This is a genuine Makita replacement part. The ring kit is designed by the manufacturer for use in an air compressor. This is a set of three metal rings, which are inserted into grooves on the outer surface of the piston to help seal it inside the cylinder. You may require an Allen wrench and pliers when replacing this item.
Tear down revealed broken gasket. Cylinder was heavily glazed so decided to replace rings. General cleaning. Honed cylinder and rebuilt. Only doubt was if it was important which direction the oil port on the connecting rod should face. Choice was to place it towards the eccentric crank driven by the motor. Care has to be taken in replacin
... Read moreg the spring steel flapper valves and plates as the exhaust valve can easily be nudged out of place when stacking the plates and gaskets. On the first startup it would not build sufficient pressure so I re-stacked the valves, plates and gaskets again, with success. Adjusted cut-in pressure. A good job site compressor that I\'ve had for 15 years. It strains when spraying HVLP.
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Would not build up air
Dennis from Jennings, Florida
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Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Took motor and compressor off frame
Took compressor head apart
Removed side cover
Cleaned everything
Installed new parts and reassembled
Works like new
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