TM 5-4310-380-13
Section II. MAINTENANCE OF AIR COMPRESSOR
4-2. AIR COMPRESSOR.
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Cleaning
c. Inspection
d. Repair
e. Overhaul
SET-UP:
Tools:
Pipe wrench (2 each)
14 mm wrench
Arbor press
1/2 inch wrench
12 mm wrench
17 mm wrench
Needle nose pliers
Materials/Parts:
Cylinder Gasket (3 each)
First Stage Compression Ring Set (2 each)
First Stage Oil Ring (2 each)
Second Stage Compression Ring Set (1 each)
Second Stage Oil Ring (1 each)
Rear Bearing Cover Packing (1 each)
Front Bearing Cover Packing (1 each)
Front Oil Seal (1 each)
Oil Sight Gage Seal (1 each)
Brush, Medium Bristle (Appendix E, item 4)
Cloth, Lint-Free (Appendix E, item 3)
Solvent, Dry Cleaning (Appendix E, item 2)
Compound, Piping (Appendix E, item 7)
WARNING
Cleaning Solvent, Federal Specification P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Use solvent only in a
well-ventilated area. Avoid prolonged breathing of fines. Keep solvent away from flames. Do
not use in excessive amounts. Avoid skin contact.
Personnel:
1 Person
Equipment Conditions:
Air compressor removed from tank (para. 3-16a).
Cylinder heads removed (para. 4-3a).
Pulley removed (para. 3-17a).
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