WinGD WARTSILA RT-flex58T-E, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance
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RT-flex58T-E
Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
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5. Fitting piston rings
D When reusing piston rings, only rings in perfect condition may be fitted, how-
ever in the same position and groove as removed.
D Always fit piston ring with the marking TOP upwards
(when the piston is assembled the piston rings must be turned such that the
ring gaps are staggered by 180 _ ).
D The chromium plating thickness of a new CC coated piston ring should be
measured and recorded to monitor the wear rate over time.
Remark: New piston rings have to be run-in according to the relevant indications in
the Operating Manual 0410 − 1.
Standard piston ring arrangement:
Ring type Coating / material Application
Uppermost piston ring ’a’
1 x GTP1CC16_ G as T ight chrome-ceramic
coated
for new and fully
honed cylinder liners
as well as for used
cylinder liners in
good conditions
Piston rings ’b’ and ’c’
2 x SCP2CC16_ S traight C ut chrome-ceramic
coated
G
r 2.0
TOP
b
CHROMIUM
PLATING
I - I
I
I
r 2.0
TOP
c
a
017.684/08
CHROMIUM
PLATING
CHROMIUM
PLATING
r 2.0
TOP
6. Storage and handling of piston rings
Store the piston rings in a dry place but not in a place contaminated with exhaust
gases or any other corrosive atmosphere. Lay the piston rings horizontally on a flat
surface, keeping them in their original packing. Handle with care when preparing
for use and avoid any hard contact against other objects.
2013-08
Checking Wear of Piston Rings and Ring Grooves with Three Piston Rings