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Help with Air Compressor on CAT C15

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by ahmadali04, Feb 28, 2013.

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  1. Feb 28, 2013 #1
    ahmadali04

    ahmadali04 Bobtail Member

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    Hi. I have a Bendix Air Compressor on a CAT C15, that is leaking air from the safety valve on top of the compressor. It is causing the air compressor to run all the time. Any ideas on what it could be? Thanks.
     
    ahmadali04, Feb 28, 2013
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  3. Feb 28, 2013 #2
    bubbanbrenda

    bubbanbrenda Road Train Member

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    Without a picture I'm not sure, but it sounds like a unloader valve. I would replace it first before I bought a complete compressor.
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2013 #3
    puncher

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    What he said, they're known for being troublesome.
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2013 #4
    CatPowerC15

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    If the pressure is not too high, then the brass safety valve is just leaking....not the governor. Assuming you mean the brass 7/8 socket size valve screwed in the side of the compressor head.
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2013 #5
    little cat 500

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    mine did the same thing on the safety valve put a new valve in and problem solved hope thats all you need
     
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  8. Mar 2, 2013 #6
    ahmadali04

    ahmadali04 Bobtail Member

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    I replaced the brass safety valve, and it is still leaking a little bit. It's a lot better than before, where before it was constantly leaking at high pressure. Now, I can hear it just a little bit, with the parking brake on, but it seems to go away when, I release parking and trailer brakes..Is this normal? Thanks.
     
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  9. Jan 13, 2014 #7
    Bob Chute

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    Hey guys , this is helpful , I have the same problem with the unloader valve ? WHERE CAN I PURCHASE ONE . Thank you .. Bob @ chutetrans@yahoo.com
     
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  10. Jan 13, 2014 #8
    puncher

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    Most any Pete, KW dealer, or TruckPro, Fleetpride, and maybe Cat(but would probably be more expensive).
     
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  11. Jan 13, 2014 #9
    GP1500SC

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    Cat has a updated unloader valve it has the oring on the out side of the plunger instead of the inside, I have replaced the old style on a BSX and a MXS so don't when they started coming with the newer design.
    I just ordered them both times and got the newer ones with out asking.
     
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    puncher Thanks this.
  12. Jan 15, 2014 #10
    Bob Chute

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    Puncher , thanks man , I did get one , and low and behold .... ALL FIXED , Thanxs for reply
     
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    puncher Thanks this.
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