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Service, Wrtsil Finland Oy Engine section 11 Crank Mechanism Engine type Ref. WFIS Tekninen tiedote Date Issue Teknisk bulletin Document No. 2011T004GB Page 1(2)

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16.01.2004 01

Connecting rod screws for WRTSIL 20, replacement interval and new revision
Engine type General This Technical Bulletin concerns all WRTSIL 20 engines independent of fuel oil used or operating profile. The reasons for the Technical Bulletin As a safety precaution, Wrtsil has stipulated replacement intervals for the WRTSIL 20 connecting rod screws. The connecting rod screw for WRTSIL 20 has been revised to make maintenance more convenient.

Recommendation, replacement interval The replacement of the connecting rod screws is recommended to take place at the latest every 24000 operating hours. Replacement of the connecting rod screws can be justified with fewer operating hours in order to be in line with normal piston overhaul intervals and thus avoid unnecessary opening/tightening of the connecting rod big end. Special notes: The connecting rod screw replacement interval recommendation is independent of the screw revision. The nuts for the connecting rod screws do not need to be replaced, unless they appear damaged. Clean and examine the nuts carefully at every piston overhaul.

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Connecting rod screw characteristics The previous connecting rod screw had an end plug, the new standard connecting rod screw is without end plug. Both screws are illustrated below and the nominal length is as a reference to recognize the difference.

The new connecting rod screw without the end plug was introduced in the middle of 2003 and will replace the one with an end plug. Recommendation, connecting rod screw For proper assembly of the connecting rod screws see Operating Instruction 2011Q002, Assembly procedure for the connecting rod big end, which also includes chapter 11 from the Engine Instruction Manual. Caution! An end plug may under no circumstances be used with the new type of connecting rod screw. Check that no plug remains in the threaded holes of the connecting rod before mounting the screws.

Warranty

Unless otherwise expressly set forth, no recommendation contained in this document is to be construed as provided due to a defect in the engine, but merely as an improvement of the engine and/or the maintenance procedures relating thereto. Any actions by the owner/operator as a result of the recommendations are not covered under any warranty provided by Wrtsil and such actions will thus be at the owners/operators own cost and expense. Wrtsil Service Network and owners / operators of WRTSIL 20 engines. Until further notice.

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