Tech Bulletin – Connecting Rods, Cylinder Packs and Balancing

June 15, 2010  

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In a recent technical bulletin, we discussed the importance of crankshaft balancing and how it directly improves the service life of the engine and related components. This week, we are adding emphasis to that by focusing on the importance of balancing the cylinder packs.

Balancing produces an engine with less vibrational fatigue, minimal bearing wear, and reduced fretting on wear surfaces. In addition, there is a reduction in broken or cracked mounting hardware, manifold cracks (which lead to turbo and fuel delivery problems), support electrical and power supply pumps, and transmissions.

Balancing produces a smoother runner, better performing engine. B&G Machine custom builds every cylinder pack to exact standards within the OEM specifications. The benefits of balancing can be extended (literally) right up to the seat of the operating technician’s personal comfort.

Expert Balancing Offers:

♦ Reduced Vibrational Fatigue ♦ Minimal Bearing Wear
♦ Less Fretting on Wear Surfaces ♦ Improved Longterm Reliability
♦ Better Engine Performance after overhaul

This process starts with reconditioning each connecting rod. Every rod is balanced and matched with other components in the packs. Emphasis is placed on the piston body, which is also matched when the packs are assembled. Finally, each pack is documented, numbered and placed in the corresponding cylinder.

Machining, balancing, and matching the cylinder packs at overhaul is a service that makes B&G’s process unique. This level of detail has proven itself again and again with engines that run better and last longer.

In addition, less vibrational fatigue means less damage and chargebacks at the next overhaul… saving you both downtime and dollars.

For additional information call toll free: (800) 645-2384 or email david@bandgmachine.com.

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