GRACO 171818 - Poppet & Piston Clearance Adjustment Tool
Adjustment tool specifically designed to ensure proper clearance between the poppets and the piston on President air motor assemblies. This precision tool helps maintain optimal pump performance by allowing technicians to properly adjust critical internal components during service and maintenance procedures.
Specifications
- Gauge: 0.145 in (3.7 mm)
- Gauge Thickness: 0.145 in (3.7 mm)
- Function: measures clearance between poppets and seat of transfer valve
- Adjustment Clearance: 0.145 in. (3.7 mm)
Features
- Precision gauge measurement of 0.145 in (3.7 mm)
- Ensures proper poppet and piston clearance
- Professional service tool for maintenance
- Designed specifically for President air motors
Applications
- Service and maintenance of President air motors
- Pump performance optimization
- Professional pump servicing
- Quality control during assembly
Compatible Equipment
- President air motor assemblies
- Monark pneumatic pump systems
- air motor with transfer valve and poppet valve stems
Related Parts
- 194248 - Tool, Packing, Pump
- 168085 - Insert Tool for Working on Fire-Ball Air Motors
- 206220 - Bracket, Mounting, Wall
- 207365 - Bracket, Mounting Wall
- 207579 - Padded Pliers
This is a specialized adjustment tool used to ensure proper clearance between poppets and piston components in President air motor systems. The 0.145 in gauge specification is critical for proper pump operation. This is an accessory tool that should be ordered separately. Used in conjunction with padded pliers (207579) for proper air motor service. Used to adjust transfer valve clearance between poppets and seat when open. Used with bottom adjusting nuts (33) on poppet valve stems (45) and grommets (32).
Reference Manuals
- 344905 (Page 7) Supply Pumps Brochure
- 306518 (Page 8) 5:1 Fire-Ball 300 Pump
- 306531 (Page 13) 15:1 Fire-Ball 300 Pumps
- 306674 (Page 10) 50:1 Fire-Ball 425 Pumps
- 306982 (Page 8) President® Air Motors
