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It is normal practice ot make a check on the clearance volume of an air compressor as this is something which is fixed by the designer. We do however make a careful check on the mechanical clearance between the piston head and the cylinder cover. This check is made by making a small woven ball of elad wire, which is placed on the top of the piston, which will have been moved a little off the end of the stroke. The cylinder cover is replaced on the cylinder with a joint in place and tightened down. The compressor is then barred slowly over top centre so that the ball of the lead wire is compressed. After it is removed from the top of the piston, it can be measured with a micrometer. The mechanical clearancde measured is compare with the manufacturer's receomemndations. Adjustments are made by altering the cover joint thickness or by fitting or removing shims between the foot of the connecting rod and the bottom end bearing. This clearance varies widely according to cylinder diameter, runing speeds and final discharge pressures.

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