In this video, we strip down a Porter Cable FN250C finish nailer that won't fire to try to figure out what's wrong. The solution was inexpensive and simple. Part used in this video: amzn.to/3bkReuE
Thanks for posting this. I have the same model I've had for 10 years and mine started doing the exact same thing today. I'm ordering a replacement trigger piston assembly, got nothing to lose trying. Thanks again.
Replaced the trigger and mine works like new. Thanks for showing the total tear down. I popped the three pins, pried out old trigger and snapped new one in in about three minutes. Amazon costs, about $14.00. You saved me around $170.00. Again, thanks for the video.
Wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you for this video as my nail gun was having the exact same issue. replaced the trigger assy and its working like new again.
Thanks for this! The last part of the trigger insert was hard to pull out. I used a Paint Can opener, the small hooked end was able to grab a spot down in there and it popped right out. Looking forward to using this nailer again!
My gun was acting up last time I used it. Today I started using it and it failed just like in this video.....Now I know what to look for when I take it apart....Thanks !
I was building a doghouse for my corgi and my exact same finish PC nailer had issues just like urs. Hoping to just replace the o rings and call it a day. Thanks! Liked and Subbed!!
Good video. I had the same problem... and I noticed there were never real "O-rings" in there originally to begin with, it was just a semi-stiff seal made of grease/glue!!! No wonder it looked like they disintegrated. Planned obsolesce caught red handed! LOL. Needless to say I will not be buying Porter Cable anymore. I was looking for an excuse to get a Milwaukee cordless....
Lol... I haven't dug that deeply into mine, but it's is doing the same exact thing. I rightly assumed ot had something to do with the trigger. I'll order the part and see if it will fix the gun. Thanks!
this is a common issue many porter cable fn250c nailgun failures guns Look brand new still , i have same one , obviously manufacture is using very sinister cheap parts assembly, trigger seals etc just getting money $$ from customers .
Let me guess you charge the customer 4 days worth of Labor to fix a $40 stapler good video anyway though I bet you're glad you made it so you can put it back together and see where everything goes
I have the same problem (DEWALT d51257 is identical mechanically). Whatever is left in mine looks like rings made out of grease. Instead of buying a new assembly, has anyone found the size of the replacement rings?
this is a common issue many porter cable fn250c nailgun failures guns Look brand new still , i have same one , obviously manufacture is using very sinister cheap parts assembly, trigger seals etc just getting money $$ from customers .
Most frustrating and unreliable tool I've owned. Appreciate your video, but the gun isn't worth the effort. Had mine for years, and even using their nails, continues to multi-fire and jam. Won't even give it away. It's trash material.