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Waukesha* gas engines TOPIC:

IDENT NO:
Crankshaft
5-3087

VGF*/APG*
DATE: September 2013
SUPERSEDES: New

SUBJECT: New Crankshaft Plugs

MODELS AFFECTED: All VGF and APG 1000/16V150LTD

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the field of the Figure 2 shows the previous and updated plugs for
release of new crankshaft plugs for all VGF and inline and vee engines. Install the new crankshaft
APG 1000/16V150LTD engines. The new crankshaft plugs at the next scheduled major engine overhaul.
plugs fill the dead volume of the cross-drill hole where Order plugs according to the part numbers and
fine particles/sludge carried in the lube oil could quantity listed in Table 1.
accumulate (see Figure 1). Although the updated plug
reduces the volume for deposits to accumulate, it is
recommended that a Microspin filter be used in
conjunction with the Waukesha full-flow filter system.
The Microspin is a centrifugal filter that removes 1
contaminating particles as small as 0.5 microns. See
the latest edition of Service Bulletin 12-2698 for
information on the application and installation of
Microspin for your engine.

Figure 2

1 - Updated 2 - Previous

Figure 1

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Table 1
CRANK PART PLUG PART
ENGINE PLUG SIZE PLUG QTY
NUMBER NUMBER
VGF 6-cylinder 300111A 307220 14 mm 6
VGF 8-cylinder 301111A 307220 14 mm 8
VGF 12-cylinder A302011F 307220A 16 mm 6
VGF 16-cylinder 303111E 307220A 16 mm 8
APG 1000/16V150LTD A308011 307220A 16 mm 8

NOTE: See the appropriate Repair & Overhaul CRANKSHAFT PLUG INSTALLATION
Manual for removal of the crankshaft.

CRANKSHAFT CLEANING NOTICE

1. Remove the old crankshaft plugs from the
crankshaft prior to hot tank cleaning (see
Figure 3).
Make sure crankshaft plugs are installed in the oil
passages of the crankshaft. An engine operating
without crankshaft plugs installed will have bearing
failure and piston or sleeve damage due to low oil
pressure.

1. Clean and dry the threads in the crankshaft and on

the plug.
2. Apply Loctite 243 to the threads on the plug (see
Figure 4).
NOTE: Loctite 242 may be substituted if 243 is not
available.

Figure 3

2. Thoroughly clean the oil passages using a bore

brush to loosen deposits and flushing with
cleaning solution.

! WARNING
Never use your hand to check for
leaks or determine airflow rates
when using compressed air. Figure 4
Compressed air can pierce the
skin. 3. Torque the plug to 30 ft-lb (41 N·m).
Always wear protective equipment 4. Carefully examine the entire crankshaft and verify
to protect your skin. Wear safety all oil passages have the new plugs installed and
glasses to shield your eyes from properly tightened.
flying dirt and debris.
NOTE: Crankshaft balancing is not affected by the
new plug design as long as all plugs in the crankshaft
3. Dry the crankshaft with compressed air after the are changed. A crankshaft assembly should never use
crankshaft is removed from the hot tank. a mix of the updated and previous designs.
4. Coat the crankshaft with a thin coat of oil to
prevent surface oxidation.

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