TM 55-2210-224-34
4-8.
AIR COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY (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 59°C). 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.
35.
Use drycleaning solvent and remove dirt, grease, and oil from low-pressure cylinder head (97), high-pressure
cylinder head (103), low-pressure cylinder (100), high-pressure cylinder (106), inspection plates (109) and (112),
and piston pins (129) and (136). Dry with compressed air.
36.
Magnaflux low-pressure cylinder head (97), high-pressure cylinder head (103), low-pressure cylinder (100), high-
pressure cylinder (106), inspection plates (109) and (112), and piston pins (129) and (136) and check that there
are no cracks. Replace damaged parts.
37.
Clean, inspect, and repair crankshaft (166) by the following:
a.
Use drycleaning solvent and remove grease, dirt, and oil from crankshaft (166). Check that oil passages
are free of obstruction. Dry with compressed air.
b.
Magnaflux crankshaft (166) and check that there are no cracks. Check that crankshaft is not bent or
broken.
c.
Check that oil seal surfaces are not grooved and ball bearing seats
are not worn.
d.
Inspect ends of crankshaft (166). Check that there is no damage to surfaces, threads, or keyway.
e.
Check that oil relief valve seat is not scored.
f.
Use a micrometer and measure crankpin diameter. Refer to table 4-1 for dimensions.
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