Huge Piston Overhaul on Ship's Main Engine

Huge Piston Overhaul on Ship's Main Engine | Chief MAKOi Seaman Vlog

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Ай бұрын

In this episode, you'll see how the ship's engineers draw out a piston from the ship's main engine.
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@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Nothing beats a long stay in port and do maintenance without worrying about the need to finish quickly. 😊

@associatedblacksheepandmisfits Ай бұрын

Quite ! We ran a1976 2000 shp B&W alpha V18 running on light oil or heavy. In dry dock ,chocking and web deflections were my forte after the previous 2nd eng used bits of broom handle instead of cardboard for the chocking😮 took us ages😅

@Satchmoeddie Ай бұрын

In other words you actually have the time to do it right the first time, instead of just enough time to do it twice? I still have my big huge tomes on MAN, Fairbanks Morse, BMW, Anglo Belgian, etc. I will donate them to whomever will take them and not throw them away.

@johnhayward7173 Ай бұрын

Too true! Changing a bottom piston, bearing or cylinder liner on an old Doxford at sea was no joke. No hydraulics to help remove nuts or bolts either.

@johnbmann Ай бұрын

How long did this operation actually take? Based on all the steps you showed I would think several hours. Is it broken up over a number of days?

@johnbmann Ай бұрын

@@SatchmoeddieI was wondering if the engineers have manuals to guide them through these processes. There’s a lot of steps and parts to do in a particular order.

@thereissomecoolstuff Ай бұрын

I enjoy these behind the scene videos very much. The Chief and his 3 assistants are very busy all the time.

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Well, not all the time. 😊

@General_Confusion Ай бұрын

Just look how clean the Chief is at the end of it and how oily everyone else is. I think thats called experience.

@NUTTER8291 Ай бұрын

No that called " In charge " lol 😊

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

🤣

@ke6gwf Ай бұрын

I think it's because he does the videos when he's not on duty, so he's not actively getting dirty.

@johnyarbrough502 Ай бұрын

After you do wiper, oiler, cadet, 4th, 3rd, and 2nd, you get to supervise.

@TheGor54 Ай бұрын

Check his index finger. 😂

@tamsinp7711 Ай бұрын

Great to see a very professional team at work. They're a credit to you, Chief!

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@skylem5373 Ай бұрын

As a car mechanic I find your ship maintenance videos fascinating, you guys are doing an amazing job!. Cheers from Canada

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@ronbrennan4632 Ай бұрын

When the chief and his maintenance crew are together on the job the big Diesel can take a break cause the engine knows when the crew gets done every thing will work just fine chief I wished I could have worked for you great videos by the best big ship maintenance guys be safe ronrdzl

@J.R.Heydenrych Ай бұрын

Chiefy let's hear a Tug's Full Astern vs Dead Slow. Ahead , + the Mains growling snap @ the Bouw- thrusters Varies @ Variable Pitch @ Revers Thrust + Boat shudder !!!

@MU-2 Ай бұрын

Makes you appreciate what these mariners do to keep things “moving,” in every sense of the word.

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@MU-2 Ай бұрын

@@ChiefMAKOi Out of curiosity, Chief, have you ever put in to Dublin, Ireland?☘️

@douglasfur3808 Ай бұрын

Sitting here drinking tea from India from a cup from England both of which probably crossed an ocean or two to get to the US. We all depend on hundreds of crews like this who are essential to our lives yet they are invisible to us without these videos.

@mohdrazali7571 Ай бұрын

I am sailing with MISC for previous long time ago. I have experience overhaul this B&W 6 unit cylinder Chief. You make my memories and smiling olone...Salute you Chief. Hope you always success for you seafarer live on board...

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@Duckfarmer27 Ай бұрын

Chief - Great video with the first cup of coffee on a Saturday morning. I'm familiar with heavy equipment and aircraft maintenance (varied work life) and have rebuilt my share of auto/truck engines for myself. Scale difference is really noticeable but a diesel is a diesel and that looks like a good design - I've sure never been able to crawl in a cylinder bore or crankcase. Also your parts situation is different than us land lubbers are used to - you sure can't run to the local Chevy dealer for a set of rings. Really enjoyable for this retired mechanical engineer with lots of management experience - keep taking care of the troops the way you do, it's obvious what a good group you have. And that they have a good leader.

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@georgepelton5645 Ай бұрын

Well said. Chief MAKOI and his crew are so professional and capable, and seem to have a great esprit de corps.

@nvragn Ай бұрын

Nothing like a Saturday morning video 👍 Thanks Chief 👍🇨🇦🔧

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@nvragn Ай бұрын

@@ChiefMAKOi what an absolute honor. This day just keeps getting better. And ya I'm at work pulling wrenches on mixer trucks lol👍🇨🇦🔧

@kenkahre9262 Ай бұрын

I was a deckape myself, but I have come to appreciate what you do down in the engine spaces. And this was especially impressive. Well done.

