QUOTE: Originally posted by electro-ortcele p.s. What did you mean about an e-mail? You think we should continue this by e-mail? I think this might be helpfull for others when they search archives, don't you think?
QUOTE: Originally posted by capt_turk I can't say for sure about locomotives, but we use the same engines in large tugs. Typically EMD 16-567's or 16-645's. The lube oil we use is Rotella T-40 or equivalent, or Mobil Guard 40, or equivelant. The Rotella and equivlent are petroleuom based oils with special additives for heavy diesel engine use. The Mobil Guard and equivalent oils are synthetic. The synthetic oils are "much" more expensive, but the engines run much cleaner and longer with them. Our oil change intervals run anywhere from 500 to 1500 hours of operation, depending on the type of oil and filteration systems that are installed. The diesel fuel is the basically the same as you get at the filling station. It has been dyed to signify that no road taxes have been paid on it. You get caught with it in your vehicle and you can get a big fine for tax evasion.
QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas Pssst....Hey electro, Check out Sarah's (csxrules4eva) picture in her profile.[:P]
QUOTE: Originally posted by CSXrules4eva QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas Pssst....Hey electro, Check out Sarah's (csxrules4eva) picture in her profile.[:P] <big time blushes> [:I] hehehehe
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QUOTE: Originally posted by electro-ortcele thanks, that has been very helpfull You say the oil is heavier than that for cars? Does that include diesel cars too? ( lots of european cars have diesel engines, even the smallest city cars) Now, what can you tell me about engine maintenance procedures with diesel locomotives? How often is the oil changed? How often are axles re-greased? etc. What else needs to be done periodically on a diesel locomotive?
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QUOTE: Originally posted by trainboyH16-44 Thanks chad, but how does it get to the wheel? trainboy
QUOTE: Originally posted by oltmannd Fuel oil: #2 diesel, 37 cetane minimum, cloud point and pour point in winter are usually specified by the individual RR and supplier ususally meets specs by blending with #1 fuel oil. 10 years ago the lube oil was usually straight 40 weight with additive package designed specifically for RR diesels. The RRs were starting to tinker with multi-wt oils at that time. I don't know if they've becomse std or not. Additive package is very high in detergents and buffering agents to keep the pH in range. The GE FDL is harder on oil than the EMD 645/710. It's harder on the pH, dirt load and sheer. There aren't a lot of grease fittings on locomotives. In fact, I can't think of one off the top of my head. I think most bearings are "greased for life". The toughest grease application is the traction motor gearset. Most new locomotives now use oil, but older ones would take a lithium based grease with an EP additive (usually molybdenum) -Don
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