Rta 15

Diesel After-Sales Service
Service Bulletin
RTA15
Technical Information to all the Owners

of Sulzer RTA Type Diesel Engines
except RTA 38 and RTA 48
10.02.94
Elastic Studs on
RTA-Type Engines
28.35.07.40 Printed in Switzerland
Contents:
New Sulzer Diesel Ltd

Phone: (052) 262 80 10 (24hours)
Diesel After-Sales Service

Telex: 896 659 NSDL CH
Page
INTRODUCTION
1. ELASTIC STUDS ON
RTA-TYPE ENGINES
2. ELASTIC STUDS FOR FUEL

PUMPS AND HYDRAULIC
ACTUATOR PUMPS
3. FITTING OF THE ELASTIC

STUDS WITH SEALING
COMPOUND
4. MODIFICATION TO THE
PROTECTION SLEEVE FOR
THE ELASTIC STUDS ON
ACTUATOR PUMPS
5. TIGHTENING ANGLE FOR

THE NUTS OF THE ELASTIC
STUDS ON ACTUATOR PUMPS
AND FUEL PUMP BLOCK
6. SERVICE BULLETINS
PUBLISHED FOR LARGE
BORE RTATYPE ENGINES
PO Box 414
Telefax: (052) 213 94 83
CH-8401 Winterthur, Switzerland
INTRODUCTION
This Service Bulletin deals with the different elastic studs on RTAType engines.
We have received some reports about cracked elastic studs in the past, but recently we have
also experienced cracking of the elastic studs for the hydraulic actuator housing.
When some of the cracked elastic studs were investigated in our laboratory, it revealed that in
every case the crack started at a corrosion affected area, resulting in a fatigue fracture.
We therefore feel that it is necessary to stress again that a l l recessed studs have to be
corrosion protected by sealing the ring space around the stud shaft with a suitable compound
to ensure that there is no possibility that corrosion can be formed due to trapped water on the
shaft and the top end of the lower thread of the elastic studs.
1.
ELASTIC STUDS ON RTATYPE ENGINES
On RTAtype engines such elastic studs can be found in the following places:
Elastic Studs for Exhaust Valve Cage

Elastic Studs for Starting Air Valve
Elastic Studs for Relief Valve
Elastic Studs for Cylinder Cover
Elastic Studs for Fuel Pump

Elastic Studs for Actuator Pump
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Since we have not received reports of fractured elastic studs for the cylinder cover, the
exhaust valve cage, the starting air valve and the relief valve in recent years we will deal in this
Service Bulletin mainly with the elastic studs of the fuel and the hydraulic actuator pumps.
We must, however, bear in mind that the same treatment as for the latter elastic studs is still
applicable for the aforementioned ones. In particular the instructions provided in para 3 must
be observed whenever an elastic stud has been dismantled for whatever reason.
We recommend that the instructions and modifications in the following chapters are checked
on board or on site and applied at the next possible occasion.
2.
ELASTIC STUDS FOR FUEL PUMPS AND HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR PUMPS
In spite of the fact, that the ring space between the stud hole and the elastic stud for the fuel
and the hydraulic actuator pumps appear to be well covered by the respective housing, it is
still possible that water can penetrate through and is collected in the bottom of the ring space
from where it cannot drain anymore.
Even if the water evaporates eventually, it is still possible that corrosion can start and cause
initial damage to the stud which may lead to a fatigue failure of the stud in its later service live.
Elastic Studs on Fuel Pumps and Actuator Pumps

RTA "8Series"
RTA "2Series"
drawn for RTA 76
drawn for RTA 72
To avoid such incidents we have made the following modifications to the previously fitted
elastic studs of RTA 52/62 and 72 type engines which make the proper application of the
jointing compound a lot easier.
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Previous Type Elastic Studs*

