Graco 164654 Retainer - Aftermarket Replacement | Bedford 12-1479

Maintain proper stack alignment and sealing in your Graco airless assemblies with this service retainer. Sized and machined to the original geometry, it holds packings or related hardware in position so the pump or gun rebuild goes back together smoothly. Cross-referenced as Graco 164654 and supplied by Bedford as 12-1479, this aftermarket retainer pairs well with routine maintenance of Contractor-series guns, live swivels, and select pump sections where the illustrated parts list (IPL) specifies this number.

Aftermarket Precision-Machined Industrial Duty

Why Choose This Retainer

  • Maintains packing stack position for reliable sealing and smooth trigger or pump motion.
  • Machined to match OEM geometry for an easy drop-in during service.
  • Supports routine rebuilds - ideal to stock with packings, glands, and O-rings.

Finish: Clean machined surface with rounded edges to ease assembly.

Typical Compatibility

  • Graco Contractor / Contractor PC and FTx airless guns where the IPL lists 164654.
  • Silver / Silver Plus and Flex-series gun families referencing this retainer.
  • Live swivel and hose-end subassemblies calling out the OEM number below.
  • Common Graco electric rigs (Ultra / Ultra Max II 390–1095) when paired with the above guns.

Always verify against your exact sprayer or gun Illustrated Parts List for part number confirmation.

What This Product Fits

  • Graco airless spray guns and related subassemblies that specify a 164654 retainer in the IPL.
  • Contractor / Contractor PC, FTx, and many Silver-series configurations using standard packing stacks.
  • Hose-end live swivels and adapters that list the retainer as a service component.
  • Service kits and rebuild procedures calling out the OEM reference below.

Use your model’s parts book to confirm placement within the stack (above or below packings, depending on assembly).

Technical Specifications

Aftermarket Bedford 12-1479
OEM Graco 164654
FitsGraco airless guns / swivels / pump sections that require this retainer (verify IPL)
TypeRetainer for packing stack / subassembly location
MaterialPrecision-machined metal (service grade)
FunctionHolds packings or related parts in position; supports sealing performance
PressureNot pressure-bearing; used within assemblies rated to system pressure
BrandBedford Precision Parts (Aftermarket)

Inspect mating glands, packings, and seats during service; replace worn components as a set for best results.

Installation Notes

  1. Relieve system pressure and lock the trigger or disconnect power.
  2. Disassemble the relevant gun, swivel, or pump section per the parts diagram.
  3. Clean the cavity and inspect seats, packings, and threads.
  4. Place the retainer in the correct orientation within the stack.
  5. Reassemble to spec; test for smooth motion and any seepage.

Tip: Lightly lubricate threads or O-ring lands (where applicable) to reduce galling during torque.

When to Rebuild / Replace

  • Visible wear, burrs, or deformation on the retainer seating face.
  • Difficulty maintaining packing preload after adjustment.
  • Recurring leaks despite new packings and seals.
  • Excess play or misalignment noted during reassembly.

Bedford vs OEM Comparison

FeatureBedford Aftermarket (12-1479)OEM (Graco)
Fit & InterfaceMatches OEM geometry for stack placementFactory retainer to original spec
PerformanceSupports sealing with correct alignmentSpecified for original assembly
AvailabilityIf in stock, ships from Bedford Precision Parts in Bedford Hill, New York.Ships via Graco distribution
ValueCost-effective service optionOEM program

FAQs

Yes. Bedford 12-1479 cross-references the OEM number shown and is intended for assemblies that specify that retainer in the parts list.
It appears in a range of Graco guns and subassemblies—such as Contractor, FTx, Silver/Silver Plus, and hose-end swivels—when the model’s IPL lists the retainer. Confirm your exact model number before ordering.
Often, yes. When refreshing a stack, replace worn packings, glands, O-rings, and seats at the same time to help restore sealing and smooth motion.
The retainer itself is not a pressure-bearing part; it positions components within an assembly that is rated to system pressure by the gun or pump manufacturer.
Service-grade machined metal with a clean finish; appearance may vary slightly between production runs.