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ME189

Diesel Generator Fuel Cam Slippage

Technical committee
1. Engine details
Type: DAIHATSU 6DL28
Output: 1800 PS 720 RPM

2. Outline
On October 8, 1991, a significant difference in exhaust temperature at the upper and lower inlets of the
Turbocharger for the No. 1 generator operated in parallel was observed.
Inspection of each part revealed that the fuel cams for the No.1 and No.5 cylinders were misaligned in the
direction of injection lag.

3. Repair
Injection timing for the No.1 and No.5 cylinders were adjusted. Also, in anticipation of similar problems to
other cylinders and the No. 2 generator, cam locknuts were further tightened with a torque wrench after
applying Molykote to their screw section.

4. Cause
The design of the DL model which is a low-quality oil combustion engine is such that the fuel cam is
fixed to the taper sleeve enabling it to slip when subjected to excessive force, and a torque value for the
cam locknut is specified.
The ship was delivered only recently, and a decrease in tightening torque in the course of initial
running-in is probably the cause of this problem.

5. Countermeasures
Maker requires that locknuts should be tightened in 300 to 500 hours for the first inspection, and once in
every 6 months or a year thereafter.
Also, there are also some models other than the DL model with taper type fuel cams, for which the same
slippage may occur.

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The Marine Engineer May 1992
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Fig. Detail drawing of Cam shaft

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The Marine Engineer May 1992