This week started off with flushing antifreeze and replacing thermostats on two cummins. Throughout the process, the mechanic I was working with, taught me about the basics of electricity. I learned what anodes and cathodes are and how they work, and learned how they come into play with corrosion in the marine industry. I learned level how electrons moving from atom to atom cause corrosion. In result of those two things, I furthered my understanding of how zincs and grounding straps work. I got a lesson on how volvo shaped their cylinders to better combust fuel and reduce on black smoke. I logged 39.45 hours this week for a grand total of 148.65 hours.
This is a picture of the cylinder shaping technology talked about above. I also though you might like to see some chipped valve action.
Pulling an engine out of tight quarters.
Pulling an engine out of tight quarters.
I prepped this genset for disposal by removing the oil pan, generator, and starter.
Only one of those cylinders is bad. Won't the other 5 make up for the loss? (;
ReplyDeleteWe need to talk rigging next quarter. In the mean time, be careful.
Suck up all the electrical that you can...there is so much. Then we'll work on that next quarter too.
Good report Miles.