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    Chapter | 12A - Testing of cylinder tightness | Page 1 of 2

    12A Testing of cylinder tightness version : 12A-200709-00

    12A.1 Testing

    A tool can be used for control of cylinder and valve tightness.

    Note! Should be done immediately after engine stop.

    1 Turn the piston to TDC (all valves closed) for the cylinder concerned.

    12A.1.1 Connecting of the tool for Wärtsilä 20/32 and Vasa 32

    1 Connect the tool (848020, Wärtsilä 20), (800064, Wärtsilä 32), (848020, Vasa 32) to the open indicator valve. Continue with section
    [12A.1.4] .

    12A.1.2 Connecting of the tool for Wärtsilä 34SG and W34SG

    1 Remove the cover plate , ignition coil and the spark plug extension and other necessary components. See section [12.2] .

    2 Remove the spark plug, mount the distance sleeve with seal ring to the spark plug connection and tighten to the stated torque.

    3 Connect the pressure gauge and valve assembly to the distance sleeve.

    4 Continue with section [12A.1.4] .

    12A.1.3 Connecting of the tool for Wärtsilä 32DF

    1 Remove injection valve with neccessary pipes. See section [12.2] .

    2 Assembly the distance sleeves 3V84H85 (848052) and 2V84H97 (848061) with necessary seals.

    3 Connect the pressure gauge and valve assembly to the distance sleeves.

    4 Install the tool (848020) to the cylinder head. Continue with section [12A.1.4] .

    figure: 12A-1 Testing tool of cylinder tightness

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    Chapter | 12A - Testing of cylinder tightness | Page 2 of 2

    12A.1.4 Measurement

    1 Connect air to the tool with a pressure of 6-7 bar (= normal working air pressure). Open the valve on the tool and record the
    pressure.

    2 Close the valve. Measure the time in seconds it takes for the pressure dropping to 0.5 bar.

    „ If the pressure from the beginning was 6 bar and it takes more than 10 sec. for the pressure to drop to 0.5 bar, the result is
    acceptable.
    „ If the pressure drops directly to 0 bar, it is possible that one or more valves are sticking or the valve(s) are burnt.
    A sticking valve can be found from the immobility of the valve when the engine is turned.
    A burnt valve can normally be seen from the exhaust temperature. If the valve clearance is zero that would also cause an direct
    pressure drop.
    „ Carbon particles trapped between the valve and the seat when the engine is stopped could also prevent the valve to close properly
    thus causing a direct pressure drop. If that is suspected, the engine should be run for a few minutes and after that a new check of
    the same cylinder.
    „ If a blow-by between the cylinder liner and piston is suspected e.g. from fast fouling of filters or high crankcase pressure, it is best
    to take readings of the complete engine and make a comparison.
    For example: From a six cyl. engine you get a serial: 12, 17, 15, 4, 19 and 18 seconds.
    This shows that cyl.no.4 is the one to be suspected for a blow-by.
    The test can be verified by listening for leaking sounds inside crankcase during testing.
    „ If the time is limited to overhaul only one piston, it is recommended to dismantle the worst measured blow-by piston for inspection.
    The result of inspection gives a hint of general engine condition.
    „ When re-testing the cylinder after an overhaul a rapid pressure drop can be observed. The reason for this is because the running in
    of piston rings is not yet performed.

    Note!

    Keep pre-lubricating pump running during test.

    Note!

    The turning gear should be engaged during test.

    „ In general, the location of leakage can be found by listening when the air valve is open.

    Attention!

    A general condition of engine is indicated with the test device, but more important is the operation data records.
    The overhauls must be made according to recommended overhaul intervals and not only when the pressure test shows a big blow-by.

    Copyright ©2001-2007
    Wärtsilä Corporation

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