M43 (English)

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Engineer’s Handbook
M 43
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General Notes.................................................................................................................. 9
Cylinder arrangement according to DIN ................................................................... 9
Engine Data / Engine Operating Data.......................................................................... 10
Firing Orders and Valve Timing................................................................................... 64
Dimensions and Weights ............................................................................................. 67
Engine Block ................................................................................................................. 73
Bearing bushes (VM).............................................................................................. 73
Tightening torques for screw plugs ................................................................... 74
Tightening torques and gaskets (VM)..................................................................... 74
Tightening torques, bushes and gaskets (RM)....................................................... 77
Main bearing studs ................................................................................................. 79
Crankcase door RM 43........................................................................................... 79
Crankcase door VM 43........................................................................................... 82
Cylinder Head ................................................................................................................ 83
Cylinder head installation(RM and VM) ................................................................. 83
Rocker arm bracket ................................................................................................ 84
Rocker arms ........................................................................................................... 85
Radial clearance..................................................................................................... 85
Valve clearance...................................................................................................... 85
Adjustment of the valve bridges with respect to the valve spindles........................ 86
Valve bridges.......................................................................................................... 87
Valve guides........................................................................................................... 87
Oversize steps for valve guides.............................................................................. 88
Guide bolts for the valve bridges ............................................................................ 88
Sleeve for the fuel injector...................................................................................... 89
Fuel injector ............................................................................................................ 89
Nozzle nut............................................................................................................... 90
Nozzle holder non cooled ....................................................................................... 90
Nozzle holder cooled .............................................................................................. 90
Sealing caps........................................................................................................... 90
Screw plugs in the cylinder head............................................................................ 91
Fuel injector delivery pipe....................................................................................... 92
Indicator and relief valve......................................................................................... 93
Starting valve.......................................................................................................... 93
Regrinding hard-faced valve stems ........................................................................ 94
Seat nitrided valve spindles.................................................................................... 95
Checking inlet and exhaust valve spindles............................................................. 95
Valve rotators ......................................................................................................... 96
Removing the valve seat inserts............................................................................. 96
Refinishing the valve seat inserts ........................................................................... 97
Inserting the valve seat inserts ............................................................................... 97
Oversize steps for valve seat inserts ..................................................................... 98
Ball bearing for exhaust valve ball race................................................................ 101
Valve projection.................................................................................................... 101
Valve cover........................................................................................................... 101
Vent valve for cooling water system (optional) ..................................................... 102
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Piston ........................................................................................................................... 104
Attention! Barring with piston removed (VM) ........................................................ 104
Kolbenschmidt 4300.7-26.70.00-03 /-06 .............................................................. 105
Mahle 4300.7-26.70.00-05 /-08 ............................................................................ 106
Kolbenschmidt 4300.7-26.70.00-09 (for 97 kN pretensioning force) .................... 107
Kolbenschmidt 4300.7-26.70.00-10 /-22 /-29 (1000 kW/cyl.) ............................... 108
Wear limits of the ring grooves ............................................................................. 109
Piston rings........................................................................................................... 109
Removal ............................................................................................................... 109
Piston, piston pin, small-end bush wear limits...................................................... 110
Weight tolerance when replacing connecting rod / piston .................................... 110
Connecting Rod .......................................................................................................... 111
Attention! Barring with piston removed (VM) ........................................................ 111
Shank division tightening torque (RM and VM) .................................................... 111
Small-end bush..................................................................................................... 112
Piston pin and small-end bush wear limits ........................................................... 114
Connecting rod small end/connecting rod shank replacement............................. 114
Tightening torque for big-end bearing nuts (RM and VM) .................................... 114
Arrangement of the hydraulic device for big-end bearings ................................... 115
Reference dimensions of the big-end bearings after proper tightening
(RM and VM) ........................................................................................................ 116
Securing the screw plugs ..................................................................................... 116
Big-end bearing .................................................................................................... 117
Marking................................................................................................................. 117
Bearing evaluation................................................................................................ 117
Weight tolerance when replacing connecting rod / piston .................................... 117
Cylinder Liner.............................................................................................................. 118
Wear limits............................................................................................................ 118
Permissible wedge shapes, canyons, scores, pockets ........................................ 118
Installation ............................................................................................................ 119
Main Bearings.............................................................................................................. 120
Tightening instruction for main bearings with two hydraulic jacks (RM) ............... 120
Tightening instruction for main bearings with one hydraulic jack (RM) ................ 121
Measuring the gap (RM)....................................................................................... 122
Old tightening instruction for main bearings (VM) ................................................ 123
New studs for main bearings (VM) ....................................................................... 124
Repair solution for stud......................................................................................... 125
New tightening instruction for main bearings (VM)............................................... 126
Measuring the gap (VM) ....................................................................................... 127
Marking (RM and VM) .......................................................................................... 128
Fastening of the thrust washers ........................................................................... 128
Bearing clearances (RM)...................................................................................... 128
Bearing clearances (VM) ...................................................................................... 128
Limit dimensions of the main bearing shells......................................................... 129

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Crankshaft ................................................................................................................... 130
Balance weight installation ................................................................................... 130
Contact pattern of the balance weight surface (RM and VM)............................... 130
Screw plugs in the crank webs ............................................................................. 131
Balance weight distribution (RM and VM) ............................................................ 131
Crank web deflection (RM and VM)...................................................................... 131
Vibration damper .................................................................................................. 132
Vibration damper installation without power take-off (RM) ................................... 133
Vibration damper installation without power take-off (VM) ................................... 134
Power take-off at the free end .............................................................................. 134
Flange shaft with power take-off (6 M 43 and 7 M 43 1250 kW/cyl.).................... 135
Allowable crankshaft refinishing dimensions ........................................................ 136
Screw plug in shaft face end ................................................................................ 136
Surface hardness of the crankshaft...................................................................... 137
Crankshaft Seal with Flywheel Hub........................................................................... 138
Crankshaft seal (RM) with hub 4300.7-73.10.01-03 (20 pcs. M42x3) .................. 138
Crankshaft seal (RM) with hub 4300.7-73.10.01-02 (16 pcs. M42x3) .................. 139
Crankshaft seal (VM)............................................................................................ 140
Timing Gear Train ....................................................................................................... 141
Crankshaft gear.................................................................................................... 141
Step wheel installation (RM) 4300.7-51.40.00-05, -06, -07,
and 4300.7-99.51.40-02 ...................................................................................... 142
Step wheel installation (RM) 4300.7-51.40.00-01, -03 ......................................... 143
Step wheel installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-01 (left) ........................................ 144
Step wheel installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-02 and -03 (left) ........................... 145
Step wheel installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-51 and -52 (right) ......................... 146
Step wheel installation (VM) 4301.7-51.41.00-01................................................. 147
Intermediate gear installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-01 (left) .............................. 148
Intermediate gear installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-02 and -03 (left)................. 149
Intermediate gear installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-51 and -52 (right)............... 150
Bush in the intermediate gear (VM)...................................................................... 151
Camshaft gear (RM) ............................................................................................. 152
Camshaft gear (VM, B bank) ................................................................................ 154
Backlash values.................................................................................................... 155
Lubricating oil nozzles for timing gear (RM) ......................................................... 156
Lubricating oil nozzles for timing gear (VM) ......................................................... 157
Governor Drive............................................................................................................ 158
Installation - RM (old design)................................................................................ 158
Installation - RM and VM (new design)................................................................. 159

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Camshaft...................................................................................................................... 161
Camshaft installation (RM) ................................................................................... 161
Alternative camshaft installation (7 M 43 only) ..................................................... 161
Camshaft installation (VM) ................................................................................... 163
Radial runout (RM and VM).................................................................................. 164
Camshaft bearings (RM and VM) ......................................................................... 165
Vibration damper installation - 6 M 43 + 8 M 43................................................... 166
Vibration damper installation - 7 M 43 .................................................................. 167
Vibration damper installation - 9 M 43 .................................................................. 168
Vibration damper installation - 12 M 43 ................................................................ 169
Vibration damper installation - 16 M 43 ................................................................ 170
Lower Valve Drive ....................................................................................................... 171
Cam follower brackets (RM) ................................................................................. 171
Cam follower brackets (RM and VM).................................................................... 171
Installation and removal of the clamping collars (RM and VM) ............................ 172
Assembly of FCT valve drive (VM) ....................................................................... 173
Stopper positions (VM)......................................................................................... 174
Assembly of FCT valve drive (RM)....................................................................... 175
Stopper positions (RM)......................................................................................... 176
Sensors ................................................................................................................ 177
Push-rods ............................................................................................................. 178
Cam follower......................................................................................................... 179
FCT adjusting unit: Preparation, installation, check, marking............................... 180
FCT adjusting unit: Tightening torques................................................................. 184
FCT adjusting unit: Venting blocks (VM) .............................................................. 185
FCT adjusting unit: Venting blocks (RM) .............................................................. 186
FCT adjusting unit: Screw plugs........................................................................... 187
Valve drive without eccentric ................................................................................ 187
Injection Pump ............................................................................................................ 188
Injection pump DSFP 1FY (RM and VM).............................................................. 188
Installation ............................................................................................................ 192
Adjustment and determination of spacer plate thickness ..................................... 192
Start of fuel delivery.............................................................................................. 193
Adjustment............................................................................................................ 193
Prelift (plunger lift to port closing) dimensions...................................................... 193
Starting process.................................................................................................... 194

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IMO Adjustment........................................................................................................... 195
General note......................................................................................................... 195
IMO engine adjustments....................................................................................... 195
Adjustment instruction for lower valve drive with shims (RM 43 C and VM) ........ 204
Adjustment instruction for lower valve drive, FCT with miniature eccentric
(RM 43 C and VM) (applicable to engines turning ccw and cw)........................... 206
Pre-lift (plunger lift to port closing) and assembly reference dimension
without eccentric (RM 43) (applicable to engines turning ccw and cw) ................ 207
Prelift and assembly reference dimension for engine variant
with eccentric (RM 43).......................................................................................... 207
IMO adjustment, check (RM 43 C) ....................................................................... 208
IMO adjustment, marking of the flywheel (RM 43 C)............................................ 208
IMO adjustment, check (RM 43)........................................................................... 209
IMO adjustment, marking of the flywheel (RM 43) ............................................... 209
IMO adjustment, check (VM 43 C) ....................................................................... 209
IMO adjustment, marking of the flywheel (VM 43 C) ............................................ 210
Miscellaneous.............................................................................................................. 211
Control linkage (RM)............................................................................................. 211
Control linkage (VM)............................................................................................. 212
Bushes in the bearing brackets of the control shafts and the intermediate shaft . 213
Maintenance platform / grating bracket ................................................................ 214
Brackets at and in the engine block (RM)............................................................. 214
Brackets at and in the engine block (VM)............................................................. 216
Fuel rack position transmitter ............................................................................... 217
Stop pipe (RM) ..................................................................................................... 217
Media guide (RM) ................................................................................................. 218
Cooling water pipe (RM and VM) ......................................................................... 219
Fuel pulsation damper (bladder accumulator) ...................................................... 220
Fuel pipe............................................................................................................... 220
Barring gear (RM)................................................................................................. 223
Barring gear (VM) ................................................................................................. 225
Barring gear installation 1 (RM)............................................................................ 227
Barring gear installation 2 (VM) ............................................................................ 228
Barring gear installation 3 (RM)............................................................................ 229
Oil pan installation ................................................................................................ 230
Oil filter with oil tube ............................................................................................ 231
Oil pipe with rubber expansion joint...................................................................... 231
Governor arrangement ......................................................................................... 232
Adjusting instructions for pressure switch (RM 43 C)........................................... 232
Pressure testing valves on the pressure switch panel.......................................... 232
Control panel installation ...................................................................................... 234
Adjustment of FCT distance transmitter ............................................................... 234
Adjustment of speed pick FAH12 ......................................................................... 235
Installation of thermocouples................................................................................ 236
Adjustment of the speed pick-up .......................................................................... 236
Oil mist detector (RM and VM) ............................................................................. 237
Level probes......................................................................................................... 237
Big-end bearing temperature monitoring .............................................................. 238

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Pump Support with Attached Pumps........................................................................ 239
Lubricating oil pump - gear wheel installation (RM 43)......................................... 239
Lubricating oil pump - gear wheel installation (RM 43 C) ..................................... 240
Lubricating oil pump - gear wheel installation (VM 43)......................................... 241
Oil supply of the cooling water pumps (RM)......................................................... 242
Cooling water pump - gear wheel assembly (RM and VM) .................................. 243
Pump installation (VM) ......................................................................................... 243
Oil nozzle (RM)..................................................................................................... 244
Gear casing for cooling water pump drive (VM) ................................................... 245
Preassembly of driving shaft (VM)........................................................................ 245
Assembly of the drive (VM) .................................................................................. 246
Assembly of gear casing and pumps (VM)........................................................... 246
Flywheel Installation ................................................................................................... 247
Flywheel installation (RM and VM) ....................................................................... 247
Flexible Flange Connection ....................................................................................... 248
38-60157-00_1 CX-186-GFS2-300-60157 (RM 43) ............................................. 248
Lohmann+Stolterfoht PGV-1060-400 1/1182/5489 (RM 43) ................................ 248
Vulkan RATO-R 4720, series 2200 1G4720R005 (12 M 43) ............................... 249
Vulkan RATO-S 5620, series 2200 1G56200081 (16 M 43) ................................ 249
Charge Air Cooler ....................................................................................................... 250
Installation of casing at driving end (RM) ............................................................. 250
Installation of casing at the free end (RM)............................................................ 251
Charge air cooler installation (RM) ....................................................................... 252
Repair kit MAK-M43I Vestas................................................................................. 253
Repair kit MAK-M43P Vestas ............................................................................... 254
Repair kit for charge air cooler replacement from -64 to -66 (VM) Vestas ........... 255
Installation of the big gaskets (hot and cold side) (VM) Vestas............................ 256
Tightening torques for KELVION charge air coolers (VM).................................... 258
Casing at air passage (RM).................................................................................. 259
Casing cladding between charge air cooler and turbocharger ............................. 260
Plug installation .................................................................................................... 265
Compressor bypass and blow-off device (VM)..................................................... 265
Turbocharger............................................................................................................... 266
Installation of turbocharger support (VM 43 C)..................................................... 266
Sealing caps in the turbocharger bracket ............................................................. 266
Installation of ABB TPL 73 at the driving end (6 M 43 and 7 M 43)...................... 267
Installation of ABB TPL 77 at the driving end (8 M 43 and 9 M 43)...................... 267
Installation of ABB TPL 73 at the free end (6 M 43 and 7 M 43) .......................... 268
Installation of ABB TPL 77 at the free end (8 M 43 and 9 M 43) .......................... 268
Installation of ABB TPL 71-C at the driving end and free end (6 M 43 C) ............ 269
Installation of ABB TPL 76-C at driving end and free end (7 M 43, 8 M 43,
and 9 M 43) .......................................................................................................... 270
Installation of ABB TPL 73 at the free end (12 M 43) ........................................... 271
Installation of ABB TPL 71 at the driving end
and free end (12 M 43, 12 M 43 C) ...................................................................... 272
Installation of ABB TPL 76 at the free end (16 M 43) ........................................... 274

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Exhaust Manifold ........................................................................................................ 275
Exhaust manifold - installation (RM and VM) ....................................................... 275
Exhaust manifold - installation (VM) ..................................................................... 278
Exhaust manifold with bypass for exhaust gas sampling
(12 M 43 C with TPL 71-C)................................................................................... 280
Supports and mounting aids................................................................................. 281
Exhaust nozzle for TPL 76-C (RM)....................................................................... 281
Exhaust Cladding........................................................................................................ 282
Tightening torques................................................................................................ 282
Assembly clearances............................................................................................ 282
RM 43 with 900 kW/cylinder: ................................................................................ 283
Assembly sequence for 6 M 43 C and 7 M 43 C, driving end ............................. 284
Assembly sequence for 8 M 43 C and 9 M 43 C, driving end ............................. 288
Assembly sequence for 6 M 43 C, free end ......................................................... 292
Assembly sequence for 7 M 43 C, free end, 8 M 43 C and 9 M 43 C, free end ... 297
Installation Sequence for Direct Insulation 9 M 43 C (Free End) ......................... 302
Assembly sequence for 12 M 43 C, driving end ................................................... 303
Assembly sequence for 12 M 43 C, free end ....................................................... 308
Assembly sequence for 16 M 43 C, free end ....................................................... 311
Diesel Generator Set................................................................................................... 315
Alignment instruction for diesel generator sets..................................................... 315
Installation of PTO coupling hub (RM).................................................................. 315
Resilient Mounting...................................................................................................... 316
Installation of the resilient mounting ..................................................................... 316
Locking device to be used in case of damage...................................................... 320
Conical mounts for 6 M 43 C, 7 M 43 C, 8 M 43 C, 9 M 43 C, and 12 M 43 ........ 321
Conical elements: 6 M 43 C ................................................................................. 322
Conical elements: 12 M 43 C (engines Nos. 069009 and 069012 only) .............. 327
Conical elements: 12 M 43 C ............................................................................... 328
Conical elements: 12 M 43 C and 16 M 43 C....................................................... 330

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General Notes
Cylinder arrangement according to DIN
RM 43
VM 43
Engines starting with engine No. 66xxx are M 43 C engines.
If any data of the M 43 C differ from those of the M 43, they will be indicated separately.

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Engine Data / Engine Operating Data
RM43 / VM43
RM43 / VM43
Bore 430 mm
Stroke 430 mm
Speed 500 / 514 rpm
Power 900 kW/cyl.
Lubricating oil temperature at engine 60 - 65 °C
inlet
Lubricating oil temperature rise 10 - 14 °C (at rated power)
Freshwater circulation cooling
Temperature at engine outlet .................... 80 - 90 °C
Temperature rise ...................................... 7 - 10 °C (at rated power)
Pressure at engine inlet ............................ 2.5 - 6.0 bar
Water temp. at charge air cooler, inlet 38 °C
Charge air temperature at engine inlet 45 - 60 °C
Lubricating oil pressure
at the last main bearing ................ 4 - 5 bar (at rated engine speed)
Fuel pressure before injection pumps
MDO operation ......................................... 1.5 - 3 bar
HFO operation .......................................... 4 - 5 bar

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RM43C IMO II
RM43C IMO II
Continuous rated power 1000 kW/cyl.
Engine speed 500 / 514 rpm
Minimum operating speed 300 rpm
Mean effective pressure 27.1 bar
Ignition pressure 208 bar (max. permitted tolerance ± 3 %)
Turbocharger type
6M43C ................................................... ABB TPL71
7M43C ................................................... ABB TPL76
8M43C .................................................... ABB TPL76
9M43C .................................................... ABB TPL76
Fuel
Nozzle cooling via lubricating oil system
Capacity of the separate feed pump 4.2/10 m3/h/bar
Fuel consumption
at constant propeller speed and
100% ..................................................... 176 g/kWh
Fuel filters:
Mesh size of MDO fine filter .................. 0.025 mm
Mesh size of HFO automatic filter ......... 0.010 mm
Mesh size of HFO fine filter .................. 0.034 mm
Lubricating oil
Lubricating oil consumption at full load 0.6 ± 0.3 g/kWh
Lubricating oil temperature at engine 60 - 65 °C
inlet
Operating pressure at the engine 4 - 5 bar
Capacity of circulation tank / dry sump
6M43C ..................................................... 8.4 m3
7M43C ..................................................... 9.8 m3
8M43C .................................................... 11.2 m3
9M43C ..................................................... 12.6 m3
Lubricating oil filters:
Mesh size of duplex filter ...................... 0.08 mm
Mesh size of automatic filter ................. 0.03 mm

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Pump capacities
Attached pressure pump:
6M43C ................................................... 146/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C ................................................... 146/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C ................................................... 203/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C ................................................... 203/10 m3/h/bar
Separate pressure pump:
6M43C ................................................... 120/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C ................................................... 140/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C ................................................... 160/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C ................................................... 180/10 m3/h/bar
Separate suction pump:

6M43C ................................................... 175/3 m3/h/bar
7M43C ................................................... 175/3 m3/h/bar
8M43C ................................................... 240/3 m3/h/bar
9M43C ................................................... 240/3 m3/h/bar
Pre-lubrication pump, pressure / suction

6M43C ................................................... 16/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C ................................................... 16/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C ................................................... 20/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C ................................................... 20/5 m3/h/bar
Cooling water
FW pressure at engine inlet min. / max. 2.5 / 6.0 bar
FW temperature downstream of the 80 - 90 °C
engine
Capacity of the expansion tank 0.6 m3
Water content in the engine
6M43C ................................................... 0.6 m3
7M43C ................................................... 0.7 m3
8M43C ................................................... 0.8 m3
9M43C ................................................... 0.9 m3
Two-circuit system: FW temperature at
charge air cooler inlet 38 °C
Two-circuit system: Required FW volume
for charge air cooler
6M43C ................................................... 80 m3/h
7M43C ................................................... 100 m3/h
8M43C ................................................... 100 m3/h
9M43C ................................................... 100 m3/h

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Capacity of the separate HT pump
6M43C ................................................... 100/4.5 m3/h/bar
7M43C ................................................... 110/4.6 m3/h/bar
8M43C ................................................... 120/4.6 m3/h/bar
9M43C ................................................... 130/4.5 m3/h/bar
Air
Air requirement (ta = 20 °C)
6M43C ................................................... 33100 m3/h
7M43C ................................................... 34830 m3/h
8M43C ................................................... 43920 m3/h
9M43C ................................................... 49410 m3/h
Starting air pressure min. / max. 14 bar / 30 bar
Air consumption per start (warm engine)
6M43C ................................................... 2.4 m3 N.C.
7M43C ................................................... 2.4 m3 N.C.
8M43C ................................................... 3 m3 N.C.
9M43C ................................................... 3 m3 N.C.
Charge air pressure 3.65 bar
Max. permissible crankcase pressure 15 mmWC
Exhaust gas
NOx emission
(Marpol 73/78, Annex VI, Cycle E2) 10 g/kWh
Max. exhaust gas resistance after turbine 0.03 bar
Exhaust gas temperature after turbine
25 °C intake temp., rel. air humidity 60 %
6M43C ................................................... 316 °C (tolerance: 10 %)
7M43C ................................................... 312 °C (tolerance: 10%)
8M43C ................................................... 311 °C (tolerance: 10%)
9M43C ................................................... 312 °C (tolerance: 10%)
Exhaust gas mass
6M43C ................................................... 40920 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)
7M43C ................................................... 47500 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)
8M43C ................................................... 54285 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)
9M43C ................................................... 61075 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)

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VM43C IMO II
VM43C IMO II
Continuous rated power according to 1000 kW/cylinder
ISO 3046/1
Rated engine speed 500/514 rpm
Mean effective pressure 27.1 / 26.4 bar

Ignition pressure 208 bar (max. permissible tolerance ± 3%)
Turbocharger type
12M43C .................................................. 2 x ABB TPL 71
16M43C .................................................. 2 x ABB TPL 76
Fuel
Fuel consumption at 100 % 176 g/kWh
Fuel filters:
Mesh size of MDO fine filter ................. 0.025 mm
Capacity of the separate feed pump
12M43C ................................................... 8.4/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 11.2/5 m3/h/bar
Cooling water
Capacity of the expansion tank
12M43C ................................................... 1.5 m3
16M43C ................................................... 2.0 m3
Cooling water content of the engine
12M43C ................................................... 2.8 m3
16M43C ................................................... 4.0 m3
FW temperature downstream of the 80 - 90 °C
engine
Two-circuit system:
FW temperature at charge air cooler 38 °C
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Pump capacities
Attached HT centrifugal pump:
12M43C ................................................... 200/4.7 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 350/4.7 m3/h/bar
Separate HT pump:
12M43C ................................................... 200/3 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 350/3 m3/h/bar
Separate LT pump:
12M43C ................................................... 200/3 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 260/3 m3/h/bar
Two-circuit system: Required fresh
water quantity for charge air cooler
12M43C ................................................... 100 m3/h
16M43C ................................................... 130 m3/h
Air
Max. permissible crankcase pressure 15 mmWC,
with vent pipe nominal diameter 200 mm
12M43C ................................................... 3.0 m3 N.C.
16M43C ................................................... 3.5 m3 N.C.

12M43C ................................................... 65590 m3/h
16M43C ................................................... 87450 m3/h
Lubricating oil
Operating pressure at engine inlet 4 - 5 bar
12M43C .................................................. 16.3 m3
16M43C .................................................. 21.8 m3
Lubricating oil temperature before 60 - 65 °C
engine
Lubricating oil consumption at rated 0.6 ± 0.3 g/kWh
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VM43C IMO II
Mesh size of duplex filter 0.08 mm
Mesh size of automatic filter 0.03 mm
Pump capacities
12M43C ................................................... 250/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 400/10 m3/h/bar

12M43C ................................................... 200/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 270/10 m3/h/bar
12M43C ................................................... 350/3 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 470/3 m3/h/bar
Pre-lubrication pump:
12M43C ................................................... 30/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 40/5 m3/h/bar
Exhaust gas
NOx emission
(Marpol 73/78 Annex VI Cycle E2, D2) 10 g/kWh
Max. exhaust gas resistance after tur- 0.03 bar
bine
25 °C intake temp., rel. air humidity 60 % 320 °C (tolerance: 10%)
Exhaust gas volume
12M43C .................................................. 81070 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)
16M43C .................................................. 108095 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)

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RM43C IMO II 1050 kW
RM43C IMO II 1050kW

Continuous rated power according to ISO 1050 kW/cylinder
3046/1
Engine speed 500 and 514 rpm
Mean effective pressure
RM43C (500 rpm) ................................. 28.4 bar
RM43C (514 rpm) ................................. 27.7 bar
Ignition pressure 208 bar (max. permissible tolerance ±
3 %)
Turbocharger type
6M43C ..................................................... ABB TPL 71
7M43C .................................................... ABB TPL 76
8M43C .................................................... ABB TPL 76
9M43C .................................................... ABB TPL 76
Fuel
6M43C ..................................................... 4.2/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 4.9/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 5.6/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 6.3/10 m3/h/bar
Fuel consumption at 100 %
6M43C ..................................................... 177 g/kWh
7M43C .................................................... 178 g/kWh
8M43C .................................................... 178 g/kWh
9M43C .................................................... 178 g/kWh
Fuel filters:
Mesh size of MDO fine filter .................. 0.025 mm
Cooling water

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M 43
RM43C IMO II 1050kW
6M43C ..................................................... 0.6 m3
7M43C .................................................... 0.7 m3
8M43C .................................................... 0.8 m3
9M43C .................................................... 0.9 m3
FW temperature downstream of the engine 80 - 90 °C
Two-circuit system:
FW temperature at charge air cooler inlet 38 °C
6M43C .................................................... 100/4.5 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 110/4.6 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 120/4.6 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 130/4.5 m3/h/bar
Two-circuit system: Required fresh water
quantity for charge air cooler
6M43C .................................................... 80 m3/h
7M43C .................................................... 100 m3/h
8M43C .................................................... 100 m3/h
9M43C .................................................... 100 m3/h
Air
Vent pipe DN 160 mm
6M43C .................................................... 2.4 m3 N.C.
7M43C .................................................... 2.4 m3 N.C.
8M43C .................................................... 3.0 m3 N.C.
9M43C .................................................... 3.0 m3 N.C.
6M43C .................................................... 34755 m3/h
7M43C .................................................... 36570 m3/h
8M43C .................................................... 46120 m3/h
9M43C .................................................... 51880 m3/h
Lubricating oil

m
M 43
RM43C IMO II 1050kW
Lubricating oil operating pressure at 4 - 5 bar
engine
6M43C .................................................... 8.4 m3
7M43C .................................................... 9.8 m3
8M43C .................................................... 11.2 m3
9M43C .................................................... 12.6 m3
Lubricating oil temperature before engine 60 - 65 °C
Pump capacities
6M43C .................................................... 146/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 146/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 203/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 203/10 m3/h/bar
6M43C .................................................... 120/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 140/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 160/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 180/10 m3/h/bar

6M43C .................................................... 175/3 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 175/3 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 240/3 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 240/3 m3/h/bar
Pre-lubrication pump, pressure / suction:
6M43C .................................................... 16/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 16/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 20/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 20/5 m3/h/bar
Exhaust gas
NOx emission
(Marpol 73/78 Annex VI Cycle E2) 10 g/kWh

m
M 43
RM43C IMO II 1050kW
6M43C .................................................... 318 °C (tolerance: 10%)
7M43C .................................................... 314 °C (tolerance: 10%)
8M43C .................................................... 313 °C (tolerance: 10%)
9M43C .................................................... 314 °C (tolerance: 10%)
Exhaust gas mass
6M43C .................................................... 42960 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)
7M43C .................................................... 45200 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)
8M43C .................................................... 57004 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)
9M43C .................................................... 64125 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)

