Seeking comment on engine failure.
Seeking comment on engine failure.
(OP)
We had a 350HP Cummins spit a piston out the side of the block while only about 30% loaded. It happens to be driving a generator so the thread got started in an electrical forum but I got to thinking you're actually the people who'd have ICE failure knowledge and might enjoy seeing this.
thread237-418789: De pain de pain.. Generator retires.
thread237-418789: De pain de pain.. Generator retires.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com





RE: Seeking comment on engine failure.
RE: Seeking comment on engine failure.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: Seeking comment on engine failure.
RE: Seeking comment on engine failure.
Cummins used to use pressure timed injectors where fuel supply pressure controls injection duration. Is this one of those engines? A restricted return line or stuck mechanism can cause a cylinder to run at full power eventually overheating and damaging that cylinder, breaking flywheel bolts, or taking out a crankshaft due to torsional vibrations.
RE: Seeking comment on engine failure.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com