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Product Description
This is a genuine head valve for nailers and staplers. The head valve is responsible for controlling the flow of air to the cylinder. When the trigger is pulled, it creates an imbalance of pressure, which opens the head valve and fires the piston. The head valve is prone to wear over time, so it is important to inspect it often. The seals on the head valve or the body itself can begin to harden and eventually crack, and this results in air leaking from the gun exhaust. For this repair you will need an Allen wrench adjustable wrench and a screwdriver. This plastic head valve is sold individually.
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Works with the following brands:Bostitch, Craftsman, DeWALT, Porter Cable
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Works with the following products:Nailer
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Fixes the following symptoms:Won't fire, Leaks air from top, Driver won't return
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Part# 180450-S replaces these:180450-S, P180450-S
- Works with the following brands:
- Bostitch, Craftsman, DeWALT, Porter Cable
- Works with the following products
- Nailer
- Fixes the following symptoms
- Won't fire, Leaks air from top, Driver won't return
- Part# 180450-S replaces these:
- 180450-S, P180450-S
Videos For installing this part.
Replacing your HEAD VALVE BODY
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- Customer:
- Stephen from GRANITE CITY, IL
- Parts Used:
- 180450-S
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
- Customer:
- Henry from KINSTON, NC
- Parts Used:
- 180450-S
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Customer:
- Dan from CAVE CREEK, AZ
- Parts Used:
- 180450-S
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Pull out the old head valve.
Transfer the large O-ring, spring and flat washer from the old valve to the new one. Insert the flat washer, then spring into the new valve and insert back into the head. ... Read more Be sure to use mineral oil for air guns. Regular air tool oil can damage the rubber O-rings
- Customer:
- Charles from SAMARIA, MI
- Parts Used:
- 180450-S
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Customer:
- Twyla from GRAYSLAKE, IL
- Parts Used:
- 180450-S
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Customer:
- Art from CHULA VISTA, CA
- Parts Used:
- 180450-S
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Customer:
- Gary from Niceville, FL
- Parts Used:
- 180450-S
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Used craftsman illustrated part breakdown to see ... Read more how everything fit together. Throughly Cleaned all broken pieces out of cylinder and change o ring seals from old valve to the new one. Then reassembled both guns. A couple of pointers the nailer rams will only fit one way. The guide tracks must be aligned to the front of the gun to preclude binding. A light coat of petroleum jelly protects the o rings and lets you use less force to put the parts together.
Old head valve was made Of a carbon looking material. New one look to be Teflon so they should hold up longer.
After reassembly check operation the load up and get to work
- Customer:
- Mike from DOYLESTOWN, PA
- Parts Used:
- 180450-S
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Replaced metal head cover.
Fires perfect staples now!
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Model Compatibility
Manufacturer Part Number: 180450-S
| Brand | Model Number | Description |
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| Craftsman | 351153000 | Nailer - Nailer/stapler |
| Craftsman | 351181700 | Nailer - Stapler |
| Craftsman | 351181710 | Nailer - Stapler |
| Craftsman | 351181720 | Nailer - Nailer |
| Craftsman | 351181730 | Nailer - Nailer |
| Craftsman | 351181740 | Nailer - Nailer |
| Craftsman | 351184090 | Nailer - Brad Nailer |
| Craftsman | 351184240 | Nailer - Brad Nailer |
| Craftsman | 351184540 | Nailer - Combination Nailer/stapler |
| Porter Cable | BN200C | Nailer - Brad Nailer |
| Porter Cable | BN200CR | Nailer - Brad Nailer |
| Porter Cable | BN200SB | Nailer - 18-Gauge Brad Nailer |
| Bostitch | BT1855 | Nailer - Oil-Free Brad Nailer |
| Bostitch | BT1855K | Nailer - 18 Gauge Brad Nailer |
| Bostitch | BTFP12233 | Nailer - Smart Point 18 GA Brad Nailer Kit |
| Bostitch | BTFP1850K | Nailer - 18ga 2in Brad Nailer |
| Craftsman | CMPBN18K | Nailer - 18ga Brad Nailer |
| Craftsman | CMPBN18SB | Nailer - 18 Ga Brad Nailer |
| Craftsman | CMPNC18K | Nailer - 18ga Nrrw Crwn Stplr |
| DeWALT | DWEHF1838K | Nailer - 18ga 7/32 Crwn Flr S |
| DeWALT | DWFP12231 | Nailer - 18 Gauge 2" Brad Nailer |
| DeWALT | DWFP12232 | Nailer - 18 Gauge 1-1/2" x 1/4" Narrow Crown Stapler |
| DeWALT | DWFP12233 | Nailer - 53445 |
| DeWALT | DWFP12233R | Nailer - Pin Nailer |
| DeWALT | DWFP1838 | Nailer - 18ga 1-1/2 Stapler |
| DeWALT | DWFP1838R | Nailer - Stapler |
| DeWALT | DWLHF2025K | - 20ga Engr Floor Stap |
| Bostitch | EHF1838K | Nailer - Flooring Stapler |
| Stanley | FMFP71928 | Nailer - 18ga 2# Brad Nailer |
| Bostitch | LHF2025K | Nailer - Flooring Stapler |
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