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M 43
VM43C IMO II 1050 kW

3046/1
Rated engine speed 500 and 514 rpm

VM43C (500 rpm) ................................ 28.4 bar
VM43C (514 rpm) ................................ 27.7 bar
Ignition pressure 208 bar (max. permissible tolerance ±
3 %)
Turbocharger type
12M43C ................................................. 2 x ABB TPL 71
16M43C ................................................. 2 x ABB TPL 76
Fuel
12M43C ................................................... 8.4/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 11.2/5 m3/h/bar
Fuel filters:
Cooling water
12M43C ................................................... 1.5 m3
16M43C ................................................... 2.0 m3
12M43C ................................................... 2.8 m3
16M43C ................................................... 4.0 m3
Two-circuit system: FW temperature at
charge air cooler inlet 38 °C

m
M 43
Two-circuit system: Required fresh water
quantity for charge air cooler
12M43C ................................................... 100 m3/h
16M43C ................................................... 130 m3/h
Pump capacities
12M43C .................................................. 200/4.7 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 350/4.7 m3/h/bar
Separate HT pump:
12M43C .................................................. 200/3 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 350/3 m3/h/bar
Separate LT pump:
12M43C .................................................. 200/3 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 260/3 m3/h/bar
Air
Vent pipe DN 200 mm
12M43C .................................................. 3.0 m3 N.C.
16M43C .................................................. 3.5 m3 N.C.
12M43C .................................................. 69510 m3/h
16M43C .................................................. 92240 m3/h
Lubricating oil
Lubricating oil operating pressure at 4 - 5 bar
engine inlet
12M43C .................................................. 16.30 m3
16M43C .................................................. 21.80 m3
Lubricating oil temperature before engine 60 - 65 °C
Lubricating oil consumption at rated 0.6 ± 0.3 g/kWh
power

m
M 43
Pump capacities
12M43C ................................................... 250/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 400/10 m3/h/bar

12M43C ................................................... 200/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 270/10 m3/h/bar
12M43C ................................................... 350/3 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 470/3 m3/h/bar
12M43C ................................................... 30/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C ................................................... 40/5 m3/h/bar
Exhaust gas
NOx emission
(Marpol 73/78 Annex VI Cycle E2, D2) 10 g/kWh
12M43C ................................................... 318 °C (tolerance: 10%)
16M43C ................................................... 313 °C (tolerance: 10%)
Exhaust gas volume
12M43C ................................................... 85920 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)
16M43C ................................................... 114010 kg/h (tolerance: 10%)

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M 43
RM43C EPG
RM43C EPG
Continuous rated power acc. to ISO 3046/1 900 kW/cylinder
Rated speed 500 rpm ......................... 24.4 bar
Compression pressure 170 bar
Ignition pressure 190 bar
Start of fuel delivery 6.5° bef. TDC
Compression ratio 15.5 : 1
Turbocharger type
6M43C .................................................... TPL 71C
7M43C .................................................... TPL 71C
8M43C .................................................... TPL 76C
9M43C ..................................................... TPL 76C
Fuel
6M43C .................................................... 176 g/kWh
7M43C .................................................... 177 g/kWh
8M43C .................................................... 176 g/kWh
9M43C ..................................................... 176 g/kWh
Fuel filters:
6M43C .................................................... 4.0/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 4.7/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 5.4/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C ..................................................... 6.0/5 m3/h/bar
Air
Starting air pressure min./max. 14 bar / 30 bar

m
M 43
RM43C EPG
6M43C .................................................... 2.4 m3 N.C.
7M43C .................................................... 2.4 m3 N.C.
8M43C .................................................... 3.0 m3 N.C.
9M43C ..................................................... 3.0 m3 N.C.
Intake vacuum upstream of compressor max. permissible: 150 mmWC
6M43C .................................................... 33500 m3/h
7M43C .................................................... 38900 m3/h
8M43C .................................................... 44800 m3/h
9M43C ..................................................... 50500 m3/h
Compressor end temperature (ta = 25 °C)
6M43C .................................................... 211 °C
7M43C .................................................... 209 °C
8M43C .................................................... 210 °C
9M43C ..................................................... 210 °C
6M43C .................................................... 243 °C
7M43C .................................................... 242 °C
8M43C .................................................... 242 °C
9M43C ..................................................... 242 °C
Cooling water
6M43C .................................................... 0.6 m3
7M43C .................................................... 0.7 m3
8M43C .................................................... 0.8 m3
9M43C ..................................................... 0.9 m3
Required FW volume for charge air cooling
6M43C .................................................... 80 m3/h
7M43C .................................................... 80 m3/h
8M43C .................................................... 100 m3/h
9M43C ..................................................... 100 m3/h

m
M 43
RM43C EPG
6M43C .................................................... 100/4.7 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 110/4.6 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 120/4.6 m3/h/bar
9M43C ..................................................... 130/4.5 m3/h/bar
Lubricating oil
Lubricating oil operating pressure at engine 4 - 5 bar
Temperature upstream of the engine 60 - 65 °C
6M43C .................................................... 8.4 m3
7M43C .................................................... 9.8 m3
8M43C .................................................... 11.2 m3
9M43C ..................................................... 12.6 m3
Pump capacities
6M43C .................................................... 146/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 146/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 203/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 203/10 m3/h/bar
6M43C .................................................... 100/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 120/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 160/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 180/10 m3/h/bar

6M43C .................................................... 175/3 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 175/3 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 240/3 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 240/3 m3/h/bar

6M43C .................................................... 16/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 16/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 20/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 20/5 m3/h/bar

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M 43
RM43C EPG
Exhaust gas
NOx (diesel) 1.79 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (diesel) 12.65 g/kWh
NOx (HFO) 1.98 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (HFO) 13.92 g/kWh
CO 0.03 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO 0.23 g/kWh
HC 0.33 g/m3 (15% O2)
HC 0.91 g/kWh
Exhaust gas mass and temperature at 100 %
(ta = 25 °C)
6M43C .................................................... 380/30000 kg/h/°C
7M43C .................................................... 44400/324 kg/h/°C
8M43C .................................................... 51550/325 kg/h/°C
9M43C .................................................... 59350/310 kg/h/°C
(ta = 45 °C)
6M43C .................................................... 36480/318 kg/h/°C
7M43C .................................................... 42200/341 kg/h/°C
8M43C .................................................... 48975/342 kg/h/°C
9M43C .................................................... 55950/329 kg/h/°C

m
M 43
RM43C E EPG
RM43C E EPG
3046/1
Compression pressure
6M43C E .................................................. 175 bar
9M43C E .................................................. 175 bar
Ignition pressure
6M43C E .................................................. 205 bar
9M43C E .................................................. 205 bar
Start of fuel delivery
6M43C E .................................................. 11° bef. TDC
9M43C E .................................................. 11° bef. TDC
Compression ratio
6M43C E .................................................. 16.4 : 1
9M43C E .................................................. 16.4 : 1
Turbocharger type
6M43C E .................................................. TPL 71C
7M43C E .................................................. TPL 71C
8M43C E .................................................. TPL 76C
9M43C E................................................... TPL 76C
Fuel
6M43C E .................................................. 172 g/kWh
9M43C E................................................... 172 g/kWh
Fuel filters:

m
M 43
RM43C E EPG
6M43C E .................................................. 4.0/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 4.7/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 5.4/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 6.0/5 m3/h/bar
Air
Charge air pressure
6M43C E .................................................. 3.1 bar
9M43C E .................................................. 3.1 bar
6M43C E .................................................. 2.4 m3 N.C.
7M43C E .................................................. 2.4 m3 N.C.
8M43C E .................................................. 3.0 m3 N.C.
9M43C E .................................................. 3.0 m3 N.C.
Intake vacuum upstream of compressor
6M43C E .................................................. max. permissible: 150 mmWC
6M43C E .................................................. 32175 m3/h
9M43C E .................................................. 48500 m3/h
6M43C E .................................................. 210 °C
9M43C E .................................................. 210 °C
6M43C E .................................................. 242 °C
9M43C E .................................................. 242 °C
Cooling water
6M43C E .................................................. 0.6 m3
7M43C E .................................................. 0.7 m3
8M43C E .................................................. 0.8 m3
9M43C E .................................................. 0.9 m3

m
M 43
RM43C E EPG
6M43C E .................................................. 80 m3/h
7M43C E .................................................. 80 m3/h
8M43C E .................................................. 100 m3/h
9M43C E .................................................. 100 m3/h
6M43C E .................................................. 100/4.7 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 110/4.6 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 120/4.6 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 130/4.5 m3/h/bar
Lubricating oil
Pump capacities
6M43C E .................................................. 146/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 146/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 203/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 203/10 m3/h/bar
6M43C E .................................................. 100/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 120/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 160/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 180/10 m3/h/bar

6M43C E .................................................. 175/3 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 175/3 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 240/3 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 240/3 m3/h/bar

6M43C E .................................................. 16/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 16/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 20/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 20/5 m3/h/bar

m
M 43
RM43C E EPG
6M43C E .................................................. 8.4 m3
7M43C E .................................................. 9.8 m3
8M43C E .................................................. 11.2 m3
9M43C E .................................................. 12.6 m3
Exhaust gas
NOx (diesel)
6M43C E .................................................. 1.99 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 1.99 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (diesel)
6M43C E .................................................. 12.65 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 12.65 g/kWh
NOx (HFO)
6M43C E .................................................. 2.14 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 2.14 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (HFO)
6M43C E .................................................. 13.92 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 13.92 g/kWh
CO
6M43C E .................................................. 0.06 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 0.06 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO
6M43C E .................................................. 0.43 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 0.43 g/kWh
HC
6M43C E .................................................. 0.13 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 0.13 g/m3 (15% O2)
HC
6M43C E .................................................. 1.04 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 1.04 g/kWh
(ta = 25 °C)
6M43C E .................................................. 39770/310 kg/h/°C
9M43C E .................................................. 56980/320 kg/h/°C

m
M 43
RM43C E EPG
(ta = 45 °C)
6M43C E .................................................. 38180/329 kg/h/°C
9M43C E .................................................. 53720/339 kg/h/°C

m
M 43
VM43C E EPG
VM43C E EPG
3046/1
Minimum operating speed 300 1/min
Ignition pressure 205 bar ± 3%
12M43C E ............................................... 9° bef. TDC
16M43C E ............................................... 11° bef. TDC
Fuel
12M43C E ............................................... 7.5/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C E ............................................... 10/5 m3/h/bar
Fuel filters:
Air
12M43C E ............................................... 3.0 m3
16M43C E ............................................... 3.5 m3

m
M 43
VM43C E EPG
12M43C E ............................................... 60300 m3/h
16M43C E ............................................... 80400 m3/h
Compressor end temperature (ta = 25 °C) 210 °C
Cooling water
12M43C E ............................................... 1.5 m3
16M43C E ............................................... 2.0 m3
12M43C E ............................................... 2.8 m3
16M43C E ............................................... 4.0 m3
FW pressure at engine inlet min. / max. 2.5 - 6.0 bar
12M43C E ............................................... 100 m3/h
16M43C E ............................................... 130 m3/h
Pump capacities
12M43C E ............................................... 240/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C E ............................................... 350/4 m3/h/bar
Separate HT pump:
12M43C E ............................................... 240/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C E ............................................... 350/4 m3/h/bar
Separate LT pump:
12M43C E ............................................... 200/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C E ............................................... 260/4 m3/h/bar
Lubricating oil
inlet

m
M 43
VM43C E EPG
Lubricating oil consumption at rated power 0.6 ± 0.3 g/kWh
Lubricating oil circulation tank / dry sump
Capacity
12M43C E ............................................... 14.7 m3
16M43C E ............................................... 19.6 m3
Pump capacities
12M43C E ............................................... 250/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C E ............................................... 400/10 m3/h/bar

12M43C E ............................................... 200/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C E ............................................... 270/10 m3/h/bar
12M43C E ............................................... 350/3 m3/h/bar
16M43C E ............................................... 470/3 m3/h/bar
12M43C E ............................................... 30/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C E ............................................... 40/5 m3/h/bar
Exhaust gas
NOx (diesel) 1.99 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (HFO) 2.14 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO 0.06 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO 0.43 g/kWh
HC 0.13 g/m3 (15% O2)
HC 1.04 g/kWh
(ta = 25 °C)
12M43C E ............................................... 74290/295 kg/h/°C
16M43C E ............................................... 99050/300 kg/h/°C

m
M 43
VM43C E EPG
(ta = 45 °C)
12M43C E ............................................... 71320/313 kg/h/°C
16M43C E ............................................... 95100/318 kg/h/°C

m
M 43
RM43C E EPG WB1 940kW
3046/1
6M43C E .................................................. 175 bar
9M43C E .................................................. 175 bar
Ignition pressure
6M43C E .................................................. 205 bar
9M43C E .................................................. 205 bar
6M43C E .................................................. 11° bef. TDC
9M43C E .................................................. 11° bef. TDC
Compression ratio
6M43C E .................................................. 16.4 : 1
9M43C E .................................................. 16.4 : 1
Turbocharger type
6M43C E .................................................. TPL 71C
7M43C E .................................................. TPL 71C
8M43C E .................................................. TPL 76C
9M43C E................................................... TPL 76C
Fuel
6M43C E .................................................. 172 g/kWh
9M43C E................................................... 172 g/kWh
Fuel filters:

m
M 43
6M43C E .................................................. 4.0/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 4.7/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 5.4/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 6.0/5 m3/h/bar
Air
Charge air pressure
6M43C E .................................................. 3.2 bar
9M43C E .................................................. 3.2 bar
6M43C E .................................................. 2.4 m3 N.C.
7M43C E .................................................. 2.4 m3 N.C.
8M43C E .................................................. 3.0 m3 N.C.
9M43C E .................................................. 3.0 m3 N.C.
6M43C E .................................................. 33460 m3/h
9M43C E .................................................. 50440 m3/h
6M43C E .................................................. 211 °C
9M43C E .................................................. 211 °C
6M43C E .................................................. 243 °C
9M43C E .................................................. 243 °C
Cooling water
6M43C E .................................................. 0.6 m3
7M43C E .................................................. 0.7 m3
8M43C E .................................................. 0.8 m3
9M43C E .................................................. 0.9 m3

m
M 43
6M43C E .................................................. 80 m3/h
7M43C E .................................................. 80 m3/h
8M43C E .................................................. 100 m3/h
9M43C E .................................................. 100 m3/h
6M43C E .................................................. 100/4.7 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 110/4.6 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 120/4.6 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 130/4.5 m3/h/bar
Lubricating oil
Pump capacities
6M43C E .................................................. 146/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 146/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 203/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 203/10 m3/h/bar
6M43C E .................................................. 100/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 120/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 160/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 180/10 m3/h/bar

6M43C E .................................................. 175/3 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 175/3 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 240/3 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 240/3 m3/h/bar

6M43C E .................................................. 16/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 16/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 20/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 20/5 m3/h/bar

m
M 43
6M43C E .................................................. 8.4 m3
7M43C E .................................................. 9.8 m3
8M43C E .................................................. 11.2 m3
9M43C E .................................................. 12.6 m3
Exhaust gas
Exh. temp. at cylinder/after turbine
6M43C E .................................................. 360/305 °C
9M43C E .................................................. 375/315 °C
NOx (diesel)
6M43C E .................................................. 1.99 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 1.99 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (diesel)
6M43C E .................................................. 12.65 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 12.65 g/kWh
NOx (HFO)
6M43C E .................................................. 2.14 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 2.14 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (HFO)
6M43C E .................................................. 13.92 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 13.92 g/kWh
CO
6M43C E .................................................. 0.06 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 0.06 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO
6M43C E .................................................. 0.43 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 0.43 g/kWh
HC
6M43C E .................................................. 0.13 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 0.13 g/m3 (15% O2)
HC
6M43C E .................................................. 1.04 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 1.04 g/kWh

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M 43
(ta = 25 °C)
6M43C E .................................................. 41178/305 kg/h/°C
9M43C E .................................................. 62058/315 kg/h/°C
(ta = 45 °C)
6M43C E .................................................. 39530/323 kg/h/°C
9M43C E .................................................. 59575/334 kg/h/°C

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M 43
VM43C EPG WB1 940kW
VM43C EPG WB1 940kW
3046/1
Ignition pressure 205 bar (max. permissible tole-
rance: ± 3%)
Start of fuel delivery 11° before TDC
Turbocharger type
12M43C .................................................. 2 x ABB TPL71
16M43C .................................................. 2 x ABB TPL76
Fuel
12M43C .................................................. 7.5/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 10/5 m3/h/bar

Fuel filters:
Air
12M43C ................................................. 3.0 m3
16M43C ................................................. 3.5 m3

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M 43
VM43C EPG WB1 940kW
12M43C ................................................. 64610 m3/h
16M43C ................................................. 86130 m3/h
Cooling water
12M43C .................................................. 1.5 m3
16M43C .................................................. 2.0 m3
12M43C .................................................. 2.8 m3
16M43C .................................................. 4.0 m3
12M43C .................................................. 100 m3/h
16M43C .................................................. 130 m3/h
Pump capacities
12M43C .................................................. 240/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 350/4 m3/h/bar
Separate HT pump:
12M43C .................................................. 240/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 350/4 m3/h/bar
Separate LT pump:
12M43C .................................................. 200/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 260/4 m3/h/bar
Lubricating oil
inlet

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M 43
VM43C EPG WB1 940kW
Capacity
12M43C .................................................. 14.7 m3
16M43C .................................................. 19.6 m3
Pump capacities
12M43C .................................................. 250/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 400/10 m3/h/bar

12M43C .................................................. 200/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 270/10 m3/h/bar

12M43C .................................................. 350/3 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 470/3 m3/h/bar
12M43C .................................................. 30/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 40/5 m3/h/bar
Exhaust gas
12M43C .................................................. 380/300 °C
16M43C .................................................. 380/310 °C
NOx (diesel) 1.99 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (HFO) 2.14 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO 0.06 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO 0.43 g/kWh
HC 0.13 g/m3 (15% O2)
HC 1.04 g/kWh

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M 43
VM43C EPG WB1 940kW
(ta = 25 °C)
12M43C .................................................. 79520/300 kg/h/°C
16M43C .................................................. 106250/310 kg/h/°C
(ta = 45 °C)
12M43C .................................................. 75020/318 kg/h/°C
16M43C .................................................. 100235/328 kg/h/°C

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M 43
RM43C WB2 EPG
RM43C WB2 EPG
3046/1
6M43C .................................................... 175 bar
9M43C .................................................... 175 bar
Ignition pressure
6M43C .................................................... 205 bar
9M43C .................................................... 205 bar
6M43C .................................................... 10° bef. TDC
9M43C .................................................... 10° bef. TDC
Compression ratio
6M43C .................................................... 16.4 : 1
9M43C .................................................... 16.4 : 1
Turbocharger type
6M43C .................................................... TPL 71C
7M43C .................................................... TPL 71C
8M43C .................................................... TPL 76C
9M43C .................................................... TPL 76C
Fuel
6M43C .................................................... 173 g/kWh
9M43C .................................................... 173 g/kWh
Fuel filters:

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M 43
RM43C WB2 EPG
6M43C .................................................... 4.0/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 4.7/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 5.4/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 6.0/5 m3/h/bar
Air
Charge air pressure
6M43C .................................................... 3.15 bar
9M43C .................................................... 3.15 bar
6M43C .................................................... 2.4 m3 N.C.
7M43C .................................................... 2.4 m3 N.C.
8M43C .................................................... 3.0 m3 N.C.
9M43C .................................................... 3.0 m3 N.C.
6M43C .................................................... max. permissible: 150 mmWC
9M43C .................................................... max. permissible: 150 mmWC
6M43C .................................................... 28980 m3/h
9M43C .................................................... 43680 m3/h
6M43C .................................................... 212 °C
9M43C .................................................... 212 °C
6M43C .................................................... 244 °C
9M43C .................................................... 244 °C
Cooling water
6M43C .................................................... 0.6 m3
7M43C .................................................... 0.7 m3
8M43C .................................................... 0.8 m3
9M43C .................................................... 0.9 m3

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M 43
RM43C WB2 EPG
6M43C .................................................... 80 m3/h
7M43C .................................................... 80 m3/h
8M43C .................................................... 100 m3/h
9M43C .................................................... 100 m3/h
6M43C .................................................... 100/4.7 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 110/4.6 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 120/4.6 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 130/4.5 m3/h/bar
Lubricating oil
Pump capacities
6M43C .................................................... 146/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 146/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 203/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 203/10 m3/h/bar
6M43C .................................................... 100/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 120/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 160/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 180/10 m3/h/bar

6M43C .................................................... 175/3 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 175/3 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 240/3 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 240/3 m3/h/bar

6M43C .................................................... 16/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C .................................................... 16/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C .................................................... 20/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C .................................................... 20/5 m3/h/bar

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M 43
RM43C WB2 EPG
6M43C .................................................... 8.4 m3
7M43C .................................................... 9.8 m3
8M43C .................................................... 11.2 m3
9M43C .................................................... 12.6 m3
Exhaust gas
6M43C .................................................... 375/300 °C
9M43C .................................................... 375/310 °C
NOx (diesel)
6M43C .................................................... 1.68 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C .................................................... 1.68 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (diesel)
6M43C .................................................... 11.25 g/kWh
9M43C .................................................... 11.25 g/kWh
NOx (HFO)
6M43C .................................................... 1.85 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C .................................................... 1.85 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (HFO)
6M43C .................................................... 12.38 g/kWh
9M43C .................................................... 12.38 g/kWh
CO
6M43C .................................................... 0.04 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C .................................................... 0.04 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO
6M43C .................................................... 0.27 g/kWh
9M43C .................................................... 0.27 g/kWh
HC
6M43C .................................................... 0.24 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C .................................................... 0.24 g/m3 (15% O2)
HC
6M43C .................................................... 0.52 g/kWh
9M43C .................................................... 0.52 g/kWh

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M 43
RM43C WB2 EPG
(ta = 25 °C)
6M43C .................................................... 35795/300 kg/h/°C
9M43C .................................................... 53870/310 kg/h/°C
(ta = 45 °C)
6M43C .................................................... 34363/318 kg/h/°C
9M43C .................................................... 51715/328 kg/h/°C

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M 43
VM43C WB2 EPG
VM43C WB2 EPG
3046/1
Minimum operating speed 300 1/min
Ignition pressure 205 bar
Turbocharger type
12M43C .................................................. 2 x ABB TPL71
16M43C .................................................. 2 x ABB TPL76
Fuel
12M43C .................................................. 7.5/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 10/5 m3/h/bar
Fuel filters:
Air
12M43C .................................................. 3.0 m3
16M43C .................................................. 3.5 m3

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M 43
VM43C WB2 EPG
12M43C .................................................. 61425 m3/h
16M43C .................................................. 81900 m3/h
Cooling water
12M43C .................................................. 1.5 m3
16M43C .................................................. 2.0 m3
12M43C .................................................. 2.8 m3
16M43C .................................................. 4.0 m3
12M43C .................................................. 100 m3/h
16M43C .................................................. 130 m3/h
Pump capacities
12M43C .................................................. 240/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 350/4 m3/h/bar
Separate HT pump:
12M43C .................................................. 240/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 350/4 m3/h/bar
Separate LT pump:
12M43C .................................................. 200/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 260/4 m3/h/bar
Lubricating oil
inlet

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M 43
VM43C WB2 EPG
Content
12M43C .................................................. 14.7 m3
16M43C .................................................. 19.6 m3
Pump capacities
12M43C .................................................. 250/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 400/10 m3/h/bar

12M43C .................................................. 200/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 270/10 m3/h/bar

12M43C .................................................. 350/3 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 470/3 m3/h/bar
12M43C .................................................. 30/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 40/5 m3/h/bar
Exhaust gas
NOx (diesel) 1.68 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (HFO) 1.85 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO 0.04 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO 0.27 g/kWh
HC 0.24 g/m3 (15% O2)
HC 0.52 g/kWh
(ta = 25 °C)
12M43C .................................................. 75762/300 kg/h/°C
16M43C .................................................. 101020/310 kg/h/°C

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M 43
VM43C WB2 EPG
(ta = 45 °C)
12M43C .................................................. 71473/318 kg/h/°C
16M43C .................................................. 95300/328 kg/h/°C
Exhaust gas temp. at cylinder / after turbine
12M43C ..................................................
16M43C .................................................. 380/300 °C
380/310 °C

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M 43
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6M43C E .................................................. 175 bar
9M43C E .................................................. 175 bar
Ignition pressure
6M43C E .................................................. 205 bar
9M43C E .................................................. 205 bar
6M43C E .................................................. 11° bef. TDC
9M43C E .................................................. 11° bef. TDC
Compression ratio
6M43C E .................................................. 16.4 : 1
9M43C E .................................................. 16.4 : 1
Turbocharger type
6M43C E .................................................. TPL 71C
7M43C E .................................................. TPL 71C
8M43C E .................................................. TPL 76C
9M43C E................................................... TPL 76C
Fuel
6M43C E .................................................. 174 g/kWh
9M43C E................................................... 174 g/kWh
Fuel filters:

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M 43
6M43C E .................................................. 4.0/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 4.7/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 5.4/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 6.0/5 m3/h/bar
Air
Charge air pressure
6M43C E .................................................. 3.22 bar
9M43C E .................................................. 3.22 bar
6M43C E .................................................. 2.4 m3 N.C.
7M43C E .................................................. 2.4 m3 N.C.
8M43C E .................................................. 3.0 m3 N.C.
9M43C E .................................................. 3.0 m3 N.C.
6M43C E .................................................. 33590 m3/h
9M43C E .................................................. 50635 m3/h
6M43C E .................................................. 212 °C
9M43C E .................................................. 212 °C
6M43C E .................................................. 244 °C
9M43C E .................................................. 244 °C
Cooling water
6M43C E .................................................. 0.6 m3
7M43C E .................................................. 0.7 m3
8M43C E .................................................. 0.8 m3
9M43C E .................................................. 0.9 m3

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M 43
6M43C E .................................................. 80 m3/h
7M43C E .................................................. 80 m3/h
8M43C E .................................................. 100 m3/h
9M43C E .................................................. 100 m3/h
6M43C E .................................................. 100/4.7 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 110/4.6 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 120/4.6 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 130/4.5 m3/h/bar
Lubricating oil
Pump capacities
6M43C E .................................................. 146/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 146/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 203/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 203/10 m3/h/bar
6M43C E .................................................. 100/10 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 120/10 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 160/10 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 180/10 m3/h/bar

6M43C E .................................................. 175/3 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 175/3 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 240/3 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 240/3 m3/h/bar

6M43C E .................................................. 16/5 m3/h/bar
7M43C E .................................................. 16/5 m3/h/bar
8M43C E .................................................. 20/5 m3/h/bar
9M43C E .................................................. 20/5 m3/h/bar

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M 43
6M43C E .................................................. 8.4 m3
7M43C E .................................................. 9.8 m3
8M43C E .................................................. 11.2 m3
9M43C E .................................................. 12.6 m3
Exhaust gas
6M43C E .................................................. 360/305 °C
9M43C E .................................................. 375/315 °C
NOx (diesel)
6M43C E .................................................. 1.8 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 1.8 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (diesel)
6M43C E .................................................. 11.44 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 11.44 g/kWh
NOx (HFO)
6M43C E .................................................. 1.98 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 1.98 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (HFO)
6M43C E .................................................. 12.6 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 12.6 g/kWh
CO
6M43C E .................................................. 0.06 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 0.06 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO
6M43C E .................................................. 0.43 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 0.43 g/kWh
HC
6M43C E .................................................. 0.13 g/m3 (15% O2)
9M43C E .................................................. 0.13 g/m3 (15% O2)
HC
6M43C E .................................................. 1.04 g/kWh
9M43C E .................................................. 1.04 g/kWh

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M 43
(ta = 25 °C)
6M43C E .................................................. 41338/305 kg/h/°C
9M43C E .................................................. 62308/315 kg/h/°C
(ta = 45 °C)
6M43C E .................................................. 39685/323 kg/h/°C
9M43C E .................................................. 59815/334 kg/h/°C

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M 43
VM43C EPG WB2 940kW
VM43C EPG WB2 940kW
3046/1
Ignition pressure 205 bar (max. permissible tole-
rance: ± 3%)
Turbocharger type
12M43C .................................................. 2 x ABB TPL71
16M43C .................................................. 2 x ABB TPL76
Fuel
12M43C .................................................. 7.5/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 10/5 m3/h/bar

Fuel filters:
Air
12M43C ................................................. 3.0 m3
16M43C ................................................. 3.5 m3

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M 43
VM43C EPG WB2 940kW
12M43C ................................................. 64860 m3/h
16M43C ................................................. 86480 m3/h
Cooling water
12M43C .................................................. 1.5 m3
16M43C .................................................. 2.0 m3
12M43C .................................................. 2.8 m3
16M43C .................................................. 4.0 m3
12M43C .................................................. 100 m3/h
16M43C .................................................. 130 m3/h
Pump capacities
12M43C .................................................. 240/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 350/4 m3/h/bar
Separate HT pump:
12M43C .................................................. 240/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 350/4 m3/h/bar
Separate LT pump:
12M43C .................................................. 200/4 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 260/4 m3/h/bar
Lubricating oil
inlet

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M 43
VM43C EPG WB2 940kW
Capacity
12M43C .................................................. 14.7 m3
16M43C .................................................. 19.6 m3
Pump capacities
12M43C .................................................. 250/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 400/10 m3/h/bar

12M43C .................................................. 200/10 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 270/10 m3/h/bar

12M43C .................................................. 350/3 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 470/3 m3/h/bar
12M43C .................................................. 30/5 m3/h/bar
16M43C .................................................. 40/5 m3/h/bar
Exhaust gas
12M43C .................................................. 380/300 °C
16M43C .................................................. 380/310 °C
NOx (diesel) 1.68 g/m3 (15% O2)
NOx (HFO) 1.85 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO 0.04 g/m3 (15% O2)
CO 0.27 g/kWh
HC 0.24 g/m3 (15% O2)
HC 0.52 g/kWh

