Service Bulletin RTA-67.

1
21.01.2005
Technical Information to all Owners / Operators (Supersedes Bulletin
of Sulzer RTA Engines RTA-67 of 20.04.2004)

Lifting Device for Cylinder Liner

Retrofit Package for Added Safety Requirements

Contents: Page

1. Introduction 1

2. Cylinder Liner Lifting Device

Modification 1

3. Identification of the Lifting Device

Parts 94206 and 94207 3

4. Instructions for the Retrofit 6

5. Tightening Instructions (Tool 94201) 10

6. Service Bulletins Published for

Large Bore RTA-Type Engines 11

Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd PO Box 414 Tel. +41 52 262 23 30

Wärtsilä Schweiz AG CH-8401 Winterthur Fax +41 52 212 71 03
Wärtsilä Suisse SA Switzerland E-mail: techservice.ch@wartsila.com
1. INTRODUCTION
Recently our attention was drawn to increased safety requirements for the Lifting
Devices for RTA Cylinder Liners (see our previous Service Bulletin RTA-67 published
on the 20.04.2004).
The previous Bulletin concerns mainly the tightening of the two screws for each of
the two suspension straps (see Fig.1 - 94206).
This Service Bulletin informs you about the retrofit solution in order to modify the
existing cylinder liner lifting device so that it will fulfil today’s safety requirements.

2. CYLINDER LINER LIFTING DEVICE MODIFICATION

Retrofit package

Following the stress calculation of all cylinder liner lifting device components, design
modifications were carried out to fulfil today’s safety requirements.

Note: The retrofit of the lifting device and its components is mandatory due to
existing safety requirements.
In order to ensure full compliance with today’s safety requirements the
following must be observed:
™ the described handling of the cylinder liner lifting tool is to be strictly followed and
implemented immediately.
™ the retrofit package must be applied without delay.
Generally for all engines, the suspension bracket (94202, see Fig. 1+2) requires a
modification which can be carried out by the ship’s crew. An instruction is included in
this Service Bulletin.
The other parts of the lifting device need replacing, depending on the engine type.

Fig. 1 Cylinder Liner Lifting Device (copy of the Maintenance Manual)

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2.1. Retrofit Package for Engines with Antipolishing Ring (APR)
The retrofit package consists of the following parts (see Fig. 2):
TO 94202 Distance piece for Antipolishing Ring including fixing screws
94206 Suspension strap (holder) with screws
94207 or 94207a Special screw

Fig. 2 Retrofit Package for Engines with APR

2.2. Retrofit Package for Engines without Antipolishing Ring (APR)

The retrofit package consists of the following parts (see Fig. 2):
94206 Suspension strap (holder) with screws
94207 or 94207a Special screw

NOTE: The distance piece (A to 94202) is not required.

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3. IDENTIFICATION OF THE LIFTING DEVICE PARTS 94206 and
94207 / 94207a
3.1. Suspension Strap 94206
In order to supply the correct parts to the respective lifting device you have to
measure and report certain dimensions on the suspension strap (holder) 94206 as
shown in Fig. 3.

Fig. 3 Tool 94206

For guidance you will find the dimensions [in mm] of the respective suspension strap
94206 in the table below. Please verify on your tool accordingly.

Dimensions
Engine Type A B C D E [ø]
RTA96C
RTA96C-B 205 275 70 20 65
RT-flex96C-B
RTA84T
RTA84T-B 170 225 or 245 40 or 60 16 or 20 57 or 60
RTA8T-D
RTA84C
RTA84CU 196 250 or 275 40 or 60 16 57 or 60
RTA84M
RTA84
196 250 or 275 40 or 60 16 57 or 60
RTA76
RTA72
RTA72U 210 265 or 295 40 or 60 16 57 or 60
RTA72U-B
RTA68T-B 175 230 or 265 40 or 60 16 57 or 60
Table A