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@rockfishmiller Ай бұрын

If i owned a ship, i would be honoured to have your crew tending my engines. Well done.

@orlandomah1186 Ай бұрын

As a non-mariner tech I was waiting to find out how they would compress those massive thick pistonrings.... only to find out that gravity does the work together with the special 'circular' tool that is most likely conical/tapered. Really awesome! Thank you @chief makoi for sharing these vids with us 😊

@jeffreythompson9549 Ай бұрын

I was waiting for a ring compression sleeve, was surprised by the tapered compressor.

@Shawn_Richards 20 күн бұрын

Absolutely amazing work, men! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Chief. Blessings and safety to you and your entire crew and families. ✌🏼

@kennyFF033 Ай бұрын

Quite the crew there, Chief. Those are the kind of folks I would be honored to work with and humbled to call my friends off the clock. Skal!

@landinsongs Ай бұрын

This is a working world most people would be unaware of if it wasn't for you. Really fascinating, thanks for an interesting episode.

@trainstractorscarsandtruck7362 Ай бұрын

Indeed, your piston is bigger than mine. Great video, amazing work

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

😆

@charleschamorro3379 Ай бұрын

That's a good T Shirt idea for the Makoi merch.

@trainstractorscarsandtruck7362 Ай бұрын

@@charleschamorro3379 Yes it would be. I'm just repeating what I read on a promo I saw for the video. I thought it was both funny and true.

@lizj5740 Ай бұрын

I love the way your crew gathers for the "graduation" shot after certain tasks. That makes me feel they are proud of their work. Cheers from Liz and Ginger (pic left) in Australia.

@DJ-bh1ju Ай бұрын

Your crew look like a bunch of real characters. True professionals, and good guys....

@mikeschiesel2852 Ай бұрын

Smallest guy goes into the cylinder liner? This was fascinating, the knowledge and skill it takes to be an engineer is just amazing. Thanks, Chief!

@andyharman3022 Ай бұрын

Fascinating work, Chief Makoi! Engine guys from all around the world can identify with the work you and your crew are doing.

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@quazy1328 Ай бұрын

I love these videos. You never get to hear from people who actually work on nuts and bolts of what moves the world.

@tsbrownie Ай бұрын

Amazing. That is just a whole other level in engine repair and maintenance.

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Indeed it is!

@McTroyd Ай бұрын

A well-trained team makes this operation look easy. Working on automotive engines, I know enough to know that's definitely not the case -- giant precision machined parts, ~22k PSI bolt torque, and enough cylinder throw to create a human trebuchet, in a 37 C compartment. 😳🥵 Nicely done. The appearance of the team at the end was a nice touch. 👍

@praveenb9048 Ай бұрын

50 cc moped owner here. Serious case of piston envy.

@RickTashma Ай бұрын

LOL! You can't slide down into that bore, now can you? (The shot with the fellow wiping down the sleeve was *crazy*. It's huge!) Cheers...

@theheilious Ай бұрын

I love how you promote a friendly, professional, work environment for the crew under your command! A boss that manages people well will always develop a superior work product!

@klesmer Ай бұрын

Thanks Chief, as a retired auto mechanic, I find the technology of these huge engines intriguing. The bore to stroke Racio is mind blowing.

@adavidf03 Ай бұрын

I assume that the relaxed pace that was allowed here gave a good opportunity for training too? Really good video. Thanks Chief.

@petersvan7880 5 күн бұрын

This is one of the most interesting videos I've ever seen. Always curious about ship engines, so this well filmed and narated video is just amazing. A big thank you, greetings from Sweden!

@jon4 Ай бұрын

It's fascinating to see how the cleaning and replacement process of just one piston can take over 9 hours. This really puts into perspective the scale and complexity of marine engine maintenance.

@andyharman3022 Ай бұрын

But at the same time, it's interesting to see how similar the work is to just rebuilding a car engine. It's just that the scale of the parts involved requires a lot of special tools and care in handling.

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Normally it takes only around 6 to 7 hours just for the piston. Since we added the exhaust valve and the cover jacket, it took a bit longer.

@user-dh6bj2me5p Ай бұрын

The removal and replacement of one piston from a car engine isn't much faster.

@frederikvorster1643 Ай бұрын

At some anchorages, the roling motion of the ship makes it particularly difficult and dangerous. This was an emergency operation, and we took much longer than 9 hours.😢

@dickdaley9059 Ай бұрын

Are you the guys that keep the pointy end going forward…? 😂

@AndrejPodzimek Ай бұрын

I’ve just discovered your channel this week and have been binge-watching it. I was born in a landlocked country and live in another landlocked country. So all of this looks surprising and fascinating to me. Each of your videos expands my awareness of how much I do *not* know about the world in general. I have been ordering lots of goods (especially electronics) from all around the globe and I knew that at some point there was a cargo ship involved in the delivery, but I had absolutely no idea what such a ship could look like from the inside. Thanks for sharing all this information. I can imagine that it takes a lot of extra time and effort to make a concise and informative video out of many tens of hours of complex maintenance work.