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M 43
VM43C EPG WB2 940kW
(ta = 25 °C)
12M43C .................................................. 80015/300 kg/h/°C
16M43C .................................................. 106680/310 kg/h/°C
(ta = 45 °C)
12M43C .................................................. 75485/318 kg/h/°C
16M43C .................................................. 100640/328 kg/h/°C

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M 43
Firing Orders and Valve Timing c2
Firing Orders and Valve Timing
RM 43
6 M 43 clockwise 1-3-5-6-4-2
counter-clockwise 1-2-4-6-5-3
7 M 43 clockwise 1-2-4-6-7-5-3
counter-clockwise 1-3-5-7-6-4-2
8 M 43 clockwise 1-2-4-6-8-7-5-3
counter-clockwise 1-3-5-7-8-6-4-2
9 M 43 clockwise 1-6-3-2-8-7-4-9-5
counter-clockwise 1-5-9-4-7-8-2-3-6
9 M 43 C CCR clockwise 1-5-9-4-7-8-2-3-6

9 M 43 C 900 kW/cyl.
clockwise 1-6-3-2-8-7-4-9-5
9 M 43 C 1000 kW/cyl.
clockwise 1-5-9-4-7-8-2-3-6
VM 43
12 M 43 clockwise 1-3-5-6-4-2
counter-clockwise 1-2-4-6-5-3
16 M 43 clockwise 1-4-7-6-8-5-2-3
counter-clockwise 1-3-2-5-8-6-7-4

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M 43
RM 43
Note: The data refer to a roller diameter of 100 mm and a roller clearance of 0.4 mm.
RM 43: IMO I
Exhaust opens 40° CA before BDC Exhaust closes 50° CA after TDC
Inlet opens 50° CA before TDC Inlet closes 15° CA after BDC
RM 43: IMO I with FCT

Inlet opens 50° CA before TDC (full load)Inlet closes 10° CA after BDC (full load)
Inlet opens 30° CA before TDC (part load)Inlet closes 30° CA after BDC (part load)
RM 43: IMO II
Inlet opens 45° CA before TDC Inlet closes 15° CA before BDC
RM 43: IMO II with FCT, LEE

Inlet opens 45° CA before TDC (full load)Inlet closes 15° CA before BDC (full load)
6 M 43 C and 9 M 43 C: IMO II, WB2, 172 g/kWh:

Exhaust opens 40° CA before BDC Exhaust closes 47.5° CA after TDC
Inlet opens 47.5° CA before TDC Inlet closes 10° CA before BDC
6 M 43 C and 9 M 43 C: IMO II with CCR


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M 43
VM 43
Note: The data refer to a roller diameterof 100 mm and a roller clearance of 0.4 mm.
VM 43: IMO I
Inlet opens 50° CA before TDC Inlet closes 15° CA after BDC
VM 43: IMO I with FCT

VM 43: IMO II
Inlet opens 45° CA before TDC Inlet closes 15° CA before BDC
VM 43: IMO II with FCT

Inlet opens 45° CA before TDC (full load)Inlet closes 15° CA before BDC (full load)
VM 43: WB1 + WB2 + 172 g/kWh

Exhaust opens 40° CA before BDC Exhaust closes 47.5° CA after TDC
Inlet opens 47.5° CA before TDC Inlet closes 10° CA before BDC

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M 43
Dimensions and Weights c2
Dimensions and Weights
Designation Length mm Width mm Height mm Weight kg
Engine block: (without studs, with bearing caps and bearing bolts)
6 M 43 5550 2240 2460 30593
6 M 43 C 5550 2240 2460 32400
7 M 43 6280 2240 2460 36524
7 M 43 C 6280 2240 2460 36700
8 M 43 7010 2240 2460 42365
8 M 43 C 7010 2240 2460 41000
9 M 43 7740 2240 3460 45508
9 M 43 C 7740 2240 3460 45200
Crankshaft:
4306.7-25.10.01-01 5480 7728
4306.7-25.10.01-04 5480 7860
4307.7-25.10.01-01 6210 8916
4307.7-25.10.01-04 6210 8930
4308.7-25.10.01-01 6940 9854
4308.7-25.10.01-04 6940 10000
4309.7-25.10.01-02 / -03 7670 11070
4309.7-25.10.01-04 7670 11100
4312.7-25.10.01-01 7028 10827
4312.7-25.10.01-02 7028
4312.7-25.10.01-04 / -05 7028 10800
4316.7-25.10.01-01 8948 13789
4316.7-25.10.01-02 / -03 8948 13900
Crankshaft with balance weights:

4306.7-76.53.00-02 / -03 13450
4307.7-76.53.00-01 15750
4307.7-76.53.00-03 15920

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M 43
4308.7-76.53.00-01 16158
4308.7-76.53.00-03 17300
4309.7-76.53.00-02 19290
4309.7-76.53.00-03 20500
4312.7-76.53.00-03 18000
4312.7-76.53.00-04 19500
4316.7-76.53.00-01 20200
Oil pan:
6 M 43 5707 1710 607 1756
7 M 43 6437 1710 607 1945
8 M 43 7167 1710 607 2133
9 M 43 7897 1710 607 2321
Crankshaft vibration damper:

0.00.6-63.13.00-31 170 Ø 1100 960
0.00.6-63.13.00-32 170 Ø 1340 1530
0.00.6-63.13.00-33 180 Ø 1340 1608
0.00.6-63.13.00-42 237 Ø 1480 2527
0.00.6-63.13.00-46 170 Ø 1200 1136
0.00.6-63.13.00-63 237 Ø 1480 2530
Camshaft vibration damper:

0.00.6-63.11.00-47 80 Ø 530 105
0.00.6-63.11.00-50 85.1 Ø 400 62.1
0.00.6-63.11.00-52 77.5 Ø 530 107
0.00.6-63.11.00-54 Ø 530 121
0.00.6-63.11.00-56 80 Ø 532 101
0.00.6-63.11.00-57 80 Ø 532 100

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M 43
Charge air cooler casing:
4300.7-72.87.00-01 1229 1645 1210 1685
4300.7-72.87.00-02 1324 1641 1310 2060
4300.7-72.87.00-04 1324 1641 1300 2035
4300.7-72.87.00-06 / -08 2127 1625 1313 2580
4300.7-72.87.00-07 / -09 2127 1625 1405 2770
Charge air cooler RM:
0.00.6-41.80.00-22 / -24 / -27
1830 1006 654 1124
and -52
0.00.6-41.80.00-23 / -51 / -53 1830 1006 654 1138
0.00.6-41.80.00-30 1665 952 562 925
0.00.6-41.80.00-31 1685 1052 578 1024
0.00.6-41.80.00-47 1683 1052 578 1024
0.00.6-41.80.00-50 1830 1006 654 1130
0.00.6-41.80.00-55 / -56 1830 1006 654 1420
0.00.6-41.80.00-70 / -71 1830 1006 654 1134
Charge air cooler VM:
0.00.6-41.80.00-41 2756 1164 663 n.s.
0.00.6-41.80.00-64 2756 1164 663 2600
0.00.6-41.80.00-66 2758 1228 663 2600
0.00.6-41.80.00-76 2758 1228 663 2760
Camshaft section 730 Ø 302 203
Camshaft bearings 80 Ø 328 2.8
Gear wheel on camshaft 180 Ø 750 649
Bearing journal for 471 Ø 306 264

Camshaft gear wheel
Intermediate twin gear wheel 332 Ø 658 418
Intermediate gear shaft 332 Ø 160 96
Cylinder head, complete 1100
Cylinder head, bare:

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4300.7-21.51.00-03 / -04 1170.5 728 567 776
4300.7-21.51.00-05 / -06 1170.5 728 567 784
4300.7-21.51.00-09 1170.5 728 568 784
4300.7-21.51.00-11 1170.5 728 568 779
Inlet valve spindle 743 Ø 146 7.86
Exhaust valve spindle 743 Ø 146 7.90
Injection pump:
0.00.6-43.13.00-04 / -05 808 177
0.00.6-43.13.00-15 / -16 / -18 270 808 184.5

-22 / -29
Cooling collar:
4300.7-11.13.00-03 / -04 / -08 1219 720 446 490
4300.7-11.13.00-07 1219 720 446 476
4300.7-11.13.00-09 1219 720 446 489
Piston, composite Ø 430 655 216
Connecting rod 647 1840 558.5
Connecting rod shank 1014 636 160 268
Small end of connecting rod:

4300.7-99.28.10-22 202 Ø 336 464 93.8
4300.7-99.28.10-24 202 Ø 360 464 117
4300.7-99.28.10-26 202 Ø 360 464 118
Small-end bush:
4300.7-28.10.03-01 204 Ø 227 8.76
4300.7-28.10.03-04 204 Ø 227 8.7
4300.7-28.10.03-05 204 Ø 227 8.7
4300.7-28.10.03-06 204 Ø 228 9.3
4300.7-28.10.03-12 204 Ø 227 8.7
Big-end bearing shell:

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4300.7-28.20.00-01 / -03 / -04 170 Ø 397 13
4300.7-28.20.00-06 171 Ø 397 12.8
Piston pin 315 / 346 Ø 205 75 / 84
Pump mounting plate:

4300.7-63.10.00-01 1770 100 1635 925
4300.7-63.10.00-02 / -03 1775 100 1635 885
Flywheel hub:
4300.7-73.10.01-01 362 Ø 992 1090
4300.7-73.10.01-02 362 Ø 992 1040
4300.7-73.10.01-03 362 Ø 992 1031
4301.7-73.10.01-01 / -02 404 Ø 1002 1140
Pump gear support:

4300.7-63.45.01-02 167 Ø 658 356
4300.7-63.45.01-03 107 Ø 658 219
4301.7-63.45.01-01 100 Ø 658 200
4601.7-63.45.01-01 100 Ø 658 189
Flywheel rim:
4300.7-73.10.02-01 200 Ø 1899 2397
4300.7-73.10.02-02 200 Ø 1899 2382
4300.7-73.10.02-03 200 Ø 1899 2366
4300.7-73.10.02-04 200 Ø 1899 2327
4300.7-73.10.02-06 200 Ø 1899 2357
4300.7-73.10.02-07 200 Ø 1899 2321
4301.7-73.10.02-01 210 Ø 2220 2202
4301.7-73.10.02-03 210 Ø 2220 2355
4301.7-73.10.02-04 210 Ø 2220 2204
Flange shaft:

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4300.7-63.40.01-01 1045 Ø 658 658
Silencer 195 / 311
Cylinder liner Ø 613 1272 674
Main bearing 170 Ø 428 14.7
Thrust washer 27.80 Ø 518 4
Balance weight 870 137 343 317.3
Gear on crankshaft 120 Ø 728 155.1
Turbocharger bracket:
4301.7-72.51.00-01 1489 2942 1809 5720
4301.7-72.51.00-03 1562 3064 1658 7010
4301.7-72.51.00-04 1556 3064 1809 6140
4301.7-72.51.00-05 1556 3064 1809 6120
Turbocharger ABB TPL 73 2080

6 M 43 / 7 M 43
Turbocharger ABB TPL 77 3200
8 M 43 / 9 M 43

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Engine Block
Bearing bushes (VM)

Cool bearing bushes (1) , (2) , (3) and (4) down to -195 °C with liquid nitrogen and freeze
fit them.
When freeze fitting bearing bushes (1) and (2) pay attention to the position of the fixing
holes. Furthermore, make sure that the notch in the bearing shell (if any) points upward
(see drawing).
Determine the radial position of bushes (3) and (4) during freeze fitting by means of the
appropriate device.
Table 1: Reference dimensions (inside diameter) after freeze fitting:
Bush Engine turning CCW Engine turning CW
1 Ø 306.2 + 0.1 Ø 306.2 + 0.1

2 Ø 306.2 + 0.1 Ø 306.2 + 0.1
3 Ø 138 + 0.04 Ø 160 + 0.04
4 Ø 160 + 0.04 Ø 138 + 0.04
Notch Notch

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Tightening torques for screw plugs
For tightening torques of screw plugs not indicated here, see “General Part” of the Engi-
neer’s Handbook, chapter “General Installation Instructions”, section “Tightening
torques for screw plugs”
Tightening torques and gaskets (VM)

Insert stud bolt (1) (M27) with  M = 200 Nm
Molykote
Screw on cover at (3) with sealant.
Tighten screw plug (8) (M240x2.5) with  M = 750 Nm

Loctite 243
Put on gasket at (8) with grease.
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Bank A
dr.end fr.end
Bank B
Tighten hexagon head bolt (4) with  M = 170 Nm
Tightening torques for screw plugs (5) (M45x1.5) and (2) (M33x2) see “General Part”
of the Engineer’s Handbook, chapter “General Installation Instructions”, section
“Tightening torques for screw plugs”.

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Tighten hexagon head bolt (6) (M12x20-8.8) with  M = 68 Nm
Insert stud bolt (7) mit  M = 30 Nm.

Molykote(applicable to A and B bank)
Put on gasket at (8) with grease (applicable to A and B bank).
B bank only, without illustration:

Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws M8x20 8.8 with  M = 20 Nm
Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws M16x100 8.8 with  M = 130 Nm
Bank A

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Tightening torques, bushes and gaskets (RM)
Tighten screw plugs (1) with  M = 200 Nm
Insert screw plugs without sealing ring with
Loctite 270AAV. Clean thread before.
Tighten screw plug (2) with  M = 200 Nm
Loctite 243
Insert studs (3) with  M = 200 Nm
Molykote
Cool cover (4) down to min.  T = - 60 °C
and freeze fit it.
Cool bushes (5) down to  T = -195 °C
with liquid nitrogen and freeze fit them.
Cool rings (10) down to  T = -195 °C
with liquid nitrogen and freeze fit them.
Free end
Driving end

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Insert stud bolt (6) with  M = 30 Nm
Molykote
Insert studs (7) with impact screwdriver
and guide sleeve (drawing No. 10001-0717) with  M = 700 Nm
Molykote
Put on gaskets at (8) with grease.
Insert stud bolt (11) with  M = 100 Nm
Molykote
Tighten screw plugs (M60x2) with  M = 300 Nm
Tighten screw plugs (G1, M39x1.5) with  M = 200 Nm

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Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws (9) with  M = 20 Nm
Loctite 243
Main bearing studs

See chapter “Main Bearings”
Crankcase door RM 43
Tighten screws (1) with  M = 25 Nm
Molykote

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Tighten screws (3) with  M = 24.5 Nm

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Before fitting O-ring (1) cover the thread M12 and the shank Ø12 mm of guide bolt (2).
Lubricate the guide with Molykote paste G at A and check the valve for ease of move-
ment.
Use castle nut and washer (3), if required.

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Crankcase door VM 43

Molykote

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Cylinder Head
Cylinder head installation (RM and VM)

Insert the studs into the engine block with ⇒ M = 700 Nm
Molykote
In order to prevent an incline of the studs, use impact screwdriver and guide bush. Do not
use a torque wrench. Do not damage stamps and numbers when inserting the studs.
1. Pretighten the round nuts with a pin so as to be finger tight.

2. Stretch the studs with ⇒ P = 2360 - 25 bar
and tighten the round nuts with a pin.
In doing so, pay attention to ease of movement. Molykote
Hydraulic jack (2): ITH 33.11154, piston area: 4204.04 mm2
The pressure must remain constant when the pump is not actuated, otherwise there will
be a tightening fault.
Check: Decrease the pressure by 50 bar. Loosening of the round nuts by means of a pin
must not be possible any more.
If the cylinder head nuts cannot be loosened at the prescribed pressure, the pressure can
be increased by 50 bar. Do not increase the pressure any further, because this may
stretch the thread and, therefore, jam the nuts.
At control bore (1) leaks of the soft iron sealing ring can be identified by gas leakage and
leaks of the O-ring can be identified by cooling water leaking out.

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Rocker arm bracket
Insert studs (1) and (5) with   M = 350 Nm
Oil
Pay attention to the mounting position of the extension sleeve (3) in the blind hole.
First stretch the long studs (1) with a pretensioning force of  F = 250 kN or
a pressure of  P = 2250 bar
and tighten the upper round nuts (2). Molykote
Then stretch the short studs (5) with the a.m. pretensioning force and tighten the lower
round nuts (4). Molykote
Hydraulic device: SE27-275 of ITH GmbH
New long studs for rocker arm brackets:

If a long stud (1) breaks, use a new stud with dog point. The dog point (Ø 23.8 mm) at the
lower end of the stud serves as limit stop and replaces the extension sleeve (3) in the blind
hole.
Therefore, remove the old extension sleeve and insert the new stud without extension
sleeve. Stock number of the new studs: 193376974.
Please also refer to Technical Letter No. 137.
Tool: ITH SES27-275

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Rocker arms
Reference dimension of the bush (2) after pressing-in:Ø  115.02 + 0.13 mm
After pressing-in the bushes shall recede by  0.20 + 0.1 mm
Before pressing-in apply oil to the

bushes, do not use Molykote.
When pressing-in pay attention to the
position of the joint and the holes.
When freeze fitting the ball pins (1)

make sure they are accurately
aligned to ensure proper oil supply.
(Cool down to -195 °C with
nitrogen)
Radial clearance
Clearance in new condition  0.056 - 0.208 mm
Limit clearance  0.30 mm
Valve clearance
Inlet  0.4 + 0.1 mm
Exhaust  1.1 + 0.1 mm
Carry out the adjustment on a warm engine about 15 minutes after engine shutdown.

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Adjustment of the valve bridges with respect to the valve spindles
1. Open the indicator valves. Bar the piston of the cylinder to be adjusted to ignition TDC.
Inlet and exhaust valves are closed, rocker arms are relieved.
2. Relieve the valve bridge from the load caused by the rocker arm. Increase clearance S
between rocker arm and valve bridge and/or fold back the rocker arm.
3. Loosen locknut (3) of the valve bridge and unscrew adjusting screw (2) so as to obtain
zero-clearance contact at X.
4. At this position of the valve bridge screw in adjusting screw (2) so as to obtain zero-
clearance contact at Y. Do not tilt the valve bridge.
5. Hold adjusting screw (2) and tighten locknut (3) with  M = 250 Nm
and Molykote.
6. Check for zero clearance at X and Y with a 0.02 mm feeler gauge. After that, adjust the
valve clearance S in accordance with the relevant instructions.
7. Tighten nut (4) with  M = 400 Nm

and Molykote and check clearance S once more.

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Valve bridges
Cool pos. (2) and (3) down to -195 °C with liquid nitrogen and insert them.
Insert the expanders (6) according to the instructions of the manufacturer and with the
tools and tests specified by the manufacturer.
Valve guides
Drive out the old valve guideswith disassembly drift Inlet Exhaust
432181A. Cool new valve guides down to -195 °C and
insert them into the cylinder head. Measure the diameter
of the valve stem in the guided area. Measure the guide in
transverse direction of the engine.
Normal clearance, inlet  0.15 - 0.22 mm
Normal clearance, exhaust  0.22 - 0.29 mm
Limit clearance, inlet  0.35 mm
Limit clearance, exhaust  0.40 mm

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Oversize steps for valve guides
Guide
Hole sizes in the cyl. head
bush
Ø d1 Ø mm
Ø d2 Drawing number Notes
+ 0.03 - 0.02
(56) (57) (56.065) 4300.7-21.23.01-

-21 (exhaust) Refinishing step
56.5 57.5 56.565 -22 (inlet) for manufacture
-24 (exhaust)
57 58 57.065 -25 (inlet)
Guide bolts for the valve bridges

In old cylinder heads, tighten the guide bolts with  M = 850 Nm
Apply
Loctite 243 to the thread, Molykote to the contact surface.
In new cylinder heads, cool the guide bolts down to  T = -195 °C

with liquid nitrogen and insert them.

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Sleeve for the fuel injector
Insert O-ring 72.69 x 2.62 (4) into the upper groove, O-ring 71 x 3.55 (5) into the lower
groove. Apply just a thin coat of Petro Gel Amber, grease or Molykote to all O-rings.
Provide the area of the lower O-ring in the cylinder head with the a.m. lubricants because
any lubricant in the upper area would be wiped off when inserting the sleeve (6) and
damage the O-ring. Before fitting the bush, make sure there are no burrs where the bush
is inserted into the cylinder head.
Insert nozzle element (3) with Rivolta G.W.F.
Tighten sleeve (6) with  M = 300 Nm
Apply Loctite 510 to thread and sealing face.
Fuel injector
Oil
Pretighten nuts (2) evenly by hand.
Ensure flush fit of the flange to the nozzle holder
and tighten in 2 steps with  M = 60 Nm
Molykote
O-rings for
fuel
injector
O-rings
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Nozzle nut
Loosen nozzle nut with a hexagon wrench. Do not use a torque screwdriver.
Nozzle holder non cooled

Tighten nozzle nut W 55 with  M = 800 + 20 Nm
Torque screwdriver  at 545 bar 800 Nm
Opening pressure in new condition  460 ± 10 bar
Nozzle holder cooled

Tighten nozzle nut W 55 with  M = 680 + 20 Nm
Torque screwdriver  at 465 bar 680 Nm
Opening pressure in new condition  570 ± 10 bar

Torque screwdriver
Socket W 55
Support
Hydraulic connection
Sealing caps
In the cooling collar:
Clean and degrease the sealing faces of the
sealing caps (1) and the corresponding holes.
Use the provided drive-in mandrel for installati-
on. The sealing cap edges must be located
1.5 + 0.5 mm deep in the cooling collar.
In the cylinder head:

Clean and degrease the sealing faces of the
sealing caps (1) and the corresponding holes.
Lubricate the sealing faces of the sealing caps
with Loctite 270. Use the provided drive-in man-
drel for installation. The sealing cap edges must
be located 1.5 + 0.5 mm deep in the cooling col-
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Screw plugs in the cylinder head
Tighten screws (1) (M36x2) with  M = 250 Nm
Hylomar
Tighten screws (2) (G1/2) with  M = 85 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.
Hylomar
Hylomar
Tighten screws (5) (if M10x1) with  M = 30 Nm
Tighten screws (5) (if M24x1.5) with  M = 120 Nm
Hylomar
Rivolta G.W.F.
For tightening torques of screw plugs not indicated here, see “General Part” of the Engi-
neer’s Handbooks, chapter “General Installation Instructions”, section “Tightening
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Fuel injector delivery pipe
Tighten union screw (1) with  M = 250 Nm
Tighten thrust screw (2) with  M = 250 Nm
Tighten clamping screw (3) with  M = 250 Nm
Before installing, adjust dimension X = 26 ± 1 mm between end of the radial thrust piece
(4) and the end of union screw (1) by means of the radial thrust piece.

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Indicator and relief valve
Oil
Tighten nuts (5) with   M = 50 Nm
Molykote
Tighten reducer (6) with  M = 190 Nm

Copper paste or Rivolta G.W.F.
Tighten the relief valve (45) with  M = 120 Nm

Rivolta G.W.F.
Starting valve
for M12 stems: Tighten nut (1) with  M = 55 Nm
Molykote
for M16 stems: Tighten nut (1) with  M = 80 Nm
Molykote
Reference dimension X is  < 7 mm
Pay attention to correct mounting position of conical spring washer (2) and spring plate (3).
Apply a thin coat of Petro Gel Amber to all O-rings.

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Regrinding hard-faced valve stems
First, check whether the seat face is nitrided or hard

faced.
Identification see below: Nitrided valve spindles.
HFO engines:
Using a syringe, evenly apply small dots of Dp 30/10-
15 µ diamond paste to the seat face of the new or
refinished valve cone. Thereafter, for reasons of
dilution and to increase the grip, spray the entire seat
insert surface with a thinner (DIAPLASTOL) belonging
to the diamond paste. Insert the oiled valve stem into
the guide bush. Fasten the device on the valve head
and slightly grind valve cone and seat by hand by
turning the device to and fro 6 to 8 times while applying
a moderate pressure. The percentage contact area a
made visible through the smooth grinding process
shall, over the entire circumference, not exceed 30 -
50 % of seat width b starting from the outside
diameter. If a contact pattern as described above is not
reached, refinishing of both sealing surfaces is
required. When refinishing, observe the instructions of
the machine manufacturer.After machining, check
both seats by means of an illuminated magnifying
glass. Do not refinish the fillet! Round off the outside
edge with a stone after machining.
Measure height (Z) and angle (Y) of the hard facing.
Desired values for Y and Z see table below.
Additionally, check whether the seat face shows a
minimal projection of 0.2 mm beyond the cone. If the
projection is less than the minimum dimension,
replace the valve cone.
mm
0.2
NON-HFO engines:
Ultra-fine machining of the valve seat inserts with a
n.
mi
special tool. Do not use grinding paste on the inlet

side, only check with blue paste:Contact on the
outside, continuously all around.For the exhaust
side grind in as described above (grain 10-15 µ,
contact pattern on the outside, 30-50 % of the
seat width).
Inlet valve spindle Exhaust valve spindle
Angle Y Dim. Z Angle Y Dim. Z
29° 54’ ±3’

or nitrided spindles min. 1 mm 29° 54’ ±3’ min. 1.5 mm
(19° 54’ ±3’)

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Seat nitrided valve spindles
Check seat nitrided valve spindles only with blue paste.
It is by no means allowable to remachine valve spindles with nitrided seat! This would
damage the nitriding layer and render the valve spindles unusable. Nitrided valve spindles
can be identified by their different marking: Instead of the hyphen, the letter “N” is inserted
between engine code and variant.
Example: 43N70 (nitrided) instead of 43-70 (hard faced).
The seat angle of seat nitrided valve spindles is different from that of hard-faced valve
spindles.They require valve seats that differ from hard-faced valve spindles!
Therefore, do not change the combinations. A changeover from hard-faced valve spindles
to seat nitrided valve spindles thus also requires a change of the valve seats.
Checking inlet and exhaust valve spindles

Valve spindles cannot be used any further when:
1. The valve seat face is damaged (cracks, blow-by).
2. There is severe pitting on the bottom side of the valve
head (formation of so-called “paving stones).
3. There are corrosion pits and mechanical damage in
the area of valve stem, stem transition, and valve
head.
4. The limit for refinishing has been exceeded.
5. There is high-temperature corrosion S on the bottom
of the valve head exceeding 2.5 mm.
Measuring distance  496.6 mm

Eccentricity on the valve stem when measured
over the above measuring distance and with
supporting points at A and Bshall not exceed  0.04 mm
Radial runout of the valve cone shall not exceed  0.03 mm.

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Valve rotators
MDO operation: On inlet valves
HFO operation: On inlet valves
Removing the valve seat inserts

1. Insert the spacer (6) into the valve guide.
2. Place the pull-rod (1) with threaded bush (2) onto the spacer.
3. Clip on the split disc (3) over the pull-rod and threaded bush and press it up to the collar
of the threaded bush.
4. Put on the support bush (4). In doing so, make sure that the two feet are positioned in
the middle of the cavity of the bottom deck of the cylinder head.
5. Loosen the collar nut (8) half a turn after tightening. In doing so, hold the pull-rod (1) with
a W 22 wrench.
6. Connect the pressure generator.
7. Start operating the device and pull out the
valve seat insert.
Operating pressure = max. 700 bar

Tractive force = 335 kN
Stroke = max. 60 mm

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Refinishing the valve seat inserts
When refinishing the valve seats, make sure the dimensions stated in the sketches are
observed.
Dimension Ø X for the refinishing:  148 + 0.2 mm
At a no material removal is permissible.
Exhaust valve seat insert Inlet valve seat insert
Inserting the valve seat inserts

1. Cool valve seat inserts down to -195 °C.
2. Insert the valve seat inserts.
3. When the valve seat inserts are firmly inserted, press them on with the
pressing device.
Tighten nut (1) of the pressing device with  M = 150 Nm
When using a hydraulic device, press the valve seat inserts on with F = 80 kN.
4. Check:
For cylinder head variants 4300.7-21.51.00-05 and -06 the following applies:
Air gap Y1 between inlet valve seat insert and cylinder head  0.6 + 0.7 mm
Air gap Y2 between exhaust valve seat insert and cylinder head  0.6 + 0.7 mm
For cylinder head variants 4300.7-21.51.00-03 and -04 the following applies:
Air gap Y1 between inlet valve seat insert and cylinder head  no data
Air gap Y2 between exhaust valve seat insert and cylinder head  0.6 + 0.5 mm
Pressure-test the cooling water chambers of the cylinder head by applying a pressure of
10 bar for 8 minutes. Test medium: Water with ESSO Rustban 310 corrosion inhibitor.

