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7. Bearing Lubrication
To decrease the risk of dry-running on new bearing shells, it is necessary to apply a
mixture of high-viscosity oil (steam engine cylinder oil, ISO VG 1000/1500) and
bearing oil.
1) Remove the oil inlet pipe (2, Fig. 12).
2) Attach the flange 94336 to the support (1).
3) Connect the hose (4) to the flange 94336.
4) Fill the lubricating pump (3) with steam-engine cylinder oil (see Table 1).
5) Operate the lubricating pump (3) until oil flows from the sides of the bearing.
Note: Do step 5) weekly if the engine does not operate for some weeks.
6) Before you operate the engine do step a) to step d):
a) Make sure that the hose (4) has no pressure.
b) Disconnect the hose (4) from the flange 94336.
c) Remove the flange 94336.
d) Install the oil inlet pipe (3) to the support (1).
Note: The steam-engine cylinder oil can stay in the oil system.
94336
2
3
WCH03030
Fig. 12
WCH02660
1
2
4
1
2015
Top End Bearing − Removal, Inspection Installation
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