37388 Mercruiser BOLT, PULLEY AND HARMONIC BALANCER

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Before you begin inspection of the turbocharger, be sure that the inlet air restriction is within the specifications for your engine. Be sure that the exhaust system restriction is within the specifications for your engine. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and Adjusting, "Air Inlet and Exhaust System - Inspect".The condition of the turbocharger will have definite effects on engine performance. Use the following inspections and procedures to determine the condition of the turbocharger.
Inspection of the compressor and the compressor housing
Inspection of the turbine wheel and the turbine housingInspection of the Compressor and the Compressor Housing
Inspect the compressor wheel for damage from a foreign object. If there is damage, determine the source of the foreign object. Replace the turbocharger. If there is no damage, go to step 2.
Turn the rotating assembly by hand. While you turn the assembly, push the assembly sideways. The assembly should turn freely. The compressor wheel should not rub the compressor housing. The turbocharger must be replaced if the compressor wheel rubs the compressor wheel housing. If there is no rubbing or scraping, go to step 3.
A high proportion of engine oil will be removed from the blow-by gas by the oil separator in the valve mechanism cover. In a closed breather system, the presence of some oil in the breather connection to the air induction systems and downstream of the compressor in air to air charge cooler connections after service is to be expected.
Inspect the compressor and the compressor wheel housing for oil leakage. An oil leak from the compressor may deposit oil in the aftercooler. If oil is found in the aftercooler, then drain and clean the aftercooler.
Check the oil level in the crankcase. If the oil level is too high, adjust the oil level.
Inspect the engine air cleaner element. Replace a dirty engine air cleaner element with a clean engine air cleaner element. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Replace" or Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Replace" for the correct procedure. Inspect the engine air cleaner service indicator. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect" for the correct procedure.
Inspect the engine crankcase breather. Check that the outlet for the crankcase breather is clean and free of obstructions. If necessary, clean the outlet for the crankcase breather.
Remove the pipe for the oil drain. Inspect the drain opening. Inspect the oil drain line. Inspect the area between the bearings of the rotating assembly shaft. Look for the oil sludge. Inspect the oil drain hole for the oil sludge. Inspect the oil drain line for the oil sludge in the drain line. If necessary, clean the oil drain line. Replace the oil drain line if there is any sign of damage to the oil drain line.
If steps 3a through 3d did not reveal the source of the oil leakage, the turbocharger has internal damage. Replace the turbocharger. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly for the correct procedures.Inspection of the Turbine Wheel and the Turbine Housing
Remove the air piping from the turbine housing.
Inspect the turbine for damage by a foreign object. If there is damage, determine the source of the foreign object. Replace the turbocharger. If there is no damage, go to step 2. Inspect the turbine wheel for the carbon and other foreign material. Inspect turbine housing for carbon and foreign material. Replace the turbocharger, if necessary. If there is no buildup of carbon or foreign material, go to step 2.
Turn the rotating assembly by hand. While you turn the assembly, push the assembly sideways. The assembly should turn freely. The turbine wheel should not rub turbine wheel housing. Replace the turbocharger if the turbine wheel rubs turbine housing. If there is no rubbing or scraping, go to step 3.
Inspect the turbine and turbine housing for oil leakage. Inspect the turbine and turbine housing for oil coking. Some oil coking may be cleaned. Heavy oil coking may require replacement of the turbocharger. If the oil is coming from the turbocharger center housing go to step 3a.
Remove the pipe for the oil drain. Inspect the drain opening. Inspect the area between the bearings of the rotating assembly shaft. Look for the oil sludge. Inspect the oil drain hole for the oil sludge. Inspect the oil drain line for the oil sludge. If necessary, clean the drain line.
If crankcase pressure is high, or if the oil drain is restricted, pressure in the center housing may be greater than the pressure of turbine housing. Oil flow may be forced in the wrong direction and the oil may not drain. Check the crankcase pressure and correct any problems.
If the oil drain line is damaged, replace the oil drain line.
Check the routing of the oil drain line. Eliminate any sharp restrictive bends. Make sure that the oil drain line is not too close to the engine exhaust manifold.
If steps 3a through 3d did not reveal the source of the oil leakage, turbocharger has internal damage. Replace the turbocharger. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly for the correct procedures.