A 0.5mm difference is far more than a press fit would use. To give you an idea, 0.5mm = 20 thou, whereas an interference fit is 1 thou.
Hi All
Putting together a meteor with a MK5 barrel (TH serial number)
I have a question regarding the cocking linkage pin. Do these need to be pressed into place?
The hole in the barrel and linkage measure 4.5mm but the original pin is 5mm.
Just to be on the safe side I ordered a new pin from John Knibbs and this is 5mm as well.
Can anyone confirm this is correct?
Cheers
Dave
A 0.5mm difference is far more than a press fit would use. To give you an idea, 0.5mm = 20 thou, whereas an interference fit is 1 thou.
I don't think I will force it.
The pic on the John Knibbs site shows a roll pin. The supplied part is solid
http://www.airgunspares.com/store/pr...t-No.-16-2138/
This is odd.
The early pin is showing as solid but the late is a roll pin. Think i will get on the phone
It sounds as though you've identified the problem - I wish you luck with getting it sorted!
Just a quick update. Unfortunately the second pin from john Knibbs was 5mm as well.
I've got around the problem by using a 4.5 x 16 roll pin.
This is working fine
Thanks for the help
I just use a bit of drill shank for all the pins. Use a dremel to get a nice cut.
Baz
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