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Re: UP 839 at Portola
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 10-29-2018 - 21:07

Mechanics Special Wrote:
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> What would make a 567 spit oil from the turbo as
> described? Bad seals? Cound that lead to a diesel
> runaway condition?

A locomotive throwing oil out the exhaust will not result in a runaway engine.

Here's an example of an engine that's been throwing oil, caused by a cracked cylinder liner. (Bob Dengler photo)

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