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A-8

Symptom: 

What it may indicate: 

What you should do:  

(i)  Poorly filtered inlet air (poor air 

quality to compressor).

(j)  Governor malfunction or setting.

(k) Compressor  malfunction.

4.0  Oil in Supply 
or Service 
Reservoir*
(air dryer installed)

(continued)

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Check for leaking, damaged or defective 
compressor air inlet components (e.g.  
induction line, fi ttings, gaskets, fi lter bodies, 
etc.).  Repair inlet components as needed.  
Note: Dirt ingestion will damage compressor 
and is not covered under warranty.

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Go to Test 4 on page A-15.

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If you found excessive oil present in the 
service reservoir in step 4.0 (b) above and 
you did not fi nd any issues in steps 4.0 (c) 
through 4.0 (j) above, the compressor may 
be passing oil.  

 

Replace compressor.  If still under warranty, 
follow normal warranty process.  Note: After 
replacing a compressor, residual oil may 
take a considerable period of time to be 
fl ushed from the air brake system.

Other (cont.)

Inspect the 
engine air
cleaner.

**  SAE J2024 outlines tests all air brake system pneumatic 

components need to be able to pass, including minimum 
levels of tolerance to contamination.

5.0  Oil present 
at valves (e.g.  at 
exhaust, or seen 
during servicing).

Air brake system valves are required 
to tolerate a light coating of oil.  

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A small amount of oil does not affect SAE 
J2024** compliant valves.  

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Check that regular maintenance is being 
performed and that the amount of oil in the 
air tanks (reservoirs) is within the accept-
able range shown on the Bendix

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 BASIC

 

test cup (see also column 5 of Table A on 
page A-3).  Return the vehicle to service.

For oil-sensitive systems, see page 16.

Genuine 
Bendix 
valves are 
all SAE 
J2024 
compliant.

*If a maintained Bendix

®

 PuraGuard

®

 system fi lter or Bendix

®

 PuraGuard

®

 QC oil coalescing 

fi lter is installed, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) and speak to a Tech Team member.

Crankcase Flooding

Consider installing a compressor bottom drain kit 
(where available) in cases of chronic oil passing where 
all other operating conditions have been investigated.  
Bendix compressors are designed to have a 'dry' 
sump and the presence of excess oil in the crankcase 
can lead to oil carryover.

Summary of Contents for 360CC

Page 1: ...ressor is cooled by air flow as well as by engine coolant The engine coolant first enters the crankcase water jacket to cool the cylinder bore then passes through passages in the valve plate assembly...

Page 2: ...ead center or TDC the vacuum created in the cylinder bore above the piston causes the inlet reed valve to flex open Atmospheric air flows through the open inlet valve and fills the cylinder bore above...

Page 3: ...a an oil passage in the crankshaft routes pressurized oil to the connecting rod bearings and the rear journal associated with the end cover Spray lubrication of the cylinder bore and connecting rod wr...

Page 4: ...for physical damage COMPRESSOR COOLING Inspect the compressor discharge port inlet cavity and discharge line for evidence of restrictions and carbon buildup If more than 1 16 of carbon is found thorou...

Page 5: ...Note When comparing build up times be sure to make an allowance for any air system modifications which would cause longer times such as adding air components or reservoirs Always check for air system...

Page 6: ...up and recovery times Compare current compressor build up times with the last several recorded times Make certain to test for air system leakage as described under In Service Operating Tests before ma...

Page 7: ...position on the compressor to aid in reassembly 5 Remove any supporting bracketing attached to the compressor and note their positions on the compressor to aid in reassembly 6 Remove the 6 mounting b...

Page 8: ...ve Kit K026809 Kit 2 Compressor Seal Kit Major K026807 Kit 3 Compressor Seal Kit Minor K051352 End Cover O ring Inlet Reed Valve Gasket Crankcase O ring Cover Item Qty Description 1 4 Head Cap Screws...

Page 9: ...any carbon deposits from the deck of the crankcase Make certain not to scratch or mar the gasket surfaces CYLINDER HEAD COOLING PLATE VALVE PLATE ASSEMBLY 1 Carefully remove all gasket material adheri...

Page 10: ...n the rear end cover 2 Orient the rear end cover 8 to the crankcase 11 using the reference marks made during disassembly Carefully install the rear end cover in the crankcase 11 making certain not to...

Page 11: ...essary 5 Install the discharge and coolant fittings if applicable in the same position on the compressor noted and marked during disassembly See the Torque Specifications for various fitting sizes and...

Page 12: ...12 Notes...

