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MTU 16V4000 Overhaul - documented with pics

Discussion in 'Engines' started by Jorge Lang, Aug 1, 2018.

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  1. Jorge Lang, Sep 20, 2018
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    Rocker arms are installed and torqued ROCKER ARMS YF.JPG


    How do you get the camshaft and crankshaft exactly where they need to be? With a very expensive alignment tool.
    SHAFT ALIGNMENT YF.JPG
  2. Capt Ralph, Sep 20, 2018
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    So it's a direct connection between the crank and cam in the pic from post #20. Maybe I'm looking for it to soon,where are the PTO gears?
    Remember, I'm a DDC guy. They use lots of gears for the cams, blower and PTO.
  3. Jorge Lang, Oct 1, 2018
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    Just returned from Monaco, I'll update this posting soon.
  4. Capt Ralph, Oct 1, 2018
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    Jorge
    Your travels are interfering with our big MTU overhaul documentary.
    :D:D
    I'm looking forward to every picture and you leave town,,,, To Monaco this time???
    Didn't even share pictures from there.... :rolleyes::rolleyes:
  5. Jorge Lang, Oct 2, 2018
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    In my efforts not to disappoint Captain Ralph, I had a colleague take some photos while I was at Monaco. Here are the results of the build;

    Fuel Line assembly continues
    CONNECTING FUEL LINES YF.JPG


    Prior to Turbochargers being installed
    ASSEMBLY CONTINUES.JPG


    Turbos Installed
    TURBOS INSTALLED.JPG


    All dressed up and ready to go
    HEADING BACK TO THE BOAT.JPG

    We also include free gift wrapping, however you need to supply the bow.
    FREE GIFT WRAPPING.JPG

    I may have access to the engine installation at the vessel. If so, I'll continue the documentation. Anyone else has a project like this on their honey-do list?
  6. Jorge Lang, Oct 2, 2018
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    Uber flatbed arrived in 4 minutes!!!

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  7. Capt Ralph, Oct 2, 2018
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    I like that first pic in post#25.
    The tech working on the head gives a better ratio of how big this beast really is.

    Could you share some specs, displacement, HP, capacities, dimensions and weight?
  8. Jorge Lang, Oct 3, 2018
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    The 16V4000 is now back on board. Prep work has started to get it into the engine room.
    Once all is ready, it will be lifted up, and the hatch you see under the support will be moved and
    the engine lowered into the bed. I'll be back there tomorrow for additional photos.
    install.JPG
  9. Capt Ralph, Sep 4, 2019
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    Finally remembered to ask some final questions;
    Did you kids run her at the shop? Dyno'd?
    How did it run after install? Any re-install / start-up problems we can learn from?
    Final specs and closing comments?

    ,Ralph
  10. Capt Ralph, Sep 4, 2019
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    And, Big thank you for sharing your shops projects.
    We know your on to other venues and good luck there.
    ,Ralph
  11. Jorge Lang, Sep 5, 2019
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    Thank you Ralph, It was a good run with them but they changed their business model and didn't need me. I now have a new home with a great company.
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