Craftsman air compressor runs but doesn't make pressure. Not so simple fix. Rebuild pump. 

*Construction seemed sturdier than other units I considered **MyBest.Tools** Noise level was reasonable. Good pressure and cfm capacity for a small reasonably light compressor.*

I was impressed by the video, it was a great help. Especially the removal of the cover. I had no idea what type of screws were holding it together. Thanks for the help.

NICE video, like the way you speed up the screwdriver and rachet action, nice calm instruction with no run-on, excellent!

Great instructions easy to follow. I cannot remember if you mentioned the different torque settings. No problem, as it should be mentioned in the instructions. Thanks for making it easy.

I was trying to figure out how to remove that open-air filter because I bought my second hand and it was super dusty. Thanks for the video.

If you cut this video off bc he added some music to a video he did a great job equalizing the voice over to overcome the music then possibly you should just wing it yourself and not watch this repair being done which clearly was better then others I’ve watched. I saw a guy hack his plastic cover and make a custom plate to let the fan direct the air back to the motor. As well as remove the line to the tank Unnecessarily as he just moved the head to the side as shown here. Spot on man my kit is coming in the mail tomorrow and I’m glad i watched this looks like 10 mins of work 👊🏼. My compressor will get to max psi but take about 30 mins doing so. It helps if I build pressure to 40-60 psi then turn it off and let it go again it’s maybe 20 mins instead. Still this is no way to have a compressor run as these are extra noisy. The faster it can get up to max psi the better. I’ve also had to replace my drain nut on the bottom of the tank. It had a load and I mean a load of junk inside it brown ish color from backing up. I kicked the compressor on with no nut to free it up and boy did it make a mess however I saw no other way to get it unclogged as bad as it was. New drain nut and she’s back in business. Don’t want this tank rusting out from the inside very dangerous as I’m sure it already did some damage from previous owners neglect. People asking where to get parts no not from craftsman they discontinued parts but it’s a common part between hundreds and hundreds if not thousands of compressors. Part number for kit is k-0650. It’s the same for my 60 gallon tank make sure the bearing on the connecting rod isn’t bad as well while your in there. I really like the slide to the side head move with the air line staying on. Pretty clutch time saver and using the extension bit with a driver to get the deep screws out of the cover. Rock on man. With videos like this it helps anyone feel good about going inside and doing what seems very daunting. It’s truly not -RU-vid master mechanic knowledge is power. One other thing is it’s good to clean up the reeds in that plate that open and close to allow pressure through. Spend a few mins making sure those are tip top clean and Alittle lube on piston ring and seals. Hands down best video I’ve seen on this rebuild process. For this I thank you good sir.

What I have always done, and I've had compressors for more then 10 years, use a scotch bright pad, as a airfilter for the intake..... Cut it into a circle and if you have to use more the one stacked.

great job!

Excellent video. Am going to try to fix my craftsman this way

Great video. Thank you so much.

Still no air filter! I don't care about the music. It has the information I needed. Thank you for that! I don't think my compressor, bought new at Sears came with an air filter. I'll do the rebuild and get one.

Very helpful, thanks for the vid

Outstanding video!

Good illustration on how to replace piston seal and cylinder

The rebuild cost $20.00 easy to do, and works like a new one ( I also put a screen and sponge filter) (homemade)

Thanks for the vid , help me to fix mine !

Good repair video

I agree music wasn't needed, but great instructions.

Video --- good; concise, clear, detailed repair. Ruined by forcing listeners to strain to hear dialog over needless background racket.

Wonder why in your description you say *Not so simple fix Rebuild pump* If you have the right parts and 15 minutes, if that, and should be done. I found it very easy to work on. Made one hell of an improvement getting from empty tank to 130 psi. >NOTE - Feel the top of the tank when it shuts off. That is HOT, so as it cools, pressure will drop ~10 psi over a couple of hours. I've had mine for +20 years and always leave in the On position, so there is always air without having to start from zero. It'll drop pressure down to 90psi over a week and comes on for around 90 seconds and shuts off at 130 psi. Aside for being very noisy, it's been a really good compressor.