RTA 52 and RTA 62
New Type Elastic Studs

RTA 52 and RTA 62
d
e
Existing Type Elastic Studs

RTA 58/68/76 and 84,84M,84C
(no change on bolts necessary)
RTA 72
RTA 72
(The elastic studs for the fuel

pumps need no modification)
a
b
* Previously fitted elastic studs of
RTA 52, RTA 62 and RTA 72 can
be used again if they are free of
corrosion on the shaft and in the
threads and any cracks (bolts
must be crack detected before
the machining is started). The
new dimensions of the studs for
the actuator pumps are listed
below and for the studs of the
fuel pumps you will find the
dimensions on next page.
Modification to Elastic Studs for Actuator Pump

e
Engine Type
a
(original )
c
mm
e
mm
R
mm
RTA 52
20 mm
16.7
100
12
27
RTA 62
24 mm
19.5
120
25
RTA 72
27 mm
22.5
120
25
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Modification to Elastic Studs for Fuel Pump

f
3.
Engine Type
b
(original )
d
mm
f
mm
R
mm
RTA 52
30 mm
25.4
140
16
27
RTA 62
36 mm
30
160
16
25
RTA 72
34 mm
No modification required on existing studs
FITTING OF THE ELASTIC STUDS WITH SEALING COMPOUND
When refitting the elastic studs the following instructions must be strictly observed:
a)
Before fitting the elastic studs, clean and degrease the JOINT
SURFACES (white spirit may be used as cleaning agent).
Apply an ADHESIVE PRIMER to improve the adhesion on
the cleaned joint surfaces (do not apply adhesive primer to the
thread!). Please take note of the suppliers directions for use of
the adhesive primer!
Sealing
Compound
Jointing
Surfaces
To screw in the elastic stud always use a stud driver or two counter
locked nuts. Tools like pipe wrenches or multigrip tongs etc. which
would cause damage to the shank of the stud must never be used!
c) Screw in the cleaned stud right to the bottom until it rests on its sea
ting surface and tighten to 50 - 200 Nm (please do n o t apply any
l u b r i c a t i n g or s e a l i n g a g e n t s to the t h r e a d !).
d) For the protection of the stud fill the ring space with a well adherent,
water and oil proof sealing compound as shown on sketch. The sealing
compound must meet the specifications stated below.
b)
Specification for the Jointing Agent

Containing no acid (e.g. no acetic acid).
Resistant to oil, diesel oil, heavy fuel oil and water at a permanent temperature of
approximately 100 C.
Short age hardening time (approximately 24 hrs).
Well flowing to properly fill out the ring space to avoid the creation of any hollow spaces.
Good adhesion on adhesiveprimed metallic surfaces.
Easy to prepare and combine.
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None or only minimum surface shrinkage.

The jointing compound must remain elastic, so that a stud may be removed at any given
time.
4.
MODIFICATION TO THE PROTECTION SLEEVE FOR THE ELASTIC STUDS ON

ACTUATOR PUMPS
As can be seen on the sketch below, the protection sleeves on the hydraulic actuator pumps
must be provided with an aperture on the bottom, to allow any water accumulation on the top
of the lower nut to be drained through that opening.
Modification to the
Protection Sleeve on
RTA "8Series"
Modification to the
Protection Sleeve on
RTA "2Series"
(drawn for RTA 76)
(drawn for RTA 72)
12
12
12
12
5.
TIGHTENING ANGLE FOR THE NUTS OF THE ELASTIC STUDS ON ACTUATOR

PUMPS AND FUEL PUMP BLOCKS
5.1. Hydraulic Actuator Pump

The tightening angle for the nuts of the elastic studs on the hydraulic actuator pumps is listed
in the table below.
As can be seen from that table only the tightening angle for RTA 52, 62, 72 and 84T was
changed.
Engine Type
Previous Angle
New Angle
RTA 58
75
75
RTA 68
90
90
RTA 76
90
90
RTA 84
90
90
RTA 84M
90
90
RTA 84C
90
90
RTA 52
45
75
RTA 62
60
75
RTA 72
60
75
RTA 84T
60
75
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5.2. Fuel Pump Block

