GE OIL & GAS GE Oil & Gas, Inc.

1333 West Loop North, Suite 800

Houston, Texas 77027 U.S.A.
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compressor
Subject: Coupling Adapter Group: Frame
Number: 05-008, rev 4 Sub Group: All
Date: 01 Jan 09 Series: D, DS, E, ES, F, FS
The attached procedure replaces Compressor News 04-004. Two additional diameters
of oversize coupling adapter bolts & associated reamers have been added to the tables
included in this procedure.

This updated bulletin was developed to assist with coupling installation for GE Oil & Gas
model D, DS ,E, ES and F, FS compressor frames. This procedure is also often
applicable to many of the earlier “FE” compressor frames. The attached cross-reference
sheet will assist with identification of your frame.

If you have any questions concerning this procedure, please contact GE’s Technical
Hotline

DS Series Frames ES Series Frames FS Series Frames

Current Legacy Current Legacy Current Legacy
DS422 FE 450C-2 ES502 FE 565C-2 FS502 FE 565DH-2
DS424 FE 450C-4 ES504 FE 565C-4 FS504 FE 565DH-4
DS502 FE 550D-2 ES506 FE 565C-6 FS506 FE 565DH-6
DS504 FE 550D-4 ES602 FE 665C-2 FS602 FE 665DH-2
DS602 FE 650D-2 ES604 FE 665C-4 FS604 FE 665DH-4
DS604 FE 650D-4 ES606 FE 665C-6 FS606 FE 665DH-6
ES702 FE 765C-2 FS702 FE 765DH-2
ES704 FE 765C-4 FS704 FE 765DH-4
ES706 FE 765C-6 FS706 FE 765DH-6

24 Hour Technical Assistance: 832-978-9780 (Phone)

24 Hour OEM Replacement parts: 1-866-565-2303 (Phone) 1-513-774-4018 (Fax)
Parts Webpage: www.partsdirect.gexpro.com
Email address for replacement parts inquiries: oilgasstreambox.gexpro.com

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1333 West Loop North, Suite 800
Houston, Texas 77027 U.S.A.

GE High Speed Compressor Crankshaft Flange Adapter

Procedure for Installation of Coupling Flange Adapter & Bolts
DS, ES & FS Compressor Frames
This coupling adapter bolt installation procedure is applicable to GE compressor current frame
models DS, ES and FS. It is to be used for the initial coupling bolt installation or whenever an
oversized bolt replaces a standard bolt.

Some crankshafts (DS, ES & FS models and their earlier models D, E, F, FE50 and FE65
Series) come standard with a machined coupling flange, see Figure 1. This flange is an integral
part of the compressor crankshaft and will accommodate various coupling designs. A drive
coupling adapter is an optional component, available from GE. The coupling adapter may be
installed on the crankshaft at the factory, to match a specific coupling chosen by the Packager.
Additionally, there are times when the adapter must be installed by the Packager or in the field.

Every time the bolts are replaced, a new oversized hole, and new oversize bolts should be
used. The existing flange and adapter bolt holes are enlarged by use of a special stepped
reamer. Specific bolts are matched with the corresponding hole diameter (refer to table on the
next page). Proper fit between the bolt and hole is critical. The coupling adapter is then
installed, with the Packager or Customer furnishing the specified coupling assembly (shim,
spider, hub or engine/motor adapter). Please contact GE if you have questions concerning the
use or installation of a coupling adapter.

Note: Please notice the difference in bolt diameters between the initial
(standard) and field replacement (oversize) bolt hole reaming sizes.

Caution: Sharp steel metallic burrs may be present. Use proper personal protective
equipment and tooling to prevent injury.

Warning: Failure to properly install and torque coupling adapter bolts can
result in serious equipment damage.

