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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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Paxman 12RPH drop in engine coolant pressure
November 22, 2018
Engines
A couple of weeks ago, we were contacted by a Chief Engineer who was having some issues with his engine…
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Iveco critical engine damage
November 15, 2018
Engines
During the overhaul of an Iveco engine (which is part of a swing set programme), we came across a number…
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Lack of turbocharger boost on Holset 6″ turbo
November 7, 2018
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How many turbos have you rebuilt in your time?Even if your answer is “none”, then the chances are that as…
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