V3 Custom Gearbox un-winding

Amos · June 7th, 2008, 03:47

Here's a video of what it's doing...

Before it use to do the un-wind... but only a 1/4th of what it's doing now.

I put a new modify anti-reversal latch spring in... Thinking it might get rid of the little bit of the un-wind... but it made it worse...

My thoughts are weak anti-reversal latch spring...

Your thoughts?

Nova316 · June 7th, 2008, 04:17

U need a new anti reversal latch, or your bevel gear notches are getting to worn down.

lord_sid · June 7th, 2008, 04:21

hows the condition of the bevel gear? is that really worn down to the latch doesn't catch?

Crunchmeister · June 7th, 2008, 13:00

I'd say that you either need a new ant-reversal latch altogether, not just the spring. Either that, or the teeth on the bevel gear that the latch catches on are worn.

ThunderCactus · June 7th, 2008, 13:48

the spring might be too weak, the notches on the gear might be finished, the anti reversal could be incompatible, or the mechbox squeezes it too tightly.

Renegade) · June 7th, 2008, 13:58

Yeah I had this same problem with my V2, All i did was file the edges of the bevel a bit where the anti reversal catches, filed the tip of the reversal latch itself, make it sharper to catch better, and bent the spring a bit so it engages harder and faster.. Seems to have worked, not a single problem since. If V3 isnt to different that is.

Flatlander · June 7th, 2008, 14:10

I had the same problem on a buddy's V2 and the cause was actually the modify latch. Switching back to his original G&P latch solved the problem.

Now I'm not sure if it was a latch that came with the drop-in gearsets or if it was the latch that can be purchased seperately (or are they the same?) but I was told the latch isnt' compatable with regular gearsets.

The unwinding also destroyed his piston. It wore down the first several teeth and broke the first one...all in the opposite direction (forward)!

Jugglez · June 7th, 2008, 14:23

Flatlander: the modify latch that comes with the modular gearset is not compatible with regular gearsets. It`s a different design meant to be used with their modular gearsets only. This is what led to the failure in Mike`s gun.

Their standalone latch which is sold separately is compatible with V2V3 gearboxes... lots of people have used it with great success.

Amos, if you have a spare bevel gear throw that in and see if it helps.

deep in the bush · June 7th, 2008, 16:15

Amos check your anti-reversal latch...I had similar issue. I moved the spring to rest on the lower part of the mechbox...not the top part. the spring rests against bottom part causing more pressure on the anti-reversal latch. this did the trick for miine. the srpring was not holding it enough in place. if you wish to set up time i can show you on webcam.

Amos · June 20th, 2008, 01:51

I fixed the problem, Turns out the cheap chinese gears I was using only had 3 catches for the ARL... I swapped the gear out with one with 5 and replaced the spring and it's working better than ever now

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June 7th, 2008, 03:47	#1
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	V3 Custom Gearbox un-winding Here's a video of what it's doing... Before it use to do the un-wind... but only a 1/4th of what it's doing now. I put a new modify anti-reversal latch spring in... Thinking it might get rid of the little bit of the un-wind... but it made it worse... My thoughts are weak anti-reversal latch spring... Your thoughts? __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

June 7th, 2008, 04:17	#2
Nova316 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary	U need a new anti reversal latch, or your bevel gear notches are getting to worn down. Last edited by Nova316; June 7th, 2008 at 04:22..

June 7th, 2008, 04:21	#3
lord_sid Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Windsor, Ontario	hows the condition of the bevel gear? is that really worn down to the latch doesn't catch? __________________ TM Steyr Aug A2 (Phantom) : TM Steyr Aug A2 (RIS) : Aftermath Steyr A2 (CQB) : APS Aug A1 H-Bar - 10 Low-Cap, 4 Mid-Cap and 2 Real-Cap Mags TM/KJW G26 - 4 Mags KJW KP-05 Hi-Capa - 2 Regular and 5 Extended Mags Crossman S36P DEAD - 14 Shells Old Buy/Sell Feedback

June 7th, 2008, 13:00	#4
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	I'd say that you either need a new ant-reversal latch altogether, not just the spring. Either that, or the teeth on the bevel gear that the latch catches on are worn. __________________

June 7th, 2008, 13:48	#5
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	the spring might be too weak, the notches on the gear might be finished, the anti reversal could be incompatible, or the mechbox squeezes it too tightly.

June 7th, 2008, 13:58	#6
Renegade) A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tottenham, Ontario	Yeah I had this same problem with my V2, All i did was file the edges of the bevel a bit where the anti reversal catches, filed the tip of the reversal latch itself, make it sharper to catch better, and bent the spring a bit so it engages harder and faster.. Seems to have worked, not a single problem since. If V3 isnt to different that is. __________________ W1-5

June 7th, 2008, 14:10	#7
Flatlander Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edmonton	I had the same problem on a buddy's V2 and the cause was actually the modify latch. Switching back to his original G&P latch solved the problem. Now I'm not sure if it was a latch that came with the drop-in gearsets or if it was the latch that can be purchased seperately (or are they the same?) but I was told the latch isnt' compatable with regular gearsets. The unwinding also destroyed his piston. It wore down the first several teeth and broke the first one...all in the opposite direction (forward)! __________________ Ronin 49 Team Member

June 7th, 2008, 14:23	#8
Jugglez Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Swimming in a pool of Xpresspost receipts.... Toronto - 400/401	Flatlander: the modify latch that comes with the modular gearset is not compatible with regular gearsets. It`s a different design meant to be used with their modular gearsets only. This is what led to the failure in Mike`s gun. Their standalone latch which is sold separately is compatible with V2V3 gearboxes... lots of people have used it with great success. Amos, if you have a spare bevel gear throw that in and see if it helps. __________________

June 7th, 2008, 16:15	#9
deep in the bush Monkey with a Gun Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Barrie	Amos check your anti-reversal latch...I had similar issue. I moved the spring to rest on the lower part of the mechbox...not the top part. the spring rests against bottom part causing more pressure on the anti-reversal latch. this did the trick for miine. the srpring was not holding it enough in place. if you wish to set up time i can show you on webcam. __________________ "Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices." Voltaire AV for Barrie, Orillia, Innisfil, Bradford Region - pm me if you need AV'd I'm the Barrie Bastard. http://www.bbbastard.com/ Cheese is good.

June 20th, 2008, 01:51	#10
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	I fixed the problem, Turns out the cheap chinese gears I was using only had 3 catches for the ARL... I swapped the gear out with one with 5 and replaced the spring and it's working better than ever now __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

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