Warner Engine Handbook: Dismantling and Disassembly

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Section I - Dismantling and Disassembly

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a. The procedure outlined in this section covers dismantling of the engine into its major component parts, or subassemblies, and cleaning of these items. b. For complete disassembling and reconditioning of the engine a number of special tools are necessary. c. As parts or sub-assemblies are removed from the engine, they should be placed on a portable rack preparatory to being cleaned. Small boxes, tins or other receptacles should be provided in hich bolts nuts, ashers and other small parts can be placed as they are removed. d. As each part or sub-assembly is removed from the engine, it should be inspected carefully before cleaning to note any unusual conditions such as sludge deposits or the collection of metallic chips. Samples of the sludge or chips, if present, should be retained for later analysis. !n addition, during the various stages of dismantling, close observation must be made of all parts or components for signs of scoring or burning due to undue friction, as it often happens that many valuable indications of defects can be obtained hen the oil or the loosened surface of metal is present to indicate them, rather than after all parts have been ashed and laid out for examination. The sub-assemblies should be checked for the freedom of movement of all gears, shafts or bearings. After the preliminary inspection all components and sub-assemblies should be thoroughly cleaned. e. The threads on the front end of the crankshaft should, henever possible, be covered ith a suitable thread protecting cap.

$" Dismantling Engine Into Sub-Assemblies

A" Installation on Assembly Stand
"#$ After the engine has been removed from the packing box or airplane "refer to Section !!!$, it should be attached to the %ngine Assembly Stand "Tool &o. FA-'#$ ith at least four ()#*+ bolts. "'$ ,ock the tilting mounting plate in a vertical position. ,o er the engine onto the stand allo ing the carburetor side of the rear section to pass through the open portion of the mounting plate. A lifting hoist ith a minimum capacity of #)' ton should be used. Secure the engine to the mounting plate ith bolts inserted from the rear side of the plate through the engine mounting lugs on the induction housing. !nstall a plain asher bet een each mount bolt nut and the front face of the mating engine mount lug to prevent the nut from damaging the front face of the lug. "-$ .efore proceeding to dismantle the engine into its various sub- assemblies it is advisable to ash the exterior of the engine thoroughly ith unleaded gasoline, cleaning spirits, or cleaning compounds. %ote /recautions must be observed in order to minimi0e fire ha0ards. 1nder no circumstances should leaded "ethyl$ gasoline be used for cleaning, because of its poisonous properties.

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