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MTU
8V396-GS-50Hz
The MTU 8V396‑GS‑50Hz is a V‑type, 8‑cylinder, 4‑stroke diesel engine delivering ~1 040 kW (1500 rpm) to drive an integrated generator set of 988 kW / 1 235 kVA for shipboard auxiliary power.
1040.0 kW
Power
Engine Specifications
8
Cylinders
165 mm
Bore
185 mm
Stroke
4-stroke
Stroke Type
Components & Design
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Technical Data
Bore
165 mm (6.5 inches)
Stroke
185 mm (7.3 inches)
16V Displacement
63.3–71.45 liters
16V Continuous Power
1580 kW @ 1800 rpm (genset); 2150 kW @ 2000 rpm (marine TE94)
16V Overload Capacity
1740 kW
16V Dry Weight
5510–7090 kg (engine only, no gearbox)
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
Aspiration
Turbocharged + charge-air cooled (aftercooled)
Fuel System
Direct injection, Bosch high-pressure injectors
Typical Power Range
600–3650 kW across all cylinder variants
power kw
1040
rpm
1500
fuel type
MDO
configuration
V
genset kw
988
genset kva
1235
frequency hz
50
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Common failures & inspection points
Poor diesel quality / contaminated fuel causing filter collapse and engine starvation. Water, biological growth, and particulates damage Bosch high-pressure inj
Fuel injection pump timing offset (~60°) after overhaul causes starting difficulty, no fuel delivery, and engine shutdown. Cylinder A1 must be set to 15° BTDC w
Cylinder head gasket failure indicated by white smoke or coolant ingress. Temperature variations >50°F (27°C) between cylinders signal gasket failure. Repeated
Turbocharger failure from inadequate lubrication, contamination, or thermal cycling. Turbos operate >100,000 rpm and require clean oil at correct pressure/tempe
Valve train wear: flattened camshaft lobes, degraded valve springs, or incorrect valve clearances prevent full valve opening/closing. Bearing wear and crankshaf
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Equipment Model #125522
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Wer liefert dieses Teil? 11 Betriebe im Verzeichnis · 12 aus Herstellerlisten
Alpentech Ship Chandlers LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
ANLEGG OG MARINE SERVICE AS AS
Tananger, Norway
Compass Marine
United States
Diesel Engine Services and Repairs
Lithuania
Dpocgroup
Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands
Lubrafil BV
Barendrecht, Netherlands
MEYER RE GmbH
Papenburg, Germany
Mistral Marine Solutions
Switzerland
Pacific Power Group
El Cajon, United States
Pacific Power Group, LLC
Kent, United States
Wajax - Dorval
Dorval, Canada
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