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.
Valve, Reed E100229
OEM part for: Craftsman
Part Number: E100229
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This Valve, Reed will fit the following 8 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Craftsman
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One of the reeds on my Harbor Freight compressor was broken.
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Very cost effective alternative to a new compressor or dealing with Harbor Freight on the parts.
Compressor was only pumping up to 25-30 lbs pressure. Removed
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
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.
no pressure above 20psi.
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Air Compressor would not build air beyond 40 pounds
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Nutdriver, scraper for gasket removal
Parts Used
Compressor would only make 20 lbs of pressure.
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, Allen wrenches
Parts Used
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.
Bad head gasket
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Wire brush
Parts Used
Very easy due to the video instructions.
The compressor was runing but did't produce compressed air.
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set
Parts Used
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.
Compressor would not build pressure
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Allen wrench
Parts Used
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.
Low compression
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Allen wrench and scraper
Parts Used
Compressor leaks air and will not build up pressure
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Adjustable Wrench, Alan Wrench
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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