SERVICE MANUALMAINTENANCE40,000 km or 25,000 MilesMake sure all fittings are tight and bubbles arepresent in alcohol when compressor is compressing air.Refer to Trouble Shooting Guide if evaporator assemblyis not operating properly.80,000 km or 50,000 MilesIf strainer is present, check to be sure it is clear.Clean or replace if necessary.160,000 km or 100,000 MilesDisassemble evaporator and check valve (ifequipped); clean all parts, replacing all gaskets andrubber parts.FILLING1.Always use the filler plug on AE-1 evaporator.Frequent removal of alcohol reservoir will causepossible deterioration of gasket which will allowleakage and affect performance.2.Fill reservoir 2/3 full. Be certain proper alcohol isused.DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING AND INSPECTION,REASSEMBLY1.Carefully disassemble, noting order of removalof parts.2.Wash all metal parts in solvent; wipe all rubberparts clean.3.Inspect all parts and replace all parts notconsidered serviceable.4.Assemble parts, making sure new gaskets andrubber parts are properly installed.TESTING FOR SERVICABILITYWith compressor in compressing cycle, bubblesshould be evident in alcohol. If air bubbles are notpresent, check Trouble Shooting Guide.INSTALLATION OF ALCOHOL EVAPORATOR KITSInstallation of alcohol evaporator on vehicles in thefield is a common practice and is easily accomplished.However, complaints of inoperative alcohol evaporatorsor excessive use of alcohol can usually be traced toeither the wrong kit being installed or an incorrect in-stallation of the proper kit. Therefore, the selection andinstallation of the correct kit is important. All fieldinstallation kits have installation instructions; however,the following information may be helpful.There are four different types of alcohol evaporatorkits and it is very important the correct kit is installed.Before selecting the alcohol evaporator kit, you must firstdetermine the type compressor and the method of airinduction to the compressor. After this determinationhas been made, the alcohol evaporator kit can beselected from one of the following four types:The Tu-Flo 501 air compressor will use the sameinstallation in all cases as the Tu-Flo 500 air compressor.Standard Kit (Fig. 5)This kit is used where the compressor utilizes its ownstrainer and piping consists of a single 4.76 mm (3/16")O.D. copper tubing line run from the top of the alcoholevaporator to the adapter mounted between the strainerand compressor inlet.Fig. 5 Standard Kit (AE-1 Alcohol Evaporator Illustrated)Engine Air Cleaner Induction(Fig. 6 and Fig. 71This kit is used when the compressor inlet is connectedto the engine air cleaner on the engine intake manifoldand the engine is naturally aspirated (not superchargedor turbocharged). A single check valve "A" is employed inthis installation and depending on evaporator used maybe connected directly to the evaporator (as shown) orconnected to the governor (refer to installationinstructions). Note line "B" is connected to the unloaderport of the governor. When the compressor is unloaded(not compressing air), the air pressure in line "B" holdsthe check valve "A" closed and prohibits alcohol frombeing drawn into line "C" thus stopping any possible flowof alcohol from the jar into the engine intake.CTS-4079 - CHAPTER XIII - Page 5
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