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15-30 minutes
This Genuine Manufacturer Approved replacement part is used on select Air Compressors. This tube is made out of Metal and it is Sold Individually. Please note Nuts and Fittings are Sold Separately. The outlet tube transfers air between the cylinder and the tank on an air compressor. The aluminum tube also helps to cool the air as it leaves the cylinder. After years of use under continual vibration, the ends of the outlet tube may begin to crack and leak.
Outlet Tube A16998
OEM part for: DeWALT, Bostitch
Part Number: A16998
$27.59
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This part will fit the following 8 machines
DeWALT
D55146 Type 1 Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
D55146 Type 2 4.5 gallon, 200 PSI Hand Carry Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
D55146 Type 3 Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
D55149 Type 4 Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
D55146 Type 4 Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
D55146 (Type 1) Compressor Power Tool View Diagrams & Manuals
D55146 (Type 5) Compressor Power Tool View Diagrams & Manuals
Bostitch
CAP1645-OF (Type 1) C 4.5G Jb Ehp Of 200Psi B View Diagrams & Manuals
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Great part
The pipe fit great on my air compressor.
Guest -
May 20, 2021
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Perfect
Exact replacement part. Fast shipment.
David -
April 19, 2021
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great part and easy website
the part works fine but it most likely needs a new compression nut. They offer that too. Include that with your order.
Guest -
August 18, 2020
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Was exactly what I was looking for
Easy to find, easy to order, arrived early, fit perfectly
Guest -
April 16, 2020
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Not what it should be
When purchasing this outlet tube, I was under the impression that it was "bolt on". The tube requires a nut and "o" ring on one end and a compression fitting on the other end. Neither of which comes with the tube. Also, there is no mention that you need to purchase these parts separately. I'm usually very happy with parts I get from here but not this one. It's pretty simple, if extra parts are required to install something, they should come as a kit or you should be informed of the need to purchase separately.
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outlet tube cracked
james - March 13, 2016
👍 8 of 8 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Nothing special take tube off put nuts on new tube then o-ring , and tighten it back in place simple thank you for having the parts I needed. Planing on other repairs now I know where to get parts.
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Hole in the tube.
charles - April 15, 2018
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Put the tube in and tighten the nuts.
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Tube broke.
Kathi - February 5, 2018
👍 2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Removed the existing assembly and reinstalled with the new.
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The outlet tube was corroded through by the nut.
Walter - April 22, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
I removed the broken check valve and outlet tube. Replaced the new parts. Easy fix.
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The outlet tube was broken
Luis - March 10, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Water and soap for air test
1. Removed the plastic cover.
2. Removed the old outlet tube.
3. Threaded the new outlet tube.
4. Make a test for air leaks.
5. Reattached the plastic cover.
2. Removed the old outlet tube.
3. Threaded the new outlet tube.
4. Make a test for air leaks.
5. Reattached the plastic cover.
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outlet tube had a hole in it.
Eric - May 14, 2023
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, 6\\
took the broken Outlet tube off then re-installed the new Outlet tube in reverse order of taking it off...
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Pressure switch went bad caused it to not shutoff.
Kevin - November 17, 2022
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Torx bits
Took off shroud around the electric motor and compressor. Removed the pressure switch and outlet tube. Reinstalled with the new parts. Then replaced shroud.
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The outlet tube was busted, cracked
Robert - June 5, 2022
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Had to remove the top plate which holds the manifold, the part that has the gauges and hose outlets on it. Then I had to remove the outlet tube using a 14 mm wrench. I had to put on the o-ring and nuts making sure they go in the right direction, the compression fitting has to go on a certain way. I then tightened the tube down. Replaced manifold and replaced the top plate. I did some other things like checked the regulator. Made sure the cutoff was working right.
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Broken outlet air tube
joe - May 27, 2022
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set, Torx driver
Remove both Wheels to gain access to the shroud around the compressor once both shroud halfs are off the air outlet tube nuts are visible loosen nuts remove tube take notice where the o-ring is located.
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Outlet tube broke when the compressor was dropped off a truck.
Jim - November 16, 2021
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Removed the plastic housing. Outlet tube was readily accessible. Unscrewed the nuts that attached the tube to the compression unit. Installed new tube. Easy. Cost me about $30 to repair a $350 compressor.
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