Cummins Barry Isolators Loading Snubber Clearances

Vibration isolators must be free to deflect and not be fully compressed under static load.
Vessel structures, hoses, cables, wiring, etc. must be located or routed so as not to interfere with the vibration
isolator's normal range of motion, due to interference, binding, and/or restraint. Under a static load, the isolators
should be adjusted so that they are equally loaded and not fully compressed. See the instructions given under
Vibration Isolator Adjustment to properly determine loading on the isolators.
Figure 4-16: Vibration Isolator Snubber Gaps (Cast Housings)
Vibration Isolator Installation
1. The isolator base must be installed parallel to the crankshaft centerline to maintain the required range of
motion, clearance, and isolation. It is also critical that the engine mount to isolator stud mating surfaces are
parallel with the crankshaft centerline. The oil pan flange can be used as a visual reference to the crankshaft
centerline. If the engine bed or stringer mounting system is not parallel to the engine mounts, the stringers
must be leveled with shims or wedges installed under the isolators, to correct the misalignment (see Figure
4-13). Shims and wedges must be made of non-compressible material such as brass, aluminum, or steel.
Assemble the isolators to the engine mounts. The proper orientation of the fastening hardware on
the isolator stud from bottom to top is: jam nut, adjusting nut, washer, engine mount, washer, and top
nut (see Figure 4-16). Position the nuts so that some thread adjustment is available both upward and
downward. If the engine mount is slotted, position the leveling stud in the center of the slot. This will
allow for adjustment in all directions when performing the engine alignment.
1. It is also necessary for the isolator stud to be perpendicular to the isolator base in all directions. Instructions
on how to measure the misalignment and find the limits is included in the section titled Vibration Isolator
Angle Determination.
2. Lower the engine into place so the four isolator bases rest in the desired position on the stringers. Bolt
them lightly to the stringers. Do not remove the lifting hoist yet. Align the engine and marine gear with the
propeller shaft to specification, and then begin to transfer the weight of the engine from the hoist to the
mounts by using the adjusting nuts on all the isolators (see Figure 4-16). Do not move the adjusting nuts
without assist from the hoist until the engine weight is close to evenly distributed. Failure to support the
engine could result in damage to the stud and nut threads. Once the weight is evenly distributed, the hoist
can be removed.
Vibration Isolator Adjustment
1. Cummins supplied vibration isolators are height adjustable to allow for engine alignment. Adjusting the
height also adjusts the share of the weight carried by each isolator. It is very important to equalize the
weight of the engine and gear between the isolators. In some situations, the load will not be completely
equalized between the front and rear isolators. However, the load should always be equalized between
the sides of each engine.
2. On cast housing isolators with rubber snubber located between the cast housing and the stringer, the
snubber serves as a load indicator. When the isolator is properly loaded, the rubber snubber should not be
touching the housing or the stringer. If the snubber is touching the housing, the isolator is under-loaded.
If the snubber is touching the stringer, the isolator is overloaded. Under static conditions, the snubber gap
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should maintain a clearance of at least 1mm (0.040 in). The gaps above and below the snubber will vary
from 1 to 5 mm (0.04-0.20 inch), depending on the load (see Figure 4-16).
On cast housing isolators with a concealed snubber, a feeler gage can be inserted through the
half-moon opening under the base casting to get an approximate measurement of the gap. If the gap is
8 mm (0.312 in) or more, the isolator is under-loaded. If the gap is less than 1mm (.040in), the isolator
is overloaded (see Figure 4-16).
On pin-style isolators, the pin serves as a load indicator. The isolator is correctly loaded when the pin
is at least 3 mm (0.125 in) from the edge of the hole in the cast housing. If the pin is touching the top
of the hole, the mount is under loaded and will not isolate well. If the pin is at the bottom, the mount is
overloaded (see Figure 4-16).
1. To apply load to an isolator, turn the adjusting nut so that it moves upward. This lifts the engine at that
corner, increases load, and compresses the isolator. You will see that when the nut goes up, the snubber
goes down. To reduce load, turn the adjusting nut so that it moves downward. This lowers the engine at that
corner and relieves load on the isolator. When the nut goes down, the snubber goes up. Adjust the isolator
loads until the front isolators have similar snubber gaps and the rear isolators have similar snubber gaps.
2. Rotate the isolator housing, if necessary, to align its horizontal centerline parallel with the crankshaft
centerline (see Figure 4-13). The yaw angle must not exceed 2 degrees. Tighten the isolators down to the
stringers.
3. Adjusting the isolator snubber gaps may change the shaft flange alignment. Recheck alignment and repeat
the process as necessary, to make sure that the isolators are properly loaded and the engine is aligned with
the shaft. If major adjustments are needed to achieve proper loading and alignment, it may be necessary to
add shims or modify the stringers to center the isolator studs to the engine mount. The vibration isolator top
nut must not be more than 2 mm (.080in) above the flat on the stud. If the nut is too high on the stud, shims
should be added under the vibration isolator to raise it.
4. Finally, the isolator stud lower nuts and upper nut must be tightened. Torque values are given below (see
Table 4-2). Hold the adjusting nut and tighten the jam nut, then hold the stud with the flats or hex socket on
the top of the stud (to prevent twisting) and tighten the top nut.
Adjusting Nut / Jam Nut Top Nut
.75 inch Diameter Stud 129 N•m (95 lb-ft) 195 N•m (144 lb-ft)
1 inch Diameter Stud 181 N•m (134 lb-ft) 285 N•m (210 lb-ft)
Table 4-2: Vibration Isolator Torque Values
1. The vibration isolators may settle slightly after installation. Re-check the engine/shaft alignment and snubber
spacing after several days under full engine weight load. Minimum snubber gap is 1 mm (0.040 in) after 7-10
days.
NOTE: The final alignment should not be done until after the vessel is waterborne and has been loaded to its
normal operating condition for at least 24 hours. The alignment should be redone each time a flexible
mounting system is disconnected from the propeller shaft.
Vibration Isolator Angle Determination
Measuring the Fore and Aft Pitch Angle across the Isolator
Both methods shown (see Figure 4-17) are acceptable and give the same results, as long as the engine
mount/bracket is flat and straight. If the engine mount/bracket is not flat and straight, use only Method 2.
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Vibration isolators must be free to deflect and not be fully compressed under static load.

Figure 4-16: Vibration Isolator Snubber Gaps (Cast Housings)

Vibration Isolator Installation

Vibration Isolator Adjustment

Table 4-2: Vibration Isolator Torque Values

Vibration Isolator Angle Determination

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