TM 55-2210-223-34
TO 45A2-2-14-22
4-8.
AIR COMPRESSOR (cont)
CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR
WARNING
* Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use only
in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don't breathe vapors. Do not
use near open flame or excessive heat. The flash point is 100 138°F (38 59C). If you become dizzy,
get fresh air and medical aid immediately. If contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes and get medical
aid immediately.
* Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). Do not direct compressed
air against skin. Use goggles or full face shield.
43.
Use drycleaning solvent and remove dirt, grease, and oil from cylinder heads, cylinders, side covers, discharge
elbow, piston pins, and discharge flange. Dry with compressed air.
44.
Magnaflux cylinder heads, cylinders, side covers, discharge elbow, piston pins, and discharge flange and check that
there are no cracks. Replace damaged parts.
45.
Clean, inspect, and repair crankshaft (115) by the following:
a.
Use drycleaning solvent and remove grease, dirt, and oil from crankshaft (115). Check that oil passages are free
of obstruction. Dry with compressed air.
b.
Magnaflux crankshaft (115) and check that there are no cracks. Check that crankshaft is not bent or broken.
NOTE
Check that oil seal surfaces are not grooved, ball bearing seats are not worn, and oil relay valve seat is not
scored.
c.
Inspect ends of crankshaft (115). Check that there is no damage to surfaces, threads, or keyway.
d.
Use a micrometer and measure crankshaft (115) journal diameter. Refer to table 4-1 for dimensions.
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