Looks just like a husky compressor to. But piston rod set up a little different

Just this year started having the issue where the tank filled up super super slow but never got to the point where it would cut off even after at least 20 minutes of running. I will be taking that apart tomorrow

I learned a lot watching your video. I think I can do it. I have a 33 gallon upright compressor similar to yours. However I do have a question. I have a burned out capacitor that was one of two. Any suggestions as to where I can get one?

Mine only builds pressure to 40 psi and goes no further. I’m going to try this. You make it look easy. Thanks for the video, plain and simple.

After all the work you put into it, did you eventually install an air filter?

Good informative video. Wht didn't you put an air filter on it?

How to make an air compress to run an build up press an also shout off?

Don’t pay attention to those people, music was good and info as usual was excellent

Where did you get the cylinder and gaskets, etc, please?

I'm having an issue with a Craftsman 919.166441. The tube that comes off the top of the head, popped off. It seems there's a part or gasket of some sort ( it's red ) that goes between and connects/seals the tube to the head. I can't find the part I need for that...??

Where do you get your parts?

What if i didnt mark my compression sleeve. How can i figure out the way it was in there before? Is teflon tape necessary on the check valve downstream from the head

What’s the background song? I like it 😅

I subscribe to your channel because you were no b******* you did it straight up the only thing I did notice is you didn't happen to put a new filter on the air intake probably be a good idea you don't want to let dust getting in there anyways good job

Just like a 2 stroke piston

Thank you the porn star music was great Pump right up, good job

1,000,000 thanks!😁😁😁 -100

Dude... The music... lol

HI, thanks for this video. I will want to do this over the winter and will save a link to your video.! My Craftsman compressor is very similar and I wondered if you would happen to know how to adjust the cutout pressure on the pressure switch. I would like to adjust mine down a bit as it cuts out a bit over 140 with compressor having a 150 psi max.Please let me know if you can help with this!

Where do you buy the stuff

I have a similar Craftsman air compressor, but not sure if I'm having the same problem. The tank will fill, it holds pressure, but no air will come out. Even when I disconnect an adapter, there's no pressure. Would applying this fix resolve the issue?

Got a link to buy the rebuild kit ? Please

Where do you order that kit at? My tank does same thing

Where can I buy crafstman air compressor kit

Whats the part number for the rebuild kit ?

opening my compressor ,right now

I was hoping it was this simple, but can you get parts in 2020? Thats the real question!

How long should the compressor take to fill? I have a 5hp 25gallon

is this repair still holding up?

How much was the rebuild kit?

Where did you get rebuild kit from my compressor just took a shit on me and won’t hold pressor it’s a craftsman also called sears n get nothing but the run around

Mine runs and gets up to pressure but when I’m using my tools it trips the breaker when it goes to restart

Great video, very helpful but lose the silly music. Thanks.

How much did the Kit COST ???

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My compressor starts working and builds pressure up to 150psi but sometimes during work it will not start and won't keep tank charged. Sometimes it turns on only for a few seconds then goes quiet. Sometimes I hears something that it wants to start like air going somewhere through the pipe for about 2 second and then quiets and stays like that. Fails to keep up pressure in tank when I use it. Pressure goes low as 50psi but compressor doesn't start. Then I had to open drain valve to release remaining air pressure in the tank. Disconnect it from AC power for few minutes and it starts working again build up to 150psi again. I don't hear any air leaks. What could be wrong??

Aren't you going to add a filter element? Even some crafting flannel would be better than nothing.

I have one just like that

DONT FORGET A NEW AIR FILTER

Aren't you supposed to do a break-in?

And still No Filter.

I don’t know but that compressor was loud as fuck

Music is highly annoying. Why you need to have it? Makes me not watch it.

music made me shut off video - yikes

unwatchable with this music