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 Dimensions
Engine Type A B C D E [ø]
RTA68 196 250 or 275 40 or 60 16 57 or 60
RTA62
RTA62U 175 230 or 250 40 16 57 or 60
RTA62U-B
RT-flex60C 195 250 or 285 40 or 60 16 57 or 60
RTA58T
RTA58T-B 175 230 or 250 40 16 57 or 60
RT-flex58T-B
RTA58 175 230 or 250 40 16 57 or 60
RTA52
132 190 40 16 or 20 50
RTA52U

RTA48T
150 205 30 or 40 16 52 or 55
RTA48T-B
Table A1

3.2. Special Screw 94207 / 94207a

There are two executions of special screws 94207, a long one and a short type as
shown in Fig. 4. Please verify on your tool the total length F and the dimension G.

Fig. 4 Special Screw 94207 / 94207a

As a guidance you will find the dimensions [in mm] of the respective special screw
94207 in the table B overleaf. Please verify on your tool accordingly.

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 Dimensions Dimensions
Engine Type F G Engine Type F G
RTA96C RTA68T-B 95 20
RTA96C-B 125 40 RTA68 95 20
RT-flex96C-B RTA62
RTA84T RTA62U 95 or 167 20
RTA84T-B 112 36 RTA62U-B
RTA84T-D RT-flex60C 95 20
RTA84C RTA58T
RTA84CU 112 36 RTA58T-B 95 20
RTA84M RT-flex58T-B
RTA84 95 20 RTA58 95 20
RTA76 93 or 95 20 RTA52
86 or 90 22 or 36
RTA72 RTA52U
RTA72U 95 or 167 20 RTA48T
75 20
RTA72U-B RTA48T-B
Table B

3.3. Order Procedure

In order to ensure that you receive the correct retrofit parts, we need the following
information from you:
- Ship name
- Engine type
- Dimensions as per Fig. 3 and 4 of the existing tool
- Engine equipped with or without Antipolishing Ring (optional)

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4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RETROFIT
(For all RTA-type Engines except RTA76)

4.1. Engines without Antipolishing Ring

The retrofit work requires only the replacement of the parts included in the retrofit
package.

4.2. Engines with Antipolishing Ring

The retrofit requires the replacement of the parts included in the retrofit package.
On engines equipped with an Antipolishing Ring, additional machining on the
suspension bracket 94202 is required. This is necessary in order to fit the two
distance pieces (A).
Working sequence: (see also page 7 and 8)
1. The diameter K of the suspension bracket 94202 must be checked and the
value must be according to that given in Table C.
If necessary, the front face R as shown in Fig. 5, view F-F, must be built up by
means of welding and afterwards re-ground to the correct dimension.
2. On the suspension bracket 94202 four holes [diameter 14mm] must be drilled
according to Fig. 5 Detail T and dimensions as mentioned in table C.
3. The front face R of the suspension bracket as shown in Fig. 5, view F-F, must
be ground with an angle grinder to the respective angle [s in °] as shown in
table C.
For RT-flex60C engines it is a diameter (ø) and not an angle as shown in
Fig. 5, view F-F. The dimension is shown in Table C.
4. Fit the two distance pieces (A) with their screws and nuts.

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 Detail T

Fig. 5 Modification on Suspension Bracket 94202

The dimensions for the respective engine tools can be found in Table C overleaf.

