Updated on July 11, 2026
The reconditioning of gas mixing valves is a type of work that is frequently carried out during preventive maintenance of larger Deutz-Mwm engine overhaul. If this equipment is overhauled and replacement of the components indicated and susceptible to wear is carried out, the equipment will perform properly and show no signs of any kind of malfunction, which translates into cost savings in engine maintenance as unnecessary shutdowns are avoided.What is a gas mixing valve?
A gas/air mixer is an equipment where the formation of the mixture of these two components takes place. The formation of this flammable mixture from gas and air takes place directly upstream of the turbocharger, in the so-called gas/air mixer. It consists of a Venturi tube, a narrowing of the flow-optimised tube with a gradual enlargement. Thanks to its design, the flow experiences minimal pressure losses and thus minimal filling losses in the cylinders. The flow reaches the highest velocity at the narrowest part. The advantage of this type of mixture is that the ratio of gas to air remains almost constant, even with large changes in the intake mixture, which is where the engine’s safe and economical operating range lies. The adjustable gas clearance is used to adjust the gas/air mixture. The mixture quantity is controlled by the throttle valve or the rotary distributor. The valves usually consist of the following parts:- Teflon-coated belts and seals: These components are disassembled and checked, the teflon-coated belts and seals are always replaced, as they lose their sealing and all their properties over time, as well as material wear, and a seal must always be replaced after assembly as it acquires its own shape.
- Proximity sensor: The proximity sensor is checked by checking its connector and position adjustment.
- Drive shaft: The drive shaft must be free of dirt so that the zeppelin, which closes against the cone and creates the Venturi effect, can move perfectly.
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