How-To Replace Reed Valves on Harbor Freight Compressor Runs but Won't Build Pressure Compressor Fix

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2 жыл бұрын

See step by step how I was able to fix a compressor that still runs wont build pressure by replacing the reed valves. Cheap, mostly easy, fix and saved some cash.
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@markmarks4343 11 ай бұрын

It helps to put two small dabs of grease or vaseline on the tips of the head side reed to keep it in place in the head before lowering it into position. I used dielectric grease that I had laying around

@smellysurf4600 11 ай бұрын

I can’t tell you how helpful this video was, thank you sir. ❤️

@fattigla Жыл бұрын

great vid, thanks for making it short and to the point

@jeromyfisher297 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video I have the same POS but it was in my price range! favorite part of the video is the very end where you bring yourself, hey, that’s hot..

@465painkiller465 Жыл бұрын

This is helpful to me as I took the head apart and then my compressor only built 2 psi pressure. I already knew it had to be something with the valves but the "wiggle method" is a great idea that I haven't tried. Will give it a go. Cheers

@EscapePowerSports Жыл бұрын

awesome, glad it was helpful for you. Give it a shot and let me know if it works out for you. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

@465painkiller465 Жыл бұрын

@@EscapePowerSports I actually tried it but it didn’t work for me. The gasket made it so that it wouldn’t go into place. But I managed by holding it down and being very thorough

@Car_kingpin 6 ай бұрын

Straight to the point thank God👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

@ritchiesokol1061 Жыл бұрын

Our company H.P. was a lemon 🍋. End of making lemonade out of it. The reed valve I made was out of stainless about .014. I almost used shim stock from a craftsman feeler gauge. The poppet valve on our's had an issue also (fixed). The 21 gallon H.P. started hard. I drained the compressor oil & used trans fluid for fluid and has run good since. Maybe used a total of 20-30 hours since. Rich from small airport in Iowa.

@EscapePowerSports Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Mine has popped another set of valves since then. Have never changed the oil so am going to try this and see if it runs/starts smoother. Appreciate you taking the time to share some good info in the comments. Cheers

@FirstLast-ql8fk 8 ай бұрын

Good stuff

@soledadramirez5084 Ай бұрын

Bam it was fixed 😅 Bam , my compressor makes noise but no air wants to go in or out . I opened it up it was a little dirty but that was about , what advice can you give me so I can fix it

@31acruz 10 ай бұрын

"The wizard mechanic" (popular KZfaq channel) uses crazy glue to hold metal gaskets in place while putting them on. Great tip.

@naashawnwattley1796 10 күн бұрын

Mines jus stop workin do u know what cud be the problem not starting at all

@mgomez5606 7 ай бұрын

Is it OK to use it without the suction filter on it? Mine is missing it.

@willboudreau1187 Жыл бұрын

A small dab of petroleum jelly (or K-Y) will hold that upper reed valve in place during assembly, and because it's so thin of a paste, it will melt away when the head heads up, providing a little extra temporary lubrication while the piston slides in and out of the cylinder. You can still go with the touch-and-wiggle method if you want, but I prefer the K-Y slide method. What! Can I say that???

@EscapePowerSports Жыл бұрын

haha yes, great info on another way to accomplish this. Thank you for watching and taking the time to share some good information on the topic in the comments. Cheers

@mgomez5606 7 ай бұрын

I used Vaseline to hold it.

@TEAMPHY6 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if some assembly goo could have kept the reeds in place

@EscapePowerSports Жыл бұрын

Likely so, seems like an appropriate lube for the job. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to share good thoughts in the comments. Cheers

@calvinhazelwood9245 23 күн бұрын

👍🏾

@pynoypride87 4 ай бұрын

Someone selling almost new one for $50 I think this is the issue so I might go buy it lol. Following

@charritolopez8223 Жыл бұрын

Do they call him el relámpago

@EscapePowerSports Жыл бұрын

they call him a lot of things, the man, the myth, the legend, etc. lol thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

@mikebender411 10 ай бұрын

I cant hear

@thomasharrold5556 Жыл бұрын

Audio is terrible.

@EscapePowerSports Жыл бұрын

appreciate the feedback on how to improve the videos. Cheers

@gamlielu Жыл бұрын

bad audio

@EscapePowerSports Жыл бұрын

roger that, appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave some good feedback on where we can improve these videos in the comments. Cheers

@lowellirish 11 ай бұрын

Sound sucks...

@AlCatrraz 3 ай бұрын

One can learn something FROM ANYONE.... Whenever you disassemble any mechanism, MARK THE POSITIONS, AND TAKE A PHOTO for reference