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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