IME 144 Air Motor Disassembly

ID: 154938

Description: How to disassemble the air motor project in IME...

Steps:

1. Start by locating and removing the shoulder bolt and spring on the back of the piston assembly.

2. Pull the piston from the cylinder, it should fall out pretty easily.

3. Next, locate the crank disk and remove the set screw on its underside.
4. The dowel pin is press fit and removal is not recommended.

5. Pull the main shaft and flywheel from the frame.
6. The shaft and flywheel are also press fit together.

7. Thats it! You’re done!
8. Note: while you can remove the frame from the wood base, it is not required for the project and the correct tools are not supplied.