{"id":13103,"date":"2021-09-02T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/?p=13103"},"modified":"2021-09-02T10:18:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T09:18:02","slug":"critical-circulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/blog\/critical-circulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Critical circulation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><h3>We currently have a <a href=\"https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/caterpillar-engines\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Caterpillar 3508 engine<\/a> in the workshop from a <a href=\"https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/sectors\/marine\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">dredging vessel.<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>The engine in question was removed from the vessel a while ago and kept dockside, prior to being sent to us for overhauling.<\/p>\n<p>And it appears that this has had an impact &ndash; we found rust on the camshaft, which has penetrated too deeply for us to rectify by machining &#8211; this will now require replacement.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weather-damage-on-Caterpillar-8V3508-camshaft-and-cylinder-liners.jpg\" alt=\"Weather damage on Caterpillar 8V3508 camshaft and cylinder liners\" width=\"1080\" height=\"566\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weather-damage-on-Caterpillar-8V3508-camshaft-and-cylinder-liners.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weather-damage-on-Caterpillar-8V3508-camshaft-and-cylinder-liners-800x419.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Weather-damage-on-Caterpillar-8V3508-camshaft-and-cylinder-liners-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is not news any operator wants to hear, but the good news is that it can often be prevented.<\/p>\n<p>The basic steps you must follow when preparing an engine for storage are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"flagbullet\">\n<li>Run the engine using the correct preservative fluids (oil, coolant and fuel) before taking out of service<\/li>\n<li>Prepare the engine for storage as per OEM guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Cover all openings<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the entire engine is then covered and kept in a dry environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The above steps are the <em>minimum<\/em> requirements when storing an engine to preserve its condition.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, however, and many others we have seen, there is a fundamental step that is often missed and is essential to ensure the longevity of the internal components:<\/p>\n<p><h5><strong>Manual turnover.<\/strong><em><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n<p>Engines in storage must be manually turned over as per the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions and left in a different position each time, to ensure continued protection of internal surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>There may also be other tasks that require completing. Again, the engine manufacturers advice should be followed.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of OEM, all engines in storage still require attention regularly &#8211; the intervals for this will be detailed in the manufacturer&apos;s instructions.<\/p>\n<p><h5>Do you make sure these steps are followed?<\/h5>\n<\/p>\n<p><h4>If you need help with stored items or advice on storing your assets, <a href=\"https:\/\/bartechmarine.com\/contact-bartech\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">get in touch<\/a>, we&rsquo;d be happy to help<\/h4><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We currently have a Caterpillar 3508 engine in the workshop from a dredging vessel. 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