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SEBF80390001
SEBF8039-01
March 2001
SMCS Code: 1202
GUIDELINE FOR
REUSABLE PARTS
AND SALVAGE OPERATIONS
Inspection of Crankshafts for Cracks
Summary of Revisions
Page Description
Introduction
This guideline enables dealers and their customers to benefit from cost reductions made possible through an established parts reusability
and salvage program. Every effort has been made to provide the most current and relevant information known to Caterpillar Inc. Since the
Company makes ongoing changes and improvements to its products, this guideline must be used with the latest technical information
available from Caterpillar to ensure such changes and improvements are incorporated where applicable.
For questions or additional information concerning this guideline, contact Caterpillar Service Support Division, Dealer Support (309) 675-
5156.
Summary
This guideline gives visual procedures to show the differences between the most common types "cracks" in crankshafts. The type of
"crack" is very important because crankshaft reconditioning is possible with some types of "cracks" but is not possible with other types.
Until positive identification of the type of crack is made, all visual signs of cracks are known as "indications".
If a crankshaft meets these guidelines for cracks, it can be expected to give normal performance until the next overhaul when used again
in the same application.
Never use a crankshaft that this guideline shows can not be used again. During reconditioning, correct any conditions that could have
caused the cracks.
Note: Crankshafts can meet the Caterpillar specifications in this guideline but not meet the requirements of some marine
societies (for example, Lloyd s of London, and the American Bureau of Shipping). In some cases, marine societies do not
permit use of a crankshaft showing ANY indication under ultraviolet magnetic particle inspection.
Glossary
Longitudinal: In the direction parallel to
the centerline of the
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crankshaft.
Magnetize: The application of electric
current to make a
crankshaft a magnet.
Ultraviolet: High frequency light.
Indication: The general name for
what looks like a crack,
including a real crack,
during magnetic particle
inspection.
Nomenclature
Illustration 1
Illustration 2
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Illustration 3
Illustration 4
The machine must be large enough to hold all crankshafts that are normally inspected. It must be equipped with a cover over the top and
an exhaust fan to remove fumes released from the oil solution.
A 100" (2540 mm) machine is long enough to hold all current and non-current Caterpillar crankshafts except the one used in the D399
Engine which is 2578 mm (101.5 inch) in length. If necessary, most machines can be adapted to hold the crankshaft for the D399 Engine
(Illustration 6). Contact manufacturers for more information on this.
Be sure the machine can magnetize the crankshaft through the use of end contacts and a magnetizing coil. The coil must have a
minimum inside diameter of 20" (508 mm). See Illustration 7.
The oil for the solution must not be seen under ultraviolet light. Follow the manufacturer s recommendations to mix the magnetic particles
into the oil. (For Magnaflux machines, use 4.73 grams (0.17 oz) of No. 14A dry "Magnaglo" concentrate per gallon of "Magnaglo" oil.) Be
sure the solution is thoroughly mixed by the pump. Use a long brush to mix the particles that are in the tank each time the machine is to
be used. The solution must be changed every three months or when it looks dirty. Check its concentration every day. See Illustration 8.
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Illustration 5
Illustration 6
Illustration 7
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Illustration 8
Concentration of Magnaglo" solution must be .20 to .40 cc of magnetic particles (after 30 minutes) per 100 cc of solution.
Illustration 9
Illustration 10
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Illustration 11
Illustration 12
NOTICE
Illustration 13
4. Adjust the controls on the machine for the correct current (Illustration 14). Se the chart for longitudinal current recommendations.
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Illustration 14
Main Journal
Current (Amperes)
Diameter Time
Up to 90 mm (3.500 2 seconds
1500
inch) minimum*
Up to 90 mm (3.500 3 seconds
2000
inch) minimum*
Illustration 15
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Illustration 16
Longitudinal current is best to find indications that are parallel to the centerline of the crankshaft. (The indication shown is not a crack.)
7. Inspect the crankshaft for cracks. The inspection will show best those indications which are longitudinal. (Illustration 16).
8. Change the controls to put the current through the magnetizing coil (Illustration 17). See the chart for coil current recommendations.
Illustration 17
Magnetizing coil in place over crankshaft.
