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Bearing Wetting Procedure
These instructions are for wetting engine bearings during periods when engine is not in use for 60 days or
longer.
Care must be taken not to allow contamination of the lube oil
system prior to, during, or after completion of system flushing.
Cover all open piping connections to prevent entry of foreign
debris and objects.
Lubricating oil, MIL-L-23699, is toxic to skin, eyes, and
respiratory tract. Skin and eye protection is required. Avoid
repeated or prolonged contact. Use in well-ventilated area.
The following procedure will provide guidance in the performance of wetting engine bearings:
A. Thoroughly mix Brayco 599 preservative with lube oil MIL-L-23699 to obtain a 5%
mixture of preservative to lube oil.
B. Pour Mixture into VG Hand Pump. Refer to Figure B.1
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Pumping
Lever
Connection
Fittings
Disconnect
Top Tubing
Lube Oil
Supply Line
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D. Blank off gearbox supply line in order to prevent oil mixture from flowing unrestricted into the
gearbox and ensuring lubrication of rear bearing. Refer to Figure D.1
VG Hand Pump
Connection Point
Gearbox
Supply
Line
B, C, and D
Scavenge
Lines
B Scavenge
Line
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D Scavenge
Line
C Scavenge
Line
B Scavenge
Drain Plug
D andC
Scavenge
Drain Plugs
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B Scavenge
Line Drain
Plug
C Scavenge
Line Drain
Plug
D Scavenge
Line Drain
Plug
J.
While rotating engine at a rate of 10 rpm, stroke pump an additional 20 strokes to apply
approximately quart of oil to bearings.
K. Inspect scavenge line drain plugs for drainage. If no drainage occurs, stroke pump in five stroke
increments until drainage does occur from all drain plugs. This will ensure oil has passed over all
bearing assemblies.
L. Upon drainage from all lines stop pumping, disconnect pump, and reinstall drain plugs.
M. Safety lockwire drain plugs in place.
N. Reinstall threaded piping connection removed to attach VG Hand Pump.
O. Remove blanking plug from gearbox supply line and reattach supply piping fitting.
GE Aero Energy Products
Rev 1; 03/29/02