Turbo Repair

[rustystud]

I have some interesting news today. I have a "C" turbo that had a bad impeller. The vanes bit the sides of the housing due to bad bearings. I took it down to a Marine Diesel shop in Seattle where I knew the shop foreman. I asked if there was anyway he could touch-up the vanes. At that time he said no, it was junk. Fast forward to a few weeks ago. I get a call from my friend and he says there is this company that has a proprietary process on "welding" new material on the vanes ! I never heard of such a thing in all my years as a mechanic. He wanted to send my impeller to them and see what they could do with such a damaged unit. Well it came back today from the shop all pretty and new like and balanced for only $75.00 ! So I will be assembling my turbo (already bought a rebuild kit) and see how it performs.





Damaged vanes.




Repaired Vanes.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Welded and balanced for only $75? Thats a steal!





















I'm guessing spun balanced, but not sure.(the whistle is them going supersonic I was told)

 

[Tracer]

Rusty, to my old eyes it looks like a good repair. Keep us posted as you get it back together and running.

 

[rustystud]

Welded and balanced for only $75? Thats a steal!





















I'm guessing spun balanced, but not sure.(the whistle is them going supersonic I was told)

I know. That is why I'm going to be testing it to make sure it really works, and does not explode when revving up. Yes it was spin balanced.

 

[M543A2]

Wow, cool as we used to say. I have one that needs repaired, so I will be hoping you have good results.

 

[DavidWymore]

Excellent. Subscribing. I need to get around to puttin' the big LDS turbo, etc. on my '70.