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5 Day Turnaround On Yanmar Metal Stitching & Crankshaft Grinding

Connecting Rod Failure On Bulk Carrier’s Yanmar 6N18-UN Auxiliary

A bulk carrier’s Yanmar 6N18-UN auxiliary engine suffered a broken connecting rod resulting in serious damage to the engine block and crankshaft. During the vessel’s 5 year dry-docking in China for special inspection, the superintendent approached Goltens Shanghai to complete the repair.

Being Yanmar authorized and experienced in this type of repair, Goltens provided a repair procedure, approved by Class, to repair the block by metal stitching as well as complete the rest of the required repairs on the engine.

Goltens immediately mobilized two teams to repair the engine block and complete the crankshaft grinding working on a 2-shift basis in order to meet the vessel’s schedule.

Goltens also invited the technical advisor and Class surveyor to observe and approve the repair process.

  • Close up of damaged crank case door caused by connecting rod failure prior to metallock repair by Goltens

    Close up of damaged crank case door caused by connecting rod failure

  • Damaged edges of crankcase door removed prior to metal stitching by Goltens

    Damaged edges of crankcase door removed prior to metal stitching

  • Yanmar engine block repair by Goltens

    Metal stitching in progress on Yanmar engine block

  • Goltens Engine block/cast iron repair nearing completion

    Metal stitching nearing completion

  • Goltens undertaking Finish machining to complete the engine block repair with metal stitching

    Finish machining the completed metal stitch repair

  • Dye penetrant crack check on the completed repair

    Dye penetrant crack check on the completed repair

  • Close up of the completed metal stitch repair by Goltens

    Close up of the completed metal stitch repair

  • Goltens performing Laser check of bores after cast iron repair

    Laser check of bores

  • Line Boring of the engine block after Goltens completed cast iron repair

    Line Boring of the engine block

PROJECT FACTS

MV VTC OCEAN
Engine Type: Yanmar 6N18-UN
Output: 450 KW
Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier

YANMAR DIESEL REPAIR WORK SCOPE

  • Complete cleaning and inspection of engine block
  • Complete cleaning and inspection of crankshaft at workshop
  • Repaired the badly damaged crankcase door by metal stitching at Goltens’ workshop
  • Performed laser alignment checks and line boring of main bearing pockets at Goltens’ workshop
  • Performed straightening of the crankshaft and bench grinding on all crankpin journals to undersize 0.40mm and supplied 7 sets of undersize bearings.
  • Polished all main journals
  • Replaced 2 pcs damaged counter weights and bolts.
  • Performed dynamic balancing test on crankshaft
  • Safety protection of engine block and crankshaft for transportation back to the vessel.

ENGINE REPAIR RESULTS

Goltens technicians completed the full scope of the job in just 5 days to keep up with customer’s sailing schedule. Class approved the repair and the owners were satisfied with the timely performance of Goltens’ service team.

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