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Main and Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement

Main and connecting rod bearings for reciprocating compressors consist of two half bearing shells that
join together to form the bearing. They are tri-metal (steel, bronze, and babbitt with a tin flash coat) and
precision split. See Ariel ER-8.2 for recommended maintenance intervals for bearings.
NOTE: Where bearings are identified with an ink pictograph of a connecting rod or a com-
pressor frame on the bearing, connecting rod bearings and main bearings are not inter-
changeable. DO NOT put connecting rod bearings in main bearing locations or vice versa.
Also, see Customer Technical Bulletins 192 and 208 for important information regarding
JGE:K:T:C:D connecting rods and connecting rod bearings.
NOTE: Main and connecting rod bearing wear and replacement intervals are heavily depend-
ent on many factors including speed, load, oil temperature, oil cleanliness, and oil quality.
Depending on the severity of service, the bearing maintenance interval may be longer or
shorter than what is stipulated in the recommended maintenance intervals.
TABLE 1 New Bearing Assembly Tolerances, in. (mm)
Connecting Rod
Crankshaft Thrust Main Bearing Jack Connecting Rod
Model Bearing Jack
Clearance Clearance Thrust Clearance
Clearance
0.0035 to 0.0110 0.0005 to 0.0035 0.0015 to 0.0040 0.0070 to 0.0160
JG:A:M:N:P:Q
(0.089 to 0.279) (0.013 to 0.089) (0.038 to 0.102) (0.178 to 0.406)
0.0090 to 0.0250 0.0090 to 0.0150
JGI N/A N/A
(0.229 to 0.635) (0.229 to 0.381)
0.0085 to 0.0190 0.0010 to 0.0040 0.0020 to 0.0050 0.0100 to 0.0210
JGJ:R:W
(0.216 to 0.483) (0.025 to 0.102) (0.051 to 0.127) (0.254 to 0.533)
0.0085 to 0.0200
JGH:E:K:T/2 /4
(0.216 to 0.508) 0.0015 to 0.0050 0.0035 to 0.0070 0.0070 to 0.0180
0.0140 to 0.0330 (0.038 to 0.127) (0.089 to 0.178) (0.178 to 0.457)
JGE:K:T/6
(0.356 to 0.838)
0.0135 to 0.0300 0.0040 to 0.0070 0.0040 to 0.0090 0.0150 to 0.0330
JGC:D
(0.343 to 0.762) (0.102 to 0.178) (0.102 to 0.229) (0.381 to 0.838)
0.0150 to 0.0300 0.0055 to 0.009 0.0055 to 0.009 0.0115 to 0.0275
KBZ:U, JGZ:U
(0.380 to 0.760) (0.140 to 0.230) (0.140 to 0.230) (0.290 to 0.700)
0.0150 to 0.0370 0.0040 to 0.0085 0.0070 to 0.0120 0.0150 to 0.0330
KBB:V, JGB:V
(0.381 to 0.940) (0.102 to 0.216) (0.178 to 0.305) (0.381 to 0.838)

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To prevent personal injury, verify neither driver nor compressor cylinder gas pressure
can turn the compressor crankshaft during maintenance. Follow appropriate lock out pro-
cedures. Before any maintenance or component removal, relieve all pressure from com-
pressor cylinders. See packager information to completely vent the system or call the
packager for assistance. After maintenance, purge the entire system with gas prior to
operation to avoid a potentially explosive air/gas mixture.

