Flexible Foundation Elements (If Fitted); Verification In Height - Diesel WARTSILA F 240 Manual

Table of Contents

Manual

F 240

17. Foundation bolts

18. Flexible

foundation

elements (if fitted)

19. Verification in

height

Ver. 01

ENGINE ALIGNMENT

23A

VERIFICATION

Check that all bolts have been tightened to the proper torque by means of a torque

spanner (do not slacken the bolts when checking). The correct torques are specified

by the sub--supplier.

Check the elements for :

Swelling (through chemical attack by fuel, lube oil and / or detergents) ;

Rupture ;

Damage.

Renew elements showing any of the above defects.

The start--up record specifies the distances between shims and (common) bedplate.

These distances serve as reference values. Measure the actual distances and enter

them on a record of the type illustrated. Comparison with the reference values will then

show up any variation in height that may have occurred. In evaluating such height

variations, use must be made of the following guide-lines.

The difference in comparison between juxtaposed elements on one side (i.e.

camshaft side or exhaust side) may not exceed 1 mm.

The compression of a given element on one side may vary plus or minus 1 mm

from the average compression on that side.

Note :

If the set--up of the engine is altered, the crankshaft deflection, the alignment and

parallelism must be checked and if necassary, readjusted. Faulty alignment will lead

to excessive engine vibration. To prevent misalignment it is also advisable to inspect

the flexible elements visually from time to time.