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Hello, I’d like to take this opportunity and share with the HP Junkies my latest trip to Europe, if needed please delete or move otherwise enjoy.
This was during a crankshaft replacement onboard a cruise ship Type 12V TT 8700 KW Output Cylinder Bore 380MM Cylinder Output 725KW/Cyl RPM 600 Old Crankshaft out New one on the way to engine room ![]() ![]() On the way to engine with new crankshaft ![]() New shaft placed under block prior to lowering the engine block to oil sump (oil pan) ![]() New Crankshaft installed along with the main bearings ![]() Engine down ![]() ![]() ![]() Crankshaft view inside the engine counterweights installed ![]()
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Cool assignment. I am sure it is another job, but your office is an interesting place.
Let me guess is that Kansas or Nebraska?
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I guess with an engine that size when you drop the nut for the connecting rod bolt it's not too hard to find
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Yep, its that 15 pound thing that is on top of your foot that is making you yell cuss words!
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How much Comps Cams will it take to lube it all up for break-in?
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Did you polish the crank before installation?
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I don't hug my crank as much as I used to, but I'm hoping to get someone to do it for me soon.
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Wonderful pictures. I always enjoy seeing out of the ordinary mechanical systems.
Hope you enjoyed Venice as much as I do. A very special place. Thanks for sharing. ![]()
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