Connecting Rod Bearing Removal

NOTE: See Customer Technical Bulletins 192, 132, and 208 for important information regard-
ing JGE:K:T:C:D connecting rods and connecting rod bearings.
FOR JGH:E:K:T:C:D:Z:U:B:V AND KBZ:U:B:V COMPRESSORS:
1. Remove frame top cover, all crosshead guide covers and applicable distance piece covers to access
the wiper packing gland bolts.
2. Remove all head end heads.
3. For all models except JGZ:U: Remove the bolts attaching the wiper packing housing to the cross-
head guide. Slide the entire wiper packing assembly towards the cylinder.
For JGZ:U models:
a. Remove the balance nut.
b. Remove the piston rod assembly.
c. Remove the wiper gland.
4. Remove the middle frame spacer bar of the three over each pair of throws. If replacing main and rod
bearings, remove all spacer bars. If spacer bar bolts are difficult to loosen, use a 12-point slugging
wrench and hammer. Spacer bars fit snugly, but should slide out by hand without hammering. They
should not fall out. If fit is too loose or tight, contact your packager or Ariel before proceeding.
5. Turn the crankshaft until the throw is at its highest
point. Loosen all four bolts, but keep them snug
against the rod cap.
6. Turn the crankshaft until the throw is at outer dead
center.
7. Loosen all the conn rod bolts approximately 3/4 in.
(19 mm).
8. Use the connecting rod cap removal tool to jack
against the bolt heads and pull the rod cap free from
the dowels (see FIGURE 4). If the cap does not sep-
arate easily from the rod, STOP; the rod cap may be
in a bind, which can break the dowel pins. If binding
occurs, re-tighten the conn rod bolts and repeat the 1. Top Face 3. Threaded 4. Rod
2. Conn Hole for Cap
procedure. Rod Bolts Eyebolt 5. Rod
NOTE: Do not pry or chisel to separate cap
FIGURE 1 Rod/Rod Cap Separation
from rod; it damages the connecting rod and
can break the alignment dowel pins.

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9. After the cap separates from the rod, remove the cap removal tool and back out the conn rod bolts
completely, but do not remove them. Do not remove the bolts and cap until step 11.
10. Support the cap and rod by hand or crane while another person pries the
crank end of the crosshead toward the cylinder until it bottoms out. When
the connecting rod is clear of the crankshaft, rest it on the crosshead
guide slide. Do not allow the rod or cap to drop, as damage can
FIGURE 2 Connecting
occur.
Rod Cap Removal
11. Rotate the rod cap around the crankshaft until the bolts are vertical. Tool
Remove bolts, then remove cap. Always remove the bolts before the
cap to prevent damage to the crankshaft.
12. Lift the cap while holding the bearing in the cap because oil causes the bearing to stick to the crank-
shaft pin.
13. Rotate the crank to inner dead center and remove the connecting rod bearing.
14. After removing bearings, clean any coking or debris from both the rod and rod cap surfaces with a
non-metallic Scotch-Brite or similar scouring pad and solvent. Check for raised edges on machined
surfaces. All surfaces should be as clean and dry as possible.
FOR JG:A:M:N:P:Q:R:J:W COMPRESSORS:
1. Remove frame top cover and all crosshead guide covers.
2. On JG:A:R:J:W frames, remove the middle frame spacer bar of the three over each pair of throws. If
replacing main and rod bearings, remove all spacer bars. Spacer bars fit snugly, but should slide out
by hand without hammering. They should not fall out. If fit is too loose or tight, contact your packager
or Ariel before proceeding.
3. Rotate the crankshaft to approximately 45º (see FIGURE 3).
4. Loosen all the conn rod bolts approximately 1/8 in. (3.2 mm).
5. Pry the crosshead toward the cylinder until it bottoms out. Work the
rod cap away from the rod as evenly as possible. Separating the
two parts unevenly may break the rod cap dowels or cause them to
bind in the rod dowel holes. If the two parts of the con rod do not
separate easily by hand, loosen all bolts an additional 1/8 in. (3.2
mm) and pry the crosshead again.
NOTE: Do not pry or chisel to separate cap from rod; it dam-
ages the connecting rod and can break the alignment dowel
pins.
FIGURE 3 Crank Rotation
6. Remove all bolts from the cap first, and then remove the cap. Lift
the cap while holding the bearing in the cap because oil causes the bearing to stick to the crankshaft
pin. Do not remove the cap with bolts in place.
7. Support the rod by hand while another person rotates the crank away from the rod. When the con-
necting rod is clear of the crankshaft, rest it on the crosshead guide slide.
8. Rotate the crank to inner dead center and remove the connecting rod bearing.
9. After removing bearings, clean any coking or debris from both the rod and rod cap surfaces with a
non-metallic Scotch-Brite or similar scouring pad and solvent.Check for raised edges on machined
surfaces. All surfaces should be as clean and dry as possible.

