MAN B&W Diesel A/S

SL96-339/JOF
February 1996

Service Letter

S/K/L50-60-70-80-90MC/MCE
Drain on Fuel Pumps between
Top Cover and Pump Barrel
Dear Sirs,
It has occasionally been reported and observed that the space
between the top cover and the fuel pump barrel, see the
enclosed drawing No. 559646-2.2, pos. 1, has been blocked with
coked heavy fuel oil due to a combination of leaky sealing
rings, pos. 2, and a blocked internal drain, pos. 3.
As a result, the VIT function may be obstructed in its upward
movement with the consequence that engines operating above
approx. 85% load will run with too high a combustion pressure,
because the fuel pump injection timing cannot be retarded.
To eliminate this, it is recommended that a new drain hole be
drilled in the pump housing, as shown on the enclosed drawing
No. 559645-0.1. Furthermore, the old drain hole should be
plugged.
The modification can be introduced on plants in service
provided the specified tolerances are kept, ref. drawing
No. 559645-0.1.
The following procedure is recommended:
1)

First dismantle and clean the fuel pump barrel and suction
valve, and then replace all sealing rings in accordance
with the overhauling instruction in the instruction manual
(Chapter 909-3).

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2)

Clean the fuel pump housing, especially in the area where

the sealing rings are working.

3)

Drill the drain hole by means of a hand-drill and a gauge

as shown on the enclosed drawing No. 559645-0.1, pos. 1.
The accurate positioning of the hole in the fuel pump
housing is important for the proper functioning of the
drain.

4)

Plug the old drain hole, see pos. 6 on drawing

No. 559646-2.2.

It is necessary to protect the fuel pump housing against

drilling chips when drilling the hole, for instance by means of
the collector shown on the above-mentioned drawing. To avoid
damage to the sealing rings when mounting the fuel pump barrel,
it is very important to round the edge of the hole in the pump
housing as shown on drawing No. 559645-0.1.
Gauge and collector as well as pipe and fittings can be ordered
in accordance with the enclosed table No. 559647-4.1, and
fitted as shown on drawing 559646-2, items 4 and 5.
For a quotation and time of delivery, please contact our Diesel
Service dept. or one of our licensees.
Yours faithfully,
MAN B&W Diesel A/S

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