MTU 12V183 1000hp sevice schedule

dbltime · 08-27-2007, 01:46 PM

Trying to find the W-1 through W-6 running time schedule for these motors. Anyone have a link or information would be appreciated.

Thanks!
Bill

K1W1 · 08-27-2007, 02:05 PM

Hi,

That's actually an old Mercedes engine under an MTU Badge.

MTU would be happy to tell you what needs doing and when.

You don't have to use them of course unless there is a warranty which I doubt on those girls. You can just use them for "manufacturer" support.

"MTU that solid Swedish Company"

This looks like the Head Office Service contact in the USA.

MTU North America c/o MTU Detroit Diesel
13400 Outer Drive West
DETROIT, MI 48239-4001
USA
Tel. +1 313 592 7396
Fax +1 313 592 3875
Email: Janice.Vest@mtu-online.com

dbltime · 08-27-2007, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the link. I will check with MTU and see how much life the old girls may have (in theory)

K1W1 · 08-28-2007, 01:57 AM

Hi,

Your welcome.

I know of a large motoryacht built in the late 80's that uses the 8 cylinder versions for it's gensets, I was recently told that they did some 20,000 hrs before overhaul which is a good run in anyones book they do run at constant speed 1500 rpm and are not turbocharged which probably helps.