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columbiA · 08-31-2013, 05:09 PM

If the reed valves are broken,an easy fix is to use metal strapping that is used for banding lifts of lumber etc.The stuff I used was about 1". Or so wide & was the same thickness as the original valves.Cut to size & it works great.

08-31-2013, 05:09 PM	#17
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: Gordon Smith air compressor If the reed valves are broken,an easy fix is to use metal strapping that is used for banding lifts of lumber etc.The stuff I used was about 1". Or so wide & was the same thickness as the original valves.Cut to size & it works great.