Bendix-commercial-vehicle-systems TU-FLO 1000 AIR COMPRESSOR User Manual

1TU-FLO® 400 Air Compressor TU-FLO® 500 Air CompressorTU-FLO® 1000 Air Compressor®Bendix® TU-FLO® 400, 500, 1000 Air CompressorsSD-01-326

10CRANKCASE AND END COVERSCheck for cracks or broken lugs in crankcase and end covers.Also check their oil passages to make sure they are openand clea

11CRANKSHAFTCheck crankshaft screw threads, keyways, tapered endsand all machined and ground surfaces for wear, scores, ordamage. Crankshaft journals

12Slightly worn or scratched inlet valves can be reclaimed bylapping them on a piece of fine crocus cloth on a flat surface,but it is suggested that n

13BASEPLATESELF-LUBRICATED TYPE COMPRESSORSInstall oil pump piston and rod on crankshaft.Oil rod bearing fit must be the same as specified forconnecti

143. Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble orassemble a component until you have read andthoroughly understand the recommendedprocedures. Us

15TABULATED DATATU-FLO® 400 TU-FLO® 500 TU-FLO® 1000Air Compressor Air Compressor Air CompressorNumber Cylinders 2 2 4Bore Size 2.0625" 2.5"

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2DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONGENERALThe function of the air compressor is to build up and maintainthe air pressure required to operate air powered device

3had either die cast aluminum, cast ductile iron, or forgedsteel rods which were not rifle drilled but were drilled at thetop of the rod. The wrist p

4As the piston reaches the top of its stroke and starts down,the discharge valve spring returns the discharge valve to itsseat. This prevents the com

5PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCERegularly scheduled maintenance is the single mostimportant factor in maintaining the air brake charging system.Refer to Table

6FIGURE 14 - POLYURETHANE SPONGE STRAINERFIGURE 15 - DRY ELEMENT- PLEATED PAPER AIRSTRAINERFIGURE 16 - COMPRESSOR INTAKE ADAPTERDRY ELEMENT - PLEATED

7Prelubricate compressor cylinder walls and bearings withclean engine oil before assembling compressor.Always use a new mounting gasket and be sure oi

8Straighten the prongs of the connecting rod bolt lock strapand remove the bolts and bearing caps. Push the pistonwith the connecting rods attached o

9CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF PARTSCLEANINGAll parts should be cleaned thoroughly in a good cleaningsolvent before inspection.CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYRemo