Broken Craftsman Impact Wrench

[kckndrgn]

I'm hoping someone here can help me. I have an old Air Impact wrench, inherited from my dad, that has stopped working.
When connected to an air supply the tool runs continuously. I have determined that the Throttle valve has disintegrated (part number 130348) and now the bad news, the part is obsolete and no longer made.

While this is a craftsman tool I could try taking it to my local sears store, I don't want to loose this one, it is special to me (my dads name is engraved on it).

I just need the valve. I can't tell what the material the valve was made from, maybe a type of rubber?

Anyone have any idea where to look for a replacement or a way to fab up something to work?

TIA

 

[bcp]

If it still has the Sears model number on it, that can be cross-referenced on some web sites to see who made it.

I think it is usually the 3 prefix numbers that identify the mfg.

For example:

123.4567890 = the 123 prefix means it was made by "Numberline"

Bruce

PS: here's one:

http://vintagemachinery.org/craftsman/manufacturers.aspx

 

[kckndrgn]

Thanks, not only does it still have the model number, I have the owners manual and original box it came in!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Post some pictures of the valve, some of us are pretty good at finding or making parts.

 

[kckndrgn]

Item 4 in this list diagram:
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/cr...ench-parts-c-158286_159642_159644_159679.html

found this thread where a person used an 'oil meter valve seat', but again, I'm having problems finding it
http://www.farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=61245

The only thing left of the original piece is the base that was attached to the spring. Looks like it might have been tapered to fit into the hole and the pressure from the air tank created the seal.

 

[coachgeo]

While a working Air gun would be the best possible outcome.... have seen some amazing works of art done out of old tools. Might be something to consider.

some examples Small link

Below is the whole link giberish URL

https://www.google.com/search?q=art...1ETMHHM48PzfS&q=art made out of tools ray gun

 

[kckndrgn]

Wonder if I could use this to make a new valve
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008URBC9..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1P0YNZ4440VAE2FXTAKA

Sugru

 

[Tooljunkie]

Figured someone would have noticed or mentioned it. It a Chicago pneumatic.
Cp is popular, and there used to be places that specialized in air tool repair. Perhaps a similar style in cp will have the same valve. My Napa impact is a Sioux if I recall. I probably have a couple in my box of decrepid old tools. In some cases the air valve parts were used in other tools like air hammers and drills.

I know of 2 shops that repaired air tools in my area. Bet if you started trolling you will find someone with a handful of the part you need.
I can see you have been searching, as you mentioned the guy that used an oil metering valve from a Mazda rotary engine.i saw that thread as well.

 

[kckndrgn]

Tooljunkie, I did notice it was a CP and tried looking on their site, but came up empty. I decided to contact them, I'll see what they say.