Nail Gun Repair: Save Big with a $0.10 Repair vs. $15 Replacement. Porter Cable FN250c 16 gauge

In this video, we will go over 2 ways to repair a broken Porter Cable 16g nail gun. First way is to replace the part. The second way is to repair/modify the broken part to make it usable again.
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[@cwl206]

Brilliant! I figured out it was those o rings yesterday and ordered a diverse o ring kit. hopefully it will work before any modifications. worse case I can drill like you or order a new assembly. TU and Subbed! also loved the safety reminders at the end! update 7/14/24: got my oring kit from amzn and installed and worked! btw as soon as i hooked up the air right after the repair a misfire occurred. scary af but i had it pointed away from me and had eye protection on as well. so never ever pt this at anyone!

[@TheGarageEngineer]

glad it worked and using safety precautions. thanks for watching.

[@jboslim]

This is the repair I need to make. Thanks.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@markpelletier2774]

Thanks partner. My gun just failed. Same issue, losing air at the trigger. I will try your fix.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Thanks for watching!

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍 Interesting. Thank you

[@TheGarageEngineer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@raymondkyle8416]

What size o-rings??

[@kenbrilliant1639]

mine works like garbage. It doesn't shoot 1-1/16 but shots 1/2 and 1-1/4. need to be a higher quality nailed. maybe a horshoe nailer.

[@rickpelland3768]

I bought a trigger valve kit, it also came with a messload of rubber O rings.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

That is cool. Always good to have extra o rings.

[@rickpelland3768]

Update, dropped the new valve in today, gun works like new, no leaks

[@TheGarageEngineer]

@@rickpelland3768 nice. Best way to go. These nailers will live forever.

[@brianb4642]

Question: When you replaced the trigger assembly with a new assembly you pointed out that it worked, but still leaked air. I'm curious if your self-repaired/modified assembly leaked air when you reassembled it. Thanks for the video. Yes, it was interesting.

[@TheGarageEngineer]

That could be. I should have further investigated. But I had the other valve to try. Thanks for watching.