PROCEDURE
1 Make sure that the bearing cover (003, Figure 8-39) has no damage.
2 Attach the two eye bolts (002) to the bearing cover (003).
3 Attach the shackle (001) to the chain (005).
4 Attach the chain (005) to the two eye bolts (002).
5 Attach the spur-geared chain blocks (006) (or the engine room crane) to the chain (005).
6 Operate the chain block (006) to lift the bearing cover (003).
7 Move the spur-geared trolley (007), or operate the engine room crane to move the
bearing cover (003) to the applicable position.
8 Attach the other spur-geared chain blocks (008) to the shackle (001).
9 Operate the chain blocks (008, 006) to move the bearing cover (003) into the engine.
10 Remove the chain block (006).
11 Attach the chain block (004) to the shackle (001).
12 Remove the chain block (006).
13 Operate the chain blocks (004, 008) to align the bearing cover (003) directly above the
crosshead.
Fig 8-39 Top bearing cover - move
CAUTION
During this step, make sure that you do not cause damage to the elastic bolts.
14 Operate carefully the chain blocks (002 and 006, Figure 8-40) to lower the bearing cover
(005) on to the crosshead pin.
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Maintenance Manual Connecting rod - install the top end bearing cover
Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
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