Windwalker Projects

Repower - 2008

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PreparationEngine ArrivalDesignHauloutEngine Swap
Final InstallFinishing Touches
  • Virtual Shaft Alignment Virtual Shaft Alignment With shaft aligned to base, geometry of mountings and engine beds can be determined.
  • New Fuel Manifold New Fuel Manifold Fuel system was redesigned, providing isolation valves for engine and generator as well as a pass-through connection for polishing fuel.
  • CAD Drawing of Engine Template. CAD Drawing of Engine Template. Created with the help of manufacter drawings of engine.
  • CAD Drawing of Engine Beds CAD Drawing of Engine Beds Green lines show position of the old rails, blue the new rails. Engine extent is red.
  • CAD Drawing of Compressor Bracket CAD Drawing of Compressor Bracket Bracket attaches to machined holes on engine and left front engine mounts. Fabricated from aluminum angle stock.
  • Fabricated Compressor Bracket Fabricated Compressor Bracket Cutout fits over engine mount.
  • Mounted Compressor - Front View Mounted Compressor - Front View
  • Compressor - Side View Compressor - Side View
  • Muffler Mounting Muffler Mounting
  • Engine Template Verification Engine Template Verification The geometry of the template, from shaft to virtual mounts matches the engine - used to verify beds before installing engine.