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Oversize steps for valve seat inserts
INLET VALVE SEAT INSERTS for HFO (30° seat angle)
Machining Seat
Hole size as required insert
nom. Ø
Ø D1 a1 Ø mm
Drawing number Notes
± 0.05 + 0.2 - 0.03
(156) (36.5) (156.2) 4300.7-21.51.02-XX production

equipment
refinishing step for
156.5 36.7 156.7 4300.7-21.51.02-21 manufacture
157 36.7 157.2 4300.7-21.51.02-22
157.5 36.7 157.7 4300.7-21.51.02-33
158 36.7 158.2 4300.7-21.51.02-34
158.5 36.7 158.7 4300.7-21.51.02-35
159 36.7 159.2 4300.7-21.51.02-36
INLET VALVE SEAT INSERTS for MDO (20° seat angle)
Machining Seat
Hole size as required insert
nom. Ø
Ø D1 a1 Ø mm
Drawing number Notes
± 0.05 + 0.2 - 0.03
(156) (36.5) (156.2) 4300.7-21.51.02-XX production

equipment
refinishing step for
156.5 36.7 156.7 4300.7-21.51.02-27 manufacture
157 36.7 157.2 4300.7-21.51.02-28
157.5 36.7 157.7 4300.7-21.51.02-29
158 36.7 158.2 4300.7-21.51.02-30
158.5 36.7 158.7 4300.7-21.51.02-31
159 36.7 159.2 4300.7-21.51.02-32

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EXHAUST VALVE SEAT INSERTS
Seat insert Seat insert

Machining as Drawing
Hole sizes nominal Ø nominal Ø
required number
small large
Ø D2 Ø D3 Ø D4 b1 b2 Ø mm Ø mm
4300.7-21.51.03-
+ 0.03 + 0.03 + 0.15 + 0.2 + 0.2 - 0.02 - 0.02
(142) (160) (143.2) (34) (58) (142.22) (160.25) -XX

142.5 160.5 143.7 34.2 58.2 142.72 160.75 -21*
143 161 144.2 34.2 58.2 143.22 161.25 -22
143.5 161.5 144.7 34.2 58.2 143.72 161.75 -23
144 162 145.2 34.2 58.2 144.22 162.25 -24
144.5 162.5 145.7 34.2 58.2 144.72 162.75 -38
145 163 146.2 34.2 58.2 145.22 163.25 -39
* Refinishing step for manufacture

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Ball bearing for exhaust valve ball race
- Remove bearing cage with balls.
- Provide bearing with 29 new balls.
It is not permissible to replace individual balls on a valve that has already been in
operation!
The new balls must be of one brand.
Valve projection
Due to valve and valve seat wear the valves are “growing” out of the cylinder head.
Therefore, in order to determine possible premature wear upon
• commissioning
• installation of new or overhauled cylinder heads, and
• replacement of valve spindles and seats
• and every 1,500 operating hours thereafter
measure the valve heights by means of a depth gauge and enter the measured values
on the “Valve Projection” measuring sheet.
The warning threshold/limit for valve projection on engines operated with distillate fuels is
3.5 mm - 4.5 mm.
Valve cover
Pay attention to the position of the rubber seal (6).

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Vent valve for cooling water system (optional)
Installation:
Clean the threads of the vent valve (1) and the cylinder head.
Install the vent valve with sealing ring (7) and tighten with  M = 270 Nm
Apply oil to thread and contact surface
Tighten the valve insert (2) with  M = 20 Nm
Oil
Venting:

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Attention! If the valve insert (2) is loose and the screw plugs (5) are loosened, high-
temperature cooling water may leak out in an uncontrolled manner. During the venting
process cooling water will leak out of the vent valve.
Note: If high-temperature cooling water leaks out while loosening the screw plugs (5),
abandon the disassembly procedure and tigthen the screw plugs again with the a.m.
torque.
1. Check the tightening torques (see above) of all screw plugs (5) and all valve inserts (2)
for each cylinder unit.
2. Vent the cooling water system at the cooling water vent pipe of the engine.
Note: After filling up the high-temperature cooling water system the cooling water must
continually flow through the engine for the venting procedure.
3. At the first cylinder unit to be vented remove one of the three screw plugs (5) at the
easiest accessible point.
Note: If high-temperature cooling water leaks out while loosening the screw plug (5),
abandon the disassembly procedure and tighten the screw plugs again with the a.m.
torque.
4. Instead of the screw plug (5) install an appropriate connection (thread M10x1) with hose
and have a suitable collecting container ready.
5. Open the valve insert (2) slightly until no more air is leaking out with the cooling water.
6. Close the valve insert (2) and tighten it with 20 Nm. In case of a leakage after tightening
the valve insert (2) remove the vent valve in depressurized state, examine and, if
necessary, replace it.
7. Remove the connection with hose.
8. Install the slightly oiled screw plug (5) with sealing ring (6) and tighten with 17 Nm.
9. Repeat steps 3 to 8 for all other cylinder units.

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Piston
Attention! Barring with piston removed (VM)

On VM 43 engines there is a risk of collision of the connecting rods when barring the
engine with piston removed. After removal of only one piston of a crank pin the engine
cannot be barred any more by 360°. During barring there is a risk of shank division
collision. Therefore, when barring always make sure that the shank divisions do not touch
each other! If necessary, change the direction of rotation.

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Kolbenschmidt 4300.7-26.70.00-03 /-06
In case of replacement / servicing the originally used spacer sleeves and screws of
variants 4300.7-26.70.00-03/-06 are replaced by spacer sleeves (2), studs (3) and
hexagon nuts (4). Piston assembly with screws is not applicable any more and was,
therefore, removed from the Engineer’s Handbook.
Lubricate thread and contact surface with Molykote paste G-n-plus.

Screw stud (3) with  M = 40 Nm
into piston crown (1).
Tighten nuts (4) crosswise with  M = 170 Nm
and loosen the nuts again.
Check proper fit of studs (3) in the crown (1) with  M = 40 Nm
Pretighten nuts (4) crosswise with  M = 60 Nm
(mark bolt head)
and continue to turn crosswise by  Dw = 120°
Check (by a second person): When applying a torque of  M = 115 Nm
the nuts must not turn any further.
Shoulder clearance S (screws not tightened):

Clearance in new condition (variant -03)  S = 0.14 - 0.18 mm
Clearance in new condition (variant -06)  S = 0.24 - 0.28 mm
Limit clearance  S = 0.60 mm

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Lubricate all threads and the nut contact surface with oil.
Put piston skirt (5) onto piston crown (4) (suitable spring dowel pin (6)!)
1. Screw in piston screw (3) with  M = 20 Nm

Screw length max. 218 mm
2. Fit thrust piece (2). Tighten nut (1) with pin  M = finger tight
Document screw projection Z1.
3. Install the set of hydraulic tools.
4. Stretch piston screw (3) with  P = 610 + 20 bar
5. Tighten nut (1) (via auxiliary tube with pin)  M = finger tight
Document the number of pitches used for
tightening (5 pitches = >200°). Attention! In
case of >6 pitches: Repeat the assembly!
6. Relieve the set of hydraulic tools.
8. Loosen nut (1) by the number of documented  pitches + 1 pitch.
Relieve the set of hydraulic tools.
9. Nut (1) must be free. Tighten nut (1) with pin  M = finger tight
11. Tighten nut (1) (via auxiliary tube with pin)  M = finger tight
Document the number of pitches used for
tightening (5 pitches = >200°)
Attention! In case of >6 pitches:
Repeat the assembly!
12. Relieve the set of hydraulic tools and
remove the complete tightening tool.
13. Document screw projection Z2. Projection
increase Z2 - Z1 should be 0.7- 0.9 mm. If
the screw projection is outside of this range:
Repeat the screw assembly procedure
starting with step 7.
In case of reassembly:
Measure the screw length.
If screw length >218.0: Replace
the screw.

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Kolbenschmidt 4300.7-26.70.00-09 (for 97 kN pretensioning force)
Note: See also AAW 5425.04.
Insert stud (1) with  M = 40 Nm

into the crown.
Lubricate thread and contact surface of the nut with

Molykote paste G-n-plus.
Loosen the nuts again.
Check proper fit of studs (1) in the crown with  M = 40 Nm
Continue to tighten nuts (2) crosswise by  Dw = 120°

Shoulder clearance S (screws not tightened):

Clearance in new condition  S = 0.24 - 0.28 mm

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Note: See also AAW 5425.04.
Insert stud (4) with  M = 70 Nm
into piston crown (2).
Lubricate thread and contact surface of the
nut with Molykote paste G-n-plus.
Tighten nuts (6) crosswise with  M = 170 Nm
Loosen the nuts again.
Check proper fit of studs (4) in the crown with  M = 70 Nm
Continue to tighten nuts (6) crosswise by  Dw = 120°
Shoulder clearance S (nuts not tightened).
Clearance in new condition  S = 0.24 - 0.28 mm

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Wear limits of the ring grooves
Piston ring height hR Groove height hN2 Limit clearance hN2 - hR

Groove
Nominal dimension Wear limit
1 10 mm 10.50 mm 0.90 mm
2 10 mm 10.50 mm 0.60 mm
3 10 mm 10.30 mm 0.40 mm
hN1 = dimension in new

condition
hN2 = wear dimension
Piston rings
1st groove: Rectangular ring 4300.7-26.17.01-01
2nd groove: Rectangular ring 4300.7-26.17.01-02
3rd groove: Bevelled-edge oil control ring 4300.7-26.17.01-03
Removal
The anti-polishing rings inside the cylinder liners are smaller in diameter than the cylinder
liner. Before extracting the piston remove the anti-polishing ring. For this purpose, clean
the area above TDC of 1st piston ring up to the anti-polishing ring of carbon deposits.
Then bar the crankshaft so as to position the piston below anti-polishing ring (1) and insert
removal device (2) so that the recess is inside the anti-polishing ring. Slightly tighten the
spindle nut by turning and eject the anti-polishing ring by turning the piston up.

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Piston, piston pin, small-end bush wear limits
Min. clearance Max. clearance Limit clearance

Difference between
(new) (new) (wear)
Piston bosses A KS: 0.06 mm KS: 0.09 mm KS: 0.15 mm

Piston pin C Mahle: 0.07 mm Mahle: 0.13 mm Mahle: 0.19 mm
Small-end bush B
0.2 mm 0.3 mm 0.34 mm
Piston pin C
Piston boss distance D
0.7 mm 1.2 mm 1.5 mm
Small-end bush width X
Measure the piston bosses A on both sides approx. 10 - 20 mm behind the circlip groove.
To determine the end clearance use dimensions D and X
For further information on measuring and replacing the small-end bush, see chapter
“Connecting Rod”, section “Small-end bush”.
When reaching the limit clearances or if the limit clearance will probably be exceeded
before the next overhaul, the corresponding wear parts must be replaced.
Weight tolerance when replacing connecting rod / piston

In order to avoid any unbalance, the masses of piston / connecting rod must not differ
excessively between the individual cylinder units.
For tolerance data please refer to chapter “Connecting Rod”, section “Weight
tolerance when replacing connecting rod / piston”.

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Connecting Rod
Attention! Barring with piston removed (VM)

On VM 43 engines there is a risk of collision of the connecting rods when barring the
engine with piston removed. After removal of only one piston of a crank pin the engine
cannot be barred any more by 360°. During barring there is a risk of shank division
collision. Therefore, when barring always make sure that the shank divisions do not touch
each other! If necessary, change the direction of rotation.
Shank division tightening torque (RM and VM)

Mechanical tightening with torque wrench:
Pretighten all studs (1) with  M = 50 Nm
Apply Molykote G Rapid plus to threads and contact surfaces
Make a marking for measuring the torque angle.
Tighten studs (1) crosswise with  M = 600 + 25 Nm
Check the torque angle on all studs (1) (see below)
Hydraulic tightening with device DR 1,25 of ITH

Pretighten all studs (1) with  P = 50 bar
Apply Molykote G Rapid plus to threads and contact surfaces
Make a marking for measuring the torque angle.
Tighten studs (1) crosswise with  P = 400 + 25 bar
Torque angle check:
If the studs are correctly tightened, the torque angle must reach  Dw = 55° + 15°.
Attention! Do not bar the engine while the
hydraulic tool is still in place.
Stud tightening sequence:
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Small-end bush
Evaluation:
The decisive criteria for assessing the small-end bush are basically the clearance limits
indicated in chapter “Piston”, section “Piston, piston pin, small-end bush wear
limits”.
Replacement criteria:
A small-end bush shall only be replaced when:
> A clearance limit has been reached or
> The clearance limit will probably be exceeded before the next overhaul or
> There is mechanical damage such as severe score marks, crumbling or deep cavitation
pits or
> The small-end bush has reached an operating time of 60,000 hours.
Over and above that, maintenance and replacement intervals are specified in the
maintenance plan of the operating instructions.
A replacement of small-end bushes is only permissible for
the variants indicated in the following table. The existing
variant can be identified by means of the S code stamp
on the shank division.
If a small-end bush of a variant not mentioned in this table S
should have to be replaced, please contact the Technical
Customer Service in Kiel.
Codes allowed for replacement:
Code Comments Code Comments
43 99-22 Replacement
head
43-10 43 99-23 Replacement
head
head
head
head
43-27 43 99-32
43-50 43 99-33
43-51 43 99-34
43-52 43 99-35
(Table continued on the next page)
Techn. revision: Feb. 2018 Caterpillar confidential: yellow 112

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Codes allowed for replacement:
Code Comments
R 43 99-20 Reconditioned, small-end bush var. -06 or -10 required

Removal:
Make the small-end bush (2) stress-free by sawing or
milling at the marked point (C).
Note: Pressing out of the small-end bush without taking

the appropriate measures to reduce stress is NOT
permissible!
Remove the small-end bush. Clean the bore and check it

for cracks according to EN 10228-1 with wet fluorescent
penetrant materials. In case of indications of any kind,
the connecting rod head must not be reused.
Installation:
Clean and degrease the small end (1). Cool the small-
end bush down to -160 °C with liquid nitrogen and push
it into the small end.In doing so, make sure the oil holes are correctly positioned. Lateral
projection a must be the same on both sides. Measure the small-end bush after it has
reached room temperature.The reference dimension after freeze fitting is
Ø 205.20 + 0.09 mm.

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Piston pin and small-end bush wear limits
The wear limits of piston pin and small-end bush are indicated in chapter “Piston”,
section “Piston, piston pin, small-end bush wear limits”.
Connecting rod small end/connecting rod shank replacement

As a general rule, connecting rod small end and connecting rod shank are “one
component“ and must not be replaced separately or interchanged. If a spare part is
needed, it is possible, after consultation with KEC, to replace only the shank or the small
end. When replacing a small end take into account Job Instruction AA-VT-104.
Tightening torque for big-end bearing nuts (RM and VM)

Note: The pin in the serration of the connecting rod is located on the operating side (B
side).
Mechanically pretighten round nut (1) on the operating side (B side) with M = 100 + 30
Nm (nut on exhaust side loose).
Arrange the hydraulic device as shown on the next page.
Stretch both bolts simultaneously with a tensioning force of 1500 kN.
This tensioning force is reached either
• by means of device ITH ES 68/64-2250 with hydraulic jack 1.92.13
K, threaded sleeve 1.9203-109 and 1670 + 25 bar pressure
• or by means of device ITH ES 64-1650 with hydraulic jack 1.9213 N

and 2250 + 25 bar pressure.
Tighten both nuts simultaneously.
For checking the torque angle use the holes on the nut circumference:
4 holes ± half the hole distance = 180° ± 22° in case of assembly with bearing shells.
3 holes ± half the hole distance = 130° ± 22° in case of assembly without bearing shells.
Check:
Decrease the pressure by 50 bar. Loosening of the round nuts must not be possible any
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Arrangement of the hydraulic device for big-end bearings
RM43:
VM43:

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Reference dimensions of the big-end bearings after proper tightening (RM and VM)
Do not measure in the joint area of the bearing shells. Measure dimension B 5 degrees
away from the joints of the bearing shells.
Permissible reference dimensions of connecting rods that have

New condition already been in service, valid for installation of new big-end bearings
Big-end bearing bolts Big-end bearing bolts tightened to specification
tightened to
specification Deformation in transverse Deformation in direction of rod
direction
Dim. A Dim. B Dim. A min. Dim. B max. Dim. A max. Dim. B min.
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
380.34 A + 0.04
+ 0.05 + 0.02 380.31 A + 0.14 380.45 A+ 0.03
Reference dimension B
Reference
dimension A
Securing the screw plugs

Screw in screw plug (1) and (if existing) (2) with  M = 60 Nm
Loctite 270
By means of a cross chisel (with cutting edge rounded to r = 2 mm) apply three powerful
strokes to the thread of the connecting rod, each staggered by 120° ± 20° around the
circumference. As a result of this action the corresponding thread must be significantly
deformed. Apply the cutting edge of the chisel perpendicular to the thread.
Turn back all existing screw plugs with  M = 70 Nm
to check the clamping effect of the chisel strokes.
At this torque the screw plugs must be locked.

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Big-end bearing
For fixation in the connecting rod and the big-end bearing cap the upper and lower shells
of old design are provided with locating lugs. During installation make sure that the
locating lugs point towards operating side.
In case of big-end bearing shells of newer design, only the lower shells have two lugs for
fixation in the big-end bearing cap. Here the marking of both bearing shells must point
towards operating side. Any lateral projection of the upper bearing shell must be identical
on both sides. Do not twist the bearing shells.
Bearing caps, bearing shells, small end and connecting rod are marked with the
respective cylinder numbers and may not be interchanged. New components are to be
marked accordingly.
Marking
The connecting rod is marked with the engine number and the cylinder number, big-end
bearing cap and small end are marked with the cylinder number only.
The big-end bearing shell is marked with the cylinder number. All markings are on the
operating side.
Bearing evaluation
For details on bearing evaluation please refer to the General Part of the Engineer’s
Handbook.
Weight tolerance when replacing connecting rod / piston

In order to avoid any unbalance, the masses of piston / connecting rod must not differ
excessively between the individual cylinder units.
To determine the mass per cylinder unit weigh the piston together with the connecting rod
(without piston rings and without big-end bearing).
Permissible weight deviation within a set for one engine: 6000 g
When installing piston and connecting rod distribute them in such a way that the weights
are increasing in the following cylinder sequence:
6 M 43: 5 2 1 6 4 3
7 M 43: 3 2 1 7 6 5 4
8 M 43: 6 3 5 1 8 2 7 4
9 M 43: 1 9 8 2 7 3 6 4 5
12 M 43: 5A 5B 2A 2B 1A 1B 6A 6B 4A 4B 3A 3B
16 M 43: 6A 6B 3A 3B 1A 1B 8A 8B 7A 7B 2A 2B 4A 4B 5A 5B

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Cylinder Liner
Wear limits
Nominal dimension Ø (dim. in new condition)  430 + 0.063 mm
Wear dimension of bore (entire cylinder running surface)  0.50 mm
Max. ovality  0.30 mm
Permissible wedge shapes, canyons, scores, pockets
Wedge (Wedge-shaped indentation over the entire circumference, originating from TDC
of 1st piston ring and extending downward):
Height  13 mm
Depth **  0.05 mm
Canyons (Individual deep blow-by grooves in the area of 1st piston ring)
Max. number  3
Length  13 mm
Total width  6 mm
Score marks (Severe vertical, linear friction marks running through the TDC area
of the 1st piston ring)
Number  3 to 19
Length  250 mm
Depth  0.5 mm
Pockets (Areal, irregular indentations)

Number  3
Length  120 mm
Width ***  40 mm
Depth **  0,03 mm
** Probe radius r  3 mm
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Pocket Score TDC 1st ring

mark
Wedge shape Canyon
Installation
During installation make sure that marking (1) of the cylinder liner coincides with marking
(2) of the cooling collar.
Attention!
On RM 43 engines and the B-side of VM 43 engines the marking points towards the driving
end. On the A-side install the cooling collar turned by 180°. The marking on the cooling
collar here points towards the free end. Install the cylinder liner here also with the marking
pointing towards the free end. A wrongly inserted liner may cause extensive damage.

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Main Bearings
Tightening instruction for main bearings with two hydraulic jacks (RM)
Note: Arrangement of the hydraulic devices according to drawing 4300.7-92.03.00-XX
Molykote
Tighten main bearing nuts (2) evenly by hand.
Note: After installing new bearing shells measure the gap.
Tighten studs (3) with  M = 200 Nm
Molykote
Tighten round nuts (4) evenly by hand.
Pretighten round nuts (4) on the operating side with  Pv = 100 kN
Then tighten both round nuts (4) with  Pv = 590 kN
Tighten both main bearing nuts of one bearing block in
one operation.
Check the torque angle by means of the holes at the outer edge of the nut:
3 holes ± half the hole distance = 120° ± 22° upon installation.
Tighten main bearing nuts (2) with  Pv = 2040 kN
Tighten both main bearing nuts of one bearing block
in one operation.
7 holes ± half the hole distance = 330° ± 22° in case of installation with bearing shells.
5 holes ± half the hole distance = 250° ± 22° in case of installation without bearing shells.
Schaaf ITH GmbH
Hydraulic SSV M 45 ES 45-650

device (MaK device No. 1101-1126)
Pretensioning force 100 kN 100 kN
Hydraulic pressure 400 bar 380 bar
Schaaf ITH GmbH
Hydraulic SSV M68x4 ES 68x4-2250

device (MaK device No. 1101-1126)

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Tightening instruction for main bearings with one hydraulic jack (RM)
This tightening instruction describes how to proceed if only one hydraulic jack is available.
This may be the case if this job is carried out only with the equipment available on board.
The item numbers refer to the figures above.
The bearing guide lug of the bottom shell points towards the operating side.
Molykote
Tighten the round nuts (2) evenly with a pin so as to be finger tight.
Note: After installing new bearing shells measure the gap.
Insert the lateral studs (3) with  M = 200 Nm
Molykote
Screw on the round nuts (4) evenly so as to be finger tight.
Stretch the lateral stud (3) on the operating side with  P = 380 bar
and firmly tighten the round nut (4) with a pin.
Stretch the lateral stud (3) on the exhaust side with  P = 2250 bar
Decrease the pressure by  P = 50 bar

Loosening of the round nut by means of the pin must
not be possible any more.
Stretch the lateral stud (3) on the operating side with  P = 2250 bar

Loosening of the round nut by means of the pin must
Tighten the round nuts (4) of the lateral studs of the adjacent bearing(s) as described
above.
Stretch both main bearing bolts (1) simultaneously with  P = 2250 bar
and firmly tighten the round nuts (2) with a pin.
Pay attention to ease of movement.

Loosening of the round nuts by means of the pin must

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Measuring the gap (RM)
Remove round nuts (4) and
studs (3) (bearing block 1
(locating bearing) does not
have any).
Loosen round nuts (4) of the

adjacent main bearing
blocks. Loosen both round
nuts (4) of one bearing block
in one operation.
Loosen both main bearing

nuts (2) in one operation.
Use hydraulic device in
accordance with drawing
4300.7-92.03.00-XX.
Tighten main bearing nuts (2) alternately and evenly by hand until the joint faces of the
bearing shells just touch each other.
Check the projecting length of the bearing shell by measuring the gap between engine
block and main bearing cap on operating side and exhaust side.
Gap total (of operating and exhaust side)  1.40 - 1.70 mm
After longer operation the gap total

for the main bearing must not be less than  1.20 mm
Retighten all bolts as described in the tightening instructions above.
Note: The locating bearing does not have any lateral bolts.
Note regarding engines 065067 and 065068 (8 M 43):

Tighten screw plug (1) (M33x2) with  M = 200 Nm
Loctite 243
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Old tightening instruction for main bearings (VM)
Attention! Before inserting the studs make sure to observe the paragraph New studs for
main bearings (VM) below in this chapter!
The bearing guide grooves are located on bank B.

Insert studs (1) with  M = 700 Nm
Molykote
Tighten the main bearing nuts (2) evenly by
hand.
Tighten studs (3) with  M = 200 Nm
Molykote
Pretighten round nuts (4) on the B-side with  Pv = 100 kN at 240 + 25 bar
Then tighten both round nuts (4)
of one bearing block with  Pv = 800 kN at 1900 + 25 bar
in one operation.
Use hydraulic device in accordance with drawing 4301.7-92.03.00-XX.
Tighten both round nuts (2) of one bearing block with Pv = 3200 kN at 2250 + 25 bar
in one operation.
7 holes ± half the hole distance = 300° ± 22° in case of installation with bearing shells.
4 holes ± half the hole distance = 200° ± 22° in case of assembly without bearing shells.
Use hydraulic device in accordance with drawing 4301.7-92.03.00-XX.

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New studs for main bearings (VM)
The new studs (1) are provided with a cavity and have a recess at the top for a plastic
spacer ring (2). Before inserting the studs press the spacer ring into the stud until the
connection in view Z is established.
Insert the studs with cavity (1) with  M = 50 Nm

Molykote
Tighten the round nuts (2) and (4) in the normal way.
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Repair solution for stud
Screw in stud (2) until adjusting dimension 780.8 ± 2 mm is reached.
Put on fixing bush (3) and make a flat centring hole on the stud (2) through the 9 mm hole
in the fixing bush.
Remove the fixing bush (3) and make a Ø 6.8 mm hole for hexagon head screw (4) in the
stud (2). After that, cut an M8 thread in the stud (2).
Put on fixing bush (3) and insert hexagon head screw M8x30-8.8 (4) with  M = 20 Nm
Loctite 243
This fixation will ensure correct alignment also for further installations.
780.8 -2
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New tightening instruction for main bearings (VM)
Valid for new engine block with pockets (F)
The bearing guide grooves are located on bank B.
Insert studs (4) with Molykote and screw in until reaching dimension 780 mm ± 1 mm.
Put on bearing cap and check dimension 170 mm +1 mm/-1.2 mm.
Screw on round nuts (5) and check dimension 80 mm if applicable.
Tighten the round nuts (5) evenly by hand.
Tighten studs (6) with ⇒ M = 200 Nm
Molykote
Pretighten round nuts (7) on the B-side with ⇒ Pv = 100 kN at 240 + 25 bar
Then tighten both round nuts (7) of one bearing block with⇒Pv = 800 kN at 1900 +25 bar
in one operation.
Hydraulic jack: ITH type ES 52-1050
Tighten both round nuts (5) of one bearing block with ⇒Pv = 3200 kN at 2250 + 25 bar
in one operation.
Hydraulic jack: ITH type ES 85-3555
780 +1
170 -1.2
+1
(80)

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Main Bearings c2
Measuring the gap (VM)
1. Remove round nuts (4) and studs (3).
2. Loosen round nuts (4) of the adjacent main bearing blocks. Loosen both round nuts (4)
of one bearing block in one operation.
3. Hydraulically loosen both main bearing nuts (2) in one operation.
4. Then tighten main bearing nuts (2) alternately and evenly with a pin until the joint faces
of the bearing shells just touch each other.
5. Check the projecting length of the bearing shell by measuring the gap between engine
block and main bearing cap on the A and B bank sides.
Gap total (of bank A and bank B)  1.7 - 2.0 mm
Limit value for operation  1.5 mm

6. Tighten all bolts as described in the above tightening instruction.

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Marking (RM and VM)
Bearing caps and bearing shells are marked on the operating side with the respective cy-
linder numbers, starting from the driving end. Do not interchange the parts!
Locating and normal bearings are identical. For axial fixation thrust washers are installed
at bearing 1 (locating bearing).
Fastening of the thrust washers

On the RM 43 the lower parts of thrust washers (1) are fastened with two spring dowel
pins (2) on the bearing cap (3). Insert the upper parts into the engine block without pins.
For RM 43 C and all VM 43 engines 3 hexagon
socket head cap screws M12x35-8.8 (4) are
used for this purpose.
Tighten these with  M = 68 Nm
Loctite 243
Bearing clearances (RM)

End clearance at the locating bearing S = S1 + S2  0.4 + 0.3 mm
Limit clearance  1 mm
Bearing clearances (VM)

End clearance at the locating bearing S = S1 + S2  0.6 + 0.3 mm
Limit clearance  1.2 mm
RM 43: RM 43 C and VM 43:

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Bearing evaluation
For details on bearing evaluation please refer to the General Part of the Engineer’s
Handbook.
Limit dimensions of the main bearing shells

The first measurement of the main bearing shells is carried out on the bearing subjected
to the highest load. The bearings subjected to highest load (starting from driving end)
are:
6 M 43: Bearing 4
7 M 43: Bearings 2 and 7
8 M 43: Bearing 5
9 M 43: Bearing 6
Measure the wall thickness in the main load area at measuring points (X).
Dimension in new condition  8.820 - 0.025 mm
Limit value  8.74 mm
If the limit value is reached, also check all other main bearings.
For VM 43 a surface and wear evaluation of the main bearing shells at the bearings
subjected to the highest load must be carried out (see Section “Bearings” in the
General Part of the Engineer’s Handbook). The bearings subjected to highest load
(starting from driving end) are:


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Crankshaft c2
Crankshaft
Balance weight installation
Note for VM+RM: Orient the threaded holes at (1) of all balance weights towards the
respective cylinder centre.
Tightening instruction RM
Insert the studs with  M = 400 Nm
Apply Molykote to collar landing and thread.
Pretighten both studs with  P = 2050 + 25 bar
For checking the torque angle use the holes on the outer edge of the nut:
Decrease pressure by 50 bar. Loosening of the round nuts must not be possible any more.
Tool number: 1.9213 P
Tightening instruction VM
Insert the studs with  M = 500 Nm
Apply Molykote to collar landing and thread.
Pretighten both studs with  P = 2100 + 25 bar
For checking the torque angle use the holes on the outer edge of the nut:
Decrease pressure by 50 bar. Loosening of the round nuts must not be possible any more.
Tool number: 1.9213 K
VM 43 C with 1050 kW/cyl.: Device ES68/64-2250 (ITH), device No.: 1101-1233
Contact pattern of the balance weight surface (RM and VM)
Contact area absolutely required
Contact area permissible only in

combination with
No material build-up permissible
RM 43 VM 43

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Screw plugs in the crank webs
Screw in by hand the plugs (2) wetted with engine oil (see illustration on previous page)
until 2 to 3 turns of the crankshaft thread become visible. Significantly deform the
crankshaft thread with three powerful strokes by means of a cross chisel, each
staggered by 120°. Apply the cutting edge of the chisel perpendicular to the thread
(rounded cutting edge, r = 2 mm).
Turn back the screw plug with  M = 70 Nm
At this torque the screw plug must be locked.
Otherwise, repeat the process with deeper chisel strokes.
Check the clamping effect once more.
Balance weight distribution (RM and VM)

The engines are provided with balance weights as follows:
6 M 43: 12 balance weights7 M 43: 14 balance weights12 M 43: 12 balance weights
8 M 43: 12 balance weights 9 M 43:18 balance weights 16 M 43: 8 balance weights
Crank pin 1: 2 pcs.

