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EL-740 Air Compressor Inspection – Crankshaft Bearing Caps

Posted on August 5, 2017 by sam

1. Examine front and rear bearing caps (base mount). Replace if cracked, or if the gasket surfaces have been defaced. 2. On air compressors with…

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EL-740 Air Compressor Inspection – Crankshaft And Bearings

Posted on August 5, 2017 by sam

1. A bent or twisted crankshaft cannot be repaired. If the connecting rod journals are scored beyond repair or worn beyond the limits in the…

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EL-740 Air Compressor Inspection – Cylinder Block

Posted on August 5, 2017 by sam

1. Examine the cylinder block for cracks. Replace, if damaged. 2. Examine the cylinder bores for scratches, scoring and pitting. Check the cylinder bores for…

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EL-740 Air Compressor Inspection – Pistons, Connecting Rods And Bearings

Posted on August 5, 2017 by sam

1. Examine the pistons for scoring, nicks, burrs, cracks, or other damage. Replace, as needed. 2. Measure the outside diameter of the piston at a…

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EL-740 Air Compressor Inspection – Cylinder Head And Components

Posted on August 5, 2017 by sam

NOTE: If component part measurements are not within the “Specifications” limits, the parts must be replaced. 1. Examine the cylinder head for cracks and damaged…

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EL-740 Air Compressor Cleaning, Inspection And Repairing

Posted on August 5, 2017 by sam

1. Wash all parts in cleaning solvent. Blow dry all parts with compressed air. 2. Clean the carbon deposits from the interior surfaces of the…

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EL-740 Air Compressor Crankshaft Bearing Cap Removal

Posted on August 4, 2017 by sam

1. Remove the four bolts securing the bearing cap (flange mount) or caps (base mount) to the crankcase. 2. Tap the bearing caps lightly to…

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EL-740 Air Compressor Piston And Connecting Rod Disassembly

Posted on August 4, 2017 by sam

Piston Assembly (1) Compression rings. (2) Thrust button. (3) Piston rings. (4) Oil ring expander. (5) Oil ring. (6) Piston. (7) Connecting rod. 1. With…

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EL-740 Air Compressor Piston And Connecting Rod Removal

Posted on August 4, 2017 by sam

1. Place the air compressor on its side. On flange mounted air compressors, remove the bottom cover plate. 2. Mark the connecting rods and connecting…

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EL-740 Air Compressor Cylinder Block Removal

Posted on August 4, 2017 by sam

1. Remove the six nuts or cap screws and lock washers holding the cylinder block to the crankcase. 2. Tap the cylinder block lightly with…

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