Meteor Cocking Linkage Pin

[taffers1966]

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

[Paddy_SP]

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.

[taffers1966]

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.

[taffers1966]

The early pin is showing as solid but the late is a roll pin. Think i will get on the phone

[Paddy_SP]

It sounds as though you've identified the problem - I wish you luck with getting it sorted!

[taffers1966]

It sounds as though you've identified the problem - I wish you luck with getting it sorted!

Thanks for the input. John Knibbs are sending a replacement as there was a possible error.