Hi gtfreight, have a look at my last post and make sure you split the cocking link when reassembling it so you don’t do what I did
Let us know how you get on, I’ll be interested to see if it’s lubed when you first strip it !
I’ll put 50p and two chocolate HobNobs that it’s not
Norm
Re: seal resistance.
That would make fascinating readings. I suspect that optimal seal resistance will also be influenced by the power being generated by the spring and also, of course, by any lubrication on the seal that influences its resistance against the cylinder wall.
Cheers, Phil
Seal resistance experiments is interesting, but as stated earlier, there are some variables that are difficult to measure, like friction under pressure, and how different seal materials react to pressure.
And powerful guns with heavy springs are less sensitive to seal resistance.
Too many airguns!
Hi Norm,
I have just got it out of the bag for the first time and cocked it, it sounded dry when being cocked so I pulled the stock off (the front trigger screw was in solid), and you are right, it's as dry as a nun's chuff. I'm not even going to chrono it until next week when I'm off work and can spend some time on it.
Here's a picture, the guide is still white.
http://imgur.com/a/ZKmDOM3
Last edited by gtfreight; 07-08-2021 at 06:50 PM.
I just can’t understand why they do that, it’s crazy I wonder how long they’d last in the hands of someone who didn’t know anything about greasing them ?
I’ll let you off the hobnobs bet as I reckoned I was on to a dead cert anyway
It’ll be interesting to see what it’s doing once it’s lubed up
If it’s anything like mine there’ll be a fair bit of preload on it as well. If you need any info on the strip don’t hesitate to pm me, or even give me a call on PURUURIYIRO ( substitute the letters for numbers on a std qwerty keyboard ).
I could probably strip mine in the dark now !
Norm
I think I'll be taking you up on the advice if you don't mind.
Absolutely.
I couldn’t resist it, my Venoman setback trigger for the Remy arrived today, and very nice it is too, also very clear fitting instructions with pictures
I know what tomorrow’s workshop job is
Norm.
I've decided to make a start on mine this morning but I've fallen at the first hurdle. I have tried to call you Norm but I must have decoded your number wrong.
I'm trying to remove the trigger block to get to the spring and I can't fathom home to remove the safety mechanism before I take out the 2 pins. If anyone can give me a pointer it would be greatly appreciated.
I've tried to find Jon's guide but can't.