 Recognized as the Leader in repair of cracked or damaged castings. We do field machining, alignment and consultation for equipment problems, world-wide. Rich in experience----Eager to serve |
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Reynolds-French has helped keep Power Engines running into the 21st century. Let Reynolds-French help extend the working life of your engine. This section highlights on-site repairs to keep FAIRBANKS MORSE engines operating. Over the years, REYNOLDS-FRENCH has performed magic on all models of FAIRBANKS MORSE engines. The photo's provided will give you an idea of some of REYNOLDS-FRENCH’s magical handiwork. Let Us Show You How!
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Fairbanks Morse Cylinder Head Damage |
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FAIRBANKS MORSE CYLINDER HEAD DAMAGE
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Damaged cylinder block and cylinder head landing
area on a Model 33 Fairbanks.
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Damaged area being removed
by use of portable mill. |
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Steel fabrication installed by locking and lacing and
a series of special extended bolts. Area remachined |
Repair completed and unit ready for reassembly |
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ENTERPRISE BLOCK DAMAGE
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REYNOLDS-FRENCH "know-how" saved this block. The damaged area was
removed and a new casting poured, machined and installed. Once again, an
engine was put back into service through the experience and expertise of
REYNOLDS-FRENCH. |
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THE PROBLEM:
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NORDBERG FS AND TSGL BASE DAMAGE
Common Repairs for the ES and TSGL Nordberg Engines:The repairs in this section are common for the FS and TSGL NORDBERG Engines. Since many of these units have 100,000 or more hours, the problem has developed. Checking main frame base bolts for proper torque could help reduce the problem. Yearly inspection should be made of outlined areas. REYNOLDS-FRENCH has made repairs on these engines worldwide.
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TSGL Nordberg with broken main bearing saddle. Note cracks on both
sides of main bearing saddle.
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TSGL mainbearing area has been
repaired by use of steel plates bolted and laced to bed plate |
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Saddle repair completed on both sides.
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ENTERPRISE DGSR DAMAGED MAIN FRAMES
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On-site repairs to save engine base and center frame. Only through REYNOLDS-FRENCH extensive experience in repairing damaged castings can a catastrophic wreck such as this be repaired and put back into full service. As evidenced in the photo below, this unit was nearly cut in half. |
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Center frame block removed. Engine was damaged on block
landing, camshaft bearing saddles, inspection door, and split line of
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Damaged area on center frame removed, machined and
ready for fabrication
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Steel fabrications in place ready for machine
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Casting rebuilt and camshaft bearing bores machined to
OEM standards.
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REYNOLDS FRENCH POWER ENGINE SERVICES
REYNOLDS-FRENCH has been a leader in repairing engine main frames and compressors for over 50 years
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Following are a few
of our on-site power engine services:
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Crank pin turning, straightening
and polishing on site. |
Portable on-site milling.
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Reynolds French has a
COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP AND FACILITIES We Work On Your Site or In Our Shop. |
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Reynolds French & Co. 12525 E. 60th St. Tulsa, OK 74146 |
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