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Posts in the category of: Investigation & Rectification

  • Rocker Adjuster Break

    Fraser, Kelvin and excessive noise…

    November 1, 2018

    Engines

    We all know that regular and timely servicing is crucial, especially in an industry like ours, where safety and reliability…

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  • Close up of Iveco Camshaft under UV2

    Spare engine failure

    October 25, 2018

    Engines

    Last month one of our team, Rob, was having one of his regular meetings on a client’s site when they…

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  • Governor testing at Bartech

    Engine control problems

    October 18, 2018

    Engines

    After changing the cylinder liners last week (if you missed it click here), you might have thought that it was…

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  • Waukesha L5792DSU Engine on test after a rebuild for one of our clients.

    Waukesha L5792DSU – When the basics can lead to engine failure

    October 10, 2018

    Engines

    As I write, our engineer, Fraser, is out on a customer’s site carrying out a repair on a Waukesha engine.But…

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  • ABB TPS50 Turbocharger damaged bearing

    ABB TPS50 Turbocharger Damage

    October 4, 2018

    Highlighted

    Recently we were sent a turbocharger. The operators had reported a knocking noise, and they wanted us to have a…

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  • Caterpillar 3516 DI-TA engine 67% drop in effectiveness

    The problem with some engine pre-heat systems

    September 19, 2018

    Engines

    One of our Caterpillar trained engineers, Charlie, has just returned to the workshop after remedying a knocking noise on a…

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  • MTU Monitoring

    Engine analysis

    September 12, 2018

    Engines

    Last week I shared information on what the main engine manufacturers are focusing on - if you missed it, you…

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  • MTU 396 Crankcase checks

    Crankcase Checks

    August 2, 2018

    Engines

    Last week we shared a post about an MTU 396 engine having to be removed from its location to our…

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  • Spitfire and Typhoon FGR4

    Do your research…

    July 19, 2018

    Highlighted

    As you may know, it was the #RAF100 Royal Air Force centenary last week. Events of this nature are always…

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  • Cat 3306 Debris

    Cat 3306 Crankcase Concern

    July 13, 2018

    Knowledge Base

    Recently we were supporting an operator with the overhaul of a Cat 3306 engine. As part of the work scope,…

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