Questions & Answers for: Craftsman reed valve

...lies between the head and the upper reed plate and has only a 1/4 inch strip of material between the intake and output reed valve cavities.  Periodic retorquing of the head may be

...valve plate, discharge reed should be on the head side. There should be a divider in the head side to separate the inlet from the discharge. Make sure the valve plate is turned so that the air from ...

valve plate /reed valves or worn cylinder /vinyl ring. Easy to check, push piston to top position and examine cylinder neer top looking for scratches. If scratched, most likely vinyl piston ring/s are

...reed valve. Before you remove any parts, with compressor running, check all fittings for leaks with soapy water. If no leaks, remove head and examine parts. If reed valve is broken replace as needed ...

...pumping up pressure only to 25,bowing out trough air cleaner Sounds to me like bad (or dirty) reed valves.  Carbon buildup on the reed valves can cause poor seating of the valves.  ...

...so you'll most likely have to get parts through Sears at www.searspartsdirect.com.  For best results replace everything between the head and cylinder; gaskets, valve plates and reed

...think some of the pictures here can show the reed valve location and removal at this link http://gardentractorpullingtips.com/images/breather.gif ...

...valve plate can be repaired. Usually only one or two reeds break. Carefully trim off broken reed exposing port hole. Tap hole with fine thread and make plug with proper matching bolt. plug should be ...

...common problems are failed poppet valves or reed valves broken springs for poppet valves failed non return valve in the pipe to the tank pull the head/s and check the poppet valves or reed ...

...What now ? Answer was to replace reed valves. I have replaced the valve head, so this can not be the problem indicates reed/ poppet valve problem possibly a broken spring in a head pressure ...