Crank pin 2: 1 pc., left (seen from operating side)
Crank pin 3: 1 pc., right (seen from operating side)
Crank pin 4: 2 pcs.
Crank pin 5: 2 pcs.
Crank pin 6: 1 pc., left (seen from operating side)
Crank pin 7: 1 pc., right (seen from operating side)
Crank pin 8: 2 pcs.
Crank web deflection (RM and VM)

Cylinders not subjected to any external load (generally applicable to all cylinders, also to
cylinder 1 if flywheel hub and flywheel are not yet installed, as well as to the last cylinder
if the secondary PTO shaft incl. bearing in pump mounting plate is not yet connected).
Limit value for RM 43:  0.07 to - 0.12 mm
Limit value for VM 43:  0.08 to - 0.13 mm
Cylinders subjected to additional load (normally cylinder 1, on account of the flywheel, and
last cylinder if power is taken off at the free end).
Limit value for RM 43:  0.07 to - 0.16 mm

Limit value for VM 43:  0.08 to - 0.19 mm

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Vibration damper
Note: Maintenance intervals and replacement deadlines

are specified in the maintenance plan of the operating
instructions.
Observe the instructions of Geislinger for installing the

screws. Clean the contact surfaces of all parts (free of oil
and grease).
For installation and removal of the vibration dampers use

device 2062.0000.000.0 and proceed according to the
supplied operating instructions. For reasons of safety this
device will only be lent out in combination with trained MaK
personnel until MaK is offering training for this device.
Note: Contrary to the operating instructions please note

that when using vibration damper D 148/7 on 8 M 43 and 9 M 43 engines the pump gear
support does not fit through the lateral mounting hole and must be removed from face end.
Tighten screws (1) with the torque indicated in the table below. Apply Molykote
to the thread and Loctite 243 to both sides of the disc springs (for damper D110/
64/1: Use Loctite 275 or Loctite 270).
If no tightening torque is indicated, tighten the screws with the stated pre-torque (without
pre-torque: Tighten the screws until the disc spring is resting flatly). After that, continue to
tighten by the indicated torque angle.
Tightening Pre-torque + torque

Damper (engine) Screws
torque angle
D 110/64 (6 M 43) M20 8.8 440 Nm + 40 Nm

D 110/64/1 (6 M 43 PTO) 440 Nm + 44 Nm 48° + 6°
D 134/5 (7 M 43 / 8 M M24 10.9 57° + 5°
43)
D 148/7 (8 M 43 / 9 M 300 Nm + 43° + 5°
43)
D 134/7 (9 M 43) M24 10.9 60°
D 120/9 (16 M 43 C) 500 Nm + 50 Nm
D 120/9/M (16 M 43 C) 580 Nm + 58 Nm

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Crankshaft c2
Vibration damper installation without power take-off (RM)
Before assembly of crankshaft (2), vibration damper (4), pump gear support (6) and gear
wheel (5) degrease all flange surfaces.
Pretighten studs * (1) (M39x3 x 355) with  M = 600 Nm

After that, finally tighten with  Dw = 120°
Molykote
* Before reassembly of vibration damper (4) with screws (1) check whether the threads in
the flange of crankshaft (2) have seized during unscrewing. If not, it is recommended to
replace screws (1) by new, manganese phosphated screws (stock number 193376658).
If one or more threads have seized, rebore the threads in the flange of crankshaft (2) with
a Ø 41 drill. Provide 2x45° chamfers to both sides of the holes. Use assembly kit (stock
number 190__2018) with 20 longer studs (1) (M39x3 x 406) and 5 segments (3). Tighten
the studs according to the tightening instructions indicated above. Apply Molykote to
thread and screw head contact surface.
Tighten screws M16 with  M = 130 Nm

Molykote
Molykote

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Vibration damper installation without power take-off (VM)
Before assembly of crankshaft, vibration damper, pump gear support, and gear wheel
degrease all flange surfaces.
Pretighten screws (1) with  M = 600 Nm

Then finally tighten with  Dw = 60°
Molykote

Molykote

Molykote
1 - Studs according to drawing number 1.00.7-88.50.59-55 (M39x3 x 310)

2 - Gear ring
3 - Tack screws M 16x70 ISO 4014 8.8 - A3C
5 - Pump gear support
7 - Vibration damper
5 6
2
1
4
Power take-off at the free end

In case of power take-off at the free end of the engine, pay particular attention to crank
web deflection of the last cylinder.

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Flange shaft with power take-off (6 M 43 and 7 M 43 1250 kW/cyl.)
In case of power take-off at the free end of the engine, pay particular attention to crank
web deflection of the last cylinder.
1. Install shaft (1), gear (4), and studs (5) at the crankshaft.
Pretighten studs (5) with  M = 600 Nm
After that, continue to turn  120 °
Molykote
2. Check run-out between PTO shaft and crankshaft.
3. Install the lower bearing casing with bearing shell (3). Degrease the contact surfaces of
the bearing casing to the engine block before assembly. Apply a thin coat of DIRKO HT
No. 465.763 sealing compound to the contact surfaces. Push the casing upwards until
the bearing fits closely on the shaft without any clearance. Position the casing laterally
so that the clearance in the bearing to the left and right of the shaft is the same.
4. Pin the lower bearing casing to the engine block, see S.
5. Install the upper bearing casing and pin it to the lower casing. Degrease the contact
surface of the bearing casing to the engine block as well as contact surfaces X before
assembly. Apply a thin coat of DIRKO HT No. 465.763 sealing compound to the contact
surfaces. Keep the hatched area Y free of sealing compound.
6. Check the shaft for perfect running.
Tighten screws (21) and (22) with  M = 130 Nm
Molykote

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Allowable crankshaft refinishing dimensions
RM 43 C Main bearing journal Crank pin
Journal/pin diameter 410 mm 380 mm

1. undersize step 409.5 mm 379.5 mm
2. undersize step 409 mm 379 mm
3. undersize step 408.5 mm 378 mm
5. undersize step 407.5 mm ---
6. undersize step 407 mm ---
Tolerance for all values is h6.
VM 43 C Main bearing journal Crank pin
Journal/pin diameter 480 mm 380 mm

1. undersize step 479.5 mm 379.5 mm
3. undersize step --- 378 mm
5. undersize step --- ---
6. undersize step 477 mm ---
Tolerance for all values is h6.
Screw plug in shaft face end

Tightening torque for screw plug G1/4 (9) see “General Part” of the Engineer’s
Handbook, chapter “General Installation Instructions”, section “Tightening torques
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Surface hardness of the crankshaft
Hardness (HB)
Engine Drawing number
Min. Max.
4306.7-25.10.01-01 205 245
6 M 43
4306.7-25.10.01-04 230 275
4307.7-25.10.01-01 205 245
7 M 43
4307.7-25.10.01-04 230 275
4308.7-25.10.01-01 205 245
8 M 43
4308.7-25.10.01-04 230 275
4309.7-25.10.01-02 230 275
9 M 43 4309.7-25.10.01-03 250 295
4309.7-25.10.01-04 280 340
4312.7-25.10.01-02 215 260
12 M 43 4312.7-25.10.01-04 240 285

4312.7-25.10.01-05 265 325
4316.7-25.10.01-01 245 290
16 M 43
4316.7-25.10.01-02 275 335

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Crankshaft Seal with
Flywheel Hub
c2
Crankshaft Seal with Flywheel Hub
Crankshaft seal (RM) with hub 4300.7-73.10.01-03 (20 pcs. M42x3)
Attention! The following work shall only be executed by qualified MaK personnel! Contact
Parts Operations in Kiel to hire the required tools and qualified professionals.
Align and install the cover plate (1) so as to be centred to the crankshaft and flush with the
bottom edge of the engine block.
Tighten screws (2) with  M = 130 Nm
Molykote
Lubricate the crankshaft cone with hydraulic oil H36 DIN 51524. Guide the flywheel hub
over the crankshaft and push it onto the crankshaft cone until contact is reached. Install
the mounting device. In doing so, fix the flywheel hub on the locating pin of the mounting
device In this position the projecting screw heads on the gear wheel on crankshaft are
aligned to the corresponding receiving bores on the flywheel hub. Press flywheel hub into
final position with mounting device and oil press fit.
Final position 3 mm before being flush with the crankshaft.
The mounting distance is  35 - 6 mm
The oil pressure is   P = 1250 bar
Pressing liquid: Hydraulic oil H36
Loosen the device earliest 12 hours after releasing the oil press fit.
Install oil thrower (3) on the flywheel hub.
Molykote
Do not start the engine earlier than 24 hours after releasing the oil press fit.
Conical spring washer

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Flywheel Hub
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Crankshaft seal (RM) with hub 4300.7-73.10.01-02 (16 pcs. M42x3)
Crankshaft cylinder 1 at TDC position. Align and install the cover plate (1) so as to be
centred to the crankshaft and flush with the bottom edge of the engine block.

Molykote
Lubricate the crankshaft cone with hydraulic oil DIN 51524-2, ISO VG 100. Guide the
flywheel hub over the crankshaft and push it onto the crankshaft cone until contact is
reached. Install the mounting device. In doing so, fix the flywheel hub on the locating pin
of the mounting device In this position the projecting screw heads on the gear wheel on
crankshaft are aligned to the corresponding receiving bores on the flywheel hub. Press
flywheel hub into final position with mounting device and oil press fit.
The mounting distance is  37 - 6 mm
The oil pressure is   P = 1430 ± 30 bar
Pressing liquid: Hydraulic oil DIN 51524-2, ISO VG 100
Molykote

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Flywheel Hub
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Crankshaft seal (VM)
Align and install the cover plate (1) so as to be centred to the crankshaft and flush with the
bottom edge of the engine block.
Molykote
Oil the crankshaft cone with hydraulic oil. Guide flywheel hub over the crankshaft and
push it onto the crankshaft cone until contact is reached. Install the mounting device. In
doing so, fix the flywheel hub on the locating pin of the mounting device Press flywheel
hub into final position with mounting device and oil press fit.
Final position 1.5 mm before being flush with the crankshaft for engines Nos. 069051
to 069054.
The mounting distance for 12 M 43 is  40 - 6 mm

The mounting distance for 16 M 43 is  46 - 6 mm
The oil pressure is   P = 1450 bar

The oil pressure for engines Nos. 069051 to 069054 is  P = 1450 ± 30 bar
Molykote

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Timing Gear Train c2
Timing Gear Train
Note: When removing gears position the centre of gravity of the gear with mounting device
as precisely as possible under the crane hook and counterhold to prevent sudden
swivelling out of the gear with mounting device.
Crankshaft gear
Place gear wheel on the centering of the crankshaft.
In doing so, pay attention to the position of spring
dowel pin (1).
Pretighten screws (2) evenly and crosswise with  M = 150 Nm
Molykote (Pos. (3) = washers)
Check the tightening torque of 150 Nm once more on all screws. Check the final position
of the gear with at least 3 dial gauges distributed around the circumference.
Tighten screws (2) with  Dw = 30° + 5°

Check the dial gauges. After tightening with the specified torque angle no settlement
phenomena must have occurred.
Check all threaded connections with  M = 375 Nm
RM 43: 16 hexagon head bolts M20 x 110 ISO 4014 - 10.9 with washers as per
drawing number and 1 spring dowel pin 10 x 20 ISO 8752
VM 43: 16 hexagon head bolts M24 x 130 ISO 4014 - 10.9 with washers as per
drawing number and 1 spring dowel pin 10 x 20 ISO 8752
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Step wheel installation (RM) 4300.7-51.40.00-05, -06, -07, and 4300.7-99.51.40-02
Tighten screws M16 (1) with  M = 190 Nm 
Molykote
Tighten screws M8 (7) with  M = 20 Nm 

Loctite 243
Clearance at X:
Minimum  0.3 mm
Maximum  1.4 mm
If a tab washer is mounted, adjust the smallest possible clearance at (2).
End clearance at Y:
Minimum  0.6 mm
Maximum  1.1 mm
Wear limit for end clearance  1.6 mm
Degrease and seal

with Loctite 222

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Step wheel installation (RM) 4300.7-51.40.00-01, -03
Tighten screws (1) M16-8.8 with  M = 130 Nm 

Molykote
Clearance at (2):
Minimum   0.3 mm
Maximum  1.4 mm
End clearance at (3) for 4300.7-51.40.00-03:

Minimum  0.6 mm
Maximum  1.1 mm
End clearance at (3) for 4300.7-51.40.00-01:

Minimum  0.3 mm
Maximum  0.7 mm
Degrease and seal

with Loctite

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Driving end Driving end
Step wheel
Intermediate Interm.
gear gear
Left Right
Step wheel installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-01 (left)

Tighten hexagon head bolts (1) ISO4014-M16x70-8.8 with  M = 130 Nm 
Molykote
Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws (2) DIN 6912-M8x20-8.8 with M = 20 Nm 
Loctite 243 (blue)
Clearance at (3):
Minimum  0.3 mm
Maximum  1.4 mm
End clearance at (4):

Minimum  0.6 mm
Maximum  1.2 mm
Freeze fit bush (5) with  -195 °C
Lubricate O-rings DIN 3771 - 150x5.3 on the shaft with Petro Gel Amber.

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Step wheel installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-02 and -03 (left)
Tighten screws (1) with  M = 190 Nm 
Molykote
(1a) = ISO4014-M16x75-10.9; (1b) = ISO4017-M16x50-10.9
Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws (2) DIN6912-M8x20-8.8 with M = 20 Nm 

Loctite 243 (blue)
Clearance at (3) (for variant -02 only):

Maximum  1.4 mm

Minimum  0.6 mm
Maximum  1.2 mm

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Step wheel installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-51 and -52 (right)
Tighten hexagon head screws (1) ISO 4017-M16x50-10.9 with M = 190 Nm
Molykote
Tighten hexagon head bolts (2) ISO4014-M16x75-10.9 with M = 130 Nm

Molykote
Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws (3) DIN6912-M8x20-8.8 with  M = 20 Nm

anziehen.Loctite 243 (blue)

Minimum  0.3 mm
Maximum  1.4 mm

Minimum  0.6 mm
Maximum  1.2 mm

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Step wheel installation (VM) 4301.7-51.41.00-01
Tighten screws (1) M30x180-10.9 with  M = 1450 Nm

Molykote
Freeze fit bushes (2) with  T = -195 °C
The bush must recede by 1 mm in the perforated disc.

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Intermediate gear installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-01 (left)
Tighten hexagon head bolts (1)ISO 4014-M16x70-8.8 with  M = 130 Nm

Molykote
Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws (2) DIN6912-M8x20-8.8 with M = 20 Nm

Loctite 243 (blue)
Clearance at (3):
Minimum  0.3 mm
Maximum  1.4 mm

Minimum  0.6 mm
Freeze fit spacer bush (5) with  -195 °C

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Intermediate gear installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-02 and -03 (left)
Molykote
(1a) = ISO4014-M16x75-10.9; (1b) = ISO4017-M16x50-10.9
Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws (2) DIN6912-M8x20-8.8 with M = 20 Nm 

Loctite 243 (blue)

Maximum  1.4 mm

Minimum  0.6 mm

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Intermediate gear installation (VM) 4301.7-51.40.00-51 and -52 (right)
Tighten hexagon head screws (1) ISO4017-M16x50-10.9 with M = 190 Nm

Molykote
Tighten hexagon head bolts (2) ISO4014-M16x75-10.9 with M = 130 Nm

Molykote
Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws (3) DIN6912-M8x20-8.8 with  M = 20 Nm 

Loctite 243 (blue)

Minimum  0.3 mm

Minimum  0.6 mm

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Bush in the intermediate gear (VM)
Cool the bush (2) down to  -195 °C

with liquid nitrogen and insert it.
In doing so, make sure that the bush recedes on both sides by  12 mm
(see Detail Z).
Rough dimension in the gear (1) before freeze fitting  Ø 176 mm H7
Reference dimension of the bush (2) after freeze fitting  Ø 160.095 +0.079 mm
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Camshaft gear (RM)
The bearing journal (1) must not project into the gear case. Swing the camshaft gear (2)
into the gear case with device 2103-1076. Push the oiled journal (1) until it contacts the
camshaft gear cone. Prefit helical gear (3) until it contacts the camshaft gear. Mount the
camshaft gear until it contacts the end stop on the bearing journal cone with the oil press
fit by evenly tightening screws (4).
Final position: Helical gear (3) pulled against bearing journal (1).
Mounting distance:  L = 11.0 - 3.2 mm

Tighten screws (4) with  M = 260 Nm 
Molykote
After pressing-on camshaft gear (2)

retighten screws of the helical gear (7) (M10) with  M = 30 Nm

Molykote

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End clearance S for covers with short lug  0.6 - 1.2 mm
End clearance S for covers with long lug  0.8 - 1.3 mm
(Illustration below: Cover with long lug)
Backlash values see below.

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Camshaft gear (VM, B bank)
Note: Description, tightening torques, and clearance are applicable to banks A and B..
The bearing journal (1) must not project into the gear case. Swing the camshaft gear (2)
into the gear case with device 2103-1165. Push the oiled journal (1) until it contacts the
camshaft gear cone. Prefit thrust washer (3) until it contacts the camshaft gear. Mount the
camshaft gear until it contacts the end stop on the bearing journal cone with the oil press
fit by evenly tightening screws (4).
Final position: Thrust washer (3) pulled against bearing journal (1).
Mounting distance:  11.0 - 3.2 mm
Tighten hexagon head bolts (4) (M20x280 ISO 4014/8.8) with  M = 260 Nm 
Molykote
After pressing-on camshaft gear (2)

Tighten screw plug (5) (M45x1,5 DIN 910/ST A3C) with  M = 450 Nm
Tighten hexagon head bolt (6) (M16x55 ISO 4014/8.8 A3C) with  M = 130 Nm
Molykote
Tighten screw plug (7) (M33x2 DIN 910/ST A3C) with  M = 320 Nm
End clearance S  0.6 - 1.2 mm

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Backlash values
VM 43:
Crankshaft gear - step wheel  0.25 - 0.45 mm
Step wheel - intermediate gear  0.26 - 0.42 mm
Intermediate gear - camshaft gear (A or B bank)  0.25 - 0.44 mm
Step wheel - camshaft gear (A or B bank)  0.25 - 0.44 mm
RM 43:
Backlash intermediate gear - camshaft gear  0.23 - 0.40 mm
Backlash intermediate gear - crankshaft gear  0.23 - 0.41 mm

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Lubricating oil nozzles for timing gear (RM)
Molykote
2 hexagon head bolts M16x150-10.9
Molykote
2 hexagon head bolts ISO 4014-M16x120-10.9
The arrows indicate the correct direction of injection of the lubricating oil nozzles:
Camshaft gear
Intermediate gear
Crankshaft gear

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Lubricating oil nozzles for timing gear (VM)
Molykote
2 hexagon head screws M24x200-10.9

Molykote
2 hexagon head screws ISO 4017-M16x35-8.8
The arrows indicate the correct direction of injection of the lubricating oil nozzle
Camshaft gear
Camshaft gear
Intermediate gear Step wheel
Crankshaft gear

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Governor Drive c2
Governor Drive
Installation - RM (old design)

1. Install plug-in casing (1) with governor drive shaft (2) in the engine block. Tighten screws
(3) (Molykote) until the flange rests on the entire surface. In doing so, make sure that
O-ring (4) is correctly positioned. It must still be possible to shift the plug-in casing.
2. Adjust the backlash at (5) by means of light blows with a soft metal hammer.
Backlash  0.33 + 0.08 mm
This corresponds to a torsion angle of  0.73° - 0.18°
Tighten screws (3) evenly and crosswise with  M = 130 Nm

Molykote
3. Check the backlash and fix plug-in casing with 2 spring dowel pins (6).

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Installation - RM and VM (new design)
Backlash (1)  0.25 + 0.15 mm
Tighten screws (2) evenly and crosswise with  M = 130 Nm

Molykote
Apply sealing compound to both sides of the shim used for adjusting the backlash.

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Insert expander (8) according to the instructions of the manufacturer and with the tools and
tests specified by the manufacturer.
Heat intermediate gear (5) up to  200 °C
for shrink fitting.
End clearance at (4):  0.40 + 0.2 - 0.1 mm
Heat helical gear wheel (3) up to  200 °C

for shrink fitting.
End clearance at (6):  0.40 + 0.2 - 0.1 mm

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Camshaft
Camshaft installation (RM)

Tighten screws (1) on 6 M 43 + 8 M 43 + 9 M 43 with  M = 420 Nm
Molykote
Tighten screws (1) on 7 M 43 with  M = 560 Nm

Molykote
Alternative camshaft installation (7 M 43 only)

Pretighten screws (1) crosswise with   M = 250 Nm
Molykote
Then mark these screws and finally tighten them with  Dw = 30°
(560 Nm = 250 Nm + 30°)
Tighten screws (1) on 6 M 43 C + 8 M 43 C + 9 M 43 C with M = 420 Nm 

Molykote
6 M 43 = 108 pcs. M20 x 90 ISO 4014 10.9

7 M 43 = 98 pcs. M22 x 90 ISO 4014 10.9
8 M 43 = 128 pcs. M20 x 90 ISO 4014 10.9
9 M 43 = 162 pcs. M20 x 90 ISO 4014 10.9
Before installing the camshaft, provide the camshaft flanges with one parallel pin each in
accordance with the following tables:
6 M 43 (incl. CCR)
Section - cylinder 1 2 3 4 5 6
Flange index 5 1 6 5 3 7

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7 M 43 (incl. CCR)
Section - cylinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Flange index 3 1 2 3 3 2 1
8 M 43 (incl. CCR)
Section - cylinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Flange index 4 7 2 5 4 3 6 1
9 M 43
Section - cylinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Flange index 5 6 2 4 8 8 4 2 6
RM 43 C
9 M 43 C 900 kW/cyl.
Flange index 5 6 2 4 8 8 4 2 6
9 M 43 C 1000 kW/cyl. (incl. CCR)
Flange index 1 3 8 4 2 2 4 8 3
8+1
Flange index number X (position of the pin)

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Camshaft installation (VM)
Tighten screws (1) on VM 43 with  M = 490 Nm
Molykote
12 M 43 = 108 pcs. per bank M20 x 90 ISO 4014 12.9

16 M 43 = 128 pcs. per bank M20 x 90 ISO 4014 12.9
Before installing the camshaft, provide the camshaft flanges with one parallel pin each in
accordance with the following tables:
12 M 43 4312.7-31.23.00-01 C/B
Section/cylinder A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6
Flange index number CCW rotation 1 4 6 8 2 6
Flange index number CW rotation 3 8 6 4 10 6
12 M 43 4312.7-31.22.00-01 C/B
Section/cylinder B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6
Flange index number CCW rotation 6 2 8 6 4 10
Flange index number CW rotation 6 10 4 6 8 2

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16 M 43 4316.7-31.23.00-01
Section/cylinder A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8
Flange index number CCW rotation 2 1 2 3 4 5 2 3
Flange index number CW rotation 1 5 4 3 2 1 4 3
16 M 43 4316.7-31.22.00-01
Section/cylinder B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8
Flange index number CCW rotation 3 2 5 4 3 2 1 4
Flange index number CW rotation 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 2
Radial runout (RM and VM)

Measure the radial runout of the camshaft in the preassembly device at all bearing
supports (X) of the preassembled camshaft. Max. radial runout 0.04 mm.

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Camshaft bearings (RM and VM)
The following values are applicable to A bank and B bank:
Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws (1) with  M = 130 Nm
Cool bearing shells (4) with liquid nitrogen down to  T = -195 °C

and freeze fit them.
In doing so, pay attention to the position of the fixing holes.
The notch in the camshaft bearing must point upwards.
Measure the camshaft bearing clearance between

bearing shell and bearing journal with a feeler
gauge.
Clearance in new condition:  0.26 - 0.32 mm
Limit clearance:  0.50 mm
When the limit clearance is reached or exceeded,
check the camshaft bearing clearance of all camshaft
bearings.
VM 43 RM 43
Bearing evaluation
For details on bearing evaluation please refer to the General Part of the Engineer’s Hand-
book.

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Vibration damper installation - 6 M 43 + 8 M 43
Note: Maintenance intervals and replacement deadlines are specified in the maintenance
plan of the operating instructions.
Tighten hexagon head bolts (1) (8 x ISO 4014-M20x90-10.9) with  M = 375 Nm
Molykote
Tighten hexagon head bolts (2) (8 x ISO4014-M16x110-8.8) with  M = 130 Nm

Molykote
8 M 43
8 M 43
Bolt arrangement
8 M 43
8 M 43

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Vibration damper installation - 7 M 43
Tighten hexagon head bolts (1) (7 x ISO4014-M22x90-10.9) with  M = 560 Nm

Molykote
Tighten hexagon head bolts (2) (12 x ISO4014-20x100-8.8) with  M = 295 Nm

Molykote
Bolt arrangement - 7 M 43

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Molykote
Molykote
Tighten screws (3) (9 x ISO4762-M20x90-10.9) with  M = 420 Nm

Molykote
Molykote
Tighten screws (5) with  M = 50 + 5 Nm
Apply Molykote to the thread and Loctite 275 to both

sides of the disc springs

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Molykote
For viscous dampers (var. 0.00.6-63.11.00-52, supplied by Hasse & Wrede)

tighten screws (1) with  M = 375 Nm
Molykote
Molykote

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Tighten screws (1) (8 x ISO4762-M20x90-10.9) with  M = 420 Nm

Molykote

Molykote

Apply Molykote to the thread and Loctite 275 to both sides of the disc springs

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Lower Valve Drive c2
Lower Valve Drive
Note: For information on adjustment please refer to chapter “IMO Adjustment“.
Cam follower brackets (RM)

Minimum end clearance  S = 0.20 mm
Determine end clearance by shifting the
bearing brackets.
No clearance is admissible at the joints of

the cam follower shafts.
Push the cam follower shafts with loo-

sened bearing caps together from both
sides so as to be flush.
Cam follower brackets (RM and VM)

Molykote
Tighten screws (2) as described on the following page.
When installing each valve drive cylinder unit, make sure that all four cam follower bracket
parts have the same markings at K. Do not interchange any cam follower bracket parts
with parts of other cylinder units!

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Installation and removal of the clamping collars (RM and VM)
Installation:
1. Unscrew clamping screws (2) (see also figure on previous page) by a few turns.
2. Unscrew as many clamping screws as there are jacking threads and screw them into
the jacking holes to maintain a distance between inner and outer part.
3. Lightly oil clamping collar (3). Do not use oil with molybdenum sulphide or high-pressure
additives nor grease.
4. Insert clamping collar (3) into the part to be clamped and push onto the shaft.
5. Unscrew screws (2) out of the jacking threads and screw them back into the clamping
holes.
6. Tighten clamping screws (2) crosswise by hand; in doing so, align the hub.
7. Pretighten clamping screws (2) crosswise with  M = 35 Nm

After that, finally tighten clamping screws (2) crosswise with  M = 71 Nm.
8. Retighten clamping screws (2) in sequence several times with the full tightening torque
until none of the screws is turning any more.
Removal
1. Unscrew clamping screws (2) by a few turns.
2. Unscrew as many clamping screws as there are jacking threads and screw them into
the jacking holes.
3. Tighten opposite screws alternately and evenly in several steps.
This forces the outer taper sleeve from the inner sleeve and the connection will be
loosened.
4. Pull hub and clamping collar (3) off the shaft.
Tighten the screw plugs (4) with the torque indicated in the “General Part” of the of
the Engineer’s Handbooks, chapter “General Installation Instructions”, section
Install gear wheel at S without any end clearance with respect to the eccentric.

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Assembly of FCT valve drive (VM)
For adjustment instructions please refer to chapter “IMO Adjustment”
1. Check all valve drives for ease of movement, i.e. whether the cam follower shaft is easy
to rotate, all cam followers are easy to pivot, and all rollers are easy to rotate.
2. Fasten all valve drives in the engine block with screws (1).
Tighten screws (1) with 455 Nm and Molykote.
3. Push the cam follower shafts of each cylinder unit to the right until they reach end-stop
position. Check reference dimensions X and Y as shown below:
Dimension X = max. 132 mm at cylinders A8 + B8 (on 16 M 43) or A6 + B6 (on 12 M 43)
Dimension Y = max. 0.5 mm at all other cylinders
Dimension Y is the projection of the eccentric of the cam follower shaft with respect to
the cam follower.
For purposes of this measurement push it up to the cam follower bracket.
4. Check whether the 4 screw plugs (2) are present in the cam follower shafts of cylinders
A1, A8, B1, and B8 (on 16 M 43) or cylinders A1, A6, B1, and B6 (on 12 M 43).
5. Interconnect all cam follower shafts by means of clamps (3).
Tighten clamp screws (4) with 375 Nm and Molykote.
After assembly mark all 3 clamp parts with the corresponding cylinder number.
6. Check ease of movement (rotation) of the entire cam follower shaft by means of a fork
wrench. It must be possible for one person to turn the shaft without great effort.

