86. Why are cylinder heads of a rebuilt reciprocating compressor re-torqued after the initial run-in? A. To account for head stud stretch. B. To account for thermal expansion. C. The valves are loose after start-up. D. The cylinder is loose after start-up.
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This is important because if the cylinder heads are not properly secured, it could lead to a variety of problems, including leaks and damage to the compressor. A. To account for head stud stretch: This is a possible reason. The head studs, which are the bolts Show more…
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