Main Bearing
Current (Amperes)
Diameter Time
Up to 90 mm (3.500 2 seconds
2500
inch) minimum*
Up to 90 mm (3.500 3 seconds
3000
inch) minimum*
9. During this part of the inspection, magnetize one main journal and two connecting rod journals, or two main journals and one
connecting rod journal at one time. (Illustration 18). On smaller crankshafts, it is possible to magnetize more journals at one time.
Turn on the current while the solution drains.
Illustration 18
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10.
11. Inspect the crankshaft for cracks. This inspection will show best those indications that go around the journal circumference.
(Illustration 19).
Illustration 19
The magnetizing coil is best to find indications which go around the crankshaft journal.
12.
13. Use instructions given by the machine s manufacturer to remove magnetism. The magnetic level must be less than 5 Gauss. (Use
a Magnetic Field Indicator, like No. 2480 from Magnaflux Corporation. The indicator needle must move more than one point from
zero on this indicator. Move the indicator around both ends of the crankshaft to get a reading). See Illustration 20.
14. Clean the crankshaft thoroughly in solvent to remove the inspection solution particles.
15. Put a layer of oil on the crankshaft for protection. Do this off the machine.
Illustration 20
Types of Indications
"Indication" is the general name for what LOOKS like a crack, including a real crack, during magnetic particle inspection. Correct
identification of the type of indication is very important. There are four types of indications.
Open Indications
Open indications can be seen without the inspection solution or can be felt with a fingernail. See Illustrations 21 and 22. If an open
indication is found to be a crack and does not grind out, the crankshaft can not be used again. Other open indications are permitted if they
are not in the red "CRITICAL" areas of the crankshaft (see chart on page 14 for location of "CRITICAL" areas). Open indications can be
real cracks, but they can also be the result of differences in the steel, pitting, heavy scratches or grooves. See Illustrations 23 and 24.
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Illustration 21
Typical example of an open indication as seen with the inspection solution and an ultraviolet light.
Illustration 22
The same open indication without the inspection solution and with normal light.
Illustration 23
Example of an open indication as seen with inspection solution and an ultraviolet light.
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Illustration 24
Same open indication without the inspection solution and with normal light.
Scratches can show as open indications under magnetic inspection, but they can normally be checked with a magnifying glass. Scratches
are usually shiny at the bottom of the groove. Use an optical comparator or inspection microscope to measure the width of an open
indication when a maximum size is given in the specifications.
Note: Remove the inspection solution before you use the comparator. When necessary, use a magnifier of 10 to 50 times
magnification to give more detail. Illustration 25 shows the 6V-2196 Microscope. It has a magnification of 20 times.
Illustration 25
Closed Indications
Closed indications are not easily seen without the inspection solution and cannot be felt with a fingernail. See Illustrations 26 and 27. They
can be caused by differences in the steel or by material in the steel or under its surface. In general, a crankshaft can be used again if the
closed indications are not in the red "CRITICAL" areas and are less than 28 mm (1.12 inch) long if on a journal surface. See chart on page
14 for location of "CRITICAL" areas).
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Illustration 26
Closed indication can be seen with inspection solution.
Illustration 27
Without inspection solution, closed indication cannot be seen.
False Indications
False indications are caused by dirt, rust or the wrong mixture of the inspection solution. Some are caused by the use of too much current
during inspection. When an indication looks false, clean the area with a cloth and make a second inspection. False indications do not
come back.
Cracks
Normally, a crack can be seen with or without inspection solution. Cracks have rougher edges than other types of indications. See
Illustrations 28 and 29. Cracks are normally continuous; that is they are constant and not broken. SOME SMALL CRACKS ON
JOURNALS (CAUSED BY HEAT) CAN BE GROUND OUT. OTHER CRACKS ARE NEVER PERMITTED IN ANY AREA OF THE
CRANKSHAFT.
Illustration 28
Typical example of crack, as seen with the inspection solution and ultraviolet light.
Illustration 29
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Without the inspection solution, the rough edges of a crack can be seen in regular light, with a magnifying glass or microscope.
Note: Be careful at points where the crankshaft changes shape suddenly to prevent an error in identification of a crack.
