GearUpJammer Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago After troubleshooting all the common problems (no leaks,new governor,degunking unloader valves),I’ve decided to swap out my Tu Flo 500 for a rebuild.I’ve had the truck for a year and have been slowly going through it to get it roadworthy and make it a “rolling restoration “.The most air pressure it ever built was 10 psi and now it won’t even read on the gauge.I’ve made up my mind to just swap the compressor out and looking for tips and advice on the best way to do it without dropping 50 pounds on my chest.Thanks and have a great day! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76178-b61t-air-compressor-install-tips-needed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago did you take off the discharge line from compressor check for any air being discharged ? keep in mine the air temp from compressor is extremely warm (hot), place a rag/ wear gloves . air coming from compressor yet no build up also consider the discharge line which should be steel/ copper has the short section of flex braided line that is known for collapsing internally. if end result is removal ;no easy way. remember the compressor may hold just enough oil to make a mess when tipping it out from frame. don't want someone under it assisting removal. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76178-b61t-air-compressor-install-tips-needed/#findComment-586070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago I would try to borrow an engine hoist .. but as Mecho mentioned it’s probably a small issue good luck… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76178-b61t-air-compressor-install-tips-needed/#findComment-586072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago I did that job a couple of years ago and as Bob mentioned used my trusty engine hoist. My old air compressor would build air but also passed a lot of oil into the system. It is also a good idea to trouble shoot the system as Mecho recommends before just replacing the compressor. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76178-b61t-air-compressor-install-tips-needed/#findComment-586075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago 3 hours ago, mechohaulic said: did you take off the discharge line from compressor check for any air being discharged ? keep in mine the air temp from compressor is extremely warm (hot), place a rag/ wear gloves . air coming from compressor yet no build up also consider the discharge line which should be steel/ copper has the short section of flex braided line that is known for collapsing internally. if end result is removal ;no easy way. remember the compressor may hold just enough oil to make a mess when tipping it out from frame. don't want someone under it assisting removal. I had the line off at the wet tank,there was some air coming out.I wasn’t aware of the braided line,I’ll check that.Thank you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76178-b61t-air-compressor-install-tips-needed/#findComment-586080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago Probably hard to tell how many PSI without a gauge but here’s a short video clip IMG_9987.mov Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76178-b61t-air-compressor-install-tips-needed/#findComment-586081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago Wow from that short video clip it looks like it’s blowing out of there pretty hard. Good luck don’t forget to check your check valve. Also that may be all it is good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76178-b61t-air-compressor-install-tips-needed/#findComment-586084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago Did you say the compressor was blowing oil out of it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/76178-b61t-air-compressor-install-tips-needed/#findComment-586086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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