Valve Reed

Unplug the power to the compressor and drain air from tank.

1. Remove two bolts under compressor motor that hold motor to frame. This allows access to the three interior screws that are part of the motor cover.
2. Remove the 6 screws that hold the motor cover. There are 3 on the back and 3 on the front.
3. Loosen t ... Read more he 4 Allen head bolts from the top of the compressor. When removing, make sure that the washers are not lost.
4. Make note of the sequence of gaskets.
5. Clean off old gasket material from head. This is PIA. Use a razor. Make sure you get all of the old gasket material off, else the repair will fail.
6. Inspect reed valves, replace is necessary.
7. Position NEW gasket material and reassemble.
8. Hand tighten Allen Head bolts.
9. Tighten head bolts with torque wrench diagonally to 12 Ft Lbs.
10. Replace compressor cover. It will NOT be necessary to replace all 6 screws, if you anticipate having to do this fix again.
11. Replace the two frame bolts.
12. Done