Illustrations 30 and 31 show how indications can, at times, be seen in rough areas. Similar indications can be seen where two
surfaces meet or at the junction of the machined surface of a journal sidewall and the web area.
Illustration 30
Illustration 31
Also, check very carefully because some indications will not be clear or not show completely in just a longitudinal or a coil check. See
Illustrations 32 and 33.
Illustration 32
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Illustration 33
Illustration 32 and 33 show the same indication with and without inspection solution.
Note: See the section "Journal and Oil Hole Areas" for more information about "CRITICAL" journal oil hole areas.
Do not use a crankshaft again that has any indication in a "CRITICAL" fillet or journal sidewall area.
Do not use a crankshaft again that has any open indications in an "IMPORTANT" fillet or journal sidewall area.
Remember, the "CRITICAL" fillet area is where the crankshaft is thinnest. This area is either 90° or 180° of the circumference according to
the size of the crankshaft.
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NOTICE
Illustration 34
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Illustration 35
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Illustration 36
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Illustration 37
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Illustration 38
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Illustration 39
Illustration 40
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Illustration 41
Illustration 42
Illustration 43
Indication along the circumference at the junction of fillet and journal is a crack.
Do not use a crankshaft with a crack that goes into the fillet area, even if it cannot be seen after the crankshaft is ground.
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Illustration 44
Illustration 45
Be sure that fine indications are not false indications. Do not grind out fillet cracks, even if they look very fine.
Illustration 46
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Illustration 47
Fine cracks in fillet between two rod journals on crankshaft from 3408 Engine.
Note: See the section, "Fillet And Journal Sidewall Areas" for information about "IMPORTANT" areas on journals near the
fillets.
Do not use a crankshaft again that has any indications in an oil hole "CRITICAL" area.
Open indications up to 28 mm long by 0.15 mm wide (1.12 in long by 0.006 in wide) are permitted in the green "SECONDARY" areas; all
closed indications are permitted in the green "SECONDARY" areas.
Illustration 48
The 3.1 mm (0.12 in) dimension outside the chamfer must be 9.6 mm (0.38 in) for connecting rod journal oil holes if the flashline is in line with the oil hole. (Examples: D339, D342, D353, D399 Engines; see page 29).
Illustration 49
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Illustration 50
Illustration 51
Illustration 52
Small cracks less than 3.0 mm (0.12 in) from the chamfer area.
Grind the crankshaft to the next journal size, then polish. Use again unless there are indications less than 3.0 mm (0.12 in) from the
chamfer area. There must be no cracks.
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Illustration 53
The open indication is not a crack (edges are not rough and it is very fine) and is not in the chamfer area.
Use again
Illustration 54
Indications are very fine, straight and shorter than 28 mm (1.12 in). These indications are not cracks; the edges are not rough. If they are scratches, remove any edges that are above the surface with a 6V-2010 Arkansas
Polishing Stone or 6V83 4/0 Emery Polishing Paper and solvent before final polish.
Use again
Illustration 55
Indications are very fine, and total length is less than 28 mm (1.12 in). This indication is not a crack (there are no rough edges, and the indication is fine and straight). When indications are broken, like this example, they
are not cracks but differences in the steel.
Use again
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Illustration 56
These closed indications can not be seen or felt with the oil removed, but length of total indication is more than 28 mm (1.12 in). Also, the right indication has a fork (two branches).
Use again if all indications are gone after the crankshaft is ground.
Illustration 57
Illustration 58
Several long, closed, parallel indications that are not cracks, Illustration 58 shows that they can not be seen in regular light.
Use again if there are less than five closed indications and they are all shorter than 28 mm (1.12 in) in length, or if the indications can be
ground out at a smaller journal diameter. Do not use again if there are open cracks.
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Illustration 59
The oil hole in the connecting rod journal is in line with the flash line in some D339, D342, D353 and D399 Engines.
Use again ⎯
if closed indications along flash line are less than .25"
(6.3 mm) long and not in the oil hole area
Illustration 60
Illustration 61
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Illustration 62
Illustration 63
Note: Illustrations 60, 61, 62 and 63 show types of small cracks caused by heat. Cracks can be longitudinal, around the
circumference, twisted or connected.
