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Hatch & Kirk Offers

New Engine Parts

For Older Diesels

Owners of older models of heavy- duty diesel engines often encounter problems in obtaining spare parts because in some cases the original engine builder is no longer in busi- ness, or has made a calculated deci- sion to discontinue the design. In either instance, the solutions to the problems have been few. The owner is left to repower, install expensive parts upgrades designed for higher horsepower engine versions, or rely on used and rebuilt components.

One company, Hatch & Kirk,

Inc., provides a more cost-effective alternative by offering a wide range of new and fully warranted critical repair parts, including: cylinder heads, liners, pistons, and floating bushing-type connecting rods, all as formerly supplied by the Electro-

Motive Division of General Motors for their model EMD 567A and 567B diesel engines.

Henry Alford, product manager with the Seattle, Washington-based firm, described the program's incep- tion. "During World War II, hundreds of the EMD models 567A and 567B were installed in several classes of

U.S. Navy ships. After the war, many of these ships were sold as

Naval

Testing*

Wyle delivers a full fleet of services*

Wyle delivers the unique environ- mental testing the Navy demands.

We provide 167 vibration and 901 shock testing, steam testing (NAVSEA QSL), natural environ- ments, acoustic services (includ- ing underwater measurements), test tailoring, and dynamic analysis.

We have 40 years of independent test experience and test facilities throughout the United States. We can provide a naval test program that is reliable, on time, and within budget.

For more information on Wyle's full range of test services, call Pro- gram Development in Huntsville, AL at (205) 837-4411, Norco, CA at (714) 737-0871 or Hampton, VA at (804) 865-0000.

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WYLE SCIENTIFIC SERVICES & SYSTEMS

LABORATORIES GROUP

Huntsville, AL Norco, CA Hampton, VA 24 surplus to commercial operators and friendly foreign navies all around the world, where they con- tinue to operate nearly 50 years after they were launched. Our com- pany has been supplying parts to that fleet since the late 1940s. "We founded our model 567 parts manufacturing program on the prin- cipal that if we are to maintain the viability of this market, we can't rest on 1940's engineering practices.

So, when we see an opportunity to improve a part with modern tech- nology or materials, we will go for it, provided there is no change to form, fit, or function of the item. Our 567B cylinder head, as an example, features the same technology for im- proved jacket water cooling of the fire deck as we use in our latest "dia- mond 5" version of cylinder heads for the EMD high output 645 turbo- charged and 710 series engines. "It is a tribute to the original design that there are so many model 567 engines still in service, and by improving the product while keep- ing repair costs at a minimum, we intend to help keep them running for another 50 years."

Hatch & Kirk, Inc., manufacturer of the Cleveland Diesel Engine product line, claims the world's larg- est diversified engine parts invento- ry, and specializes in supplying spare parts from stock for many of the older models of engines made by virtually all of the American build- ers of heavy-duty diesel engines since 1940.

For free literature detailing

Hatch & Kirk's extensive engine parts inventory service,

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Gladsky Marine Offers

Large Crane Vessel

For Lift Operations

The 180- by 54-foot crane vessel

Big Easy is now available for sal- vage, wreck removal and general lift work in the Northeastern U.S., after undergoing routine hull painting at

Hudson Drydock Corp. Owned by

John J. Gladsky Jr. of Gladsky

Marine of Glen Cove, Long Island,

N.Y., the Big Easy features a 135- foot biforcated sheer leg boom which has the ability to lift 250 tons at a 100-foot radius. The vessel can be used for lifts of as much as 600 tons.

According to Mr. Gladsky, the

Big Easy was built by Maxon Ma- rine Industries shipyard in Indiana in 1981. Purchased in 1989 by

Gladsky Marine, the vessel was pre- viously employed in the Gulf of

Mexico for oilfield platform instal- lation. The Big Easy is scheduled to be used in a wreck removal project shortly, and Mr. Gladsky also plans to utilize the vessel in two marine float launchings at Gladsky

Marine's Glen Cove, Long Island, facility.

For information on the availabili- ty and capabilities of the Big Easy, contact: John J. Gladsky Jr.,

Gladsky Marine, Garvcies Point

Road, Glen Cove, N.Y. 11542; tele- phone: (516) 671-2474.

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