How to Rebuild a Rolair/Chinook K30 pump / Snap-On BRA6180V Pump

How to Rebuild a Rolair/Chinook K30 pump / Snap-On BRA6180V Pump NOTE: Threaded end of crankshaft has a left-hand thread. Remove nut by turning clockwise. Use two or three prong wheel puller to remove flywheel. Apply a small amount of oil between puller and crankshaft. Entire crankshaft/connecting rod/piston assembly can be removed from crankcase after […]

How it Works: Pilot Air Compressor Valves

How it Works: Pilot Unloader Valve Instead of one component doing all these things, the piloted unloader valve is a multifunctional part. It can activate an engine idle control and reduce oil consumption by equalizing pressure between your pump’s tanks with checked valves for each cylinder as well! In this article we’ll go over what […]

How to Rebuild a JENNY/ EMGLO Air Compressor Pump

HOW TO REBUILD A JENNY/ EMGLO Air compressor pump Today we’re going to rebuild a K/KU pump for Jenny. Also known as Emglo and some models of DeWalt. The heads are identical across the K pumps, G pumps and very similar on the W pumps. Start with the intake valve, which is a K145. We […]