oceansailor
Registered: Feb 23, 2008
Posts: 5
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When I first bought my ship the "NOKOMIS" I realized that some special tools would be required to maintain the Fairbanks Morse 31A-6 1/4X9 6-Cyl Diesel
Engine. The Ship, being a foreclosure, had been stripped of radio's, Compasse's, Clocks, Bridge and Engine Room Telegraphs, Inclinometers,
Barometers and most anything that could be sold or traded, Ironically, the yard asked why I began to lock it because no-one would take anything here.
The first thing that I searched for were the special tools for the Engine and
was able to account for most , being that they were discolored from age and
patina, however, all of the diagnostic tools were missing.
I have managed to replace most of these from my personal tool sets, with the exception of the Compression and Firing Pressure Indicator. These
readings of Compression and Firing Pressure, taken at full speed and Full
Load are an important Diagnostic aid used to determine the Health and Efficiency of the Diesel Engine, (the compression pressure is taken at full speed and full load , except the fuel injection pump is disconnected from the control rack and secured in the no/fuel position, when taking the compression reading only).
At any rate , with the absence of such a important device, I decided to inquire as to the purchasing cost to obtain one.
What I found out was that the MSRP of the KIENE Firing Pressure Test Device exceeded $1000.00 , way to much for my budget, so I put my acquisition on hold and sent out feelers to the RailRoad Diesel Shops that I had once managed, but was not successful, I also called friends, but with no
success. Months passed, then recently there appeared an advertisement in Boats and Harbors, from Groban, a Chicago Company that specializes in
Surplus Military Equipment.
In short I managed to obtain the elusive KIENE Test Device, brand new, never used, but calibrated, for $99.00, plus a pittance for shipping.
If you have a large Diesel Engine , this device is extremely useful to
determine the condition of your Engine, and is now available at my kind
of pricing.(USN-Surplus).
Standard Disclaimer- I am not affiliated with Groban or the USN, and will
not receive any compensation ECT., ECT.
Most Important -Read Instructions and obey SAFETY PRECAUTIONS when operating these devices, including SAFETY GLASSES and Protective Clothing
and Heat Resistant Gloves !!!!
john
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