randyp Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 To all you Mack afficianados and purveyors of fine equipment, and not to mention knowledgeable people who have been there and done that,,,,have a mechanical question. Killer B just runs like a top, builds up air super quick, but the wet side of tank gets a lot of engine oil in it after each use. I had developed a leak on side of block where luberfiner bypass filter bolts on with 4 bolts. I took all that off today, (they were all hand loose) cleaned them up, put loctite on them and good lock washers, and seem to have got that slobbering stopped. My question is, all this oil is coming through air compressor collecting in wet tank. It builds air super quick and holds it. Is there maybe one seal that maybe needs replacing rather than replacing or overhauling air compressor? The unit builds air so fast, makes me think rings are okay, maybe just have a main seal out. What you knowledgeable friends think,,any ideas, I havent paid attention to what brand it is. Killer gets hauling duty bout every other day, and is kinda the backbone of all my moving. Input is appreciated,,,Thanks friends,,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20476-1961-killer-b-backbone-of-my-business/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 i'd remove the compressor and check the gaskets and seals. I'd get a new comprssor though because it sounds like its pushing oil. A little bit of oil is normal but not a lot.... Thats been my experience. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20476-1961-killer-b-backbone-of-my-business/#findComment-85241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 To all you Mack afficianados and purveyors of fine equipment, and not to mention knowledgeable people who have been there and done that,,,,have a mechanical question. Killer B just runs like a top, builds up air super quick, but the wet side of tank gets a lot of engine oil in it after each use. I had developed a leak on side of block where luberfiner bypass filter bolts on with 4 bolts. I took all that off today, (they were all hand loose) cleaned them up, put loctite on them and good lock washers, and seem to have got that slobbering stopped. My question is, all this oil is coming through air compressor collecting in wet tank. It builds air super quick and holds it. Is there maybe one seal that maybe needs replacing rather than replacing or overhauling air compressor? The unit builds air so fast, makes me think rings are okay, maybe just have a main seal out. What you knowledgeable friends think,,any ideas, I havent paid attention to what brand it is. Killer gets hauling duty bout every other day, and is kinda the backbone of all my moving. Input is appreciated,,,Thanks friends,,,,,randypI've used these guys a couple of times as they are close and do good work.They have treated me right knowing my trucks are antiques so may be worth asking about for a cost savings.http://www.rebuildersenterprises.com/Rob 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20476-1961-killer-b-backbone-of-my-business/#findComment-85243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks Rob and 220, I will check that out. Its putting quite a bit of oil in wet tank. randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20476-1961-killer-b-backbone-of-my-business/#findComment-85253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macknutt Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I've used these guys a couple of times as they are close and do good work.They have treated me right knowing my trucks are antiques so may be worth asking about for a cost savings.http://www.rebuildersenterprises.com/RobRob, are these guys part of Midway Truck parts. Midway was sold to FleetPride a while back. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20476-1961-killer-b-backbone-of-my-business/#findComment-85693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Rob, are these guys part of Midway Truck parts. Midway was sold to FleetPride a while back.Not that I'm aware of unless they were absorbed into the corp.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20476-1961-killer-b-backbone-of-my-business/#findComment-85698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 ya,,its the compresser,,the seals blown,,you know you got high pressure oil lines on it,,or at least some of them,,good luck bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20476-1961-killer-b-backbone-of-my-business/#findComment-85702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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