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Posts in the category of: News
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Deutz generator with dangerous oil pressure caused by cold weather
February 7, 2019
Generators
This week we had a stark reminder of the importance of making sure your engine oil is kept at the…
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Mirrlees ELS12 generator set drop in oil pressure
January 30, 2019
Generators
Last week we were called to the site of a Mirrlees ELS12 generator set, and there’s no prizes for guessing…
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Critical engine spares problems
January 24, 2019
Highlighted
Have you ever felt the pain of having to wait for spares to arrive whilst your critical engine is out…
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Caterpillar C32 coupling deterioration
January 16, 2019
Engines
Last week we had two Caterpillar C32 propulsion engines in our workshop for an hours-based overhaul. After starting the dismantling…
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Swapping a Dorman 6PTCR with a Doosan PU158
January 9, 2019
Engines
Our engineer, Cris, has just returned from a high-profile client site, exchanging a Dorman 6PTCR engine for a Doosan PU158,…
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Cummins engine – cracked crankshaft?
January 3, 2019
Engines
Over the Christmas period, we were busy preparing for various upcoming work scopes, including the overhaul of a Cummins KTA…
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Easy Fix For Exhaust Leaks
December 18, 2018
Engines
Last week Edward – our new apprentice – got his first taste of a marine engine room and his first…
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Caterpillar turbo bearing collapse
December 13, 2018
Engines
As we continued with the Caterpillar 3412 engine RCA I mentioned last week, we came across more major damage caused…
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Caterpillar 3412 engine oil starvation
December 12, 2018
Engines
This week we are carrying out a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) into a failed Caterpillar 3412 engine and it’s a…
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When to IGNORE your maintenance schedule
November 29, 2018
Engines
You know how important it is to have a maintenance schedule in place for your assets, but there are certain…
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