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Stopper positions (VM)
“Upper stopper position” = EARLY position (regardless of direction of rotation of the

engine)
A side B side
“Lower stopper position” = NORMAL position (regardless of direction of rotation of the

engine)
A side B side
At cyl. B1 put the stoppers

against these edges of the
cam follower brackets
At cyl. A1 put the stoppers

against these edges of the
cam follower brackets

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Assembly of FCT valve drive (RM)
For adjustment instructions please refer to chapter “IMO Adjustment”
1. Check all valve drives for ease of movement, i.e. whether the cam follower shaft is easy
to rotate, all cam followers are easy to pivot, and all rollers are easy to rotate.
2. Fasten all valve drives in the engine block with screws (1).
Tighten screws (1) with 455 Nm and Molykote.
Install oil tubes (2) and (3) as well as circlips (4) and (5). Install oil tube (2) in such a way
that circlip (4) rests against the cam follower shaft.
3. Push the cam follower shafts of each cylinder unit to the right until they reach end-stop
position. Check reference dimensions X and Y as shown below:
Dimension X = max. 132 mm at cylinder 1
Dimension Y = max. 0.5 mm at the other cylinders
Dimension Y is the projection of the eccentric of the cam follower shaft with respect to
the cam follower.
For purposes of this measurement push it up to the cam follower bracket.
4. Check whether all circlips (4) and (5) as well as the screw plug at the end of the cam
follower shaft (free end) are present.
5. Before installing the clamps (6) check the circlips (4) for correct fit on the oil tube (3).
Then interconnect all cam follower shafts by means of clamps (6).
Tighten clamp screws (7) with 260 Nm and Molykote.
After assembly mark the clamp halves with the corresponding cylinder number.
6. Check ease of movement (rotation) of the entire cam follower shaft by means of a fork
wrench. It must be possible for one person to turn the shaft without great effort.
7. Screw down cam follower bracket (8) (with chamfers towards the outside) only after
installation of the oil tube (2) is completed. Tighten screws (9) with 130 Nm and Moly-
kote. Freeze fit cam follower bracket bushes at -195 °C. After that, the desired value for
inside Ø is: 90.16 + 0.05

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Stopper positions (RM)

“Lower stopper position” “Upper stopper position”
= NORMAL position (full load) = EARLY position (part load)
for engines turning CCW for engines turning CCW
= EARLY position (part load) = NORMAL position (full load)

for engines turning CW for engines turning CW
Screw heads on the clamps Stopper points upwards

point upwards
Screw heads on the clamps

Stopper points downwards point downwards
Put stoppers against these

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Sensors
RM:
Switching distance for FCT position switch (261)  4 mm
Switching distance for FCT position switch (262)  3 mm
Tighten nuts (W24) at position switch (262) with max.  36 Nm

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VM:
Switching distance for FCT position switch (260)  3 - 5 mm
Push-rods
Note: In order to prevent the tube from getting filled up with oil,
make sure before assembly that vent hole (4) (if provided) is located
at the bottom on the cam followers.
On push-rods actuating the rocker arms, item (3) is located at the

bottom, on push-rods actuating the injection pumps, item (2) is
located at the bottom. The illustration at the right shows a push-rod
for an injection pump.
If push-rods are inserted with vent hole at the top, make sure that vent
hole (4) is pointing straight towards engine centre to prevent the tube
(1) from getting filled up.
Before assembly heat up item (1) to T = 80 °C
Cool items (2) and (3) with liquid nitrogen down to T = -195 °C
Assemble without locating blow (risk of cracks!)
Push-rod variants -04 (approximately from beginning of 2016) and -

05:
Press in items (2) and (3) with F = 150 kN

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Cam follower
Cool ball piece (4) with liquid nitrogen down to  T = - 195 °C.
Press in until it reaches end-stop position.
Cool bush (5) with liquid nitrogen down to -195 °C and press it in until it reaches the end
stop. Align “0” marking to the pin (6).
Cool bush (10) in the cam follower roller (7) with liquid nitrogen down to -195 °C and freeze
fit it.
Inside diameter of the bush after freeze fitting: 55.12 + 0.03 mm
Cool the shaft (8) with liquid nitrogen down to -195 °C and freeze fit it in the cam
follower. Position the shaft in such a way that the spring dowel pin (9) for locking can
be fitted.
Applicable to variants -07, -11,-12, -13, and -14 only: Inside diameter of miniature eccen-
tric bush (5) after freeze fitting: 112.02 + 0.05 mm

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FCT adjusting unit: Preparation, installation, check, marking
Note: Upon each reinstallation of an adjusting unit make sure the setting positions of adju-
sting unit and valve drive are matching!
Attention! Before installing or removing the adjusting unit the return spring (2) must be
relieved (risk of accident)! For relieving slacken both nuts (3).
1. Prepare the lower valve drive

1.1 Fix valve drive in “Lower stopper position” (“Normal” position (P. N.) for engines turning
counter-clockwise, “Early” position (P. E.) for engines turning clockwise) by means of
an appropriate locking device.
2. Prepare the adjusting unit

2.1 Remove the cladding.
2.2 (Only for variants 4301.7-44.81.00-02, -
03 and 4300.7-44.81.00-03, -04, -05, -
06:
Adjustment of the position of the joint
head on the piston rod: Dimension 39
mm from bottom edge of joint head to
bottom edge of the relief of the piston
rod, view R (one thread turn corre-
sponds to a pitch of 2 mm).
2.3 Move the lever of the adjusting unit
upwards (“Lever up” position) until the
upper mechanical end stop in the pneu-
matic cylinder is reached.
2.4 Measure how far the piston rod projects
out of the pneumatic cylinder between
piston and lever, view Q. Note down
dimension X.
2.5 Move the lever of the adjusting unit
downwards (“Lever down” position) until
the lower mechanical end stop in the
pneumatic cylinder is reached.
2.6 Measure how far the piston rod projects
out of the pneumatic cylinder, view
Q.Note down dimension Y.
2.7 Take up adjusting unit with eye bolts or
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3. Install the adjusting unit
Attention! Before installing or removing the adjusting unit the return spring (2) must be
relieved (risk of accident)! For relieving slacken both nuts (3).
3.1 Set adjusting unit to “Lever up” position (“Normal” position for engines turning counter-
clockwise, “Early” position for engines turning clockwise) and hold it.
3.2 Carefully place the adjusting unit onto the studs of the engine block (centering by
means of two pins). If necessary, ensure proper engagement of the gear wheel in the
gear wheel of the cam follower shaft by slightly turning the lever in direction of “Lever
down”. Attention! Only turn the lever out of end-stop position as much as absolutely
necessary, i.e. until it engages in the next tooth gap.
3.3 Screw down adjusting unit with collar nuts.
4. Check the adjusting unit

4.1 Move the lever of the adjusting unit upwards (to “Lever up” position) until reaching the
end-stop of the cam follower shaft. Measure again how far the piston rod projects out
of the pneumatic cylinder, view Q. The measured value must be 10 + 1 mm smaller
than the distance measured under point 2.4 above.
4.2 If the desired dimension is not reached, correct as follows:
Remove bolt between piston rod and lever. Screw the joint head onto the piston rod
or unscrew it, as required. One thread turn corresponds to a pitch of 2 mm. Install the
bolt between piston rod and lever again. At “Lever up” position check again for correct
dimension (as under point 4.1).
4.3 Measure backlash between gear wheel of adjusting unit and gear wheel on cam
follower shaft and note it down. Desired backlash value: 0.2 - 0.6.
Access through the screw plug opening of the adjusting unit (in case of variant 4300.7-
44.81.00-01 also through the camshaft opening of cylinder 2 as an option).
4.4 If necessary, reduce the backlash by turning both eccentric bearing caps of the a
djusting unit by 180°. Attention! Only adjust to such an extent that the eccentric cap
marking “-1” moves around at the bottom (otherwise, there is a risk of jamming). After
turning both eccentric caps the markings “-1” must point towards the engine.
4.5 Variant 4301.7-44.81.00-02 only:
Check the correct connection positions of the hoses on the air maintenance unit:
Upper (longer) hose at connection 4
Lower (shorter) hose at connection 2
Only variant 4301.7-44.81.00-03:
Check the correct connection positions of the hoses between the pneumatic cylinder
and the 5/2-way valve:
Hose connection with vent valve between connection 2 at the 5/2-way valve and the
lower connection at the pneumatic cylinder.
Hose connection between connection 4 at the 5/2-way valve and the upper connection
at the pneumatic cylinder.

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4.6 Check proper function. The system must be “pneumatically pretensioned” at both end-
stop positions. This means that the end positions in the pneumatic cylinder must not
be reached.
RM:
Check with dial gauge dial gauge at the stop nipple of the clamp between the last two
cylinders of the lower valve drive (stop plates removed).
VM:
Check with dial gauge at the stop nipple of the clamps of cylinders A1 and B1 of the
lower valve drive (stop plates removed).
Attention! Pneumatic cylinder must be depressurized during the assembly work. The
pneumatic movement to both end positions in the pneumatic cylinder must lead to a twi-
sting of the stop clamp nipple beyond the normal end-stop position. (Dial gauge must
display a few mm of adjusting travel.)
5. Marking of the piston rod at the adjusting unit

5.1 Move the lever of the adjusting unit downwards (to “Lever down” position) until the end-
stop position of the cam follower shaft is reached.
5.2 Mark the position on the piston rod that is just projecting out of the rod guide of the
pneumatic cylinder by means of an electric engraver, see view T.
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6. Marking of the lever at the adjusting unit for manual emergency operation or posi-
tion identification later on
6.1 Marking for engines turning counter-clockwise:

Move lever of the adjusting unit upwards (to “Lever up” position) until reaching the end-
stop of the cam follower shaft. Apply marking “P. N.” on bearing cap and lever by
means of an electric engraver or embossed figures as shown below. Height at least
10 mm.
Move the lever of the adjusting unit downwards (to “Lever down” position) until the
end-stop position of the cam follower shaft is reached.
Apply marking “P. E.” on bearing cap and lever by means of an electric engraver or
embossed figures as shown below. Height at least 10 mm.
6.2 Marking for engines turning clockwise:

Move the lever of the adjusting unit downwards (to “Lever down” position) until the
end-stop position of the cam follower shaft is reached.
Apply marking “P. N.” on bearing cap and lever by means of an electric engraver or
Move the lever of the adjusting unit upwards (to “Lever up” position) until reaching the
end-stop of the cam follower shaft.
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7. Spring preload
(only variants 4301.7-44.81.00-02 / -03 and 4300.7-44.81.00-03 / -04)
7.1 Move lever (1) of the adjusting unit

upwards (“Normal” position) for engines with counter-clockwise rotation.
Downwards (“Normal” position) for engines turning clockwise.
7.2 Preload spring (2) by evenly tightening both nuts (3) until clamp (4) rests on plate (5).
Installed with Loctite 270. Clean threads

and parts to be glued beforehand.
FCT adjusting unit: Tightening torques

Tighten screws (1) (W 41) with  M = 130 Nm
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FCT adjusting unit: Venting blocks (VM)
Install upper venting block (30) in the following sequence:
(I) Tighten O-ring (50), sealing ring (51)

and screw (33) with 130 Nm.
Molykote
(II) Install hexagon screw M16x25 8.8

(52) and washer (53).
(III) Install hexagon screw M16x25 8.8

Install lower venting block (31) in the following sequence:
(I) Tighten O-ring (50), sealing ring

(51) and screw (33) with 130 Nm.
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FCT adjusting unit: Venting blocks (RM)
Install upper venting block (12) in the following sequence:

Molykote


Install lower venting block (13) in the following sequence:

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FCT adjusting unit: Screw plugs
Tighten screw plugs (1) at
cam follower shaft centre level with M = 200 Nm
Valve drive without eccentric

Tighten the screw plugs M33x2 (2) with the torque indicated in the “General Part” of the
of the Engineer’s Handbooks, chapter “General Installation Instructions”, section
Tighten hexagon bolts (3) with M = 455 Nm Molykote
During assembly and removal of the valve drive cylinder units absolutely make sure that
the cam follower bracket piece parts are kept together according to their marking. It is not
admissible to interchange any piece parts with parts of other cylinder units!
For adjustment instructions please refer to chapter “IMO Adjustment“

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Injection Pump c2
Injection Pump
Note: Injection pumps are loosing lubricating oil during operation. This is due to their
design and operation, so that individual injection pumps may have a higher or lower leak
rate. The max. limit at the collecting pipe is:
Number of cylinders x 3.0 litres / 24 hours
Reuse of the leak oil is not possible because it is contaminated with HFO.
Injection pump DSFP 1FY (RM and VM)

Possible nameplate designations:
FY400706, FY400806, FY400906, FY401406, FY439906, FY457706
G40011051, G100400906, G40011182, G40011183, G40013402, G40013401,
G100401406, G100457706, G100400706, G10011496, G40011832
Tighten spill plugs (2) with  M = 200 Nm
Molykote G Rapid Plus
Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws (3) with  M = 45 Nm

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Tighten throttle screws (6) with  M = 60 Nm

Fuel outlet
Fuel inlet

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Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws below in several steps in the following
sequence: 19, 21, 22, 20 Molykote G Rapid Plus
First tighten screws  finger tight

Then pretighten screws with  M = 40 Nm
Then tighten screws with  M = 80 Nm
Finally tighten screws with  M = 120 Nm

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Injection Pump c2
First tighten the outer hexagon socket head cap screws above in several steps in the
following sequence: 1, 7, 4, 10, 2, 8, 5, 11, 3, 9, 6, 12 Molykote G Rapid Plus
After that, tighten the inner hexagon socket head cap screws above in several steps in the
following sequence: 13, 16, 14, 17, 15, 18 Molykote G Rapid Plus

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Injection Pump c2
Installation
RM:
Insert the studs with  M = 100 Nm
Oil
VM:
Insert the studs with  M = 200 Nm
Molykote
RM and VM:
Tighten the fastening nuts with  M = 740Nm
Molykote
Adjustment and determination of spacer plate thickness

1. Place the control ring (52.83) of device 11.01-1116 on a level support. Put on digital dial
gauge with device and set digital dial gauge to 0.
2. Bar the engine until the roller of the fuel pump drive is on the cam base circle.
3. Insert the measuring device into the injection pump hole in the engine block and read
the value off the dial gauge.
4. Displayed value = thickness of spacer plates.
Note: Dimension 52.83 including 0.2 mm clearance (limit clearance max. 0.8 mm).
Eccentric version: During this, the eccentric has to point vertically upwards.
Upon removal / installation make sure not to

remove the related spacer plates. If it is
required to remove the spacer plates, mark
them with the respective cylinder number.
The thickness of the spacer plates for each
cylinder is indicated in the acceptance test
record.
Available thicknesses:
4.20 mm 4.30 mm 4.40 mm
4.60 mm 4.80 mm 4.90 mm
5.00 mm 5.10 mm 5.20 mm
Spacer plates
5.30 mm 5.40 mm 5.50 mm

5.60 mm 5.80 mm

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RM:
The flywheel rim diameter is Ø 1810 mm, i.e. 1° 15.8 mm.
VM:
The flywheel rim diameter is Ø 2130 mm, i.e. 1° 18.6 mm.
Adjustment
1. The TDC positions of the individual cylinders are marked on the flywheel.
2. Bar the engine so that the roller of the fuel pump drive of cylinder 1 is on the cam base
circle.
3. Remove the connection piece from the fuel injection pump of cylinder 1.
Attention! Pay attention to delivery valve spring and valve spring.
Insert digital dial gauge (magnetic support) with a preload of about 3 mm into the hole
for the delivery valve. Set the digital dial gauge to 0. Bar the engine in direction of
rotation until the digital dial gauge indicates a value of 10.5 mm (prelift).
4. Attach the hydraulic connection to the hub for the camshaft gear wheel and build up a
pressure of P = 800 bar.
5. Bar the engine until 5.5 ±1° crank angle before TDC for cyl. 1 appears on the flywheel.
Attention! Remove the hydraulic connection immediately because otherwise damage
is inevitable.
6. For checking purposes bar the engine in direction of rotation until the digital dial gauge
indicates a value of 10.5 mm at cylinder 1. Now the value of 5.5° ±1° crank angle before
TDC must appear again on the flywheel. The adjustment is complete. This adjustment
must be carried out after a general overhaul, when the fuel injection pumps are empty.
Prelift (plunger lift to port closing) dimensions

For engines without FCT:
10.5 mm prelift measured at the pump plunger.
10.8 mm prelift measured at the injection pump drive (plunger rod).
For engines with FCT:
5 mm prelift measured at the pump plunger
5.3 mm prelift measured at the injection pump drive
Note: For further details on prelift and assembly reference dimensions for engine variants
with and without eccentric please also refer to chapter “IMO Adjustment”.

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Starting process
The engine starting process is controlled via the injection pumps.
Roller of cam follower on cam base circle Starting process is initiated

Pump plunger at BDC position
Control air inlet Beginning of starting process
Pump plunger at TDC position Venting is initiated
Starting process Start of venting

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IMO Adjustment
General note
If the IMO adjustment is changed, the certificate of the engine will become invalid.
IMO engine adjustments
VM 43 900/1000 kW/cyl. 500/514 rpm
1. Start of injection
Needle bouncing as arithmetic mean value over all cylinders.
Desired value: 2.2° (+0.5° -1°) before TDC.
Measured with: MaK injection point tester.
2. Start of fuel delivery

Start of fuel delivery as arithmetic mean value over all cylinders.
Desired value: 5.5° (+1° -1°) before TDC
Measured according to: Overflow method, control travel >30 mm
or: Pre-lift dimension 10.8 mm at the auxiliary device
3. LT cooling water temperature

LT water inlet temperature:
Desired value: 30 °C (± 2 °C) with PI control valves
Working range: 20 - 30 °C with P control valves
4. HT cooling water temperature

HT engine outlet temperature:
5. Charge air temperature

Desired value: 45 °C (± 5 °C)
6. Piston clearance
Clearance: Piston - cylinder liner:
Desired value: 26.5 mm (± 1.0 mm)
Measured: Edge of bowl - liner landing
Adjustment of TDC mark, IMO marking and adjustment of start of fuel delivery of the
injection pumps according to the relevant job cards.

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RM 43 C + VM 43 C IMO I 900 kW/cyl. / 1000 kW/cyl. 500/514 rpm

Desired value: 5.5° (+1° -1°) before TDC

3. Piston distance
(check)
Desired value: X = 27 mm (± 1 mm)
See view Z

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RM 43 C + VM 43 C 900 kW/cyl. 500/514 rpm High Efficiency Version (172 g/kWh)

Desired value: 8° (+1° -1°) before TDC *



6. Piston clearance
* Depending on the injection cam track that is used this value may also be 11° crank angle
(-2°) before TDC for the M 43 C engines mentioned in the heading. In case of doubt,
contact Customer Service VT5 indicating engine number and stock number.

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M 43 900 kW/cyl. 500/514 rpm

Desired value: 6.5° (+0.5° -1°) before TDC



6. Piston clearance

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RM 43 C + VM 43 C 1000 kW/cyl. 500/514 rpm IMO I with FCT

(measured at full load position)
Desired value: 8° crank angle (-2°) before TDC

3. Piston distance
(check)
See view Z

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RM 43 C + VM 43 C 1000/1050 kW/cyl. 500/514 rpm IMO II with FCT

or: Prelift dimension 5.3 mm at the auxiliary device

3. Piston distance
(check)
Desired value: X = 23.5 mm (± 1 mm)
See view Z

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RM 43 C + VM 43 C 1000/1050 kW/cyl. 500/514 rpm IMO II without FCT

Desired value: 7.5° crank angle (-1°) before TDC

3. Piston distance
(check)
Desired value: X = 23.5 mm (± 1 mm)
See view Z

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RM 43 C + VM 43 C 900 kW/cyl. 500/514 rpm as LEE with FCT (8 g NOx version)

Desired value: 6.5° crank angle (-2°) before TDC

3. Piston distance
(check)
Desired value: X = 23.5 mm (± 1.0 mm)
See view Z

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M 43 engine adjustment WB1
RM 43 C + VM 43 C 900 kW/cyl. 500/514 rpm High Efficiency Version


3. Piston distance
(check)
See view Z

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M 43 engine adjustment WB2
RM 43 C + VM 43 C 900-940 kW/cyl. 500/514 rpm High Efficiency Version

Desired value: 9° crank angle (+2°) before TDC

3. Piston distance
(check)
See view Z
Adjustment instruction for lower valve drive with shims (RM 43 C and VM)
(applicable to engines turning ccw and cw)
Mounting instruction see chapter “Lower Valve Drive”
As a general rule, the IMO shims (2) for adjustment of start of fuel delivery must be
documented and the shim thickness must be maintained. If it is required nevertheless to
change the shims of a cylinder, bar the engine until all rollers of the respective cylinder unit
are on the base circle. After that, adjust as follows:

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1. Make sure that the shims of the injection pump have not been changed. (Otherwise,
readjust the assembly reference dimension (see section “Injection Pumps”) on all
cylinders by means of shims.) The lower valve drive is installed with a 4 mm basic shim.
2. Rotate camshaft in direction of rotation of the engine until the injection pump of cyl. 1 is
at start of fuel delivery.
3. Loosen the camshaft gear and bar the engine until the graduated disc indicates the
corresponding engine adjustment value for cyl. 1 (see “Engine adjustments” above).
Block the camshaft gear.
4. Bar the other cylinders to the same position and check the start of fuel delivery. Correct
the start of fuel delivery on the lower valve drive as follows only if required:
5. In case of RM 43 first unscrew the lower screws completely and then unscrew the upper
“outer” screws by max. 4 mm.
In case of VM 43 engine first unscrew the upper screws completely and then unscrew
the lower “outer” screws by max. 4 mm.
6. Replace shim (2) (basic shim adjustment 4 mm).
VM 43: ± 0.8 graduation corresponds to about ± 0.3° change in crank angle
RM 43: ± 0.4 graduation corresponds to about ± 0.3° change in crank angle
7. If a subsequent check (upon replacement of the shims) shows that the adjustment with
respect to cylinder 1 is not okay, repeat the adjustment starting from step 2 until all
cylinders are within the tolerance range with respect to cylinder 1.
Starting with step 3, turn the camshaft again counter-clockwise/clockwise until all
cylinders are within the tolerance range with respect to cylinder 1.
8. Mount the lower valve drive. (Should actually take place on the engine testbed) Check
the adjustment of firing by measuring the injection points (needle bounces) with the
injection point tester (as mean value over all cylinders) according to the engine adjustment
(see above: Engine adjustments).
Document the thickness of the IMO shims (2) for the

respective cylinder.
After IMO adjustment:

Tighten screws (1) with M = 455 Nm. Molykote

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Adjustment instruction for lower valve drive, FCT with miniature eccentric (RM 43 C
and VM) (applicable to engines turning ccw and cw)
Attention! When installing a new cam follower take note of the adjustment according to
the testbed record and adjust the new cam follower accordingly.
1. Check whether the eccentric bush on the fuel cam follower of the lower valve drive is at
0° position for all cylinders. Adjust the assembly reference dimension (see section
“Injection pump”) on all cylinders by means of shims.
2. Move cam follower shaft to “Normal” position and hold it, this means:
RM 43 turning clockwise: End-stop position at upper stopper piece
RM 43 turning counter-clockwise and VM 43: End-stop position at lower stopper piece.
(See also item “M 43 stopper positions” in chapter “Lower Valve Drive”)
3. Rotate the camshaft in direction of rotation of the engine until the injection pump of
cylinder 1 is at start of fuel delivery. Block the camshaft.
4. Loosen the camshaft gear by “pumping up” and bar the engine until the graduated disc
indicates the corresponding engine adjustment value for cylinder 1 (see above: Engine
adjustments). Block the camshaft gear.
5. Bar the other cylinders to the same position and check the start of fuel delivery. Correct
the start of fuel delivery on the lower valve drive as follows only if required:
6. Bar the engine until the roller of the corresponding cam follower rests on the base circle
of the camshaft.
7. Connect both cam follower hydraulic connections (7) to the high-pressure pump.
8. Pump up the miniature eccentric bush hydraulically until oil is leaking out on both sides
of the cam follower or the bush can be turned (max. 250 bar).
9. Turn the miniature eccentric bush according to the direction of rotation and the desired
angle by means of a suitable pin. Adjust only in complete steps of 15° (as determined
by the marking).
10. Release the pressure when the position is reached. After adjusting the miniature
eccentric make sure that the cam follower still has an end clearance on the cam
follower shaft.
11. If a subsequent check shows that the adjustment of start of fuel delivery of the other
cylinders with respect to cyl. 1 is not okay, readjust it, beginning with step 3. Starting
with step 4, turn the camshaft again counter-clockwise/clockwise until all cylinders are
within the tolerance range with respect to cylinder 1.
12. Check the ignition adjustment by measuring the injection points (needle bounces) with
the injection point tester (as mean value over all cylinders) according to the engine
adjustment (see above: Engine adjustments).
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Pre-lift (plunger lift to port closing) and assembly reference dimension without
eccentric (RM 43) (applicable to engines turning ccw and cw)
1. Adjust the assembly reference dimension (52.83 mm, see drawing in chapter
“Injection Pump”, section “Adjustment and determination of the injection pump
spacer plate thickness”) on all cylinders by means of spacer plates.
cylinder 1 is at start of fuel delivery (Pre-lift see drawing of the injection pump in
chapter “Injection Pump”).
3. Loosen the camshaft gear and bar the engine until the graduated disc indicates 7.6°
crank angle before TDC for cylinder 1. Block the camshaft gear.
Prelift and assembly reference dimension for engine variant with eccentric (RM 43)
(applicable to engines turning ccw and cw)
1. Eccentric position: vertically upwards.

Check the initial position of the adjusting device: Adjusting lever at 45° position
2. Adjust the assembly reference dimension (52.83 mm, see drawing in chapter
“Injection Pump”, section “Adjustment and determination of the injection pump
spacer plate thickness”) on all cylinders by means of spacer plates.
cylinder 1 is at start of fuel delivery (Pre-lift see drawing of the injection pump in
chapter “Injection Pump”).
4. Loosen the camshaft gear and bar the engine until the graduated disc indicates 7.6°
crank angle before TDC for cylinder 1. Block the camshaft gear.

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IMO adjustment, check (RM 43 C)
Turn the bore in thrust washer (2) so that it is congruent with the IMO check bore in cover
(1). The IMO notch on the flywheel must be directly at the dead centre indicator.
IMO adjustment, marking of the flywheel (RM 43 C)
Marking is only allowed when changing the flywheel. Adjust the engine in accordance with
the testbed record. Make sure the IMO timing values are kept!
Turn the bore in thrust washer (2) so that it is congruent with the IMO check bore in cover
(1). Stamp the IMO notch directly at the dead centre indicator of the flywheel.
Marking bore
Ø 6 mm
IMO check
bore

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IMO adjustment, check (RM 43)
Turn the screw plug (3) in the helical gear so that it is congruent with the IMO check bore
(4) in the cover. The IMO notch on the flywheel must be directly at the dead centre
indicator.
IMO adjustment, marking of the flywheel (RM 43)
Turn the screw plug (3) in the helical gear so that it is congruent with the IMO check bore
(4) in the cover. Stamp the IMO notch directly at the dead centre indicator of the flywheel.
IMO adjustment, check (VM 43 C)
(Applicable to A and B banks. Drawing shows the A bank)

Turn marking bore (5) in the thrust washer so that it is congruent with IMO check bore (6)
in the cover. The IMO notch on the flywheel must be directly at the dead centre indicator.

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IMO adjustment, marking of the flywheel (VM 43 C)
(Applicable to A and B banks. Drawing shows the A bank):

Turn marking bore (5) in the thrust washer so that it is congruent with IMO check bore (6)
in the cover. Stamp the IMO notch directly at the dead centre indicator of the flywheel.

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Miscellaneous
Control linkage (RM)
1. Grease the bearing points of the control shaft and insert it.Do not use Molykote.
2. Check the control shaft for ease of movement.
3. Screw the articulated lever (4) onto the control shaft.
Fasten the threaded connections (4) so as to be finger tight. In case of sluggishness

loosen by 1/2 turn.
Tighten screw (2) with  M = 15 Nm
Molykote
Tighten the M8 headless screws (14) (if provided) in the set collars with M = 15 Nm
and secure by centre punch. Molykote
Tighten screws M8x65-8.8 (12) with  M = 15 Nm

Molykote
The clearance between bearing bracket and set collars is  0.20 mm

(regardless of whether the set collars are located at the
centre or at the beginning of the control shaft)
0.2 Spiel / 0.2 Spiel /

clearance clearance

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Control linkage (VM)
1. Before mounting the intermediate shaft and control shaft install the levers of governor
arrangement and emergency shutdown.
2. Grease the bearing points and insert the control shaft (3) . Do not use Molykote.
3. Check the control shaft for ease of movement.
4. Screw the articulated lever (4) onto the control shaft.
5. Connect control shafts and intermediate shaft (1).
The clearance between bearing brackets and set collars is  0.20 mm

(regardless of whether the set collars are located at the centre or at the beginning of the control
shaft)
This clearance applies to both the control shafts (3) and the intermediate shaft (1).
Tighten M8 headless screws (no figure) (if provided) in the set collars with M = 15 Nm
and secure by centre punch. Molykote

Molykote
Tighten screws M12x80-10.9 (6) in the set collars of the intermediate shaft withM = 77 Nm
Molykote
Tighten screws M8x65-8.8 (5) in the set collars of the control shafts with  M = 15 Nm
Molykote

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Bushes in the bearing brackets of the control shafts and the intermediate shaft
Attention! For pressing-in of the bushes use the tool according to the instructions of the
manufacturer.
Before pressing-in coat the bushes lightly with oil. Do not use Molykote.
Position of the joints of the bushes (if provided): At the top
Lateral recession of the bushes after pressing-in: 5 mm each (in rare cases also 4 mm).
Reference dimension after pressing-in of the bushes: Inside diameter 40.06 + 0.095 mm.
Joint
Joint

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Maintenance platform / grating bracket
RM 43:
Tighten the screw joints with Molykote and the corresponding standard torques.
VM 43:
Tighten stud bolts (4) with  M = 150 Nm
Molykote
Tighten nut M27 (7) with  M = 780 Nm
Molykote
Tighten screws M16 with Molykote and the corresponding standard torques.
Brackets at and in the engine block (RM)

Loctite 243
Degrease the threads before installing. Afterwards, secure the screws by means of steel
wire.

