Multifuel engines in shipping containers

[SCSG-G4]

One possible way to tell if the engine is new, is to look at the bolts holding the top and bottom of the can together (there are 38 of them, should be grade 8, sometimes grade 5). If the paint is undisturbed on the bolts and nuts, the engine is probably new. that's because the can has never been opened. Another fairly easy way to test is to get a pressure reading or look for the moisture indicator. If it shows any trace of moisture inside, or if there is no pressure (should be 5 to 7 pounds of dry nitrogen), it has probably been opened, and likely has a swapped engine inside. Likewise, if all 38 bolts are not there, it has definitely been opened. And opened in service means an engine swap!

 

[JJensen]

SCSG, thank you. That is a very good tip. I'm going to take a look at the cans some time this week.

 

[emmado22]

bolt heads on the top usually mean it's new. Nuts on top usually mean it's unserviceable. That was the rule in Fort Hood when I was there...

 

[jasonjc]

The ONLY why too know is to put YOUR eyes and hands on the engine. Any thing can and will happen to the can. I looked at one that had a rebuild engine in it BUT the guy open the can then did not close it right. It was a big hunk of rusted junk, the can 8-10" of water in the bottom. If the guy say and will make it right go for it. I see his point not wanting to open each can.