@warrenjones744 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the look inside the engine again Chief. Great job lads. Little things I see the engineers doing scream seasoned pros to me. For example, installing an o-ring and running the finger around it to remove twist. The special stands, tools such as the ring squeezer ring, all the fixtures associated with the process. The hole in the deck for the rod to drop through. I love it all!

@LeonTroutskiunplugged Ай бұрын

The shear physicality of the work is astounding. You run a good plant, Chief.

@wallacejeffery5786 Ай бұрын

I forgot how loud and hot it always is

@hanshartfiel6394 Ай бұрын

Great video, Chief. Not only that but it brought back some memories. 1972 I was a student of mechanical engineering in Germany and was send to Hamburg to do some practical work. I ended up in the dry dock of Blohm & Voss where two engine blocks were completely overhauled but because there was a huge time pressure as soon as one block was finished and running the ship was sailing to Rotterdam with us finishing the second block. The noise and heat in that engine room was awful but also enjoyable.

@safetyamsv3515 Ай бұрын

Great Video Chief... I wanted to be an Engineering Cadet with Shell Tankers when I left school but sadly I was forced to follow a different direction in my career, so I live my dream vicariously through your videos! God Bless you and your dedicated team.

@nickbawt Ай бұрын

Your crew are at the top of their game. Awesome content.

@toddjones1403 Ай бұрын

The hardest working engineers I’ve ever seen…

@fightingsaint14 Ай бұрын

Love the video. I was a MRO storeroom clerk for awhile for a dairy plant. I would love to see a video on how spare parts and tools are kept on a ship.

@brucelytle1144 Ай бұрын

Hey Chief! I'm an old steam boat engineer. I used to sail as Chief Electrician on APL C9 & C10's, with Big ol Sulzer Motors. They put out 59,750 shp @ 105 rpm. They had (don't remember exactly, but...) 910 mm bores. We replaced 2 cylinders of the 12, every 35 day trip. That was a chore that I was happy NOT to participate in 😅! I'd watch the Sulzer crew do it!

@Bryan-lg3fn Ай бұрын

Love your videos Chief , you have a true gift of telling storys - narrating !! I have watched many of your videos with fascination despite being in a whole other profession . Be safe out there chief and keep those great storys of your journeys on the high seas coming our way !!!

@toddwheeler1526 9 күн бұрын

Well done gentlemen. Beautiful machine. Top shelf stuff...Made in Germany.

@fountainvalley100 27 күн бұрын

It’s impressive on the tools available to the crew to accomplish the work. From lifting frames, guides, to stands seem to make the job possible and safer.

@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt Ай бұрын

Inside the crank case. W0W that is some big main engine Chief.

@ecossearthur Ай бұрын

Outstanding as always!

@user-uo1se2hb2v 4 күн бұрын

Работая 3 и 2 механиком с 1983-90 г. на двигателе K9Z 60/105 E участвовал в подъёме 111 поршней.... Опыта в подобной работе достаточно. До сих пор " в дрожь кидает" от мысли, как можно было все это выдержать? Был молод, амбициозен, хотелось заработать денег....

@jfchonors8873 Ай бұрын

Thanks Chief for another video showing the great knowledge and skills that marine engineers exhibit

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jonathanmendoza742 Ай бұрын

I missed this job as 1st assistant engineer @seabourn cruise line...I do really appreciate your blog chief ...very precise and clear.

@jack50806 Ай бұрын

Well Done! You doing a great job! Thx for filming and editing for us here~

@para1324 29 күн бұрын

👏 Well done with this team of talented expert crew. Safe voyages and clear horizons. Respect sent to you all. 👍

@dezertraider Ай бұрын

THANK YOU CHIEF AND YOUR GREAT FOLKS..SAFE TRAVELS..

@stuartbromley5328 Ай бұрын

I'm a lowly car mechanic,these films really open my eyes as to wot you guys do ......total respect

@Mrsournotes2 Ай бұрын

Excellent video Chief! I used to work by large Clark engines like this in a natural gas compressor station. Except they turned 300 rpm (high speed 😂) 18” bores, and crankshafts were about 30’ in length. Seems they are about 80 years old by now. Anyways, love your videos!

@AugustusTitus 29 күн бұрын

Chief, you have quite the crew of Filipino professionals!

@matthewgruba8040 Ай бұрын

Great video Chief. Great to se the team at the end.