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Engine Type H I J K S [°] ø
RTA96C
RTA96C-B 60 30 90 944 10.5
RT-flex96C-B
RTA84T
RTA84T-B 60 30 72 827 10.5
RTA84T-D
RTA84C
60 30 72 827 10.5
RTA84CU
RTA84 60 30 72 827 10.5
RTA72 8.0 *)
RTA72U 60 30 47 709 or
RTA72U-B 10.0
RTA68T-B 60 30 47 666 11.0
RTA68 60 30 47 668 11.0
RTA62
RTA62U 60 30 47 608 10.0
RTA62U-B
RT-flex60C 60 30 47 596
RTA58T
RTA58T-B 60 30 47 568 11.0
RT-flex58T-B
RTA58 60 30 42 573 10.0
RTA52
60 30 42 510 10.0
RTA52U
RTA48T 60 30 45 470 11.0
RTA48T-B
Table C
*)
Only for engines equipped with short collar B + C cylinder liners

4.3. Retrofit on Suspension Bracket 94202 for RTA76 Engines only

4.3.1. Engines without Antipolishing Ring
The retrofit work requires only the replacement of the parts included in the retrofit
package.

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4.3.2. Engines with Antipolishing Ring
The retrofit requires the replacement of the parts included in the retrofit package.
On engines equipped with an Antipolishing Ring, additional machining on the
suspension bracket 94202 is required. This is necessary in order to fit the two
distance pieces (A1).
Working sequence:
1. The diameter without the distance pieces of the suspension bracket 94202
must be checked and the value must be 751 mm.
If necessary, the front face as shown in Fig. 6, Detail R, must be built up by
means of welding and afterwards re-ground to the correct diameter.
2. On the suspension bracket 94202 four tapped holes [M8x10] must be
machined according to Fig. 6, Detail R.
3. The front face of the suspension bracket as shown in Fig. 6, view H-H, must
be ground with an angle grinder to an angle of 10°.
4. Fit the two distance pieces (A1 / K) with their M8 screws (M).

Detail R H–H

* Maintain clearance
2mm ±0.5 per side

Fig. 6 Modification on Suspension Bracket 94202 for RTA76 Engines only

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Note: The old parts replaced by the new ones of the retrofit package
must be scrapped.

5. TIGHTENING INSTRUCTIONS (TOOL 94201)

The tightening instructions remain unchanged as listed in the Service

Bulletin RTA-67:

™ The four screws to the suspension straps (see Fig.2) must be hand tightened only
(approx. 30 Nm)
Note: Screw length inside the thread after hand tightening to be a minimum of
1.2 x thread diameter.

™ The two special screws (94207) must be hand tightened only (approx. 30 Nm)
before evenly tightening the bolts. If the two special screws (94207) are correct
tightened, there will be no clearance between contact surface of the special
screws and the cylinder liner.

Please ensure that all vessels in your fleet having RTA type engines are provided
with the revised Maintenance Manual pages (for inserting into the existing Manuals
on board).

Enclosures
Î RTA Engines – Annex to Maintenance Manual, Section 2124 (older Manuals,
Section 214)
This Service Bulletin Enclosure must be copied and added into the Maintenance
Manual, Section 2124 (for older Manuals, Section 214) which refers to “Cylinder liner,
Removing and fitting”.

This Service Bulletin including enclosures must be kept in a separate file in the
control room.
Note:
It is entirely within the responsibility of the shipowner or ship operator to
instruct their personnel in charge to follow and implement the
recommendations contained herein.
Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd. has issued this Service Information to the best of
their knowledge and ability. However, Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd. can not assume
any liability for any and all information contained in this or any other Service
Information.
Changes of any nature to the form and or / to the content of this or any other
Service Bulletin as published by Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd, are not permitted.

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6. 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 (RTA48T to RTA96C):

