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Post by fuzzywolly on Aug 12, 2011 9:40:39 GMT -5
Trying to get down to the hop up chamber to fix a bucking issue, but just can't get there. I looked at some dissembly guides, and am usually good for getting down to the chamber, but on this particular model, I cannot get the front barrel bushing thing out, as it looks like its just stuck in there. Therefore I cannot get the hop up chamber and outer barrel/inner barrel out.
As for the loading nozzle (wanted to clean it), the back sight has some odd looking screw that is not taken out by allen wrench or Phillip's head.
Any ideas? I really need to get down to the chamber soon.
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Post by Knief on Aug 12, 2011 9:46:33 GMT -5
You should be able to push the guide rod plunger in and rotate the barrel bushing counter clockwise (if you're looking down the barrel) about 30-45 degrees and pop it out the front. There is a tool for it, though I don't know if the TM comes with that tool. Either way, you don't need the tool to do it.
Can you post a picture of the screw in your rear sight? Mine is just a standard allen head.
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Post by fuzzywolly on Aug 12, 2011 10:48:45 GMT -5
I managed to get the hop up chamber and barrel out seconds after posting this (figures). All I had to do was turn the barrel bushing like you said, and pull it out. Only thing was, I had to use a good bit of force. Much more than users on some youtube videos had to, and I am guessing it was the first time it had ever been removed, hence the difficulty. As for the loading nozzle removal, I will get a pic up of the screw thing. It kind of looked stripped, but I had never touched it before. Stay tune for pic. Thanks for the help Knief, greatly appreciated. I know you have had your fair share of pistols, so its good to have some input on this.  EDIT: PICS My camera is not exactly top notch and can't get a close up of the screw, but this is the best I got:  From a closer look, there is a octagon shape and then inside of that a smaller pentagon shape cut out. I think I had been trying to remove it basing the size of the allen wrench on the hexagon shape when in fact there is a smaller shape inside of that. Sounds confusing, but that is the best I can describe it. I will take a look at it later. Right now, happy that I got the problem fixed. For the record, just needed to clean out the bucking and barrel from all the silicon that snuck inside. Started to cause some major down hop. Knief what size allen wrench do you use? |
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Post by Knief on Aug 12, 2011 11:53:19 GMT -5
I'll be able to tell you when I get home. Though if I recall, neither my standard nor metric set of hex wrenches really fit correctly in it.
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Post by theitalynstalyn on Aug 12, 2011 17:24:27 GMT -5
From a closer look, there is a octagon shape and then inside of that a smaller pentagon shape cut out. I think I had been trying to remove it basing the size of the allen wrench on the hexagon shape when in fact there is a smaller shape inside of that. Sounds confusing, but that is the best I can describe it. I will take a look at it later. Right now, happy that I got the problem fixed. For the record, just needed to clean out the bucking and barrel from all the silicon that snuck inside. Started to cause some major down hop. Could it be a torx screw? |
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Post by Knief on Aug 12, 2011 17:43:41 GMT -5
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Post by fuzzywolly on Aug 14, 2011 8:40:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the pics Knief.
By rig something up, what did you have in mind exactly? I don't really need to get down to the loading nozzle, as I can lube the piston head with ease while it is installed, but being able to get down to it at some point may be necessary.
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Post by Knief on Aug 14, 2011 9:08:06 GMT -5
Well, I suppose I'd have three different approaches. First, I'd see if I happen to have some other tool that will fit. I've been able to turn odd sized hex heads before with the tip of some needle nose pliers, so you never know if you might get lucky with something else that'll fit the screw. Failing that, I'd probably try to shim one of my current allen wrenches with some electical tape or something. And if that does't work, I'd probably go buy one that's just a hair to big and see if I could sand it down to fit. But those are roads I'll cross when I come to them.
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Post by fuzzywolly on Aug 14, 2011 12:12:10 GMT -5
But those are roads I'll cross when I come to them. Amen.  Thanks for the tips, always like to be prepared for whatever might happen. |
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Post by fuzzywolly on Aug 23, 2011 20:18:44 GMT -5
Rather than start a new thread I might as well post her here. Over the past few weeks I have noticed a drop in hop up on my TM 1911. At first I simply thought that too much silicon got into the chamber, causing the hop to significantly go down. So I cleaned the chamber/bucking and all was good. A couple mags later, same problem. Every time I clean the hop up, the bucking is DRENCED in what I thought was silicon. However, I did not have that much in there, so could it be something else? I did notice that after each shot, some thing came out and sprayed me in the face. Could it be propane? Reason why I don't think its silicon as there can't be that much in there to begin with. Is there a chance that too much gas in the mag can result in extreme amounts coming out...and well hitting me in the face?  Any thoughts? I would like the bucking to at least not get drenched for a days worth of games. |
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Post by Knief on Aug 23, 2011 20:48:06 GMT -5
When you fill your mags, do you put any silicone in?
I had a gun (can't remember what model now, my apologies) where I lubed the mag up every 5 or 6 fills. This was right when propane adaptors came out, and those were the basic instructions. After a while, my mags were so full of silicone, that even after I cleaned my gun out, firing off one mag left the whole barrel and hop assembly coated in lube. I've never bothered adding lube to my propane after that. If this is happening to you, your biggest tip off will be the gas route packing. Start by wiping it down with a paper towel or cotton cloth or something. If, after firing off a mar or two, that's well lubricated, you've got too much lube in the mag.
To clean the mag out, I just had to cycle through it it a bunch. I don't even remember how long it took before it finally started working right. Just clean your barrel before you use it every game and you'll get good performance for, you know, half a day or so. Eventually you'll blow out enough silicone that everything will start working right again.
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Post by fuzzywolly on Aug 24, 2011 0:06:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply, that makes perfect sense. I don't remember lubing the mags, but I did put a bit more in the loading nozzle area than I probably should have. I had assumed it was the lubricant but then started having thoughts it was not. However, upon more close inspection, the bucking is definitely covered in it.
I'll clean her some more before the next game. Should be good for a bit, and hopefully after a few more run throughs, the silicon will blow out, and it'll be back to norm.
Thanks again, now where's my cleaning kit? ;D
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