Air Compressor Check Valve Lift

JohnHillier · **Posted:** Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:54 pm

Would someone care to explain how to check and adjust lift on cross compound compressors? I am new to the subject and have an I.C.S book for reference, but it would be nice to hear how you have done this. Thanks!

Kelly Anderson · **Joined:** Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:52 am **Posts:** 2477

Loco112 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:30 pm

Why don't you buy or trade (some other needed set) for a set of blueprints for all the parts and pieces of that pump.

Mike Tillger · **Posted:** Sat Apr 21, 2012 10:17 am

John,
Grand Scale Quarterly magazine has a free CC compressor manual on their website.
http://www.grandscales.com/freestuff/freestuffindex.html

Mike Tillger

J.David · **Posted:** Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:01 pm

Greetings:
The ICS textbook No. 514B, Compressors and Brake Equipments, sections 116 through 123 explain these repairs. Having the correct gauge is most important. The gauge is shown in figures 41 through 43. These drawings have dimensions and are are detailed enough to make your own gauge. I made mine in an hour from a couple of pieces of cold rolled flat stock on a milling machine.
Good luck.
J.David