Output Valve Problem

captainafternoon · January 2nd, 2006, 17:04

Ok, so i recently bought a WE HiCapa and it shoots fine but there seems to be something wrong wiht the output valve.

If the magazine is full and i shoot this doesnt happen, but if its the last shot of gas out of the mag, the output valve stays depressed and basically i can't fill the magazine back up because the output valve is open and the only way to close it is with pliers.

So basicaly the problem is that the valve stays open, has anyone else experienced this?

CDN_Stalker · January 2nd, 2006, 17:07

Empty the mag of gas, drop a few drops of silicon oil in the gas output hole, and a couple on the valve "button" making sure oil sinks in. Depress and release the valve button a few dozen times, see if that helps fix the problem.

captainafternoon · January 2nd, 2006, 17:19

Ok true i'll try that. The wierd thing is that if i push the button down with my finger, right before it gets stuck it clicks.......

Raw Deal · January 2nd, 2006, 17:26

I had a similar problem with my hicapa mag after I dropped it in sand.(Splatters) The silicone oil works, If not remove the valve and clean it in alcohol.

captainafternoon · January 2nd, 2006, 18:45

K thanks so much for the help, i worked the silicone lube in and its perfect now.

CDN_Stalker · January 2nd, 2006, 20:48

Yay, I win! Hehe, actually, YOU won since it worked for you on the cheap!

captainafternoon · January 5th, 2006, 18:13

Actually its a tie, we're heading into overtime. The silicone oil seemed to work for a few minutes but now its getting stuck again... everytime it gets stuck i gotta grab a pair of pliers and pull it back out, seems like theres a notch or something that keeps it down. I don't even have a valve remover tool so i can't really take a good look. Any other suggestions?

CDN_Stalker · January 5th, 2006, 18:26

Creative and careful use of needle nosed pliers is what I use to get "output" valves out. Careful not to mar the brass, but works well. Maybe you have a slight burr on the valve? Light filing of all parts, grease in white lithium and you might fix it.

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January 2nd, 2006, 17:04	#1
captainafternoon mrlexmark Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, Ontario	Output Valve Problem Ok, so i recently bought a WE HiCapa and it shoots fine but there seems to be something wrong wiht the output valve. If the magazine is full and i shoot this doesnt happen, but if its the last shot of gas out of the mag, the output valve stays depressed and basically i can't fill the magazine back up because the output valve is open and the only way to close it is with pliers. So basicaly the problem is that the valve stays open, has anyone else experienced this?

January 2nd, 2006, 17:07	#2
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	Empty the mag of gas, drop a few drops of silicon oil in the gas output hole, and a couple on the valve "button" making sure oil sinks in. Depress and release the valve button a few dozen times, see if that helps fix the problem. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

January 2nd, 2006, 17:26	#4
Raw Deal Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Taranna	I had a similar problem with my hicapa mag after I dropped it in sand.(Splatters) The silicone oil works, If not remove the valve and clean it in alcohol. __________________ Gary Paul Johnston: on selecting a new MEU (SOC) 1911 pistol-Whatever happens,there's no doubt that a "few good men" will once again carry the finest combat pistol in the world and we can only pray that a lot of bad men will regret it. Coyote tan is the new black...

January 2nd, 2006, 17:19	#3
captainafternoon mrlexmark Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, Ontario	Ok true i'll try that. The wierd thing is that if i push the button down with my finger, right before it gets stuck it clicks.......

January 2nd, 2006, 18:45	#5
captainafternoon mrlexmark Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, Ontario	K thanks so much for the help, i worked the silicone lube in and its perfect now.

January 2nd, 2006, 20:48	#6
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	Yay, I win! Hehe, actually, YOU won since it worked for you on the cheap! __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

January 5th, 2006, 18:13	#7
captainafternoon mrlexmark Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, Ontario	Actually its a tie, we're heading into overtime. The silicone oil seemed to work for a few minutes but now its getting stuck again... everytime it gets stuck i gotta grab a pair of pliers and pull it back out, seems like theres a notch or something that keeps it down. I don't even have a valve remover tool so i can't really take a good look. Any other suggestions?

January 5th, 2006, 18:26	#8
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	Creative and careful use of needle nosed pliers is what I use to get "output" valves out. Careful not to mar the brass, but works well. Maybe you have a slight burr on the valve? Light filing of all parts, grease in white lithium and you might fix it. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

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