USE AGAIN ONLY IF ALL CRACKS ARE GONE AFTER THE JOURNALS ARE GROUND TO A SMALLER DIAMETER.
NOTICE
Illustration 64
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Illustration 65
Illustration 66
Fine indication (not a crack and no rough edges) is still there after the crankshaft is ground, in an area where there were no indications before grinding. (It is not in a "CRITICAL" area and journal hardness is correct. The
indication is less than 28 mm (1.12 in) long.)
Use again
Illustration 67
The ends of the horizontal crack area at a 45° angle to the centerline of the crankshaft. Many times, short horizontal indications at the center of the journal are cracks, so check very carefully.
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Illustration 68
Crack is about 25 mm (1.0 in) from the oil hole and parallel to the centerline of the crankshaft. Many times, horizontal indications about 25 mm (1.0 in) from an oil hole are cracks, so check very carefully.
Illustration 69
Journal indications are connected and will not grind out. (Most indications on journals that are connected are cracks.
Web Areas
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Illustration 70
The "IMPORTANT" area between the centerline of the main and connecting rod journals is the area between the dotted lines.
In Illustration 70, "CRITICAL" web areas are shown in red. "IMPORTANT" web areas are shown in yellow.
Note: See Pages 15-21 for information on fillet and journal sidewall areas that are machined.
Do not use a crankshaft again that has ANY indications in a "CRITICAL" web area (lightening holes).
Do not use a crankshaft again that has an obvious (easily seen in regular light) open indication or crack in the "IMPORTANT" web area
between the centerlines of the main and connecting rod journals. Fine and closed indications in this web area are permissible.
Illustration 71
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Illustration 72
Indications or groups of indications in web areas are normal unless they go into a lightening hole or go into a machined journal sidewall surface more than .040" (1.0 mm).
Use again
Illustration 73
Indication goes into a machined journal sidewall area more than 1.0 mm (0.040 in).
Illustration 74
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Illustration 75
Illustration 76
Illustration 77
Indications in web does not go into the lightening hole or a machined journal sidewall surface. Indications in web can be open indications if caused by a change in the surface.
Use again
Note: If desired, use a small grinder to remove any indications in webs, but make sure the edges are smooth and grind only
deep enough to remove the indication.
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Illustration 78
Illustration 79
Long indication in web area is only on the surface and does not go into a machined journal sidewall surface more than 1.0 mm (0.040 in).
Use again
Illustration 80
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Illustration 81
Use again
Illustration 82
Illustration 83
There can be several indications and they can be any shape. They must not go more than .040" (1.0 mm) into a machined journal sidewall surface.
Use again
Illustration 84
Indication goes around corner, but area is in the counterweight away from any machined journal sidewall surface.
Use again
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Illustration 85
Illustration 86
Open indication in web is very deep and cannot be removed unless it is ground more than 3.0 mm (0.12 in) deep.
Illustration 87
Large area where indication was ground out; make sure any sharp edges are smooth.
Use again
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Illustration 88
Illustration 89
Illustration 90
Illustration 91
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Some indications can be seen in several webs. These indications normally follow the shape of the crankshaft or the flashline.
Use again unless the indications go more than 1.0 mm (0.040 in) into a machined journal sidewall surface or there are obvious (easily
seen in regular light) open cracks.
Use again
Illustration 92
Illustration 93
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Illustration 94
Illustration 97
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Illustration 98
Illustration 99
Threaded shafts.
Note: Fine cracks on the front edge A of a keyway at the front of a threaded type of shaft are permitted.
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Illustration 100
Illustration 101
MAGNAFLUX CORPORATION
7300 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60565 U.S.A.
Telephone: (312) 867-8000
Telex: 25-4194 (for information about offices
outside the United States.)
Note: Magnaflux also has offices in New York, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Training courses on
equipment operation are available.
ECONOSPECT CORPORATION
1757 Tanen Street
Napa, California 94558 U.S.A.
Telephone: (707) 226-9833
HANCO INTERNATIONAL
Division of Hannon Electric Co.
Canton, Ohio 44707 U.S.A.
Telephone: (216) 456-4728
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TWX: (810) 432-9058
URESCO
10603 Midway Avenue
Cerritos, California 90701, U.S.A.
Telephone: (213) 773-3828
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