Required Materials & Tools for Installation

For the installation of a standard coupling adapter to a GE compressor crankshaft flange,
the following specialty items will be needed:
- Magnetic base drill press, 3/4” or larger chuck preferred.
- Three 3/4” (0.75”) diameter studs, 9” long with nuts and washers.
- Hammer, 16 lb. minimum.
- Drift punch (1” to 1.5” in diameter x 6” long), steel.
- Torque wrench & Adapter to fit a 1-1/16” nut.
- Pilot drill & stepped reamer to match the body of the fitted bolt being used, standard or
oversize, see the following table.

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Houston, Texas 77027 U.S.A.

GE High Speed Compressor Crankshaft Flange Adapter

Procedure for Installation of Coupling Flange Adapter & Bolts
DS, ES & FS Compressor Frames
“D” & “DS” Frames
Bolt Part #
Coupling Adapter Standard Size 1st Oversize 2nd Oversize 3rd Oversize Nut Hardened Bolt
Size (typical) Part # 0.965” to 0.999” to 1.031” to 1.062” to Part # Washer Qty
Designation 0.966” x 3.48” 1.000” x 1.032” x 1.063” x Part #
long 3.48” long 3.48” long 3.48” long
60 / 600 13A874
70 / 700 15A822
75 / 750 423-9407 11A309 423-9853 427-6309 427-6090 11A099 8-100063 6
80 / 800 15A991
85 / 850 15A823
92 / 925 16A379

“E / F ” & “ES / FS” Frames

Bolt Part #
Coupling Adapter Standard 1st Oversize 2nd Oversize 3rd Oversize Nut Hardened Bolt
Size (typical) Part # Size 0.999” to 1.031” to 1.062” to Part # Washer Qty
Designation 0.965” to 1.000” x 1.032” x 1.063” x Part #
0.966” x 4.48” 4.48” long 4.48” long 4.48” long
long
60 / 600 13A874
70 / 700 15A822
75 / 750 423-9407 11A761 15A006 427-6310 427-6311 11A099 8-100063 12
80 / 800 15A991
85 / 850 15A823
92 / 925 16A379

Body Fit Bolt size Pilot Drill Size Stepped Reamer Description
Standard Straight fluted, stepped reamer with a major
Size 61/64” diameter of 0.966”.
0.965” (0.953”) The stepped ream should have a 0.952” / 0.953” pilot
to diameter x 1” long.
0.966” Reamer part# 357-9514
st
1 Oversize Straight fluted, stepped reamer with a major
0.999” 63/64” diameter of 1.000”.
to (0.984”) The stepped ream should have a 0.983” /
1.000” 0.984” pilot diameter x 1” long.
Reamer part# 427-5654
2nd Oversize Straight fluted, stepped reamer with a major
1.031” 1-1/64” diameter of 1.032”.
to (1.016”) The stepped ream should have a 1.015” /
1.032” 1.016” pilot diameter x 1” long.
Reamer part# 1-104498
3rd Oversize Straight fluted, stepped reamer with a major
1.062” 1-1/32” diameter of 1.063”.
to (1.031”) The stepped ream should have a 1.031” /
1.063” 1.032” pilot diameter x 1” long.
Reamer part# 1-104499

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Houston, Texas 77027 U.S.A.

GE High Speed Compressor Crankshaft Flange Adapter

Procedure for Installation of Coupling Flange Adapter & Bolts
DS, ES & FS Compressor Frames
Installation Procedure
1. Remove any preservatives from the crankshaft flange and adapter with a solvent /
de-greaser.
2. Clean and deburr the mating surfaces, pilot diameter & faces, of the crankshaft
flange and coupling adapter.
3. Mount the coupling adapter to the crankshaft flange.
4. Confirm that the adapter plate’s male pilot fits properly into the crankshaft hub’s
female counter bore. Verify that the two mating faces are fully in contact with each
other.
5. Rotate the coupling adapter relative to the crankshaft flange, to optimize unreamed
bolt hole alignment, see note below. Punch mark the two flanges’ OD to indicate
flange bolt holes alignment for proper reassembly.

Note: Align the mating holes on the adapter with the holes in the crankshaft. If one
hole(s) of either the crankshaft flange or coupling adapter is larger or smaller
then the other, center the smaller hole to the larger hole as closely as possible.