RTA-1 dated 01.03.1988 Recommendation Concerning Piston Running Behaviour

RTA-2 dated 05.10.1988 Water Drain from Charge Air Receiver and Charge Air Temperature
RTA-3.4 dated 30.03.1998 Fuel Injection Nozzles
RTA-4 dated 20.11.1989 Oil Damping for Short Tie Rods
RTA-8 dated 15.06.1992 RTA-Cylinder Liners and Reinforced Water Guide Jackets
RTA-9 dated 20.07.1992 Cylinder Cover with Erosion / Corrosion Resistant Cladding
RTA-10 dated 28.10.1992 RTA “-8 Series” Engines / Piston Skirt in Two Parts
RTA-11.2 dated 11.05.2001 Fuel Injection Pump Regulating Linkage
RTA-14.1 dated 23.08.2002 System Oil Care and Maintenance
RTA-15 dated 10.02.1994 Elastic Studs on RTA-Type Engines
RTA-16.1 dated 20.02.1998 Retrofit for Piston Rod Stuffing Boxes for RTA “-8 Series” Engines
RTA-17.1 dated 28.02.1995 Circulation Valve to Fuel Injection Valve
RTA-18.2 dated 14.06.2002 Running-in of Cylinder Liners and Piston Rings
RTA-19 dated 28.10.1994 Oil Supply Monitoring for Geislinger Torsional Vibration Damper
RTA-20 dated 30.11.1994 Rotational Safety Studs for Roller Guide of Fuel Pump and
Exhaust Valve Actuator
RTA-21 dated 10.04.1995 Improvement of Starting Behaviour (for engines with DENIS-1 and
DENIS-5 Control Systems only!)
RTA-22.1 dated 28.11.1996 Waisted Bolts for Piston Crown Spraying Plate of RTA84C, 84M,
84T and 84CU (upgraded) Engines
RTA-24.2 dated 18.05.1999 VTR ..4 Turbochargers After Sales Service Information Issued by
ABB
RTA-26 dated 03.01.1996 Loss of Material on Piston Crowns due to High Temperature
Corrosion and Erosion (water cooled pistons)
RTA-27 dated 26.04.1996 Plastic Water Separator
RTA-28 dated 31.05.1996 Improvement of the Engine Control System
RTA-29 dated 21.10.1996 Improved Oil Supply to the Integrated Axial Detuner Equipped with
Internal Oil Supply Line
RTA-30 dated 27.11.1996 Improvement of Starting Behaviour on RTA Engines Equipped with
Type PGA200 and PGA EG200 Woodward Governors
RTA-31 dated 23.01.1997 Alphabetical Index of Topics of Service Bulletins
RTA-33.1 dated 05.12.2003 Crank Pin Bearing Shells
RTA-34 dated 28.11.1997 Fuel Injection System Modification and Maintenance
RTA-35.1 dated 07.06.2001 Retrofit for Piston Rod Stuffing Boxes for RTA “-2 and -2U Series”
Engines
RTA-36.1 dated 08.06.2001 Reconditioning of Piston Rods of RTA “-2 Series” Engines
RTA-37.1 dated 11.06.2001 Reconditioning of Piston Rods of RTA “-8 Series” Engines
RTA-38 dated 26.02.1998 Piston Crown Loss of Material on Combustion Side
RTA-39 dated 31.03.1998 Overhaul and Reconditioning of Pistons
RTA-42.1 dated 14.03.2002 Templates for Exhaust Valve Seat and Spindle
RTA-43.2 dated 03.12.2002 Piston Rings
RTA-44 dated 26.02.1999 Tightening Instructions for the Plunger Guide Nipple
RTA-45 dated 03.06.1999 Tightening Instructions for Screws and Waisted Studs
RTA-46 dated 17.06.1999 Cracks in Columns
RTA-47.1 dated 02.06.2003 Draining of Fuel Oil Pipes; Modification to Shut-off Valves of Fuel
Pipes and Drain Plug of Fuel Pump Block
RTA-48 dated 20.09.1999 Instruction for Replacement of NOX Relevant Components on IMO
Compliant Sulzer RTA Engines

