Service Bulletin ZAS–32.

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13.12.99
Technical Information to all Owners / Operators (Supersedes Bulletin
of Sulzer ZA 40S Engines ZAS–32 of 31.03.98)

Fuel Injection Pump

Contents: Page

1. Introduction 1
2. Modification to the
Fuel Pump Cover 1
3. Soft Iron Joints in the
Fuel Oil System 1
4. Service Bulletins Published for 3
ZA 40S Engines
28.51.71.40 – Printed in Switzerland

Wärtsilä NSD Switzerland Ltd PO Box 414 Tel. +41 52 262 49 22

Wärtsilä NSD Schweiz AG CH-8401 Winterthur Fax +41 52 212 49 17
Wärtsilä NSD Suisse SA Switzerland Tlx 896 659 NSDL CH
1. INTRODUCTION

This Service Bulletin describes a modification to the fuel pump cover which improves the sealing
effect of the O–ring between fuel pump cover and pump housing.
A second paragraph informs you about a new material specification for joints used in the fuel oil
system.
The original edition contained a misprint of the code number in the figure on page 1.

2. MODIFICATION TO THE FUEL PUMP COVER

The following modification is only valid for fuel pump covers with a conical seal between pump
cover and high pressure fuel pipe:
conical seal

Fuel pump cover (KS 55008) with conical seal

An O–ring is fitted between the fuel pump cover and pump housing in order to avoid fuel leakage.
This O–ring is exposed to heavy pressure pulsations in the fuel oil system. With the introduction of
a back–up ring above the O–ring, its sealing effect is improved and its stresses are reduced.
Therefore the O–ring groove has to be larger. For new engines this modification is standard.
Existing engines with repeated leakages on fuel pump covers can be retrofitted accordingly.
If a back–up ring is to be fitted on an existing fuel pump cover, the height of the O–ring groove has
to be enlarged from 7 to 8.8 mm (see drawing on next page).
Both O–ring (code no. KS 55036) and back–up ring (code no. KS 55038) can be ordered through
Wärtsilä NSD France, Mantes or our Network Companies.
Important: The O–ring should be renewed during each dismantling of the fuel pump cover or of
the fuel pump.

3. SOFT IRON JOINTS IN THE FUEL OIL SYSTEM

Fuel oil with high sulphur content leads to corrosion attack on copper joint rings and thus may cause
fuel leakages. Therefore we have, some time ago, changed the material specification for gaskets
used in the fuel oil system from copper to soft iron.
We strongly recommend to exchange copper joint rings in the fuel oil system with soft iron rings at
the next opportunity (code no. KS 87191, KS 87192, KS 87194, KS 87196, KS 87215, KS 87216
and KS 87217, please refer to the Code Book). Any parts needed are available through Wärtsilä
NSD France, Mantes or our Network Companies.

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 Modification to an existing fuel pump cover
when fitting a back–up ring

Modification
Detail A

Back–upRing

O–Ring

This Service Bulletin should be kept in a separate file in the control room. The respective pages
or tables of the Service Bulletin with modifications to the Operating Manual, Maintenance
Manual or Code Book should be copied and filed in the respective Manual or Book.

Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd has issued this Service Bulletin with their best knowledge and ability.
However, Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd can not take any liability for any or all information contained
in this or any other Service Bulletin.
Changes of any nature to the form and or to the content of this or any other Service Bulletin as
published by Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd, are not permitted.

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4. SERVICE BULLETINS PUBLISHED FOR ZA 40S ENGINES

We have so far published the following Service Bulletins which are valid for ZA 40S type engines:

ZAS–1.2 dated 02.02.96 Cylinder Liner Overhaul

ZAS–2.1 dated 29.08.97 Overhaul of Cylinder Head
ZAS–3 dated 10.06.93 Oil Scraper Rings
ZAS–4.4 dated 26.02.99 Piston Rings
ZAS–5 dated 03.12.93 Instruction for Testing of Fuel Injection Nozzles
ZAS–6.1 dated 23.02.96 Piston Rotating Mechanism
ZAS–7 dated 05.04.94 Adjustments and Maintenance Requirements on Oil Mist Detector
ZAS–8.1 dated 16.05.97 Turnomat for Exhaust Valves and Rotocap for Inlet Valves
ZAS–9 dated 01.06.94 Exhaust Pipe Expansion Bellows
ZAS–10 dated 01.08.94 High Temperature Cooling Water System
ZAS–11.1 dated 31.03.98 Cylinder Liner with a Thread
ZAS–12 dated 01.03.95 New Spindle Design for Pressure Control Valve KS 87085
ZAS–13.1 dated 18.12.98 Inlet Valves
ZAS–14.1 dated 27.02.98 High Pressure Fuel Pipe
ZAS–15.1 dated 30.01.98 Fuel Injection Nozzle Specification
ZAS–16 dated 10.08.95 Flow Control Valve KS 72126 for Cylinder Lubrication
ZAS–17.3 dated 18.05.99 VTR ..4 Turbochargers After Sales Service Information issued by ABB
ZAS–18.1 dated 27.02.98 Tightening Instructions
ZAS–19 dated 17.11.95 New Piston Ring Fitting Tool
ZAS–20 dated 17.11.95 New Spring Cage KS 28042 for Rocker Gear
ZAS–21 dated 22.03.96 Differences in the Drive for the Cylinder Lubrication between
Engines with 660 kW/Cyl. and 720 kW/Cyl.
ZAS–22 dated 08.11.96 Adjustments of Fuel Oil Systems
ZAS–23 dated 19.11.96 Modification to the Oil Mist Detector
ZAS–24 dated 28.01.97 Alphabetical Index of Topics of Service Bulletins
ZAS–25 dated 16.95,97 Tightening Instructions for the Connecting Rod Big End Bearing
ZAS–26 dated 30.05.97 ABB Type VTR..4 Turbochargers
Cleaning of Turbine and Blower Side
ZAS–27 dated 29.08.97 Lubricating Oil Treatment and Requirements
ZAS–28 dated 29.08.97 Assessment of Main and Connecting Rod Bearings
ZAS–29 dated 29.08.97 Undersized Bearings and Reconditioning of Crankshafts
ZAS–30 dated 31.10.87 ABB Type VTR..4 Turbochargers Cooling Water Arrangement
ZAS–31 dated 31.10.97 Flushing Instructions
ZAS–32.1 dated 13.12.99 Fuel Injection Pump
ZAS–33 dated 31.03.98 Shim between Connecting Rod and Big End Bearing
ZAS–34 dated 26.08.98 Hand Rails for Engine-mounted Platforms
ZAS–35 dated 09.06.99 Variable Damping Plunger
ZAS–36 dated 11.10.99 Exhaust Pipe at Support for By-Pass Arrangement
Should you not be in possession of the above mentioned documentation suitable for your plant, kindly contact your
local Wärtsilä NSD representative for your copy.

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