81-40-00
TURBOCHARGER LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
Engine lubricating oil is also supplied to the turbocharger center housing where it is used to
cool the unit and lubricate the bearings. Because of the location of the turbocharger unit on
some installations, one-way check valves are needed in the oil supply and return lines to
prevent engine oil
from draining into the turbocharger when the engine is not in use.
If the turbocharger unit is located below the oil scavenge pump, one check valve is needed in
the oil return line to prevent oil from draining back into the unit.
If the turbocharger is
located below the engine crankcase, check valves are required in both the oil supply and
return lines.
Piston-ring like oil seals are used on the compressor
wheel shaft to prevent the lubricating oil
from entering the turbine and compressor housings from the center housing. (See Figure
81-
10-00
Basic Turbocharger).
IDLER
SHAFT
GOVERNOR PAD
IDLER SHAFT BUSHlNG
CAVENGE PUMP
---OIL SUCTION
OIL UNDER PRESSURE
.------
BY-PASS OIL
-...-...
OIL
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
VALVE
----
GOVERNOR OIL
..,..........
SCAVENGE OIL
OIL TEMPERATU
FIGURE
81-40-00.
TURBOCHARGER LUBRICATION
SYSTEM.