Overhauling of Main Engine Repair | Repair of Engine Metal Stitching of Damaged Block

RA Power Solutions received an emergency call from a Steel Company based in Indonesia regarding damage of their Engine SULZER 6RND68.

On arrival of our team of engineers, it was observed that lower engine block of SULZER 6RND68 was damaged badly. Hence it required disassembly of complete engine, overhauling and repair of engine block by metal stitching & metal locking.

Damaged Engine Block
Damaged Engine Block

Following is the brief of job description executed:

  • Inspection and overhaul of the cylinder covers including the fuel and starting valves located in the covers. The cylinder covers cooling spaces were also inspected, cleaned and fitted back with new O-rings.
  • Dismount, Inspect and overhaul the exhaust valves, renewed the seals and grinding the valve spindles.
  • The cylinder liners were cleaned, calibrated and honed in order to restore the liners running surfaces and remove ovality. This ensured that the piston rings perform better and this will lead to a better overall cylinder condition, compared to if honing had not been done. The cylinder liners cooling spaces were also inspected, cleaned and fitted back with new o-rings.
  • Replacement of thrust block pads and correction of end play.
  • Metal locking of damaged Engine block by our technicians.
Special Keys & Locks Used in Metal Stitching Process
Special Keys & Locks Used in Metal Stitching Process
Repair of Engine Block by Metal Stitching is in Process
Repair of Engine Block by Metal Stitching is in Process
  • Inspected and adjusted the chain drive.
  • Retightened the stay-bolts, holding down bolts end chocks.
  • Took bearing clearances with a telescopic feeler gauge and checked bearing edges by wire gauges.
  • Crankshaft alignment measurement was taken with dial gauge (autolog method)
    Conclusion: The engine was tested on full load for 72 hours & all the parameter were recorded. The engine is performing satisfactorily.
Repair & Overhauling of Engine is in Process
Repair & Overhauling of Engine is in Process
Inspection of Engine Spare Parts is in Process
Inspection of Engine Spare Parts is in Process

For more details regarding overhauling of engine, repair of engine metal stitching of damaged block, crankshaft grinding, and engine block repair please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Diesel Engine Repair and Overhaul by RA Power Solutions, India

Diesel engine repair and maintenance is one of the important services offered by RA Power Solutions through the trained and experienced engineers and technicians. Our engineers are trained with the OEMs, large power station and can handle all the problems related to the maintenance and repair of diesel engine, generators and all auxiliary equipment installed on the vessel or power plant.

It is important that while the diesel engine maintenance is under the process, the major parts like crankshaft, connecting rod, engine block, cylinder liner, cylinder head, etc. are calibrated.

RA Power Solutions is one of the leading companies also providing the services for onsite repair of major components in case need arises.

Inspection of Diesel Engine
Inspection of Diesel Engine
Inspection of Crankpin of MAN Engine
Inspection of Crankpin of MAN Engine

The calibration report of major parts of diesel engine is maintained and handed over to the clients after the overhauling and repair of diesel engine is executed.

The diesel engine overhauling and repairs services comprises of following:

  •  To undertake shifting of high capacity diesel engines from one location to another.
  • Complete overhaul of diesel engine and generating sets is done as per the engine manufacturer’s instructions and maintenance manual.
  • Major Diesel engine repair and maintenance jobs are executed like replacement of engine block, crankshaft, cylinder heads and cylinder liners, etc. in case of accident or normal wear and tear.
  • Diesel engine overhaul and repair is supported by team of experience technicians who can also undertake onsite repair of major components if required.
Inspection and Repair of Engine Spares
Inspection and Repair of Engine Spares
Inspection and Repair is in Process
Inspection and Repair is in Process

We are the only company which can provide all the services related to diesel engine repair under one roof involving crankshaft grinding, engine overhauling and commissioning and supplying new and reconditioned engine spares.

Reconditioning of Connecting Rod
Reconditioning of Connecting Rod

The diesel engine repair can also be executed while sailing of vessel as our technicians have valid Indian CDC. Our services include major repairs like on site crankshaft grinding, Onsite Line Boring, On site Overhauling of diesel engine and marine engine, On site rebuilding’s and other tasks, which are essential for the maintenance of Engines and Generators.

We have recently executed on site overhauling of Diesel Engines in India and Abroad. For more update contact us email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.

Introduction to RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd., India

Company is providing on site repairs of major components of diesel engine, pumps, compressors and all type of rotary equipments mainly crankshaft, engine block, cylinder heads, liners. The repairs are undertaken by trained and experienced technicians equipped with latest breed of specially designed and developed portable machining equipments. Repairs are executed strictly as per the guidelines and tolerances stipulated by the manufacturers. Company is involved in supplying spare parts and supporting equipments used in diesel power plant. The parts and the supporting equipments are directly sourced from the OEMs and are competitively priced. White metal bearings are manufactured as per the drawing or sample. Rebabbitting of old bearing is undertaken by centrifugal process. The white metal used is sourced from the reputed companies and in house facilities for quality checks are in place.

For more details regarding onsite crankshaft grinding, in situ crankshaft grinding machine, rebabbitting of bearing, engine overhauling, and engine block repair, please email us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com, or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.