Found On Road Dead--HF 100PSI Oilless Air Compressor

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Found On Road Dead--HF 100PSI Oilless Air Compressor.

This Central Pneumatic has a 3gal tank and 1/3hp motor. I couldn't find a model number but the motor/compressor is similar to their 100PSI "pancake" model. Noticed it in front of my neighbors house as I was driving by on "trash" day so I stopped and threw it in my trunk. Figured worst case scenario it could be used for parts?

Once back at the shop, I plugged it in, let it run for a minute and as I expected, it did not build pressure. Gootoob has guys that have replaced O-rings on this style and got them to work so I figured I would throw a couple O-rings at it to see if I could get it working.

2 screws for the handle, 4 screws for the cover and 4 screws for the cylinder head and I had it apart. Once apart, it became apparent what the problem was--do you see it? The cylinder was also scored. Removed the top O-ring and blew a little air into the hole and the "out" reed and housing popped out.

Consider that this compressor draws its air from the crankcase sort of like a 2-stroke engine and there is probably a vent to the motor because I didn't see one external. If you haven't figured the issue, it is that there is an "in" reed built into the top of the piston and it is broken off exposing a hole to the crankcase. I didn't see the remnant in the crankcase nor in the head so beats me where it went to...

A quick web search (amaz, ebay, temu, etc) brings up NO rebuild/repair parts that even remotely resemble these parts. For shits and giggles, I might call HF parts to see if anything is available for it. I'd be willing to throw a $20 bill at it, but that is about it. I've never liked oilless compressors and this is a perfect example of why one should buy the HF extended warranty...