Valve Reed E100229
Part Number: E100229
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Description:
| This replacement valve reed is a n authentic OEM item that is specially designed for Craftsman air compressors. Reed valves are commonly used in high-performance versions of the two-stroke engine, where they control the fuel-air mixture admitted to the cylinder. As the piston rises in the cylinder a vacuum is created in the crankcase beneath the piston. Please note this metal reed valve is sold individually. |
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8 of 8 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Compressor
Parts Used:
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Socket set
One of the reeds on my Harbor Freight compressor was broken.
The new reeds, which also fit a Sears compressor, were a perfect fit for mine.
Very cost effective alternative to a new compressor or dealing with Harbor Freight on the parts.
Very cost effective alternative to a new compressor or dealing with Harbor Freight on the parts.
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2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type:
Compressor
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
30-60 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Compressor was only pumping up to 25-30 lbs pressure. Removed
1. Removed compressor head and disassembled it.
2. Removed old gaskets and cleaned through.
3. Removed reeds.
4. Drained oil from the reservoir for compressor lube.
5. Removed rubber gasket and cleaned reservoir.
6. Installed new rubber gasket for reservoir head.
7. Installed new gaskets and reeds for compressor head and reassembled.
8. Added lube oil to the reservoir.
9. Started compressor, built up 120 lbs. pressure.
10. Works as advertised, good.
2. Removed old gaskets and cleaned through.
3. Removed reeds.
4. Drained oil from the reservoir for compressor lube.
5. Removed rubber gasket and cleaned reservoir.
6. Installed new rubber gasket for reservoir head.
7. Installed new gaskets and reeds for compressor head and reassembled.
8. Added lube oil to the reservoir.
9. Started compressor, built up 120 lbs. pressure.
10. Works as advertised, good.
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Tool Type:
Compressor
Parts Used:
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
no pressure above 20psi.
The gasket kit has not arrived as yet still waiting so i can complete the repair! order kit mid March. Valve Reed Kit here.
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Tool Type:
Compressor
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
30-60 minutes
Tools Used:
Wrench Set, Nutdriver, scraper for gasket removal
Air Compressor would not build air beyond 40 pounds
Actually I changed the gasket and reeds but the problem still exist. I have to read more because I am not sure where to go next.
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Tool Type:
Compressor
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
, Allen wrenches
Compressor would only make 20 lbs of pressure.
1. Removed the compressor head.
2. Removed the reed seat.
3. Removed the old gaskets.
4. Installed the new gaskets and the reeds.
5. Torqued the head bolts.
Ran compressor 120 lbs, works great.
2. Removed the reed seat.
3. Removed the old gaskets.
4. Installed the new gaskets and the reeds.
5. Torqued the head bolts.
Ran compressor 120 lbs, works great.
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Tool Type:
Compressor
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
30-60 minutes
Tools Used:
Socket set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Wire brush
Bad head gasket
Watched video on u tube, took head off , cleaned off old gasket replaced it with new one.
Very easy due to the video instructions.
Very easy due to the video instructions.
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Tool Type:
Compressor
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set
The compressor was runing but did't produce compressed air.
1. Remove the compressor head.
2. Remove the old gaskets.
3. Clean up the engine head, and remove the old reed valves.
4 Install the new reed valves and the gaskets.
5. Install the compressor head.
2. Remove the old gaskets.
3. Clean up the engine head, and remove the old reed valves.
4 Install the new reed valves and the gaskets.
5. Install the compressor head.
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Tool Type:
Compressor
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Screwdriver, Allen wrench
Compressor would not build pressure
Removed compressor cover (Screwdriver)
Removed pipe from compressor head to tank. (Adjustable wrench)
Removed compressor head, gaskets and reed valves.(Allen wrench)
Removed old gaskets from surfaces.(Scrapper and utility knife)
Installed new gaskets and reed valves.(Allen wrench)
Reinstalled pipe from compressor head to tank.(Adjustable wrench)
Reinstalled compressor cover (Screw driver)
Started compressor to verify operation.
Removed pipe from compressor head to tank. (Adjustable wrench)
Removed compressor head, gaskets and reed valves.(Allen wrench)
Removed old gaskets from surfaces.(Scrapper and utility knife)
Installed new gaskets and reed valves.(Allen wrench)
Reinstalled pipe from compressor head to tank.(Adjustable wrench)
Reinstalled compressor cover (Screw driver)
Started compressor to verify operation.
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Tool Type:
Compressor
Repair Difficulty:
Easy
Time Spent Repairing:
15-30 minutes
Tools Used:
Wrench Set, Allen wrench and scraper
Low compression
Pulled off the head and replaced the broken gasket..I read the reviews from other customers that had similar problems such as I..very helpful..
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Tool Type:
Compressor
Repair Difficulty:
Medium
Time Spent Repairing:
1-2 hours
Tools Used:
Adjustable Wrench, Alan Wrench
Compressor leaks air and will not build up pressure
Removed cylinder head.
Removed valve plate.
Removed valve reeds.
Removed all of the old gaskets attached to these parts. Thoroughly cleaned where parts of old gaskets were still attached. Prepared them for new parts.
Also had to replace oil filler cap because part of plastic threads were damaged.
Replaced all of these parts and compressor is working again.
Removed valve plate.
Removed valve reeds.
Removed all of the old gaskets attached to these parts. Thoroughly cleaned where parts of old gaskets were still attached. Prepared them for new parts.
Also had to replace oil filler cap because part of plastic threads were damaged.
Replaced all of these parts and compressor is working again.
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Easy repair
Works well. Fit as it should.
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December 15, 2020
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compressor parts
This is the third time I have used replacement parts and every time has been just what I needed to get the job done.
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December 5, 2019
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Compressor back on line!
Nice job!
Guest -
October 31, 2019
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Good
Came early and was what I needed
Chuck -
October 12, 2019
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Easy repair the exact part I needed
Reeds were perfect air compressor works great
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September 16, 2019
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Worked as expected
Part as expected. Worked as expected.
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April 27, 2020
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