Over-the-Road Mechanical Diagnosis (Rev 1/99)
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15. COMPRESSOR LIFE. The following will shorten the
life of a compressor:
• Operating a contaminated system
• No oil trap
• Clogged oil separator (JetLube™)
• Clogged liquid injection orifice (JetCool™)
• Defective temperature switch (JetCool™)
Road Compressors
Specifications Relative Performance
Model Displ. Dimensions
MAX RPM (Metrics) A B C* D
TM 16HD
3000 rpm
10.5 cid
(163 cc)
3.28in.
(83.3 mm)
4.41 in.
(112 mm)
8.77 in.
(222.8 mm)
4.09 in.
(104 mm)
TM 15 HD
4000 rpm
9.0 cid
(147 cc)
3.28 in.
(83.3 mm)
4.41 in.
(112 mm)
8.55 in.
(217.3 mm)
4.09 in.
(104 mm)
TM 13 HD
6000 rpm
8.0 cid
(131 cc)
3.28 in.
(83.3 mm)
4.41 in.
(112 mm)
8.55 in.
(217.3 mm)
4.09 in.
(104 mm)
TM 13 HD
6000 rpm
8.0 cid
(131 cc)
2.89 in.
(73.3 mm)
3.86 in.
(98 mm)
8.23 in.
(209 mm)
4.09 in.
(104 mm)
TM 08 HD
6000 rpm
5.0 cid
(82 cc)
2.03 in.
(515 mm)
3.15 in.
(80 mm)
6.85 in.
(174 mm)
4.41 in.
(112 mm)
Compressor RPM Formula
Drive
Pulley
Dia.
÷
Clutch
Pulley
Dia.
X
High
Engine
RPM
=
Maximum
Compressor
RPM
6.5 ÷ 5.25 X 2500 = 3095
*Add 1 in. (2.5 cm) to dimensions
for bolt-on manifold.
Bolt-on manifold for TM 16 HD,
TM 15 HD, and TM 13 HD only.
• Insufficient oil charge
• Wrong oil or mixed oil
• Lack of compressor lubrication on installation-startup
• Excess compressor speed (refer to the chart below)