Repairing cracked engine blocks(053)
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mgr in¿. Lech Kabelis - CHESTER MOLECULAR - Gdynia
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Carrying Firm DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM The Diesel engine block, propelling the air compressor, cracked as a result of the water freezing. There was detected the main crack of the length of ca. 40 cm and three smaller cracks of the length of ca. 4 cm towards the engine head. DESCRIPTION OF THE REPAIR All cracks were cleaned along 4 cm at each side with the help of a grinder, made rough, and then degreased with the help of Chester Cleaner. Holes were drilled at the ends of the cracks, with the diameter of 3.5 mm. Chester Metal Super was applied on the surface prepared in such a way forming a layer of 2mm thick and there were applied the so-called 2 mm thick layers of steel sheets. The sheets were cleaned, defatted with Chester Cleaner and there was applied a layer of Chester Metal Super. Everything was covered with Chester Metal Super. ACHIEVED EFFECTS Previous welding attempts did not result in positive effects. The cost of the repair did not exceed 5% of the purchase and renovation of a new block. The stoppage of the compressor lasted ca. 24 hours. |
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