@mikevandebeld8037 Ай бұрын

Dude, I'm a lic. HD diesel mechanic in Canada, (on road). I love these vids, always thought marine or naval engines would be super cool to work on..

@grondhero Ай бұрын

Minecraft didn't quite prepare me for pistons of this size. 😆 Chief, your crew makes this labor intensive task look so smooth and easy.

@user-gx9zm4bm6g Ай бұрын

Great job giving insight to the duties of the engineering crew.

@davidreyna7712 Ай бұрын

Great video. So much hard work is accomplished by everyone. Thanks and take care.

@natopeacekeeper97 Ай бұрын

Thanks Chief for another informative video about maintenance of the main engine. You see ships passing by in ports but seldom think about all the hard work it takes to keep all the many different systems on a ship which are involved.

@allanrobson7242 Ай бұрын

What a great video. It brought back many memories for me, from over forty years ago,not much has changed in all those years.

@user-iq2yp1dn1q Ай бұрын

much respect for the work you do, and much appreciation for producing the videos with commentary

@worldtraveler930 Ай бұрын

Excellent video as always and I must admit I'm surprised that you're still posting videos I figured you would have retired by now!!! 🤠👍

@iskandertime747 Ай бұрын

A serious job, performed by a professional crew! Thanks, Chief!

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@gerardjohnson2106 Ай бұрын

Teamwork takes a great team and a great team leader. You have both. I am impressed with your coordination and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👏👏

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@tedneill1246 Ай бұрын

Thanks Chief...while I am not a seaman I totally enjoy your videos, Your explanations make it easy for a novice to get a handle on the tasks at hand.

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@frankpristov9745 Ай бұрын

From the Y.T video on the Dali black box revelation video. All I can say that if it was maintained to this level of preventative maintenance schedule like this ship, it would be still sailing by now.

@jamesmisener3006 Ай бұрын

Cheers to the crew. 🇨🇦

@whiskey5jda Ай бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks for posting, Chief.

@bc-guy852 Ай бұрын

So - pretty much like rebuilding the engine in my big-block-Chevy... except for all of it! Love how you can drop a guy INTO the cylinder itself for final cleaning! Incredible scale! My Chevy is jealous! Great video Chief - - that's one happy crew!

@eugeniusro 28 күн бұрын

Impresive work Chief, well done 👌

@mattc.310 Ай бұрын

These maintenance videos give a good look at what you and your team do. Thanks for the upload.

@charlesgillette2925 Ай бұрын

Excellent Chief. Thanks to ALL.

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Very welcome

@jdmxxx38 Ай бұрын

Thanks Chief. With your videos I get the opportunity to experience and see things that otherwise are not available to me. I enjoy every moment of this video. Thanks again

@ScatPackRob Ай бұрын

Very enjoyable and informative video. Thank You.

@poodlerooney Ай бұрын

Another great video! It always amazes me at how many machines You and Your Crew have to be completely proficient with.

@hanningtonemwagodi5559 Ай бұрын

I really love this channel.

@davep800 15 күн бұрын

At the end around the table, I couldn't help myself from smiling. The Chief's coveralls were still white. The other guys' were all oily and dirty. It's good to be The Chief! Good work, guys.

@maverickmyrtlebeach Ай бұрын

Too think my job the other day was too replace my rotors and brake pads. Love making things work again.. Thx Chief makes it look easy ~

@Roadcalldude Ай бұрын

Love Watching your crew in action

@13699111 Ай бұрын

Thank you Chief impressive on board maintenance/repair work.

@rodjava Ай бұрын

Great crew you have there!

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

They are!

@jimmytechnologies Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. You guys need to get some twisting lockwire pliers. Makes that job neat and easy.

@rogerdevero8726 Ай бұрын

Chief MAKOi : great video. Really enjoy these. God bless you, your family and your crew - John 3:16

@ChiefMAKOi Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@nermalsnert5503 Ай бұрын

Love seeing the engine work!

@jasonbabila6006 Ай бұрын

Beer 🍺 and BBQ 🥩🍖🍗after that.

@santana261 26 күн бұрын

Really detailed and accomplished job, I also compared as change a heart valve of aT Rex. I really love the care of all aspects of your job, congratulations. 🎉🎉

@rik999 Ай бұрын

Tapered ring compressors are used in automotive engine rebuilding too. The disadvantage over adjustable sleeves is that you need a different tool for each diameter cylinder bore you work with.

@marcopellegatti Ай бұрын

Good job Chief and Team!

@franciscosandiego3026 Ай бұрын

Great video brother from the imperial county California 🇺🇲🇺🇲

@SteveMikre44 Ай бұрын

Great skill, professionalism and teamwork...⚓

@38911bytefree Ай бұрын

Love how the ship have all the tools and spares and knowledge on board to conduct this repairs. An the machinery seems to be designed to help the maintenance. Great Vid Sir.