Section 1.5
Engine Lifter Brackets
A total of three engine lifter brackets are installed on each Series 60 engine and are utilized when removing and replacing the engine.See Figure "Lifting Engine" .
Figure 1. Lifting Engine
FALLING ENGINE |
To avoid injury from a falling engine, do not use the engine lifter brackets alone when lifting the engine with a marine gear, main alternator, engine skid, engine module, radiator, or similar component attached. The engine lifter brackets are designed to lift the engine only. |
NOTICE: |
To lift the engine, use a suitable lifting device. See Figure "Lifting Engine" . A spreader bar should be used with a sling and adequate chain hoist when lifting any engine. The lifting device should be adjusted so the lifting hooks are vertical to prevent bending the engine lift brackets. To ensure proper weight distribution, all three engine lift brackets provided must be used in lifting the engine. Be sure the spreader bar is adequate to prevent lifter brackets from contacting the engine rocker cover and causing damage. |
A lifter bracket should always be reinstalled whenever removal is necessary see Figure "Engine Lifter Brackets" . For engine models equipped with the compact gear train see Figure "Engine Lifter Brackets Compact Gear Train Models" .
Figure 2. Engine Lifter Brackets
Figure 3. Engine Lifter Brackets Compact Gear Train Models
1. Front Lifter Bracket |
3. Right Rear Lifter Bracket |
2. Bolt |
4. Left Rear Lifter Bracket |
On some older installations, the front engine lifter bracket may be integral with the fan support bracket. See Figure "Fan Support and Engine Lifter Bracket" .
Figure 4. Fan Support and Engine Lifter Bracket
Section 1.5.1
Repair or Replacement of the Lifter Bracket
To determine if repair is possible or replacement is necessary, perform the following procedure. See Figure "Flowchart for Repair or Replacement of Lifter Bracket" .
Figure 5. Flowchart for Repair or Replacement of Lifter Bracket
Section 1.5.2
Removal and Cleaning of Lifter Bracket
Perform the following steps for lifter bracket removal:
- Remove the bolts securing the lifter bracket to the engine.
- On applications with the integral fan support and engine lifter bracket, remove the fan. Refer to "1.10.2 Removal of Engine Gear Case Cover" .
Section 1.5.2.1
Inspection of Lifter Bracket
Perform the following for lifter bracket inspection:
FALLING ENGINE |
To avoid injury from a falling engine, do not use a damaged lifter bracket when lifting the engine. |
- Inspect the lifter brackets for cracks, bending or other damage.
- Replace the bracket if any of these conditions exist.
Section 1.5.3
Installation of Lifter Bracket
Perform the following steps for lifter bracket installation:
- Install the bracket to the engine. Torque the mounting bolts to 101-126 N·m (75-93 lb·ft).
- Install the fan support, heat exchanger support, or charge air cooler support bracket, refer to "1.10.3 Installation of Gear Case Cover" .
Series 60 Service Manual - 6SE483 |
Generated on 10-13-2008 |