Put the metal trigger in my LGV.
Now the gun won't cock.
I've been putting this off for some time because I knew, as a non technical type, I would run into trouble.
The two sides of the trigger unit were difficult to separate, and, although I was very careful, and covered it with a cloth, all the sears fell out of position and there were washers loose. By looking at pictures I'm confident I put things back where they should be. However, I have a couple of questions, if anyone can help.
The main sear has a washer on the underside but not on the top. Is this normal? I've checked everwhere but there is no sign of a second washer.
There are small washers on top of the bolts on the other two sears, but none over the top of the new trigger - although there is one under the trigger. Is this a problem?
Does the spring with metal insert that goes into the adjustment channel behind the trigger, followed by a screw, go in spring first or the reverse?
Does the cylindrical metal piece with a cut out for the sear to engage the piston rod attach over the spring guide, under it, or just lie next to it?
And now for the big one:
Is the gun failing to cock because I have replaced the sears incorrectly - for example as if they were already in the cocked position - or is it possible that trigger adjustment will sort out the problem? I have a feeling that It's the former and that I did not align the sears correctly before reassembly.
If you read this, Bigtoe, the 6ftlb piston is now out, and if you pm me your address, I will send it to you.
I will be opening the gun up again today for another look and fiddle.
Arthur
I wish I was in the land of cotton.