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Connecting Rod Bearing Installation

1. Check new bearing shells for handling 1. Rod 5. Bearing Shell
2. Rod 6. Bearing Shell
damage, scratches, burrs, and loose mate- Tab
Bushing
rial at the tabs. DO NOT RUB BEARING 3. Rod Dowel 7. Rod Cap
SURFACE WITH FINGERNAIL. New Holes Dowels
bearing shells and crankshaft crank pin 4. Rod Notch 8. Rod Cap Notch
9. Rod Cap
bearing surfaces must be absolutely clean.
Fit the tab of a new, dry half bearing shell
into the rod notch.
NOTE: Where bearings are identified
with an ink pictograph, connecting
rod bearings and main bearings are
not interchangeable. DO NOT put
main bearings in a connecting rod. Do
not mix part numbers on an individual
main or connecting rod. Both bearing
half shells must have the same part
number.
FIGURE 4 Connecting Rod Bearing Installation
2. Thoroughly inspect the crank pin for dings
and scratches. If needed, use an Arkansas stone to dress dings and scratches (Norton Hard Trans-
lucent Arkansas Stone, 3” x 1/2” x 1/2”, product number HF-43). Lightly slide the stone around the
circumference of the crank pin surface to remove any high spots; do not slide it back and forth over
the length of the crank pin. After dressing, ensure the crank pin is clean and dry. If the crank is
scored around the circumference, use 600 grit emery cloth to remove high spots.
3. Apply clean, new lube oil liberally to the crank pin.
4. Fit the tab of the other bearing shell into the rod cap notch.
5. Attach the rod cap to the rod:
FOR JGH:E:K:T:C:D:Z:U:B:V AND KBZ:U:B:V COMPRESSORS:
a. Rotate crankshaft to approximately outer dead center.
b. Carefully lower the connecting rod cap (WITHOUT BOLTS!) onto the crank pin. Verify rod bolts are
undamaged and free of dirt. Lubricate them per ER-63, then place all four bolts into the rod cap.
NOTE: Ariel stamps throw numbers on all rod caps and rods. Install a rod cap in the
correct throw location with the stamped numbers facing up.
c. Rotate cap so the bolts align with the connecting rod bolt holes. Support the rod cap while
another person carefully pries the connecting rod towards the crankshaft until it bottoms out.
Align the rod cap dowels with the rod dowel holes and push the rod cap onto the rod with even
pressure. The rod cap fits onto the rod only one way. Do not force the rod cap onto the rod; the
dowels should slide into the rod holes without difficulty. After ensuring the rod cap seats properly
on the rod, snug all four bolts and pre-torque according to ER-63.
d. Rotate the crankshaft until the throw is at its highest point and tighten all conn rod bolts to the
torque listed in ER-63.

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FOR JG:A:M:N:P:Q:R:J:W COMPRESSORS:

a. Support the connecting rod by hand while another person
rotates the crank towards the rod. Stop rotating the crank at
about a 45º angle (see FIGURE 5)
b. Keep supporting the connecting rod by hand while the second
person pries the crosshead towards the crank until the rod bot-
toms out on the crankshaft.
c. Carefully lower the connecting rod cap (WITHOUT BOLTS!) onto
the crank pin. Verify rod bolts are undamaged and free of dirt.
Lubricate them per ER-63, then place all four bolts into the rod
cap.
NOTE: Ariel stamps throw numbers on all rod caps and
rods. Install a rod cap in the correct throw location with
the stamped numbers facing up.
d. After ensuring the rod cap seats properly on the rod, tighten all
conn rod bolts to the torque listed in ER-63. FIGURE 5 Attaching Rod
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for all remaining connecting rods. to Crankshaft
7. Measure each connecting rod bearing jack and thrust clearance as detailed in this document. If clear-
ance readings are not within TABLE 1 tolerances, contact your packager or Ariel before proceeding.
NOTE: If replacing main bearings, continue to "Main Bearing Removal". If not replacing main
bearings, continue to Step 8.
8. Install spacer bars so the match mark is up and next to the spacer bar boss with the same mark.
Tighten all spacer-bar cap screws to the torque listed in ER-63.
9. Account for all tools, equipment, supplies, and parts to ensure none are left inside the crankcase.
10. Examine top cover and side cover gaskets. If there is doubt about their condition, replace them.
Apply Never-seez Regular Grade to both sides of the gasket to ease future removal. Replace top
cover and crosshead guide covers. Tighten all cap screws hand wrench tight.
11. Reverse lockout procedures.
12. After replacing bearings, thoroughly pre-lube compressor to ensure bearing lubrication and to help
remove foreign materials from the lube system.
13. Run the compressor according to the time intervals listed on the form on page 10. After each run,
shut down and remove the frame top cover. Measure main and connecting rod bearing cap tem-
peratures with a hand held thermocouple probe or infrared thermometer and record them on a copy
of the form on page 10. Complete the form and email or fax it to Ariel Field Service.

