Cylinder moves

Zilgorn_Zeypher · May 25th, 2009, 05:39

I am not completely certain but the cylinder should not move in the gearbox correct? It dosn't move much only a mm or two front to back..

Thanks

heikis · May 25th, 2009, 08:02

have you tried reseating the cylinder head?

coach · May 25th, 2009, 11:35

Is this with the box completely closed and screwed in? Are all the seams flush?

I guess it's not impossible to have a little play in it. Other than the mechbox holding it in place, it is floating between the cylinder head and piston.

The Saint · May 25th, 2009, 11:38

Sometimes the mechbox tolerances are a bit off and this can happen. It can be solved with the creative use of teflon tape and some trial and error.

Styrak · May 25th, 2009, 15:01

The cylinder in my AUG has a mm or less play. Doesn't affect performance.

m102404 · May 25th, 2009, 15:13

As long as it maintains the seal with the cylinder head (which is usually more than 1mm back from the edge of the cylinder!) and the most rearward position of the piston head (which is usually more than 1mm forward of the rear of the cylinder)...you've got nothing to worry about.

Theoretically you've got a cylinder with a changing volume so your shot-to-shot consistency will be off...but not a biggie and I suspect there will be very little if any practical result.

You could try a different cylinder...or a different mechbox shell...but 99.99% probably not worth the hassel if the above isn't an issue.

have fun!

Tys

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May 25th, 2009, 11:38	#4
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Sometimes the mechbox tolerances are a bit off and this can happen. It can be solved with the creative use of teflon tape and some trial and error. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

May 25th, 2009, 15:01	#5
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	The cylinder in my AUG has a mm or less play. Doesn't affect performance. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

May 25th, 2009, 08:02	#2
heikis Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ESTONIA	have you tried reseating the cylinder head?

May 25th, 2009, 11:35	#3
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	Is this with the box completely closed and screwed in? Are all the seams flush? I guess it's not impossible to have a little play in it. Other than the mechbox holding it in place, it is floating between the cylinder head and piston.

May 25th, 2009, 15:13	#6
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	As long as it maintains the seal with the cylinder head (which is usually more than 1mm back from the edge of the cylinder!) and the most rearward position of the piston head (which is usually more than 1mm forward of the rear of the cylinder)...you've got nothing to worry about. Theoretically you've got a cylinder with a changing volume so your shot-to-shot consistency will be off...but not a biggie and I suspect there will be very little if any practical result. You could try a different cylinder...or a different mechbox shell...but 99.99% probably not worth the hassel if the above isn't an issue. have fun! Tys

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