6. Remove adapter to confirm NO burrs have been ‘pulled’ between the adapter and
crankshaft mating surfaces.
7. Reinstall the adapter plate following above steps 2 thru 5.
8. Install the three (3) ¾” studs, evenly spaced, to hold the adapter securely on the
crankshaft during subsequent steps.
9. Tighten the three studs evenly to hold the adapter securely in place on the
crankshaft.
10. Use the magnetic drill to pilot drill one of the holes to the diameter
required for that bolt size, see table above.

Note: Be sure to use a drill that has been properly sharpened so the resulting hole will
not be oversized.

11. Clean the drilled hole of all of the cuttings and lubricate with cutting oil.
12. Use the magnetic drill to match ream one hole set, adapter to flange,
using the stepped reamer for the bolt size selected for installation.
13. Clean the reamed hole of all of the cuttings and lubricate with oil.
14. Drive the coupling bolt through the match reamed hole until it seats
solidly against the coupling adapter.

Note: The head of the GE supplied bolt has coarse knurled splines (anti-rotation) that
must be driven into the coupling adapter’s counter bore. A properly installed bolt
will have its head recessed approximately 0.200” below the surface of the
coupling adapter, see Figure 2.

Caution: Make sure the bolt has bottomed in the coupling adapter’s counter
bore. Replacement mounting hardware must include a new nut and
new hardened washer.

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1333 West Loop North, Suite 800
Houston, Texas 77027 U.S.A.

GE High Speed Compressor Crankshaft Flange Adapter

Procedure for Installation of Coupling Flange Adapter & Bolts
DS, ES & FS Compressor Frames
Warning: Failure to properly install and torque coupling adapter bolts may result
in inadequate bolt preload and subsequent equipment damage.

15. Lubricate the bolt threads and mating nut face with oil (SAE 30WT or
40WT).
16. Install a hardened washer and lubricated nut, then tighten the nut to
80 ft. lbs.
17. Repeat steps 10 through 16 on the hole approximately 180o opposite
from the first hole.
18. Remove the 3/4”studs that were used to temporarily hold the coupling
adapter in place.
19. Repeat steps 10 through 16 for the remaining bolt holes.
20. Final torque for all bolts is 200 to 220 ft. lbs. Apply final torque in three incremental
steps (i.e. 80, 150 and 200 ft-lbs). When torquing bolts, always use the following cross
pattern’s alternating tightening sequence.

Figure 1: Bolt Tightening Sequence – 12 Bolt Pattern

Bolt Seating Verification

1. Using the hammer and drift punch, sharply strike each bolt head one time.
2. Re-torque each bolt’s nut to determine if the bolts have reseated in the coupling adapter.

Caution: Any bolt that has a reduced torque value has not properly seated in the
adapter. Drive that bolt until it firmly seats and re-torque the nut to 200 to 220
ft. lbs.

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Houston, Texas 77027 U.S.A.

GE High Speed Compressor Crankshaft Flange Adapter

Procedure for Installation of Coupling Flange Adapter & Bolts
DS, ES & FS Compressor Frames

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Houston, Texas 77027 U.S.A.

GE High Speed Compressor Crankshaft Flange Adapter

Procedure for Installation of Coupling Flange Adapter & Bolts
DS, ES & FS Compressor Frames

Bolt Hole
Depth

B.C.

Bolt Circle Bolt Hole Estimated

2 2
Adapter P/N WR (Lb-Ft ) Coupling Size (in) Depth (in) O.D. (in) Weight (Lbs)
13A874 20 60/600 13.000 1.815 16.00 100
15A822 32 70/700 14.750 1.935 18.25 128
423-9407 40 75/750 16.000 1.935 19.75 148
15A991 58 80/800 17.375 2.435 21.50 172
15A823 95 85/850 18.500 2.435 23.00 226
16A379 198 92/925 20.000 3.000 25.75 348
Adapter Plate Technical Information

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