
April 10, 2019
Governors
Our engineer Andy has just finished resolving a fuel control problem, and I figured I’d share it with you as…
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Caterpillar starter motor seized
March 28, 2019
Engines
When carrying out maintenance we all know how vital it is to keep track of parts and tools used. But…
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Cat 3412 Starter Ring Inspection
March 20, 2019
Engines
One of our contracted clients got in contact with us the other day. They’d been having problems starting their CAT…
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MTU genset issues and record keeping
March 6, 2019
Highlighted
Last week one of our MTU trained engineers, Matt, headed out with his laptop, complete with DiaSys diagnostic software.He was…
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Incorrect exhaust temperature readings
February 27, 2019
Engines
I’ve little doubt that you’re carrying out monitoring of your engine performance, but how effective is that monitoring at giving…
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Caterpillar Crankcase Damage
February 20, 2019
Engines
We were overhauling a Caterpillar engine in the workshop the other day when we came across some significant damage –…
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Drop in engine power due to piston ring gap positioning
February 13, 2019
Engines
Whilst carrying out some investigations into oil leaks on a Waukesha engine last week, our engineer, Charlie, came across a…
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