The tightening angle for the nuts of the elastic studs on the fuel pump block has not changed
and remains on the values mentioned in the table below.
Engine Type
6.
Tightening Angle
RTA 58
90
RTA 68
90
RTA 76
90
RTA 84
90
RTA 84M
90
RTA 84C
90
RTA 52
60
RTA 62
60
RTA 72
75
RTA 84T
90
SERVICE BULLETINS PUBLISHED FOR LARGE BORE RTA-TYPE ENGINES
We have so far published the following Service Bulletins which are valid for Large Bore
RTA-Type Engines (RTA 52 to RTA 84):
RTA-2 dated 05.10.88 / Water Drain from Charge Air Receiver and Charge Air Tempera
ture
RTA-3.2 dated 15.04.93 / Fuel Injection Nozzles
RTA-4 dated 20.11.89 / Oil Damping for Short Tie Rods
RTA-8 dated 15.06.92 / RTA-Cylinder Liners and Reinforced Water Guide Jackets
RTA-9 dated 20.07.92 / Cylinder Cover with Erosion / Corrosion Resistant Cladding
RTA-10 dated 28.10.92 / RTA "-8 Series" Engines / Piston Skirt in Two Parts
RTA-11 dated 31.03.93 / Fuel Injection Pump Regulating Linkage
RTA-14 dated 30.11.93 / System Oil Care and Maintenance
Should you not be in possession of the above mentioned documentation suitable for your
plant, kindly contact your local New Sulzer Diesel representative for your copy.
This Service Bulletin should be kept in a separate file in the control room. The respective pages or
tables of the Service Bulletin with modifications to the Operating Manual, Maintenance Manual or
Code Book should be copied and filed in the respective Manual or Book.
Wrtsil NSD Switzerland Ltd has issued this Service Bulletin with their best knowledge and
ability. However, Wrtsil NSD Switzerland Ltd can not take any liability for any or all information
contained in this or any other Service Bulletin.
Changes of any nature to the form and or to the content of this or any other Service Bulletin as
published by Wrtsil NSD Switzerland Ltd, are not permitted.
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Diesel After-Sales Service

Technical Information to all the Owners

28.35.07.40 Printed in Switzerland

New Sulzer Diesel Ltd

Diesel After-Sales Service

2. ELASTIC STUDS FOR FUEL

3. FITTING OF THE ELASTIC

5. TIGHTENING ANGLE FOR

CH-8401 Winterthur, Switzerland

ELASTIC STUDS ON RTATYPE ENGINES

Elastic Studs for Exhaust Valve Cage

Elastic Studs for Fuel Pump

Service Bulletin RTA-15

ELASTIC STUDS FOR FUEL PUMPS AND HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR PUMPS

Elastic Studs on Fuel Pumps and Actuator Pumps

drawn for RTA 76

drawn for RTA 72

Service Bulletin RTA-15

Previous Type Elastic Studs*

New Type Elastic Studs

Existing Type Elastic Studs

(The elastic studs for the fuel

Modification to Elastic Studs for Actuator Pump

Service Bulletin RTA-15

Modification to Elastic Studs for Fuel Pump

No modification required on existing studs

FITTING OF THE ELASTIC STUDS WITH SEALING COMPOUND

Specification for the Jointing Agent

Service Bulletin RTA-15

None or only minimum surface shrinkage.

MODIFICATION TO THE PROTECTION SLEEVE FOR THE ELASTIC STUDS ON

(drawn for RTA 76)

(drawn for RTA 72)

TIGHTENING ANGLE FOR THE NUTS OF THE ELASTIC STUDS ON ACTUATOR

5.1. Hydraulic Actuator Pump

Service Bulletin RTA-15

5.2. Fuel Pump Block

SERVICE BULLETINS PUBLISHED FOR LARGE BORE RTA-TYPE ENGINES

Service Bulletin RTA-15

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