Page 13: ...surrounding area 3 0 A 5 In the supply reservoir 4 0 A 6 8 At the valves 5 0 A 8 At air dryer cartridge 7 0 A 9 In the ping tank or compressor discharge aftercooler 8 0 A 9 Symptom Page Number 1 Oil...

Page 14: ...ompressor frequent stops excessive leakage from fittings connections lines chambers or valves etc The discharge line allows the air water vapor and oil vapor mixture to cool between the compressor and...

Page 15: ...draulic brakes e g Line haul single trailer with air suspension RV school bus 5 or less 5 or less 8 or less 12 or less Table A Maintenance Schedule and Usage Guidelines Recom mended Every Month Max of...

Page 16: ...ON should be used to prevent personal injury resulting from contact with moving rotating leaking heated or electrically charged components 3 Do not attempt to install remove disassemble or assemble a...

Page 17: ...for the Bendix AD IS or AD IP air dryers or 5003838 for the Bendix AD 9 air dryer is available to redirect the air dryer exhaust 3 0 Oil at air dryer purge exhaust or surrounding area 2 0 Oil on the...

Page 18: ...within the acceptable level If within the normal range return the vehicle to service For vehicles with accessories that are sensitive to small amounts of oil consider a Bendix PuraGuard QC oil coales...

Page 19: ...let insulation may be added here or if the inlet fitting is a typical 90 degree fitting it may be changed to a straight or 45 degree fitting For more information on how to help prevent discharge line...

Page 20: ...nes tests all air brake system pneumatic components need to be able to pass including minimum levels of tolerance to contamination 5 0 Oil present at valves e g at exhaust or seen during servicing Air...

Page 21: ...ader mechanism malfunction e Damaged compressor head gasket Using dash gauges verify that the compressor builds air system pressure from 85 100 psi in 40 seconds or less with engine at full governed r...

Page 22: ...ine see Table A column 2 on page A 3 for recommended size and go to Test 3 on page A 14 By other restrictions e g kinks Replace the discharge line See Table A column 2 on page A 3 for recommended size...

Page 23: ...m and block the flow If instead ice blockages occur at the air dryer inlet insulation may be added here or if the inlet fitting is a typical 90 degree fitting it may be changed to a straight or 45 deg...

Page 24: ...on page A 15 12 0 Air dryer safety valve releases air a Restriction between air dryer and reservoir b Air dryer safety valve malfunction c Air dryer maintenance not performed d Air dryer malfunction...

Page 25: ...ction such as a freeze up or carbon blockage and or could indicate a defective or missing safety valve Find blockage go to 9 0 f for details and then replace the compressor Do not re use the safety va...

Page 26: ...Test 2 Air Brake System and Accessory Leakage Caution The temperatures used in this test are not normal vehicle conditions Above normal temperatures can cause oil as vapor to pass through the air dry...

Page 27: ...or kinked Repair as necessary 2 Using a calibrated external gauge in the supply reservoir service reservoir or reservoir port of the D 2 governor verify cut in and cut out pressures are within vehicl...

Page 28: ...cian inspects items drained and f days Use Test 2 Air Leakage Use Test 2 Air Leakage NO Re test with the BASIC Test after 30 days NO did not know when last drained Was the number of days since last dr...

Page 29: ...gine oil loss amount described ______________ Is the engine leaking oil no yes Is the compressor leaking oil no yes Other complaint _____________________________________ No customer complaint Checklis...

Page 30: ...igh air use or 30 90 days low air use if oil level is at or below acceptance line for number of days if oil level is above acceptance line for number of days System OK Return to service Otherwise if t...

Page 31: ...required should occur as close as possible to the compressor Dryer Inlet Temperature The dryer inlet air temperature should typically be within the range of no more than 160 F and no less than 45 F a...

Page 32: ...udies indicate that using alcohol and alcohol based products sold for this purpose removes the lubrication from the components of the air braking system In addition the materials used for the internal...

Page 33: ...tallic parts of valves and melting or burning non metallic air lines WARNING THIS PRACTICE IS UNSAFE AND CAN RESULT IN VEHICLE FIRE 2 Do not introduce pour fluids into air brake lines or hose coupling...

Page 34: ...xle 5 Tractor and or trailer is equipped with air suspension Add 0 5 points Vocation Options Select the description that best fits 6 Vehicle is used as a city transit bus See Note 1 7 Vehicle is used...

Page 35: ...formation when sizing a Bendix compressor for the applicable vehicle vocation Testing should still be performed on the specific application to verify that the compressor remains within the 25 maximum...

Page 36: ...s Total 5 0 5 5 5 points Selection Bendix 360cc Air Compressors Example 3 Bulk Gravel Hauler A bulk gravel hauling vehicle Two 2 non steerable lift axles Truck equipped with air suspension Seven 7 axl...

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