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Tighten screws (2) with  M = 30 Nm
Molykote
Tighten the related screw plugs M22x1.5 (4) with  M = 150 Nm
Molykote
Tighten both screws (3) for the bracket of the

big-end bearing temperature monitoring with  M = 60 Nm
Molykote

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Brackets at and in the engine block (VM)
Molykote
Molykote
Degrease the threads of screws (5) and tighten the screws with  M = 68 Nm
Loctite 243
Afterwards, secure the screws by means of steel wire.

Molykote

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Fuel rack position transmitter
Adjust the cam (1) so that at stop position the punch mark (2) is aligned with the centre of
the fuel rack position transmitter. Make sure there is sufficient clearance in the pivoting
area. Rework, if necessary.
Governor PGG-EG58: Governor variant -01,

Governor 2223-1G-120,
Governor 2221-1G-40
Governor UG40 with booster:
Stop pipe (RM)

Tighten screws M5x35 (39) with  M = 4 Nm
Molykote

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Media guide (RM)
For inserting the screw plugs M16x1.5 (26) into the media blocks degrease the threads
and insert the screw plugs with Loctite 243.

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Cooling water pipe (RM and VM)
Dismantle assembly aids before commissioning.
Apply a thin coat of Petro Gel Amber to the O-rings and gaskets.
For tightening torques for screw plugs see “General Part” of the Engineer’s Handbook,
chapter “General Assembly Instructions”, section “Tightening torques for screw
plugs“
Tighten hexagon head screws (1) first at the centre, then on the outside:
1. step pretighten with   M = 100 Nm
2. step finally tighten with   M = 260 Nm
Molykote
Tighten hexagon head screws or hexagon socket head cap screws (2) first at the centre,
then on the outside:
1. step pretighten with   M = 80 Nm
2. step finally tighten with   M = 160 Nm
Molykote
Fastening of ELAFLEX rubber expansion joints:

1. Tighten all screws evenly so as to be finger tight. The sealing surfaces must be parallel.
2. Pretighten crosswise with 50 Nm.
3. Finally tighten crosswise with max. 80 Nm (up to 80 DN) Molykote
100 Nm (up to 300 DN) Molykote
For further information on the installation of rubber expansion joints please refer to
General Part, chapter “Installation Instructions”, section “Rubber expansion
joints”.
Drive in the pin until it reaches end-stop position.

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Fuel pulsation damper (bladder accumulator)
Do not twist the steel body of the pulsation damper when mounting the leak monitoring
pipe. Fix the steel body by means of a second fork wrench.
Fuel pipe
Insert O-rings with Petro Gel Amber. Make sure the O-rings are correctly seated.
Molykote
Molykote
Tightening instruction for screws (3) and (4):

1. Pretighten screws (4) with  M = 20 Nm
Molykote
2. Tighten screws (3) with  M = 50 Nm
Molykote
3. Finally tighten screws (4) with  M = 100 Nm

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Insert O-rings with Petro Gel Amber. Make sure the O-rings are correctly seated.
Tighten screws (10.9) (5) with  M = 190 Nm
Molykote
Molykote
Tighten screws (12.9) (7) with  M = 230 Nm

Molykote
Molykote
Tightening torque for screw plugs G1½ (26) see “General Part” of the Engineer’s
Handbook, chapter “General Installation Instructions”, section “Tightening torques
for screw plugs”
Insert O-rings (9) with Petro Gel Amber. Make sure the O-rings are correctly seated.
462221 A
When using tool 462221 a torque of

200 Nm must be adjusted at the
torque wrench to actually apply 230 Nm.

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Insert the O-rings at P with Petro Gel Amber . Make sure the O-rings are correctly seated.
Molykote
Molykote
Fastened to injection pump
Tighten screws M16x100 12.9 (10) with  M = 230 Nm

Molykote

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Barring gear (RM)
Seal the sealing surfaces at T with Hylosil sealing compound or similar.
Insert the headless screws M8x10 (51) with Loctite 243.
At A: Insert the grooved ball bearing (30) with Loctite 638 into the end cover (19).
Insert studs M12x45 (53) with Loctite 243 and tighten the related nuts (54) with 56
Nm.
Secure screws M5x25-8.8 (49) for fastening of the limit-value switch (76) with Loctite 222.
Loctite 243
Loctite 243
Loctite 243
Check correct functioning of the limit-value switch VKAT1335-1000 or VKAT1335-1200

(76) after installation: For adjusting loosen the fixing screws and position the switch
correctly with respect to the change-over roller. Switch 2 shall open when switch 1 closes.
If switch 1 opens with delay when switch 2 closes, there is a defect. Tighten the fixing
screws with screw locking compound and Nordlock M4Z lock washers.

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Barring gear (VM)
Seal the sealing surfaces at T with Hylosil sealing compound or similar.
Insert headless screw M8x10 (51) and engine screws (82) with Loctite 243.
Insert shank (15) and journal (13) for the fork (12) with Loctite 638.
At A: Insert the grooved ball bearing (30) with Loctite 638 into the end cover (19).
Insert studs M12x45 (53) with Loctite 243 and tighten the related nuts (54) with 56 Nm.
Secure screws M5x25-8.8 (49) for fastening of the limit-value switch (75) with Loctite 222.
. Loctite 243
Loctite 243
Loctite 243
Check correct functioning of the limit-value switch VKAT1335-1000 or VKAT1335-1100

(75) after installation: For adjusting loosen the fixing screws and position the switch
correctly with respect to the change-over roller. Switch 2 shall open when switch 1 closes.
If switch 1 opens with delay when switch 2 closes, there is a defect. Tighten the fixing
screws with screw locking compound and Nordlock M4Z lock washers.

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Barring gear installation 1 (RM)
Installation instructions:
1. Insert O-ring into barring gear bracket.

2. Fit barring gear bracket to the engine block. The barring gear bracket must be flush with
the shown edge over the entire length (see figures).
Pay attention to the positional tolerance!
3. Install screw plug with sealing ring.
4. Insert studs (2).
5. Fit gear motor to the engine block and the barring gear bracket and align it. Observe the
positional tolerance! In doing so, insert the cover.
6. Mount intermediate gear, clamping sleeve, and switch connector (barring mode). Mount
intermediate gear without lubricant. Adjust backlash between flywheel and intermediate
gear by shifting the barring gear bracket in engine transverse direction.
7. Backfit intermediate gear, clamping sleeve, and switch connector (engine operation).
8. Install limit switch and adjust switching cycle (switch must be pressed in 3.5 ± 0.5 mm).

Molykote

Loctite 243
Tighten hexagon nuts (2) with  M = 450 Nm

Molykote

Molykote

Molykote

Molykote
Backlash at (6)  0.70 - 1.50 mm

Backlash at (7)  0.70 - 1.40 mm

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Barring gear bracket must be

aligned flush with the shown
edge of the engine block over the enti
Engine block
edge for aligning
item 2
Barring gear installation 2 (VM)

Backlash at (2)  0.70 - 1.50 mm
Flywheel

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Barring gear installation 3 (RM)

Molykote
Tighten nuts (2) with  M = 450 Nm

Molykote
Backlash at (3)  0.70 - 1.30 mm
The barring gear must rest against the engine block with both faces of the screw joints.

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Oil pan installation
RM 43 and 12 M 43:
Tighten screws M20x120-8.8 (17) with  M = 290 Nm
Molykote

Molykote
Bottom edge of
engine block
16 M 43:
Molykote

Molykote

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Oil filter with oil tube
Tighten the M20 screw joints (27) and (28) with Molykote
and the corresponding standard torques.
Tightening torques for screw plugs G1/2A-SW19 (23)

see “General Part” of the Engineer’s Handbook,
chapter “General Installation Instructions”, section
Oil pipe with rubber expansion joint

Fastening of ELAFLEX rubber expansion joints (8):
1. Tighten all screws evenly so as to be finger tight. The
sealing surfaces must be parallel.
2. Pretighten crosswise with 50 Nm.
3. Finally tighten crosswise with max. 80 Nm (up to 80 DN) Molykote
For further information on the installation of rubber expansion joints please refer to
General Part, chapter “Installation Instructions”, section “Rubber expansion
joints“.

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Governor arrangement
Observe the adjustment data of the governor data sheet. Change the governor adjustment
only in exceptions and only after consulting the Technical Customer Service VT5. For
further details please also refer to chapter “Speed Governor” in the General Part of the
Engineer’s Handbook.
Adjusting instructions for pressure switch (RM 43 C)

For adjusting the Trafag pressure switches
9BO.2877.750.02.15.16.58 (pressure range 0 - 6 bar)
9MO.2879.761.02.15.16.58 (pressure range 1 - 16 bar)
see “General Part” of the Engineer’s Handbook, section “Testing Electrical
Components”
Pressure testing valves on the pressure switch panel

The data apply to RM 43 C IMO II and VM 43 C IMO II engines.
Tighten nuts W27 (1) with  M = 3.5 ± 0.5 Nm
Tighten screws W 2.5 (2) with  M = 1.0 ± 0.5 Nm
Tighten screws (3) with  M = 4.5 ± 0.3 Nm

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Tighten hexagon W 27 (4) with  M = 22 ± 1 Nm
Tighten screws (7) with  M = 4.5 ± 0.3 Nm
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Control panel installation
Tighten 4 nuts (1) for fastening the control panel onto the instrument bracket with M = 8
Nm Dry
Value applies to VM and RM.
Fastened onto the instrument bracket in the control stand

(screwed in from above)
Fastened onto the instrument bracket in the control stand

(screwed in from below)
Adjustment of FCT distance transmitter

The distance transmitter must be adjusted with a switching distance of 3 mm.

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Adjustment of speed pick FAH12
Alignment of the speed pick-up in case of radial mounting position:
Permissible deviation:
1.5 +/-0.5
Alignment of the speed pick-up in case of axial mounting position:

1.5 +/-0.5
Indicator LEDs of speed pickup FAH12:

For simple checking of the operating condition two indicator LEDs have been integrated.
The green LED lights up when operating voltage is applied. The orange output LED lights
up when the Q signal is “High”. Low speeds can be recognized by a light “flickering” of the
output LED. With higher speeds the “flickering” becomes a continuous light.

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Installation of thermocouples
1. Coat the thread of the thermocouple with DAG 5420A paste.
2. Screw the protective sleeve (1) into the cylinder head or the exhaust manifold.
The copper ring A 22x27 DIN 7603 must not be squeezed out laterally
(pay attention to the centring)!
3. Slip the toothed lock washer (6) over the thermocouple (2).
5. Insert the thermocouple (2) into the protective sleeve (1). Attention! In doing so,
introduce the straight grooved pin (3) of the protective sleeve (1) into the slot of the
thermocouple (2).
6. Tighten the male connector (7). With male connector and toothed lock washer the spring
(5) is tensioned via which the thermocouple is centred by means of the graphite washer
(4) in the protective sleeve.
Adjustment of the speed pick-up

Alignment of the speed pick-up in case of radial mounting position:
Permissible deviation:
Red marking, at right
angle to the bevel
angle (countersink)
Alignment of the speed pick-up in case of axial mounting position:
Red marking, parallel to the direction of movement (countersink)

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Oil mist detector (RM and VM)
Ensure correct mounting position of the cutting ring (1)!
Tighten nuts (2) with max.  M = 30 Nm
Tighten screws (3) together with the
connection tubes (2) and (4) with max.  M = 30 Nm
For further information on the oil mist detector please refer to the “General Part” of the
Engineer’s Handbook.
Level probes
Tighten the level probes (215) of the electrical equipment with max.  M = 50 Nm.

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Big-end bearing temperature monitoring
Adjust a switching distance of  20 ± 5 mm
for the temperature sensors.
RM:
VM:

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Pump Support with Attached Pumps
Lubricating oil pump - gear wheel installation (RM 43)

1. Check the contact pattern on the lubricating oil pump shaft with the gear wheel cone
coated with blue paste. The contact pattern must be even.The percentage contact area
must be at least 80 %.
2. Heat the gear wheel up to 80 °C to 90 °C above temperature of the lubricating oil pump
shaft and firmly push it onto the related lubricating oil pump shaft cone until it reaches
end-stop position.
The mounting distance is 0.60 mm to 0.67 mm.
Example: Lubricating oil pump shaft temperature 20 °C
i.e. gear wheel temperature 100 °C to 110 °C
The cone surfaces must be free of grease and dry.
3. Fit screw (1) with washer (2) and tighten with  M = 100 Nm
Molykote
(gear wheel at room temperature)
Backlash between gear wheel on pump support

and gear wheel on lubricating oil pump  0.20 - 0.45mm
Insert studs (3) with   M = 50 Nm

Molykote
Tighten nuts (4) with  M = 130 Nm

Molykote
Screw on pump
with Dirko 610.020 sealing compound

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Lubricating oil pump - gear wheel installation (RM 43 C)
1. Check the contact pattern on the pump shaft cone with the gear wheel cone coated with
blue paste. The percentage contact area must be at least 80 %. Measure and document
the position of the gear wheel.
2. Heat the gear wheel up to 90 °C to 100 °C above temperature of the pump shaft and
firmly push it onto the related pump shaft cone until it reaches end-stop position.
Example: Shaft temperature 20 °C
i.e. gear wheel temperature 110 °C to 120 °C.
The cone surfaces must be free of grease and dry).
Gear wheel assembly only in vertical position of the pump shaft (cone facing upwards)!
3. Tighten screw (1) with washer (2) immediately with  M = 100 Nm
Molykote
4. Let the connection cool down to room temperature.
Loosen screw (1) and tighten with  M = 140 Nm
Molykote
5. Check the mounting distance
Backlash between gear wheel on pump mounting plate

and gear wheel on lubricating oil pump  0.20 - 0.45 mm
Insert studs (3) with   M = 50 Nm

Molykote
Molykote
Molykote
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Lubricating oil pump - gear wheel installation (VM 43)
1. Carefully clean thrust sleeve (1), pump shaft and hub bore of gear wheel (2) and lightly
lubricate with oil (without additives, no Molykote).
2. Push the thrust sleeve without force between pump shaft and gear wheel hub.
3. Tighten clamping screws (3) evenly and crosswise in at least 4 steps until there is no
more assembly clearance.
4. Continue to tighten the screws evenly and crosswise

in at least 3 steps up to a torque of  M = 40 Nm
Afterwards, check the torque.
Screw in studs (9) with  M = 100 Nm

Molykote
Tighten bolts and nuts (4) (M24) with  M = 455 Nm
Molykote
Tighten nuts or bolts (5) (M20) with  M = 260 Nm
Molykote
Backlash  0.20 - 0.45 mm
Removal instructions:
Loosen the clamping screws crosswise in several steps. Never loosen the screws
completely one after the other!
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Oil supply of the cooling water pumps (RM)
Attention! M 43 and M 43 C engines have a different lubricating oil connection:

On the M 43 the cooling water pump bearings are supplied through an internal hole in
the pump mounting plate. The corresponding hole at the pump (located within the pump
mounting plate after installation) must be open. This is the hole that is further away from
the mounting flange. Plug the other holes (insert headless screws M12x12 with Loctite
270).
M 43
Plug
Oil supply for the M 43

(through pump mounting plat
Plug
On the M 43 C the cooling water pump bearings are supplied by an external lubricating
oil pipe. For this purpose the shown outer hole must be open for connecting the
lubricating oil pipe (see figure below). Plug the other holes
(insert headless screws M12x12 with Loctite 270).
M 43 C
Oil supply for the M 43 C

(through pipe)
Plug
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Cooling water pump - gear wheel assembly (RM and VM)
1. Before mounting the pump close hole (5) with headless screw M12x12. Secure
headless screw with Loctite 270 green.
2. Check the contact pattern on the cooling water pump shaft (2) with the gear wheel cone
coated with blue paste. The contact pattern must be even. The percentage contact area
must be at least 80 %.
3. Heat gear wheel (1) up to 80 °C to 90 °C above temperature of the cooling water pump
shaft and firmly push it onto the cooling water pump shaft cone.
RM 43: The mounting distance is 0.51 mm to 0.57 mm.

VM 43: The mounting distance is 0.55 mm to 0.62 mm.
Example: 20 °C pump shaft temperature  100 °C to 110 °C gear wheel temperature.

4. Install screw (3) with washer (4) and tighten with  M = 100 Nm
Molykote (gear wheel at room temperature)
Backlash between gear wheel on pump support

and gear wheel on cooling water pump  0.20 - 0.45 mm
Pump installation (VM)

Tighten bolts (1) and nuts (2) with  M = 280 Nm
Molykote

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Oil nozzle (RM)

Tighten screw (3) for the oil nozzle with  M = 100 Nm

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Gear casing for cooling water pump drive (VM)
Insert expander into the gear casing according to the instructions of the manufacturer and
with the tools and tests specified by the manufacturer.
Preassembly of driving shaft (VM)

1. Check the contact pattern on the related shaft cone with the gear wheel cone coated
with blue paste. The percentage contact area must be at least 80 %.
2. Heat gear wheel (1) up to 230 °C to 240 °C above temperature of shaft (2) and place
the gear wheel on a flat surface. Put the related shaft cone onto the gear wheel until it
reaches end-stop position.
Example: 20 °C shaft temperature  250 °C to 260 °C gear wheel temperature
3. Fit screws (3) with washer (4) and

extension sleeve (5) and tighten with  M = 30 Nm
Molykote
(gear wheel at room temperature)

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Assembly of the drive (VM)
1. Remove the pump guide cover
2. Cool bearings (6) down to -195 °C with liquid nitrogen and freeze fit them in the gear
casing.
3. Insert the preassembled driving shaft (description see above) into the gear casing and
adjust the end clearance atS = 0.4 + 0.3 mm.
4. Heat gear wheel (7) up to 230 °C to 240 °C above temperature of shaft (2) and put it
onto the shaft until it contacts bearing (6).
The contact faces must be free of grease and dry.
5. After cooling down check end clearance S (desired value see item 3).
6. Mount the pump guide cover so as to be finger tight.
Assembly of gear casing and pumps (VM)

1. Mount gear casing with O-rings, sealing ring, screws M20x95-8.8, and extension
sleeves on the engine block. Insert O-rings with Petro Gel Amber.
2. Remove the pump guide cover.
3. Check the backlash. Desired value: 0.20 mm to 0.45 mm
4. Mount pump guide cover with universal sealing compound (Hylomar M, apply a thin
coat), screws M20x95-8.8, and extension sleeves on the gear casing. Before assembly
degrease the flange surfaces.
5. Mount one cooling water pump with O-ring, screws M20x95-8.8, and extension sleeves
on the gear casing.
6. Check backlash of the gear wheel of the cooling water pump.

Desired value: 0.20 mm to 0.45 mm
7. Remove cooling water pump and install second cooling water pump with O-ring, screws
M20x95-8.8, and extension sleeves on the gear casing.
8. Check backlash of the gear wheel of the cooling water pump.

Desired value: 0.20 mm to 0.45 mm
9. Mount first cooling water pump with O-ring, screws M20x95-8.8, and extension sleeves
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Flywheel Installation
Flywheel installation (RM and VM)
1. Drive the spring dowel pin (1) into the flywheel hub.
2. Bar the crankshaft to TDC of cylinder 1.
3. Place the flywheel in the transportation hole (Ø 80) so that it is suspended vertically.
4. The fixation hole (Ø 14) points upwards. In this position the projecting spring dowel pin
on the flywheel hub is aligned with the corresponding receiving hole on the flywheel.
Tighten screws (2) for RM 43 with  M = 3400 Nm

Molykote
Tighten screws (2) for VM 43 with  M = 5500 Nm
Molykote
As an alternative for VM 43, pretighten screws (2) with  M = 2500 Nm
After that, finally tighten with  Dw = 30°
Molykote

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Flexible Flange Connection
38-60157-00_1 CX-186-GFS2-300-60157 (RM 43)

Tighten screws (1) (M24x60-10.9) with  M = 660 + 70 Nm 
Oil
The assembly reference dimension X is  L = 356.5 ± 0.8 mm
Lohmann+Stolterfoht PGV-1060-400 1/1182/5489 (RM 43)

Tighten screws (2) (M30x150-8.8) with  M = 1200 ± 25 Nm
Oil
The assembly reference dimension Y is  L = 1515 mm

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Vulkan RATO-R 4720, series 2200 1G4720R005 (12 M 43)
Tighten screws (3) (M30x130-10.9) mit  M = 1300 + 150 Nm
Oil
The assembly reference dimension X is  L = 980.3 ± 0.8 mm
Vulkan RATO-S 5620, series 2200 1G56200081 (16 M 43)

Tighten screws (4) (M33x95-10.9) with  M = 1750 + 200 Nm
Oil
The assembly reference dimension Y is  L = 1045.15 ± 1.2 mm

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Charge Air Cooler
Installation of casing at driving end (RM)
Apply Molykote to each thread and bolt contact surface
Tighten hexagon head bolts

(1) (5xISO4014-M24x130-8.8/A3C),
(2) (5xISO4014-M24x160-8.8),
(3) (11xISO4014-M24x130-A4/80),
(4) (3xISO4014-M24x110-8.8/A3C) with  M = 455 Nm
Molykote
Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws (5)
6 M 43 and 7 M 43:10xISO4762-M16x100-A4/80
8 M 43 and 9 M 43:10xISO4762-M16x200-A4/80 with  M = max. 130 Nm
Molykote
Tighten screw plugs (6)
(10 pcs. M36x1.5) with  M = 200 Nm 
Molykote
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Installation of casing at the free end (RM)
Apply Molykote to each thread and bolt contact surface
Tighten hexagon head bolts

(1) (6 M 43 and 7 M 43: M24x130-8.8/A3C or 8 M 43 and 9 M 43: M24x130-10.9),
(2) (5 x ISO4014-M24x160-8.8) ,
(3) (11x ISO4014-M24x130-A4/80) ,
(4) (3x ISO4014-M24x110-8.8/A3C) with  M = 455 Nm
Molykote
Tighten hexagon socket head cap screws (5)

6 M 43 and 7 M 43:10xISO4762-M16x100-A4/80 or
8 M 43 and 9 M 43:10xISO4762-M16x200-A4/80 with  M = max. 130 Nm
Molykote
Tighten screw plugs (6)

(10 pcs. M36x1.5) with  M = 200 Nm 
Molykote
Tighten screws (7) with  M = 260 Nm
Molykote

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Charge air cooler installation (RM)
For 6/7 M 43 engines with turbocharger group at the free end turn the strap of the charge
air cooler by 180° before installation.
1. Push the charge air cooler (1) into the casing (2).
2. Pull the charge air cooler (1) with screws (3) onto the sealing face (air inlet) of the casing
(2). Do not firmly tighten the screws, but slightly loosen them again.
3. Fasten the charge air cooler (1) with screws (5) and (4) and the corresponding washers
onto the casing (2).
4. Now finally pull the charge air cooler (1) with screws (3) onto the sealing face of the air
inlet side of the casing (2).
Tightening torques see above.

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Repair kit MAK-M43I Vestas
On Vestas charge air coolers of variants -70 and -71 (with date of manufacture before Jan.
1, 2010) screws may loosen in isolated cases, which may cause cooling water leaks.
When overhauling the a.m. charge air coolers we, therefore, recommend to proceed as
follows using a repair kit (stock number 283510330):
1. Lubricate guide screw M12x30 (1) withLoctite 2700 and screw it in.
2. Lubricate the thread of the M12x25 screws (2) withMolykote and screw them in with
one Nord-Lock wedge lock washer pair each.
3. Tighten screws (1) and (2) with exactly 81 Nm.
5. Tighten screws (3) with exactly 81 Nm.
8. Lubricate the thread of the M8x20 screws (5) withMolykote and screw them in with one
Nord-Lock wedge lock washer pair each.
On charge air coolers with

production date starting
from January 1, 2010 this
solution is already
implemented. This can be
recognized by the Nord-
Lock wedge lock washers
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Repair kit MAK-M43P Vestas
1. Tighten screws M12x80 (5) with spacer sleeves Ø 22 mm (7) with exactly 42 Nm.
2. Tighten screws M16x80 (6) with spacer sleeves Ø 28 mm (8) with exactly 105 Nm.
3. Tighten screws M12x80 (5) with Nord-Lock wedge lock washers M12 (9) with
exactly 42 Nm.
4. Tighten screws M16x80 (6) with spacer sleeves Ø 28 mm (8) and Nord-Lock wedge
lock washers M16 (10) and Molykote 1000 with exactly 105 Nm.

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Repair kit for charge air cooler replacement from -64 to -66 (VM) Vestas
The following applies to the replacement of old charge air coolers of variant -64 (MaK-
M43P-XD-CK of Vestas) by charge air coolers of variant -66 (MaK-M43P-XD-CK-110517
of Vestas) on VM:
Tighten screws M20x100-10.9 (4) with  M = 375 Nm

Molykote

Molykote

Molykote
Retighten all screws of the charge air cooler to the turbocharger bracket and air inlet
casing after 10 operating hours according to the tightening instruction!Until then, do not
install the cleaning device to ensure access to the M16 screws on the B side.

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Installation of the big gaskets (hot and cold side) (VM) Vestas
The following details apply to Vestas charge air coolers with 150 mm hole spacing on
the big flange surfaces of the hot and cold side.
These are charge air coolers
MaK-M43P-XB-CK (variant -41),
MaK-M43P-XD-CK (variant -64),
MaK-M43P-XD-CK-110517 (variant -66)
On the indicated charge air coolers the surface pressure on the hot and cold side may
decrease due to settlement of the big gaskets. This may lead to blow-by, which will
destroy the gasket.
To prevent this, it is recommended to retighten the corresponding screws on the hot and
cold side (abt. 2 people 2 hours each) 500 operating hours after delivery of the engine. In
doing so, the M16-8.8 screws are to be tightened with a higher torque than initially
provided for, see below.
If the gasket has to be replaced, use repair kit (stock No. 280720922):
• Degrease the flange surfaces.
• When using the 8-piece segment gaskets (for hot and cold side) observe the assembly
sequence of the individual segments (see figure below).
• On the hot side, replace the M20 x 90-10.9 screws by M20 x 100-10.9 screws. Lightly
coat threads and head contact surfaces with Molykote and tighten with the torques
indicated in chapter “Turbocharger Assembly”.
• On the cold, side reuse the M20 x 90-10.9 screws. Lightly coat threads and head
contact surfaces with Molykote and tighten with the torques indicated in chapter
“Turbocharger Assembly”.
• Treat the M16-8.8 screws as described above with Molykote and tighten with
153 Nm. For the M16 screws use the longer extension sleeves.

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• Retighten all screws after 10 operating hours (or 1x full load operation)! Until then, do
not install the cleaning device to ensure access to the M16 screws on the B side.

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Tightening torques for KELVION charge air coolers (VM)
Tightening torques applicable to KELVION (formerly GEA) charge air cooler
110/40/10+12/2-ESv-S99-20 N 162
(variant 0.00.6-41.80.00-82)
General tightening torques
Thread Thread and head oiled With Nord-Lock washers
M12 75 Nm 90 Nm
M16 180 Nm 220 Nm
M20 360 Nm 430 Nm
Three-step tightening torques for graphite seal
Thread Thread and head oiled With Nord-Lock washers
M12 38 / 60 / 75 Nm 45 / 72 / 90 Nm
M16 90 / 145 / 180 Nm 110 / 175 / 220 Nm
M20 180 / 285 / 360 Nm 215 / 345 / 430 Nm

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Casing at air passage (RM)

Molykote
Lubricate all threads with Molykote.

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Casing cladding between charge air cooler and turbocharger
Insert all screws with Rivolta G.W.F..

RM: Installation sequence: (1), (15), (4), (4), (2), (5), (6), (3), (9), (10), (8), (12)

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RM: Installation sequence: (1), (15), (5), (2), (3), (6), (7), (9), (10), (8), (12)

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Insert all screws with Rivolta G.W.F.
RM: Installation sequence: (1), (2), (3), (4), (4), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (15)
RM: Installation sequence: (1), (2), (17), (17), (3), (4), (18), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12):

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Insert all screws with Rivolta G.W.F.
VM: Installation sequence: (1), (3), (5), (6), (7), (8), (2), (4), (9), (10), (18), (11). Items (9),
(10), and (18) are installed before installing the pipe for the cleaning device. Item (11) is
installed before installing the turbocharger drain pipe. Continue the installation with (16),
(14), (15), (17), (12), (12).

