Goltens was contracted to repair an auxiliary Daihatsu 6DL-24 engine for a vessel called the M/V Star Grip. Laser alignment checks revealed misalignment in the camshaft bearing pockets causing operational issues. Goltens line bored the bearing pockets to enlarge the diameter from 160mm to 170mm and fabricated new bushes that were cold installed. The repairs were completed in 3 days, restoring the engine to working order, and Goltens was subsequently awarded the complete engine overhaul.
Goltens was contracted to repair an auxiliary Daihatsu 6DL-24 engine for a vessel called the M/V Star Grip. Laser alignment checks revealed misalignment in the camshaft bearing pockets causing operational issues. Goltens line bored the bearing pockets to enlarge the diameter from 160mm to 170mm and fabricated new bushes that were cold installed. The repairs were completed in 3 days, restoring the engine to working order, and Goltens was subsequently awarded the complete engine overhaul.
Goltens was contracted to repair an auxiliary Daihatsu 6DL-24 engine for a vessel called the M/V Star Grip. Laser alignment checks revealed misalignment in the camshaft bearing pockets causing operational issues. Goltens line bored the bearing pockets to enlarge the diameter from 160mm to 170mm and fabricated new bushes that were cold installed. The repairs were completed in 3 days, restoring the engine to working order, and Goltens was subsequently awarded the complete engine overhaul.
BORING OF CAMSHAFT BEARING POCKETS RESTORE AUX ENGINE TO SERVICE
PROJECT FACTS: M/V Star Grip
Engine: Daihatsu 6DL-24 Engine Output: 955kW Bearing Pocket OD (Pre-machining): 160.00 mm Bearing Pocket OD (Post-machining): 170.00 mm
DAIHATSU 6DL-24 AUXILIARY ENGINE
After experiencing operational issues from unknown causes with their Daihatsu 6DL-24 auxiliary engine over a long period of time, the vessel owner requested that Goltens move the entire engine to its workshop for a complete calibration of the engine. Goltens discussed the detailed inspection protocols with the superintendent engineer and began the work. Laser checks on the alignment of the camshaft bearing pockets revealed a major misalignment that was causing the issues in the engine. Goltens proposed to line bore the pockets and to manufacture bearing bushes to restore the engine to operation.
REPAIRS CONSISTED OF: Full calibration of engine Magnetic Particle Checks (MPI) for cracks and Laser alignment check of camshaft bearing pockets Line Boring of the bearing pockets to enlarge the diameter from 160.00mm to 170.00mm. Fabrication of new 5.00mm thickness bushes and cold installation in the bearing pockets Polishing and calibration of bushes after cold installation MPI checks for cracks and Laser alignment check of camshaft bearing channels after repair. RESULTS: Goltens technicians completed this machining job within 3 days to keep up with customers sailing schedule. As a result of the excellent results and confidence in the results, Goltens was awarded the complete overhaul of the diesel during the upcoming dry-docking of the vessel.