How to remove a Tank Valve without a vice
First off, buy the Valve Removal Tool from TagDagger. ($23)
http://www.airarcher.com/air-archer-conversion-kit.html
Next, screw two 2×4 edge to edge and drill a 2 1/4″ hole in the middle (tank is 2 3/8″).
Remove tank cover (by slowing pushing it off).
Vice tank in hole and use a cheater pipe on the Valve Removal tool.
Some slippage may occur, so tighen vice screws some more.
Actually best to build 2 vices for double the grip and then it works fine.
Or rubber lining and cut a slightly bigger hole.
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hey guys , before you remove the valve do you have to remove that nut on the side of valve?or do you just put the valve removal tool on and unscrew it?
I didn’t have any rust, but I always wondered what to lube with in case I found some. I think if my tank had any corrosion I would get a new one. It’s probably a good idea to remove the valve on an older 4-5yr old Condor and check the tank.
Harry,
That’s scary. I had a little corrosion in the tank collar also.
I think that would be a good place for some Dielectric Grease like used for the valve spring nut I think.
or you can wait until your tank gets stuck in the frame, and when you go unscrew the tank, you realize you are unscrewing the valve from the tank with 2k psi of pressure still in the tank! 😆 It happened with my .22 after I left the tank on for 4-5 months without removing it. I kept turning the tank to unscrew it from the gun to refill it, and after a couple of turns I realized the valve was still screwed on tight to the frame and not moving, but only the tank itself was turning 🙂 It only cost me a new frame after I managed to get the tank and valve off 🙂
Sweet idea!
Also helps if you take a propane torch and heat up the tank right at the valve a little. Not enough to hurt the tank just a little. I had one that I put in my mill vise and couldn’t get it out until I warmed it up. Don’t know why they put them in so tight. When I put mine in I put some silicone grease on the o ring and use a 5/16″ drill in the hole. Hold tank and tighten until tank spins in my hand. I only have to use the tool on other peoples tanks the first time.
Dude… Awesome idea.
Why the fuck didn’t I think of that!!! 😆 👿
Nice idea! They can be in pretty tight. It looks like it works great.
:8: , excellent idea, keep em coming. 🙂
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the nut ? you mean the set screw – that holds your burst disk – NO