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Main Bearing 1. Puller Nut - turn to

pull bearing cap
Removal straight up.
2. Rectangular
1. Remove top cover and spacer Steel Bar
bars. If spacer bar bolts are dif- 3. Drill Hole
ficult to loosen, use a 12-point 4. Threaded Rod
slugging wrench and hammer. 5. Lock Nut
6. Puller Hole
Spacer bars fit snugly, but 7. Crankshaft
should slide out by hand without
hammering. They should not fall
out. If fit is too loose or tight con-
tact your packager or Ariel
before proceeding.
2. Remove main (journal) bearing
cap screws. Pull caps straight FIGURE 6 Main
up to prevent damage to the Bearing Cap Puller
dowel fit. If cap is tight, use a
bearing cap puller (see FIG- Rectangular
Threaded Rod
URE 6). Remove shells from Steel Bar Stock
Model
main bearing caps. Nom. Size Length Clearance Length
3. Remove main journal bearing In. - TPI In. (cm) Hole In. (mm) In. (cm)
shells from under the crankshaft JG:A:M:N:P:Q 1/2 - 13 10 (25) 5/8 (15) 16 (40)
one at a time. If needed, attach JGR:J:W 7 (18) 16 (40)
clean nylon straps around the
crankshaft and lift it 0.003 - JGH:E:K:T 11 (28) 21 (53)
5/8 - 11 11/16 (18)
0.005 inch to lessen weight on JGC:D 12 (30) 28 (70)
the bearings and allow easier Z:U:B:V 17 (45) 35 (90)
removal. To remove, rotate
shell under the crankshaft tab side out first, by pushing or tapping with a non-metallic tool on the
opposite split face side. Ariel optional tool (B-3340) can be used on JGH:E:K:T:C:D:Z:U:B:V and
KBZ:U:B:V models to push shell completely out. Do not damage crankshaft bearing surfaces.
Replace with new bearing shell, before rotating out the next main bearing shell.
4. Clean any coking or debris from both the saddle and main bearing cap surfaces and check for raised
edges on machined surfaces. Verify all surfaces are as clean and dry as possible. Verify no bolting is
damaged.

