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Todd Pacific Shipyards

Launches And Dedicates

Guided Missile Frigate Ford

Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation, Los

Angeles Division, recently launched and ded- icated the guided missile frigate Ford (FFG- 54) at ceremonies at Todd's San Pedro facili- ties. Pictured speaking is Robert C. Mc-

Farlane, Assistant to President Reagan for

National Security Affairs, who affirmed the

Administration's commitment to build up the

Navy's fleet and described how the Ford will contribute to that objective.

The Ford is the 15th guided missile frigate built at Todd-Los Angeles. Completion is ex- pected in approximately 11 months, 14 weeks ahead of schedule.

TEP 3000 Turbocharger

Injector Pump Extends

Turbocharger Life — Literature Available

Lack of lubrication, both at start-up and shut-down, is the major cause of turbocharger failure. Oil starvation to the turbocharger bearings at start-up is due to the lag time as- sociated with the oil pump reaching rated pressure and output and the turbocharger's immediate need for lubrication. Likewise, since the turbocharger is the last to receive lubrication at start-up, it is the first to lose lu- brication at shut-down.

The TEP 3000 turbocharger injection pump solves both the start-up and shut-down prob- lems. The TEP 3000 is precision engineered, has undergone stringent evaluation by the

Ministry of Defense and General Motors in

England and is approved as standard equip- ment on all NATO turbocharged tactical ve- hicles and generator sets. Approvals from ma- jor engine manufacturers indicate no conflict with warranty.

The TEP 3000 is a two-stage pump that op- erates via a high tensile steel compression spring which preloads the whole assembly and pushes the piston forward to discharge oil un- der pressure to the turbocharger bearings. At start-up oil is injected into the turbocharger bearings at 15 psi for a period of two minutes, preventing lubricating starvation and bearing failure.

Immediately on engine shut-down and loss of oil pressure, oil is discharged at 20 psi for approximately two minutes, cooling and lubri- cating the turbocharger bearings during this critical time.

Once the piston has injected oil for two min- utes at shut-down, the locking pin engages the solenoid and the piston is secured in stage one, ready for the next starting cycle.

The TEP 3000 can be installed in less than an hour and all necessary hardware, hoses, fittings, and brackets are included. It is fully compatible with all engines and turbochargers.

The TEP 3000 is manufactured in England and imported to the U.S. by Lubrication Con- sultants, Inc., Houston, Texas. The TEP 3000 is patented and fully warranted for two years against manufacturer's defects in materials and workmanship. The price is $395.

For further information and free literature,

Circle 41 on Reader Service Card

WET DOCK REPAIR

BY MEM WHO CARE

Pride makes the men of

Koch-Ellis Barge & Ship Ser- vice give that extra effort. You get fast repair service from experienced welders, mechanics and electricians.

The wet dock work is geared to both inland and offshore barge companies that need to be ABS or Coast Guard certified.

For an easy location, equipment to get the job done right, plus fast service, contact Koch-Ellis Barge &

Ship Service.

J^OCHgLLIS

BARGE & SHIP SERVICE (504) 436-3766

P.O. Box 9130

Westwego, LA 70094

OIC

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

The RevolverTWDiesel Engine

Repair Stand

The 1750-A is the engine stand for any shop that wants major engine repairs done right and as quickly as possi- ble This equipment is sure to cut costs, increase profits, reduce downtime. Its 6,000 lb. capacity means you can tackle some pretty big diesels No more struggling with these engines on the floor or on the bench ..

A-C BRAKE COMPANY 3M E. COLLEGE STREET LOUISVILLE. KENTUCKY

S02/5M-5226

August 1,1984

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