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

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  • Опубліковано 26 кві 2024
  • 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
    @ChiefMAKOi  Місяць тому +152

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

    • @associatedblacksheepandmisfits
      @associatedblacksheepandmisfits Місяць тому +6

      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
      @Satchmoeddie Місяць тому +4

      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
      @johnhayward7173 Місяць тому +3

      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
      @johnbmann Місяць тому

      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
      @johnbmann Місяць тому +1

      @@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
    @thereissomecoolstuff Місяць тому +100

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

    • @ChiefMAKOi
      @ChiefMAKOi  Місяць тому +23

      Well, not all the time. 😊

  • @General_Confusion
    @General_Confusion Місяць тому +45

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

    • @NUTTER8291
      @NUTTER8291 Місяць тому +38

      No that called " In charge " lol 😊

    • @ChiefMAKOi
      @ChiefMAKOi  Місяць тому +30

      🤣

    • @ke6gwf
      @ke6gwf Місяць тому +5

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

    • @johnyarbrough502
      @johnyarbrough502 Місяць тому +7

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

    • @TheGor54
      @TheGor54 Місяць тому +2

      Check his index finger. 😂

  • @MU-2
    @MU-2 Місяць тому +50

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

    • @ChiefMAKOi
      @ChiefMAKOi  Місяць тому +7

      Thanks!

    • @MU-2
      @MU-2 Місяць тому +1

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

    • @douglasfur3808
      @douglasfur3808 Місяць тому +5

      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
    @mohdrazali7571 Місяць тому +41

    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...

  • @tamsinp7711
    @tamsinp7711 Місяць тому +61

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

  • @skylem5373
    @skylem5373 Місяць тому +35

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

    • @ChiefMAKOi
      @ChiefMAKOi  Місяць тому +6

      Glad you like them!

    • @ronbrennan4632
      @ronbrennan4632 Місяць тому +3

      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
      @J.R.Heydenrych Місяць тому +1

      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 !!!

  • @Duckfarmer27
    @Duckfarmer27 Місяць тому +23

    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
      @ChiefMAKOi  Місяць тому +3

      Thanks!

    • @georgepelton5645
      @georgepelton5645 Місяць тому

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

  • @nvragn
    @nvragn Місяць тому +34

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

    • @ChiefMAKOi
      @ChiefMAKOi  Місяць тому +5

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @nvragn
      @nvragn Місяць тому +6

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

  • @rockfishmiller
    @rockfishmiller Місяць тому +11

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

  • @landinsongs
    @landinsongs Місяць тому +10

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

  • @kennyFF033
    @kennyFF033 Місяць тому +11

    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!

  • @kenkahre9262
    @kenkahre9262 Місяць тому +13

    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.

  • @orlandomah1186
    @orlandomah1186 Місяць тому +6

    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
      @jeffreythompson9549 Місяць тому

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

  • @mikeschiesel2852
    @mikeschiesel2852 Місяць тому +8

    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!

  • @quazy1328
    @quazy1328 Місяць тому +8

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

  • @andyharman3022
    @andyharman3022 Місяць тому +13

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

  • @lizj5740
    @lizj5740 Місяць тому +7

    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.

  • @tsbrownie
    @tsbrownie Місяць тому +17

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

  • @McTroyd
    @McTroyd Місяць тому +6

    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. 👍

  • @DJ-bh1ju
    @DJ-bh1ju Місяць тому +7

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

  • @adavidf03
    @adavidf03 Місяць тому +4

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

  • @AndrejPodzimek
    @AndrejPodzimek Місяць тому +4

    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.

  • @hanshartfiel6394
    @hanshartfiel6394 Місяць тому +3

    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.

  • @jon4
    @jon4 Місяць тому +15

    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
      @andyharman3022 Місяць тому +4

      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
      @ChiefMAKOi  Місяць тому +9

      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
      @user-dh6bj2me5p Місяць тому +3

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

    • @frederikvorster1643
      @frederikvorster1643 Місяць тому +3

      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
      @dickdaley9059 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @LeonTroutskiunplugged
    @LeonTroutskiunplugged Місяць тому +6

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

  • @klesmer
    @klesmer Місяць тому +4

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

  • @warrenjones744
    @warrenjones744 Місяць тому +3

    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!

