Bendix AD-9 dump valve seems to get stuck on.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Antonovich, May 11, 2019.

  1. Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    If there is any more than a little oil in the dryer replace your compressor. It's on its way. Easy to do and shouldn't be to expensive.
     
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  3. danny23tx

    danny23tx Road Train Member

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    Just replace Airdryer and cartridge, go from there . Its cheaper to replace the whole unit in most cases .
     
  4. 6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    That is the same one I have. About $65 replacement.
    I know it's not right but this works. Go to Lowes and in the plumbing section get a package of universal O-rings $2.00. Spray a little oil on them before installing

    I keep an extra package in the truck.
     
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  5. Rightlane76

    Rightlane76 Bobtail Member

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    Yeap,I had to do this because air pressure was not building ! Bypass air dryer !
     
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    That's the spirit. You'll do fine, I'm just saying, if you're going to do this, do it right the 1st time. You have any other questions, you came to the right place. Somebody usually knows something about anything. Just be prepared to get 15 answers about how to do something.
     
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  7. Antonovich

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    So, an interesting development. I drove about 70 miles and it was fine. When I got to another truck stop and shut down for a bit, it was still doing fine. But when truck cooled down and I started it up again, the valve got stuck open again.

    Anyway, I paid a Love's mechanic $40 to do a bypass. When I make some money, I'll buy a new compressor and replace both. For now just gonna have to remember to drain the tanks daily.
     
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  8. Ridgeline

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    I forgot to ask, what engine do you have?
     
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  10. spyder7723

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    It is rather common for thick oil gunk to get stuck in the purge valve preventing it from sealing when it releases.

    The oil could be a sign that the compressor is worn out and needs replaced or rebuilt but it can also be a sign that the drier cartridge hasn't been changed in forever. Put the new dryer on and run it a week or so and then investigate.
     
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  11. 062

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    Plugged up air filter will also cause it to pass more oil.
     
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