Main Bearing Installation

1. Check new bearing shells for damage, scratches, burrs, and loose material at the tab. DO NOT
RUB BEARING SURFACE WITH FINGERNAIL. Keep the backs of shells dry and clean; instal-
lation requires perfectly clean bearing shells. Install bearing shells in caps, and frame journals, prop-
erly located in the tab notch, (rotate in the un-tabbed end first).
JG:A:M:N:P:Q units use a thrust bearing, where the thrust plate is integral to one bearing shell, and
the other shell has no thrust plate. Install the bearing shell with the integral thrust plate into the #1
main bearing cap.
NOTE: Where bearings are identified with an ink pictograph, main and connecting rod
bearings are not interchangeable. Do not put connecting rod bearings in main bearing
locations. Do not mix part numbers on an individual main or connecting rod. Both bear-
ing half shells must have the same part number.
2. Apply a liberal amount of clean, new lube oil to crankshaft bearing surfaces.
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3. Main bearing caps have position match-marks corresponding with frame spacer bars and spacer
bar bosses. Install main bearing caps with new bearing shells in their correct locations. Seat the cap
by tapping it with the handle of a hammer or screwdriver. It is a machined fit, not a press fit, and the
cap should not rock in the jaw fit when it seats. Do not use bolting to force the cap to seat. Snug the
cap screws. Starting at the thrust end, use the torque procedure in the technical manual to tighten
the main bearing cap bolts to the torque listed in ER-63.
4. Verify proper alignment of main bearing cap dowels with the holes in the crankcase base. A set
screw on top of each dowel prevents it from backing out.
5. Check crankshaft journal bearing jack (at each bearing) and crankshaft thrust clearances to values
in TABLE 1(see procedure below). Record readings on a copy of the form on page 10. If readings
are out of tolerance after new bearing installation, contact your packager or Ariel before proceeding.
6. Install spacer bars so the match mark is up and next to the spacer bar boss with the same mark.
Tighten all spacer-bar cap screws to the torque listed in ER-63.
7. Account for all tools, equipment, supplies, and parts to ensure none are left inside the crankcase.
Reinstall gaskets and top cover(s). Tighten cover bolts hand wrench tight.
8. Reverse lockout procedures.
9. After replacing bearings, pre-lube compressor for 10-15 minutes at 30 psi to ensure bearing lubri-
cation and to help remove foreign materials from the lube system.
10. Run the compressor according to the time intervals listed on the form on page 10. After each run,
shut down and remove the frame top cover. Measure main and connecting rod bearing cap tem-
peratures with a hand held thermocouple probe or infrared thermometer and record them on a copy
of the form on page 10. Complete the form and email or fax it to Ariel Field Service.

Bearing Jack and Thrust Clearance Measurement

TABLE 1 values are new assembly tolerances. Measure main and connecting rod bearing clearances in
accordance with Ariel ER-8.2. Compare measurements to initial as-built or previous measurement to
determine bearing wear. Do not remove connecting rod cap or main journal cap to check bearing wear.
If a cap is removed, replace the bearing. DO NOT REUSE BEARING SHELLS. Check clearances
after new bearing installation. Use calibrated dial indicators with 0.0005 inch (0.005 mm) increments
and magnetic bases to check clearances.

Connecting Rod Bearing Vertical Jack Clearance Measurement

1. Turn the crankshaft pin of the desired throw to its highest position. For JGH:E:K:T:C:D:Z:U:B:V and
KBZ:U:B:V models, thread an eye bolt into the connecting rod (see FIGURE 7).
2. Attach the magnetic base of a needle dial indicator to the crankshaft web adjacent to the connecting
rod. Place the point of the dial indicator against the top of the connecting rod near the center of the
cap seam.
3. Zero the dial indicator. Insert a pry bar into the eye bolt and pry against the frame to force the con-
necting rod up until the dial indicator needle stops moving. For JG:A:M:N:P:Q:R:J:W models, pry
against the top conn rod bolts. While maintaining upward pressure, note the reading.
4. Release upward pressure and push downward on the rod until the indicator reads zero again. If a
zero reading cannot be obtained, zero the indicator again and repeat steps 3 and 4. Repeat the
measurement process until the measurement returns to zero twice in a row to verify accuracy.
5. Repeat measurement process for every rod. If a reading is outside TABLE 1 tolerances, contact
your packager or Ariel.

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NOTE: Remove eye bolts, magnetic bases, dial indicators, and pry bars after meas-
urement.

Dial indicator magnetic stand placement on top of crankshaft web, and pry Use pry bar to check jack
bar inserted into eye bolt. clearance.

FIGURE 7 Typical Connecting Rod Vertical Jack Clearance Measurement

Connecting Rod Thrust (Side) Clearance Measurement

1. Turn the crankshaft pin of the desired throw to its highest position.
2. Attach the magnetic base of a button dial indicator to the side of the crankshaft web adjacent to the
connecting rod. Place the button of the dial indicator against the thrust surface of the connecting rod
(see FIGURE 8).
3. Use a pry bar to pry against the crankshaft web and thrust the connecting rod tight toward the dial
indicator (do not pry on rod cap). Release pressure and zero the dial indicator.
4. Thrust the connecting rod tight in the opposite direction until the dial indicator needle stops moving.
Release pressure and note reading. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to verify measurement accuracy.
5. Repeat the measurement process for every rod. If a reading is outside TABLE 1 tolerances, contact
your packager or Ariel.
NOTE: Remove magnetic bases, dial indicators, and pry bars after measurement.