  • @trainstractorscarsandtruck7362
    @trainstractorscarsandtruck7362 Місяць тому +8

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

    • @ChiefMAKOi
      @ChiefMAKOi  Місяць тому +2

      😆

    • @charleschamorro3379
      @charleschamorro3379 Місяць тому +2

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

    • @trainstractorscarsandtruck7362
      @trainstractorscarsandtruck7362 Місяць тому +1

      @@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.

  • @theheilious
    @theheilious Місяць тому +4

    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!

  • @nickbawt
    @nickbawt Місяць тому +3

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

  • @safetyamsv3515
    @safetyamsv3515 Місяць тому +3

    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.

  • @brucelytle1144
    @brucelytle1144 Місяць тому +3

    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!

  • @fightingsaint14
    @fightingsaint14 Місяць тому +3

    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.

  • @PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt
    @PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt Місяць тому +3

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

  • @praveenb9048
    @praveenb9048 Місяць тому +5

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

    • @RickTashma
      @RickTashma Місяць тому +1

      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...

  • @jfchonors8873
    @jfchonors8873 Місяць тому +5

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

  • @ecossearthur
    @ecossearthur Місяць тому +3

    Outstanding as always!

  • @matthewgruba8040
    @matthewgruba8040 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @mikevandebeld8037
    @mikevandebeld8037 Місяць тому +2

    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..

  • @jonathanmendoza742
    @jonathanmendoza742 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @user-gx9zm4bm6g
    @user-gx9zm4bm6g Місяць тому +2

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

  • @allanrobson7242
    @allanrobson7242 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @natopeacekeeper97
    @natopeacekeeper97 Місяць тому +2

    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.

  • @grondhero
    @grondhero Місяць тому +2

    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-iq2yp1dn1q
    @user-iq2yp1dn1q Місяць тому +2

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

  • @toddjones1403
    @toddjones1403 Місяць тому +3

    The hardest working engineers I’ve ever seen…

  • @petersvan7880
    @petersvan7880 15 днів тому

    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!

  • @Bryan-lg3fn
    @Bryan-lg3fn Місяць тому

    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 !!!

  • @iskandertime747
    @iskandertime747 Місяць тому +3

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

  • @gerardjohnson2106
    @gerardjohnson2106 Місяць тому +4

    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.
    👍👍👏👏

  • @jamesmisener3006
    @jamesmisener3006 Місяць тому +4

    Cheers to the crew. 🇨🇦

  • @tedneill1246
    @tedneill1246 Місяць тому +2

    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.

  • @maverickmyrtlebeach
    @maverickmyrtlebeach Місяць тому +2

    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 ~

  • @bc-guy852
    @bc-guy852 Місяць тому +1

    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!

  • @stuartbromley5328
    @stuartbromley5328 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @Mrsournotes2
    @Mrsournotes2 Місяць тому +1

    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!

  • @dezertraider
    @dezertraider Місяць тому +2

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

  • @poodlerooney
    @poodlerooney Місяць тому

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

  • @fountainvalley100
    @fountainvalley100 Місяць тому

    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.

  • @franciscosandiego3026
    @franciscosandiego3026 Місяць тому +3

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

  • @jdmxxx38
    @jdmxxx38 Місяць тому +2

    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

  • @mattc.310
    @mattc.310 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @gaius_enceladus
    @gaius_enceladus Місяць тому +1

    Great video!
    It really shows how much of a team effort this work is!
    It was interesting to see the engineers getting into some really confined spaces!
    I was thinking - that might be a bit small for the "Big Fella" to get into...... ;)
    Keep up the great work!

  • @charlesgillette2925
    @charlesgillette2925 Місяць тому +4

    Excellent Chief. Thanks to ALL.