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RTA-49 dated 08.10.1999 Gearing for Auxiliary Drives Z 42800
RTA-50 dated 10.01.2000 Leakage Oil Collector in Air Spring System
RTA-51 dated 21.08.2000 Deflagration in Engine Scavenge System and Exhaust Manifold
RTA-52 dated 22.09.2000 Water Separator on RTA-Type Engines
RTA-53 dated 12.06.2001 Variable Injection Timing and Fuel Quality Setting
RTA-54 dated 18.07.2001 Electronic Variable Injection Timing Troubles and Remedies
RTA-55 dated 31.10.2001 Exhaust Valve Seat and Exhaust Valve Spindle
RTA-56 dated 26.02.2002 Indicator Valves
RTA-57 dated 20.06.2002 Improved Starting Behaviour with Quick Venting Valves
RTA-58 dated 15.10.2002 Cleaning of Scavenge Air Cooler During Operation and at
Standstill
RTA-59 dated 10.02.2003 Procedures and Relevant Information for Sulzer RTA Engines to
Comply with the Annex VI NOX Limit on Testbed and on Board
RTA-60.1 dated 09.04.2003 Cylinder Lubrication Diagrams for Vogel “PC” and “TA”
Lubricating Pumps
RTA-61 dated 25.03.2003 Damping Elements to Piston Cooling Oil Flow Monitoring
RTA-62 dated 21.05.2003 Prevention of Water Carry-Over and Liner Polishing
RTA-63 dated 12.08.2003 Cylinder Oil Feed Rates
RTA-64 dated 19.08.2003 Modification of Fuel Pump Block and Pressure Bush
RTA-65 dated 25.09.2003 Daros Chromium-Ceramic Piston Rings
RTA-66 dated 07.04.2004 Cylinder Lubricating Oils
RTA-67.1 dated 21.01.2005 Lifting Device for Cylinder Liner

Should you not be in possession of the above mentioned documentation suitable for your plant, kindly
contact your local Wärtsilä representative for your copy.

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 Annex to Maintenance Manual 2124 or 214

Cylinder Liner:
Removing and Fitting

This additional information for the Maintenance Manual refers to

the Service Bulletin RTA-67 dd. 20.04.04.

Correct handling of the cylinder liner lifting tool

Please follow the additional instructions below:

Tools: Key to Illustrations:

1 PC Suspension bridge beam 94202 4 Cylinder liner
2 PC Suspension straps 94206 15 Antipolishing ring
2 PC Screw to 94206 94207

1. Preparations for the removal of a cylinder liner

Î see the respective pages in your Maintenance Manual, section 2124 (older manuals section 214).

2. Removal of cylinder liner (Fig. ’A’)

- Mount suspension bridge beam 94202 with suspension straps 94206 loosely fitted.
- Adjust the length of the four screws for the two suspension straps 94206 in such a way that the two
special screws 94207 can easily be screwed into the suspension holes provided on the cylinder
liner 4.
- Hand tighten (approx. 30 Nm) the two screws 94207.
- Hand tighten (approx. 30 Nm) evenly the four screws until bottom of bore in the strap 94206 is
in contact with the special screws 94207 (screw length inside the thread after the hand tightening
minimum 1.2 of thread diameter).
- Pull cylinder liner fully out by the crane.

Screws hand tightened only !

(approx. 30 Nm)!
A

Remark:
94202
The antipolishing ring 15, if any, must be kept in
94206 the cylinder liner 4 during lifting. It is needed for
15 the guidance of the suspension bridge beam
94207 94202 in the liner bore.

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 Annex to Maintenance Manual 2124 or 214

Cylinder Liner:
Removing and Fitting

Removal and fitting of the antipolishing ring

Depending on design of the cylinder liner 4 an antipolishing ring 15 (Fig. ’G’) may be provided at the top of
the collar.
Four suspension straps 94208 are fitted for removing and fitting the antipolishing ring as shown in Fig. ’G’.
The latter can be lifted with the aid of wire ropes which are attached to the suspension straps and
connected to the crane.
Before fitting, clean the seating surfaces on the antipolishing ring as well as the cylinder liner, and smear
the antipolishing ring lightly with oil. Further pay attention that one of the holes for fastening the
suspension straps lies on fuel side.

94208 15 4
G

003.468/00

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