Dial indicator magnetic stand Dial indicator button placement. Thrust rod tight toward and away
placement. from dial indicator.

FIGURE 8 Typical Connecting Rod Thrust (Side) Clearance Measurement

Main Bearing Vertical Jack Clearance Measurement

1. Turn the crankshaft until the web adjacent to the desired main bearing is vertical (see FIGURE 9).
2. Loop a lifting strap around the crankshaft web adjacent to the main bearing and attach the strap to a
crane.
NOTE: If the crane does not have a fine adjustment, attach a chain hoist to the crane lift-
ing hook to prevent excessive force on the crankshaft and crane.

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3. Attach the magnetic base of a needle dial indicator to the top of the main bearing cap. Place the
point of the dial indicator against the top of the adjacent web and zero it.
4. GENTLY lift crankshaft. The dial indicator needle moves steadily until the crane/hoist overcomes
crankshaft oil stiction, at which point the needle jumps a little. Stop lifting immediately at this point,
and note the reading.
5. Release crane/hoist pressure and repeat step 4 to verify the measurement.
6. Repeat the measurement process for each main bearing. If a reading is outside TABLE 1tol-
erances, contact your packager or Ariel.
NOTE: Remove magnetic bases, dial indicators, and lifting strap after measurement.

Dial Indicator magnetic stand place- Needle-type dial Indicator placement Place lifting strap around crankshaft
ment on top of a main bearing cap. on top of adjacent crankshaft web. web - attach strap to a crane.

FIGURE 9 Typical Crankshaft Journal Bearing Vertical Jack Clearance Measurement

Crankshaft Thrust (End) Clearance Measurement

1. Attach the magnetic base of a button dial indicator to the top of a main bearing cap. Place the button
of the dial indicator against the side of the adjacent crankshaft web (see FIGURE 10).
2. Use a pry bar to pry against the compressor frame and thrust the crankshaft tight toward the dial indi-
cator. Release pressure and zero the dial indicator.
3. Thrust the crankshaft tight in the opposite direction until the dial indicator needle stops moving, then
release pressure. Note reading. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify measurement accuracy.
4. If the measurement is outside TABLE 1 tolerances, contact your packager or Ariel.
NOTE: Remove magnetic bases, dial indicators, and pry bar after measurement.

Dial Indicator magnetic stand place- Button-type dial Indicator placement Pry against compressor frame to
ment on top of a main bearing cap. against the side of crankshaft web. thrust crankshaft back and forth.

FIGURE 10 Typical Crankshaft Thrust Clearance Measurement

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Compressor Clearance, Oil, and Temperature Record

SERIAL NO. F-_____________________ MODEL _____________Date ___________________

CRANKSHAFT THRUST (END) CLEARANCE, In. (mm)

Crankshaft Serial Number Thrust Clearance, In. (mm)

CONNECTING ROD THRUST (SIDE) CLEARANCE, In. (mm)

Throw 1 Throw 2 Throw 3 Throw 4 Throw 5 Throw 6

JACK CLEARANCES, In. (mm)

Throw # 1 2 3 4 5 6
Main Bearing
Conn. Rod
Bearing

After new bearing installation, if measured clearances exceed tolerances of Table B-1 in Appendix B, contact your pack-
ager or Ariel before proceeding.

OIL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE

Filter Inlet Filter Outlet Oil Temp.
Date Time RPM Oil Pressure Oil Pressure into Frame Remarks
psig (barg) psig (barg) °F (°C)

BEARING CAP TEMPERATURE, °F (°C), AFTER RUN TIME OF:

3 Minutes Idle Speed
Additional 3-5 Minutes Additional 10-15 Minutes
(engine, VFD)
Throw Full Speed Full Speed
1 Minute (single speed motor)
No Gas Load Gas Load
No Gas Load
Main Rod Main Rod Main Rod
1
2
3
4
5
6

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