So what is maintenance like on a Cat 3520? I think a few of you have had a chance to see them. Are the heads pretty easy to change out? There are also 20 heads compared to the 12 cylinder Waukesha 7044. Supposedly the Cats are good for a 30K hour head change and 60K in-frame overhaul, has...
We have several integral Ingersoll-Rand KVG gas compressors with crank shaft bearings of the following sizes:
Main Bearing - 11" ID x 6-1/4" W
Power Con-rod Bearing - 10" ID x 4-7/8" W
Compressor Con-rod Bearing - 10" ID x 8-1/2" W
What bearing manufacturers make bearings for these engines in...
Well I will take a stab and start a thread.
We have several integral KVG gas compressors with crank shaft bearings of the following specs:
Main Bearing - 11" ID x 6-1/4" W
Power Con-rod Bearing - 10" ID x 4-7/8" W
Compressor Con-rod Bearing - 10" ID x 8-1/2" W
What bearing manufacturers make...
Hi everyone,
I have been watching some of these posts and have enjoyed them. Sometimes I have answered inappropriately (apologies to Malbaere and Motorsports).
I have noticed however, that the industrial engine world is very different from the auto and motorcycle world. Do you think it...
Since it is just you and me here, please allow me the latitude to start a new topic.
Have you had any experience with foundation repairs in you history? I am working with I-R KVGs and engineering on some foundations we are repairing. I have spoken with Rowan, Reynolds-French, Arrow, and Tejas...
Here is a link to a paper on Air Fuel ratio for Natural Gas Engines. I have been to some of the classes offered by this company.
http://www.classactt.com/actt/actt_main/downloads/Air Fuel Ratio Technical Paper.pdf
I was thinking that with the threads about detonation and air fuel ratio, this...
Hi,
I am rebuilding a foundation under a natural gas pipeline compressor. We will use rebar, anchor bolt canisters, and steel oil pan. The foundation will be approximately 15-18 yds, and formed with the compressor in place supported by jacks. The compressor plant will have 7 other...
