This is a genuine manufacturer sourced replacement part designed for use with air compressors. It is made out of metal it includes gaskets/seals in this assembly. The purpose of the valve plate is to allow into the cylinder. Once the piston starts traveling up the reeds on the valve plate open and air is sent into the air tank.
Overtime the reeds will become worn and the valve plate will need to be replaced. This is also a good time to replace the head gaskets.
Valve Plate Assembly Z-AC-0032
OEM part for: Porter Cable
Part Number: Z-AC-0032

7 - 12 business days




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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.35 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This Valve Plate Assembly will fit the following 255 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
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Porter Cable
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Black and Decker
- DeVilbiss
- DeWALT
- Porter Cable
This item works with the following types of products:
- Compressor
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Leaking reed valves.
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Install the new valve plate , then screw on the head.
Broken reed valves
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Compressor ran but did not fill air tank
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
2. Removed valve plate by removing 4 bolts.
3. Used Torx to loosen piston rod and removed piston and piston sleeve.
4. Put in new sleeve and piston.
5. Put in new valve plate.
6. Put on new air filter.
7. Installed safety covers.
Compressor failed to build up pressure
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench, Torque Wrench and Torque Screwdrivers
Replace the valve plates and the connecting rods and their components. Slung a rod!
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Star bits
compressor not building pressure
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Saved ourselves from having to buy a new compressor. thanks
Would run but not compress
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Socket set
2. Noticed the eccentric was broken would not grip the motor shaft.
3. Eccentric is no longer available.
4. Drilled through the eccentric and motor shaft and installed a pin.
Wish there was an instruction on aligning the fan with an offset hole.
The air compressor would run but it wouldn't build up pressure..
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
leaking regulator
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, allen and star wrenches
Parts Used
removed bottom nut from regulator
unscrew adjustment knob from top of regulator
removed old parts
cleaned valve body
installed in reverse order
done
Compressor was not pumping up the tanks to pressure.
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
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