  • @davidreyna7712
    @davidreyna7712 Місяць тому

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

  • @Shawn_Richards
    @Shawn_Richards Місяць тому +1

    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. ✌🏼

  • @para1324
    @para1324 Місяць тому

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

  • @billyslide7645
    @billyslide7645 6 днів тому

    You’re a Greg teacher and leader 😊👍

  • @EdilbertoAriasRolon
    @EdilbertoAriasRolon Місяць тому +2

    OK, chief, next video, let's put a turbo to that engine. Great job. Greetings from Asunción Paraguay.

  • @38911bytefree
    @38911bytefree Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @torque350hp
    @torque350hp Місяць тому +3

    Thanks for the video. It's very interesting to see how these things are done. It's an important part of world infrastructure. Much appreciation to all the team being filmed, it means I can appreciate how something I have has been able to travell across the world.

  • @worldtraveler930
    @worldtraveler930 Місяць тому +1

    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!!! 🤠👍

  • @rodjava
    @rodjava Місяць тому +2

    Great crew you have there!

  • @torgeirbrandsnes1916
    @torgeirbrandsnes1916 Місяць тому

    Great vlog as always! I learn something new in every episode. Thank you! Keep up the good work. Be safe!

  • @ianmac2963
    @ianmac2963 Місяць тому +2

    Really enjoyed this vid ... many thanks Chief

  • @marcopellegatti
    @marcopellegatti Місяць тому +1

    Good job Chief and Team!

  • @colinwood2687
    @colinwood2687 Місяць тому

    That was a fascinating job, Chief you have fantastic skilled team. Many thanks for sharing.🚢

  • @richardwakeley2192
    @richardwakeley2192 Місяць тому +4

    Another excellent video Chief. I assume you recorded this some time ago, and maybe you are not on board now, but it is a very big coincidence that mv 'Strategic Tenacity' has just now arrived from Brazil and berthed at Sparrows Point in Baltimore, in sight of the collapsed bridge.

  • @rogerdevero8726
    @rogerdevero8726 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @davep800
    @davep800 25 днів тому

    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.

  • @lukes5533
    @lukes5533 Місяць тому +4

    Fantastic thanks for sharing Chief.👍

  • @refurbansuburban
    @refurbansuburban Місяць тому

    Really well done, crew & Chief! Thanks for a really interesting video.

  • @fatimaali8645
    @fatimaali8645 Місяць тому +1

    Kumusta po chief and crew ? … another interesting video salamat 😊 I love the sound of the engine as she kicks into life ❤

  • @jack50806
    @jack50806 Місяць тому

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

  • @toddwheeler1526
    @toddwheeler1526 20 днів тому

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

  • @jimmytechnologies
    @jimmytechnologies Місяць тому

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

  • @darthdad160
    @darthdad160 Місяць тому +1

    Love these videos!! Thank you.

  • @dBateman-oe7oc
    @dBateman-oe7oc Місяць тому

    Really enjoy your content, especially the maintenance videos. Thanks

  • @nermalsnert5503
    @nermalsnert5503 Місяць тому

    Love seeing the engine work!

  • @AugustusTitus
    @AugustusTitus Місяць тому

    Chief, you have quite the crew of Filipino professionals!

  • @13699111
    @13699111 Місяць тому

    Thank you Chief impressive on board maintenance/repair work.

  • @TheEvertw
    @TheEvertw Місяць тому

    Awesome work, Chief! Thanks for showing!

  • @burryhulbertjr1429
    @burryhulbertjr1429 Місяць тому +1

    I don't like big water or Lil water. But ide go to sea with you chief and your crew !!

  • @Rwalt61
    @Rwalt61 Місяць тому

    Another interesting video. It's always nice when you have a good crew.

  • @rlsmith6904
    @rlsmith6904 Місяць тому

    Great video. Brings back some memories.Thanks.

  • @Lost-In-Blank
    @Lost-In-Blank Місяць тому +1

    Another wonderful video Chief ! Thanks for these.

  • @richardlincoln8438
    @richardlincoln8438 Місяць тому +1

    Well Done Chief and Crew members. Thanks for sharing this information.
    Best Wishes to everyone, their Families and Friends.

  • @massivley
    @massivley Місяць тому

    Absolutely love watching these videos

  • @SteveMikre44
    @SteveMikre44 Місяць тому

    Great skill, professionalism and teamwork...⚓