Table Of Contents - BENDIX TU-FLO 550 COMPRESSOR Manual

Table of Contents

Description1
Bendix Tu-Flo 550 Air Compressor (Cross Section)1
Bendix Tu-Flo 550 Air Compressor (Exterior)1
End View Of Cylinder Head1
Intake And Compression Of Air (Loaded)2
Cylinder Head2
Flange Configurations2
Operation2
Non-Compression Of Air (Unloaded)3
Duty Cycle3
Compressor & The Air Brake System3
Operational-Loaded (Compression)3
Discharge Line4
Discharge Line Temperature4
Compressor Installation4
The Air Brake Charging System4
Lubrication5
Cooling5
Air Induction5
Compressor Turbocharging Parameters6
Preventive Maintenance6
Dry Element - Pleated Paper Strainer6
Polyurethane Sponge Strainer6
Operating Tests7
General Service Checks7
Intake Adapter7
Compressor Cooling7
Oil Passing7
Removal And Disassembly8
Air Leakage Tests8
Unloader Piston Leakage8
Discharge Valve Leakage8
Inspection Of Parts9
Crankcase Bottom Cover Or Adapter Disassembly9
Connecting Rod Disassembly9
Cleaning Of Parts9
Parts List10
Repairs11
End Covers11
Crankcase11
Piston Rings11
Discharge Valves, Valve Stops And Seats12
Inlet Valves And Seats12
Installing Crankshaft12
Piston Comparison12
Pistons And Connecting Rods13
Base Plate/Base Adapter13
Final Compressor Assembly13
Testing Rebuilt Compressor13
Torque Specifications14
Dimensional Data14
Maintenance Kits And Available Service Parts14
Compressor Troubleshooting15
Advanced Troubleshooting Guide For Air Brake Compressors17
Introduction To The Air Brake Charging System18
Maintenance Schedule And Usage Guidelines19
Air Brake Charging System Troubleshooting20
Crankcase Flooding24
Engine Oil Quality26
Tests30
Excessive Oil Leakage At The Head Gasket30
Air Brake System And Accessory Leakage30
Air Compressor Discharge Temperature And Air Dryer Inlet Temperature30
Governor Malfunction31
Governor Control Line31
Compressor Unloader Leakage31
Information About The Basic Test Kit32
Bendix Air System Inspection Cup Test Information32
Measure The Charging System Contents33
How To Use The Basic Test34
Air Brake System Leakage Test34
If No Air Leakage Was Detected In Step D34
Air Brake System - Cold Weather Operation Tips35
System Leakage36
Reservoir Draining (System Without Air Dryer)36
Alcohol Evaporator Or Injector Systems36
Air Dryers36
Additional Cold Weather Operation Tips For The Air Brake System37
Thawing Frozen Air Lines37
Supporting Air And Electrical Lines37