TDI TURBO
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TECH DEVELOPMENT
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Publication T1-932
Issued May 20, 2016
Figure 1
. Direction of Rotation viewed from Pinion End.
The maximum operating pressure identified on the
nameplate is measured at the check port on the starter
inlet with the starter in operation.
CAUTION
Exceeding the maximum pressure shown on the
nameplate may result in drive failure, damage to the
starter, or damage to the engine.
The housing proof pressure is 600 psig and is also
shown on the nameplate. This means that the turbine
housing will not burst when subjected to a static
pressure of 600 psig.
1.3 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Figure 2 shows the standard configuration for the T100-
VE with exhaust screen. This model weighs
approximately 54 lbs. and is 16.8 inches in length. The
turbine housing diameter is 6.8 inches, which is common
to all T100
T
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air starters.
1.4 PERFORMANCE
The performance curve for the T100-VE illustrates the
pinion torque versus pinion speed (rpm) at a constant
drive air pressure, and horsepower versus pinion
speed at a constant drive air pressure. The pinion
speed is shown on the horizontal axis while the pinion
torque is shown on the left edge of the vertical axis. Air
consumption rates are given for the various drive
pressures. The drive gas used for the performance
curve is air.
2.0 ORIENTATION OF THE STARTER
If the factory orientation of the starter turbine housing
assembly does not fit your engine installation, this
component can be re-oriented.
Determine the required orientation of the turbine housing
assembly and gearbox housing assembly. The turbine
housing assembly can be rotated to six different
positions relative to the gearbox housing assembly. The
drive assembly can be rotated to twenty four positions
relative to the inlet port.
Orientation of the starter should be accomplished prior to
installing the starter on the engine.
CAUTION
All screw threads are treated at the factory with a
fastener retention compound. Every screw and
tapped hole must be clean and have a drop of
Loctite 242 applied to the threads before being
installed.
3.0 INSTALLING THE STARTER
A turbine air starter does not require lubrication in the
supply air. Therefore, if a vane type starter motor is
being replaced, TDI recommends that all lubrication
devices and lines be removed to minimize flow
restrictions.
WARNING
If a fuel (pulse) lubricator has previously been
installed in the system, disconnect and plug the line
to eliminate spraying diesel fuel on the engine.
The starter should be installed with the inlet valve in a
position between horizontal and straight down. Any
condensation will be restricted to the air lines and not in
the starter.
WARNING
Do not operate this starter unless it is properly
connected to an engine.
