Breech o-rings replacement
Hi-hi
Me thinks it is about time to replace these items, so I thinks I can remove the tank and the barrel from the frame so the breech will come free from the frame.
Is my thinking incorrect or correct?
Thanks for any input on this matter.
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What are signs these need replacing???
GKU,
Thank you.
I’d remove the breech from the back end and leave the barrel end alone.
Watch from 1:25 to 2:10 and replace the two breech O-rings inside and then replace in reverse order.
It can be hard to replace the O-rings but I use a 1/8″ wooden dowel to hold one end into the groove and push the remanding in with another dowel.
You can also use white urethane O-ring that are much more wear resistant.
~ Greg
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It depends, sometimes you can feel a buff of air on your cheek if the one by the Top Hat leaks.
On the other end it’s harder to tell with the hammer/spring making waves.
A poor crony string could be a good reason to replaces them too.
It wouldn’t hurt to periodically change them out now and then even if they just feel loose, O-rings are cheap …….. and don’t forget to keep them on a silicon lube schedule.
Also if you’re going in there I’d polish the areas that makes contact with the 2 O-rings, the barrel and the top hat.
~ Greg