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Plug installation
The sealing face of the sealing cap and the corresponding hole must be clean and free of
grease.
Lubricate the sealing face of the sealing cap with Loctite 270.
Use the provided drive-in mandrel for installation.
The sealing cap edges must be located 1.5 ± 0.5 mm deep in the casing.
Compressor bypass and blow-off device (VM)

Tighten the high-temperature screws (2) with  M = 230 Nm 
Molykote

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Turbocharger
Installation of turbocharger support (VM 43 C)

Tighten fixing screws (1) with  M = 950 Nm
Molykote
Sealing caps in the turbocharger bracket

Clean and degrease the sealing face of the sealing caps (2) and the corresponding hole.
Lubricate the sealing face with Loctite 270. Use the provided drive-in mandrel for
installation. The sealing caps must be located 1.5 ± 0.5 mm deep in the casing of the
turbocharger bracket.

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Installation of ABB TPL 73 at the driving end (6 M 43 and 7 M 43)
Molykote

Molykote
Installation of ABB TPL 77 at the driving end (8 M 43 and 9 M 43)

Pretighten fixing screws (1) with  M = 750 Nm
After that, finally tighten them with  Dw = 30°
Molykote

Molykote
Note regarding fixing screws (1) on TPL 73 and TPL 77:

There have been sporadic instances of rupture of the fixing screw opposite the controller
as the result of corrosion damage due to condensate formation. Therefore, coat the shank
of this screw with anti-corrosion paint and screw it in while the paint is still wet. Apply
Molykote to thread and contact surfaces.
No gasket
here
O-ring
Lubricating oil pipe
Locking plate O-ring

Flange
Gasket

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Turbocharger c2
Installation of ABB TPL 73 at the free end (6 M 43 and 7 M 43)
Molykote
Molykote
Installation of ABB TPL 77 at the free end (8 M 43 and 9 M 43)

Pretighten fixing screws (1) with  M = 750 Nm
After that, finally tighten them with  Dw = 30°
Molykote
Molykote
Note regarding fixing screws (1) on TPL 73 and TPL 77:

There have been sporadic instances of rupture of the fixing screw opposite the controller
as the result of corrosion damage due to condensate formation. Therefore, coat the shank
of this screw with anti-corrosion paint and screw it in while the paint is still wet. Apply
Molykote to thread and contact surfaces.
No
gasket
here
O-ring
Lubricating oil pipe
O-ring
Locking plate
Flange
Gasket

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Turbocharger c2
Installation of ABB TPL 71-C at the driving end and free end (6 M 43 C)
Observe the installation instructions of ABB!

Note: After installation of certain turbine-side nozzle positions there may arise difficulties
with tightening two screw joints at the turbocharger bracket. Therefore, establish all screw
joints upon assembly before tightening.
Tighten fixing screws of compressor-side foot (1)

and turbine-side foot (2) with  M = 780 Nm
Oil - do not use Molykote!
Tighten fixing screws (3) and (5) with  M = 455 Nm
Apply Molykote to thread and contact surfaces.
Apply Molykote to thread and contact surfaces.
Tighten screws (6) of the flange of the drain pipe with  M = 45 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.
Tighten the 4 screws (M12x50) of the flange
of the air pipe (no picture) (if provided) with  M = 35 Nm
Molykote
Before installing the charge air cooler casing on the engine block remove the screw plug
in the engine block for the oil connection of the turbocharger.
Drain pipe
Expansion joint installation

No gasket!
Insert bolts and nuts
with Rivolta G.W.F.
Pay attention to
flow direction!

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Turbocharger c2
Installation of ABB TPL 76-C at driving end and free end (7 M 43, 8 M 43, and 9 M 43)
Note: After installation of certain turbine-side nozzle positions there may arise difficulties
with tightening two screw joints at the turbocharger bracket. Therefore, establish all screw
joints upon assembly before tightening.
Apply Molykote to thread and contact surface
Tighten mounting foot screws (2) in the shown sequence with  M = 1350 Nm
Oil
Tighten screws at the flange of the drain pipe with  M = 45 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F. (no fig.)
Before installing the charge air cooler casing on the engine block remove the screw plug
in the engine block for the oil connection of the turbocharger.
Insert bolts and nuts at the expansion joint with Rivolta G.W.F.!
When installing the expansion joint pay attention to the flow direction (arrow on the flange)
and the position of the inlet flange (alignment of the flat).
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Turbocharger c2
Installation of ABB TPL 73 at the free end (12 M 43)
Observe the note regarding fixing screws at TPL 73 and TPL 77 (see above).
Observe the section “Gasket replacement (VM)“ in the “Charge Air Cooler” chapter.
Tighten fixing screws (1) and (2) with  M = 950 Nm

Molykote
Tighten 8 studs (3) (M24 x 140) with  M = 640 Nm
Oil
Molykote
Tighten screws (8) at the oil pipe flanges with  M = 52 Nm
Molykote
Tighten screws (9) at the two covers with  M = 52 Nm
Molykote
Tighten screws at the flange of the drain pipe with  M = 45 Nm
Tighten bolts and nuts at the expansion joint with  M = 260 Nm
When installing the expansion joint pay attention to the flow direction (arrow on the flange)!
Degrease flange surface (6) and lightly lubricate with DIRKO sealing compound. Keep the
grooves for sealing rings free of sealing compound.
Tightening instruction for screws (4) and (5):
First tighten the horizontal screw joints (4) with  M = 375 Nm
from the centre towards the outside. Molykote
Then tighten the vertical screw joints (5) with  M = 190 Nm
Molykote

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Installation of ABB TPL 71 at the driving end and free end (12 M 43, 12 M 43 C)
Observe the section “Gasket replacement (VM)” in the “Charge Air Cooler” chapter.
Degrease flange surface X and lightly lubricate it with DIRKO 610.020 sealing compound.
Keep the grooves for sealing rings free of sealing compound.
First tighten the horizontal screw joint (1) with  M = 375 Nm

Then tighten the vertical screw joint (2) with  M = 190 Nm

Molykote
Note: When using turbocharger bracket 4301.7-72.51.00-05 with
air passage casing -05 (without cover plates),
tighten the vertical screw joint (2) with  M = 150 Nm
Molykote
Tighten screws (3) (M30-8.8) with  M = 950 Nm

Molykote
Tighten screws (4) (M24-10.9) at the turbocharger foot with  M = 780 Nm

Oil
Tighten the screws (M10x50-10.9) of the flange

of the drain pipe (no fig.) with  M = 50 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.
Tighten the bolts and nuts at the expansion joint (no fig.) with M = 260 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.
Tighten the 4 screws (M12x50) of the flange

of the air pipe (no fig.) (if provided) with  M = 35 Nm
Molykote
Tighten the screws (5) for the two covers with Molykote and the standard torque.

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(The figure shows an installation at the driving end as an example)

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Installation of ABB TPL 76 at the free end (16 M 43)

Observe the section “Gasket replacement (VM)” in the “Charge Air Cooler” chapter.
First tighten the horizontal screw joint (1) with  M = 375 Nm

Then tighten the vertical screw joint (2) with  M = 190 Nm
Molykote

Molykote
Tighten screws (4) at the turbocharger foot with  M = 1350 Nm

Oil
Tighten the screws (M12x55) of the flange

of the drain pipe (no fig.) with  M = 60 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.
Tighten the screws at the expansion joint (no fig.) with  M = 260 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.
Tighten screws (5) with Molykote and the corresponding standard torque.

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Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust manifold - installation (RM and VM)

Make sure to provide an orifice plate at the appropriate pipe flange.
Screw
Clamp
Spiral wound gasket

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Before installation, spray the connecting links (7) with graphite or molybdenum spray.
Tighten screws (2) (if provided) and (4) (M16) with  M = 130 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.
Tighten screws (1) and (3) (if M20) with  M = 260 Nm

Rivolta G.W.F.
Tighten screws (1) and (3) (if M24) with  M = 440 Nm

Rivolta G.W.F.

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When using clamps:
Tighten hexagon head bolts (3) with  M = 150 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.

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Exhaust manifold - installation (VM)
Tighten screws (4) (M16) with  M = 130 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.
Tighten screws (1) (M20) with  M = 260 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.
If item (6) = studs: tighten with  M = 230 Nm
Molykote
If item (6) = hexagon head bolts: tighten with  M = 130 Nm
Molykote
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12 M 43 / 16 M 43

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Exhaust manifold with bypass for exhaust gas sampling (12 M 43 C with TPL 71-C)
Tighten hexagon head bolts (20) for the clamps with  M = 150 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.
Insert screw plugs G1/2A-SW19 (29) with oil. Tightening torque see “General Part” of
the Engineer’s Handbook, chapter “General Assembly Instructions”, section
Tighten screws M20 (40) and (42) with  M = 270 Nm

Rivolta G.W.F.
Tighten screws M16 (36) of the bypass flanges with  M = 140 Nm

Rivolta G.W.F.

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Supports and mounting aids
Mounting aid
to be screwed in before disassembly
and secured
(not fitted during operation)
Driven in until
reaching end
stop
Exhaust nozzle for TPL 76-C (RM)

Insert screws (12) and screw plugs (15) withRivolta G.W.F.

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Exhaust Cladding
Tightening torques
Insert all screws in the exhaust cladding with Rivolta G.W.F. Tighten the high-temperature
screws in the exhaust cladding with the following torques:
Tightening
Thread
torque
M8 11 Nm
M10 21 Nm
M12 36 Nm
M14 58 Nm
M16 90 Nm
M18 128 Nm
M20 179 Nm
Assembly clearances
When installing the claddings leave a clearance of S = 3 mm between the cladding parts.

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When installing the claddings on the 12 M 43 and 16 M 43 there is an assembly clearance
of 3 mm at W.
When installing the claddings on the 7 M 43, 8 M 43 , and 9 M 43 there are assembly
clearances of 3 mm (W) and 4 mm (V).
RM 43 with 900 kW/cylinder:

Tighten high-temperature screws (1) (M12) (if provided) with  M = 56 Nm
Rivolta G.W.F.

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Assembly sequence for 6 M 43 C and 7 M 43 C, driving end
Assembly clearances
Assembly sequence for the cylinder units

Preassemble bracket (28) to the contact surface of the cooling water tube.
Assemble support plate (22) to the contact surface of the cooling water tube.
Assemble support plates (20) to the contact surface of the cooling water tube.
Push sealing plate (43) under the support plate towards the cooling collar and assemble it.
Push sealing plates (41) under the support plate towards the cooling collar and assemble
them.
Assemble sealing plate (40) under the support plate. Observe the assembly clearance, see above.

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When screwing down the following positions, observe the assembly clearance, see above:
Assemble rear panel (16) of cylinder 1.
Assemble rear panels (15) from second to next to last cylinder.
Assemble rear panel (17) of the last cylinder.
Screw cover plates (31) to the rear panel.

Assemble rear panel end piece (19) against the cylinder rear panel.
Preassemble claddings (2) to the support plate.
Preassemble claddings (1) with the rear panel and the front side.
Preassemble cladding (4) to the support plate.

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Preassemble cladding (5) with the rear panel and the front side.
Screw face-side cladding (3) against the last cylinder section.
Assemble sealing plate (42) under the support plate.
Fit bracket (56) under the support plate and against the cooling water tube flange.
When locking the threaded hooks (90) pay attention to the assembly clearance between the
cylinder sections, see above.
Screw together cover plates (30) between the cylinder sections.
Assembly sequence for transition to the turbocharger

Assemble screening plates (46) and (47) to the turbocharger cladding.
Preassemble rear panels (38) and (39) to the turbocharger.
Push bracket (25) over the screws of the exhaust manifold bracket and screw to rear panel
(18) and bracket (28) on the cooling water tube.
Preassemble bracket (27) with support plate (24) and cover plate (53), assemble it to the
contact surface of the cooling water tube and push it against the turbocharger cladding.
Insert support plate (23) to the turbocharger.
Insert rear panel (18) between cylinder unit and turbocharger cladding.
Screw splash plate (54) to rear panel (18).
Insert rear panel (37) between turbocharger cladding and rear panel from above and screw to
rear panels (18), (38) and (39).
Screw cladding (6) to support plate.
Screw cladding (7) to rear panel (18) and cladding (6).
Screw cladding (8) to the bevel support plate (23).
Assemble the corresponding parts of the cleaning device in advance to cladding (11), install
and screw to the support plate. The insulation must contact the turbocharger cladding.

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Screw cladding (10) to the support plate and cladding (11).
Insert insulation (60) over the insulation piece of cladding (11).
First screw on cover plate (33), then cover plate (34) in the transition to the turbocharger.
Screw cover (12) to the cladding. Establish the washing pipe connection.
Screw sealing plate to bracket (25).
Screw on cover plate (32) between cylinder section and transition to the turbocharger.
Screw splash plate (55) to rear panel (37) and cladding (11).
Screw splash plate (51) over the insulation to cladding (11).
Screw splash plate (52) over the insulation to claddings (9) and (11).
Screw on bracket (29) under the support plate.
Screw on bracket (26) on the cooling water tube and screw to bracket (29).

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Assembly sequence for 8 M 43 C and 9 M 43 C, driving end
Observe the assembly clearances:

them.
Assemble sealing plates (40) under the support plate. Observe assembly clearance, see above.

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When screwing down the following 3 positions, observe the assembly clearance, see above:
Assemble sealing plate (42) under the support plate.

Fit bracket (56) under the support plate and against the cooling water tube flange.
When locking the

threaded hooks
(90) pay attention
to the assembly
clearance
between the
cylinder sections,
see above.
Screw together
cover plates (30)
between the
cylinder sections.

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Push support plate (24) over the bracket against the turbocharger cladding and
preassemble.
Insert rear panel (18) between cylinder unit and turbocharger cladding.
Insert preassembled insulation (64) into splash plate (54).
Push bracket (25) over the screws of the exhaust manifold bracket and screw to bracket
(28) and rear panel (18) as well as to the cooling water tube.
Screw sealing plate (44) to bracket (25).
Place insulation (65) into the guide of rear panel (18) and against the turbocharger foot
cladding.
Preassemble rear panel (36) to the turbocharger.
Insert support plate (23) to the turbocharger.
Screw rear panel (38) to rear panel (36).
Screw down rear panel (39) on the support plate.
Insert rear panel (37) between turbocharger cladding and rear panel from above and
screw to rear panels (18) and (36).

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Screw cladding (8) to the bevel support plate.
Screw cladding (11) to the support plate.
The insulation piece must contact the turbocharger cladding.
Insert insulation (67) between rear panel (37) and turbocharger cladding.
Place insulation (66) over insulation (67) and insert between rear panel (37) and the
turbocharger cladding.
Place insulation (63) against rear panel (37) and turbocharger cladding.
Place splash plate (53) over the insulation (63) and screw to rear panel (37).
Screw on cover plates (33), (35) and (34) in the transition to the turbocharger.
Screw splash plate (51) over the insulation and to cladding (11).
Screw splash plate (52) over the insulation and to claddings (9) and (37).
Screw on bracket (26) on the cooling water tube and screw to bracket (29).

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Assembly sequence for 6 M 43 C, free end
(schematic diagram)

them.
Assemble cover plates (40) under the support plate. Observe assembly clearance, see
above.

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Assemble bracket (49) under the support plate.

Screw bracket (48) to the engine block and to bracket (49).
When locking the threaded hooks (90) pay attention to the assembly clearance between
the cylinder sections, see above.

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preassemble.
Insert rear panel (18) between
cylinder unit and turbocharger
cladding and preassemble.
Screw rear panel (14) and
cover plate (45) to rear panel
(18).
Push bracket (25) over the
screws of the exhaust
manifold bracket and screw to
rear panel (14) and cover
plate (45) as well as to the
cooling water tube.
Screw cover plate (44) to
bracket (25).
Preassemble rear panel (36)
to the turbocharger.
Screw support plate (23) to
rear panel (14), bracket (25)
and support plate (24).
Insert insulation (60) into the guide of support plate (23) against the turbocharger foot
cladding.
Screw cover plate (38) to support plate (23).
Screw splash plate (54) to rear panel (18).

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Screw cladding (7) to rear panels (18) and (14) and cladding (6).

Screw splash plate (53) to rear panel (24) and cladding (11).
Screw splash plate (52) over the insulation to claddings (9) and (11).
Fasten bracket (26) to the cooling water tube and screw it to bracket (28).

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Assembly sequence for 7 M 43 C, free end, 8 M 43 C and 9 M 43 C, free end
(schematic diagram)

them.
Assemble cover plates (40) under the support plate. Observe assembly clearance, see
above.

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Assemble bracket (49) under the support plate.
Screw bracket (48) to the engine block and to bracket (49).
When locking the threaded hooks (90) pay attention to the assembly clearance between
the cylinder sections, see above.

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preassemble.
Insert rear panel (18) between cylinder unit and turbocharger cladding and preassemble.

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Push bracket (25) over the screws of the exhaust manifold bracket and screw to rear panel
(14) as well as to the cooling water tube.
Screw sealing plate (44) to bracket (25).
Preassemble rear panel (36) to the turbocharger.
Screw support plate (23) to rear panel (25) and support plate (24).
Insert insulation (65) into the guide of the support plate (23) against the turbocharger foot
cladding.

Screw down rear panel (39) on the support plate.
Screw cover plate (55) to rear panel (18).

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Insert preassembled insulation (65) into splash plate (54).
Insert splash plate (54) and insulation (64) towards the turbocharger cladding and screw
to rear panel(14).
Screw cover plate (56) to cover plate (55).
Screw cladding (7) to rear panels (18) and (14) and cladding (6).
Place splash plate (53) over the insulation (63) and screw to rear panel (37).
Screw splash plate (52) over the insulation to cladding (9) and rear panel (37).
Fasten bracket (26) to the cooling water tube and screw to bracket (28).

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Installation Sequence for Direct Insulation 9 M 43 C (Free End)
The direct insulation is an insulation on the exhaust tube which is installed subsequently
below the existing exhaust cladding. The direct insulation described in the following is
designed for exhaust cladding version 4309.7-72.70.00-05. By means of adjustments to
cladding (11) and bracket (17) it can also be used for the older exhaust cladding version
4309.7-72.70.00-03.
Provide an assembly clearance of 6 mm between the sections at X.
At V use the existing assembly material from the exhaust cladding.
Assembly sequence:
Assemble pos. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 14, 15, 16, 13, 17.
Preassemble pos. (20) und (21) mit (34).
Put in place pos. (9) on the contact surface of the bracket (17).
Bolt together pos. (11) and pos. (9) and (17).
Align pos. (8), (10) and (19) by means of pos. (20), (21) , and (34) and then tighten them.
Note: Pos. (8) replaces the half-round screening plate (46) from exhaust cladding version
4309.7-72.70.00-05, see above.
Install pos. (12).

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Assembly sequence for 12 M 43 C, driving end
1. Preassemble the following rear panels on the floor:

Rear panels (15) with rear panels (20) (12x each)
Rear panel (16) with rear panel (21)
2. Mount the preassembled rear panels and screw them together.

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3. Install the standard parts of the exhaust cladding in the following sequence starting from
the free end:
7, 8, 5, 6, 3, 1, 2, 33, 37, 36, 35, 70 (pos. 70 (no fig.) is the trapezoid insulation under
cover plate 34) 34, 79, 110.
Fasten cladding (4) only after mounting the transition.
4. Assemble the transition in the following sequence: 25, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64.65.

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5. Continue assembly with 73 (Pos. 73 (no illustration) are the four 248 mm long
insulations under cover plates 56), 56, 41, 40, 43, 42, 74 (pos. 74 (no fig.) are the four
510 mm long insulations under cover plates 57), 57, 69, 68, 66, 67.

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6. Continue the assembly with 54, 55, 44, 45, 50, 52.
When positions 50 and 52 are fitted, the washing line can be assembled.
Now also cladding 4 can be fastened.
Continue the assembly with 38, 46, 47, 28, 11, 12, 26, 27, 9, 10, 13, 14, 30, 31, 32, 29,
53, 51, 71 (pos. 71 see detail T in section C-C), 59, 58, 75, 76, 77, 78, 72 (pos. 72 (o.
Abb.) are the four 60x30x50 mm insulations under covers 48), 48, 49.

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3. Mount the exhaust cladding starting from the driving end:

Fasten claddings and cover plates (e.g. positions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 33, etc.)

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4. Install support plate (40).
5. Preassemble the following parts on the floor:

Insulation (74) with support plate (41)
Insulation (74) with support plate (42)
Mount the preassembled parts.
Mount the metal fabric side in direction of the mounting foot.
Thereafter, insert insulation (74) on the opposite side and cover with cover plate (57).

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6. Screw two screening plates (54) to the turbocharger.
7. Preassemble bracket (25). Thereafter, mount support plates (60) to (64).
8. Mount rear panels (44) and (45) and cover plate (28). Thereafter, mount rear panels (46)
and (47) above these.
9. Mount support plates (66), (67), rear panels (68), (69) and both brackets (25).
10. Insert claddings (50) and (52)below in front of the turbine and add insulation (71) to
both. Pass through cover plate (59) below. Mount claddings (51) and (53) from above,
then also add insulation (71) to both and screw together cover plates ((58) and (59).
11. Completely tighten all inner screws.
12. Screw cladding (9) to claddings (10) and (11).
13. Mount cover plates (e.g. (30), (31), (32) etc.) and tighten them completely.
14. Mount cover plates (75) to (78). Mount cover (48) for temperature probe.

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3. Install the standard parts of the exhaust cladding in the following sequence starting from
the driving end: 7, 8, 5, 6, 3, 2, 1, 33, 35, 36, 37, 70 (pos. 70 (no fig.) is the insulation
below cover plate 34) 34, 79, 110.
4. Assemble the transition in the following sequence: 26, 60, 61, 62, 66, 68.

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Rivolta G.W.F.
5. Continue the assembly with 25, 40, 41, 42, 63, 64, 44, 45, 77, 78. Install the washing
pipe.

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6. Continue the assembly with 67, 69, 46, 47, 27, 28, 72 (pos. 72 (no fig.) is the insulation
behind cover 48), 48, 49.
7. Preassemble cover plates (29) and (30) to cladding (9). Mount the preassembled parts
and screw them together.
8. Complete the transition in the following sequence:

10, 11, 31, 32, 50, 51, 52, 53, 71, 57, 75, 76, 58, 59, 54, 55.

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Diesel Generator Set
Alignment instruction for diesel generator sets
Alignment instructions are cost unit specific. For drawing Nos. please refer to PIDS from
pos. 9000 (normally, pos. 9212).
Installation of PTO coupling hub (RM)

Attention! This work shall only be executed by qualified MaK personnel!
Contact Parts Operations in Kiel to hire the required tools and qualified
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Resilient Mounting
Installation of the resilient mounting
1. When using pourable resin: Clean the unmachined top plates.

When using steel chocks: Machine the top plates.
2. Position the engine and carry out the following alignment by means of jacking screws:
Radial: About 2.00 mm above gearbox shaft

(Gearbox with vertical shaft offset)
About 2.20 mm above gearbox shaft

(gearbox with horizontal shaft offset)
Angular: In line with the gearbox input shaft
Axial: Coupling axially relieved (observe assembly reference dimension)
3. Drill the top plates for fixing of the bonded rubber rails.
4. Bolt bonded rubber rails (1), (2) and (3) underneath the engine with bolts and nuts. The
contact surfaces of the bonded rubber rails must show a bright metal finish.
Mechanically remove any contamination by scale, rust or suchlike before bolting them
down.
5. When using pourable resin: Pour the resin around the bonded rubber rails according to
the instructions of the resin manufacturer (resin must not contact the rubber). Lower the
engine after curing of the resin. (Relieve the jacking screws completely). Static
deflection about 1.5 mm.
Note: Remove all jacking screws after alignment and curing of the resin.
When using steel chocks: Measure the distance between top plate and bonded rubber
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6. Further settling (subsidence of the engine after 24 hours) about 0.4 mm. The engine will
then be approximately in line with the gearbox shaft.
7. Fasten bonded rubber rails with screws (4), bush (20) and washers (5) onto the top
plate.
Thread engagement
> 17 mm
secure with
Loctite 242
8. Before mounting the stoppers: Chamfer the engine mount in the area of the
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9. Mount side stopper (6). Fasten screws (8) finger tight. Screw the locking ring (11) up
until it reaches the end stop.
Adjust 2 mm
upon assembly
10. Measure the distance between top plate and bottom edge of locking ring (11)
(dimension H). Add 7.00 mm to the measured dimension H. The calculated dimension
is the new tube length R. Manufacture the tube according to length R.
11. Remove side stopper (6).
12. Mount side stopper (6) over new tube (12). Fasten screws (8) finger tight.
13. Center tube (12) by screwing down locking ring (11). The conical surfaces must come
to rest with a positive fit. Level any unevenness of the top plates, tack the tube and
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14. Remove side stopper (6).
15. Drill the top plates for the tie rods (13).
16. Insert rubber cladding (14) into the welded tube (12). Mount side stopper (6).
17. Screw the locking ring (11) upward until it reaches the end stop and secure it with 2
headless screws.
18. At operating temperature, the engine stands about 1.00 mm above the gearbox shaft
(due to thermal expansion of bonded rubber rail, engine, gearbox, and foundation).
The flexible coupling is designed to compensate this. Later re-alignment is not
necessary.
19. At operating temperature, adjust a vertical clearance of 2 mm between side stopper

(6) and nut/washer (15) / (16). Put on washer (17) and secure with nut (18). Check the
vertical clearance every six months. When a vertical clearance of > 3 mm is reached,
readjust the target clearance of 2 mm.
Tightening torques:
Tighten screws (4) with  M = 350 Nm

Apply oil to the contact surfaces,
Loctite 242 to the thread
Tighten screws (7)with  M = 2200 Nm

Oil

Loctite 242
Tighten screws (9) with  M = 350 Nm

Loctite 242

Oil
As an alternative, tighten nuts (10) with  M = 290 Nm + 60°
Oil

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Locking device to be used in case of damage
(not possible for all variants)
1. Remove nuts and washers (15), (16), (17), (18).
2. Extract spring dowel pin Ø 14 mm (not shown in view).
3. Screw the locking ring (11) downward until it rests against the tube.
An auxiliary hole (Ø 14 mm) for the tool is provided in the locking ring.
4. Put washer (16) and nut (15) onto the side stopper (6) and
tighten nut (15) with  M = 3000 Nm

or,
as an alternative, with  M = 150 Nm + Dw = 60°
Oil.
In normal operation In locked condition
Adjust 2 mm
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Conical mounts for 6 M 43 C, 7 M 43 C, 8 M 43 C, 9 M 43 C, and 12 M 43
Tighten nuts (1) with  M = 4000 ± 100 Nm

Oil
Tighten screws (2) with  M = 350 ± 30 Nm
Oil
Oil
Molykote
Tighten nuts (4) for eng. Nos. 66243, 44, 45, 46 (AIDA STELLA) withM = 2900 ± 100Nm
Oil
Oil
Thread: Loctite 243. Contact surface: Oil
Oil
Oil
Thickness of resin at X on RM 43:  20 mm - 60 mm

Thickness of resin at X on 12 M 43:  20 mm - 80 mm
Remove all jacking screws (6) after alignment and curing of the resin.

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Conical elements: 6 M 43 C
Tighten nuts (1) with  M = 4000 + 400 Nm

Oil

Oil

Oil

Thread: Loctite 243
Contact surface: Oil

Oil

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Tighten nuts M39 (6) with  M = 4000 ± 40 Nm
Oil
Tighten screws M36 (7) with  M = 2000 ± 30 Nm

Oil
Tighten nuts M39 (8) with  M = 2830 ± 30 Nm

Oil
Tighten screws M30 (9) with  M = 1000 + 50 Nm

Thread: Loctite 243
Tighten nuts M30 (10) with  M = 1000 + 50 Nm

Oil
Remove all jacking screws and hexagon head bolts M30 (11) after alignment and curing
of the resin.

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Loctite 243
Tigthen screws (7) with  M = 2000 Nm
Thickness of resin at X:  20 mm - 40 mm
Install washer (9) with the groove at an offset of 180°!

Remove all jacking screws after alignment and curing of the resin.

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Oil

Oil
Tighten nuts M48x3 (11) with  M = 5000 ± 100 Nm

Oil

Thread: Loctite 243

Oil
Remove all jacking screws (14), (15) after alignment and curing of the resin.

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Loctite 243

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Conical elements: 12 M 43 C (engines Nos. 069009 and 069012 only)

Loctite 243

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Loctite 243
Install washer (7) with the groove at an offset of 180°!


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Oil

Oil
Tighten nuts M48x3 (10) with  M = 5000 ± 100 Nm

Oil

Thread: Loctite 243
Thickness of resin at Y:  40 mm ± 20 mm

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Conical elements: 12 M 43 C and 16 M 43 C
Oil
Oil
Oil
Thread: Loctite 243. Contact surface: Oil
Oil

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Engines starting with engine No. 66xxx are M 43 C engines.

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Pre-lubrication pump, pressure / suction

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Mean effective pressure 27.1 / 26.4 bar

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Air requirement (ta = 20 °C)

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RM43C IMO II 1050kW

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VM43C IMO II 1050 kW

Mean effective pressure

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Separate pressure pump:

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