Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems BX2150 AIR COMP - Manual

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DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
The function of the air compressor is to provide and maintain
air under pressure to operate devices in the air brake and/or
auxiliary air systems.
DESCRIPTION
The BX-2150 ™ compressor is a single cylinder, single stage
reciprocating compressor with a rated displacement of 9.5
cubic feet per minute at 1250 R.P.M. The BX-2150 ™
compressor is constructed from two major assemblies, the
cylinder head and the crankcase. The cylinder head is an
iron casting containing the inlet, discharge and unloader
valving. It is installed on the crankcase and is secured using
four cap screws symmetrically placed. The cylinder head
can be, therefore installed in any one of four different positions
which are 90° apart.
Two governor mounting surfaces, adjacent to the single
rectangular inlet cavity, provide a convenient means of
mounting the governor to the cylinder head. One eighth inch
BX-2150 ™ AIR COMPRESSOR BELT DRIVE MODEL
Bendix ® BX-2150 ™ Air Compressor
SD-01-331
UNLOADER
STOP WATER
OUTLET
UNLOADER
PORTS
WATER
OUTLET
AIR OUTLET (2)
(1 NOT SHOWN)
WATER INLET
(NOT SHOWN)
AIR
INLET
AIR INTAKE
INLET VALVE
UNLOADER
PISTON
CONNECTING
ROD
OIL SEAL
PISTON
CRANKSHAFT
ROLLER
BEARING
SLEEVE
BEARING
OIL INLET
REAR END
COVER
AIR OUTLET
DISCHARGE
VALVE
PISTON
RINGS
CRANKSHAFT OIL PASSAGE