Eng-Tips is the largest engineering community on the Internet
Intelligent Work Forums for Engineering Professionals
-
Congratulations waross on being selected by the Tek-Tips community for having the most helpful posts in the forums last week. Way to Go!
-
MAN DIESEL D2840 LE401piston failures
Hi All Some further info fot you The engines are used for propulsion in a twin installation running on a 15/40 grade lube oil. The piston failures are melting of the crown followed by disintegration.I believe that some pistons have been found with cracks on the crown.- fork
- Post #4
- Forum: Marine/Ocean engineering other topics
-
MAN DIESEL D2840 LE401piston failures
The organisation that i work operates these marine engines and is suffering from piston failures at around 1150 hrs total running time.I believe that the problem has not yet been resolved or fully investigated.They are rated at 860 hp at 2300 rpm for this installation Have any of you out there...- fork
- Thread
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Marine/Ocean engineering other topics
