SERVICE MANUAL
Fig. 10 Turbocharged Compressor Induction
(Tu-Flo 400, 500, 600 installation
Illustrated) Available Only With AE-1
Alcohol Evaporator (Metal Can)
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
(*) Alcohol Evaporator
Wrong kit installed
Install proper kit.
Does Not Operate
Kit is piped incorrectly
Check diagram for correct
piping.
Lines restricted (foreign
Clean or replace lines.
material, kinked, etc.)
Alcohol evaporator filter
Clean or replace filter
clogged (Standard Engine Air
material.
Cleaner Induction Kit).
Leaky fittings, lines, jar
Tighten or replace necessary
cover gasket or filler cap
parts.
gasket.
3/16" line from compressor to
Line from compressor to al-
alcohol evaporator longer than
cohol evaporator should not
five (5) feet (Standard Kit
be longer than 1.52 m (5’).
and Engine Air Cleaner Induc-
(Standard Kit and Engine Air
tion Kit only.)
Cleaner Induction Kit only.)
Compressor not in loaded
By observing dash gauge,
(compressing air) cycle
make certain compressor is
in loaded (compressing air)
cycle.
Check valve stuck in closed
Replace necessary parts or
position (Engine Air Cleaner
complete check valve.
Induction Kit only.)
(*)
Proof that evaporator is functioning can be determined by:
1.
If a glass jar is being used, alcohol should bubble when engine is revved (compressor loaded).
2.
If a plastic jar or metal can is used, check exhaust of devices or reservoir drain for odor of alcohol.
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