Modski66
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Post by Modski66 on Aug 6, 2022 18:51:20 GMT
Had it to bits today and gave it a good clean inside and out, polished and lubricated the sear and all contacting faces - it was as dry as a witch's tit inside. 😱
Also de-burred and re-blued any damaged screw heads, but the biggest job turned out to be re-crowning the barrel as it was one of the wonkiest ones I have ever seen!
Put a bit of foam inside the hammer spring as it was quite twangy when dry-firing, not an issue when it is going "bang', but it made me feel happier!
Domestic duties have got in the way of me gassing it up again yet, but I will report back soon.
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Post by ven on Aug 6, 2022 19:06:56 GMT
Had it to bits today and gave it a good clean inside and out, polished and lubricated the sear and all contacting faces - it was as dry as a witch's tit inside. 😱 Also de-burred and re-blued any damaged screw heads, but the biggest job turned out to be re-crowning the barrel as it was one of the wonkiest ones I have ever seen! Put a bit of foam inside the hammer spring as it was quite twangy when dry-firing, not an issue when it is going "bang', but it made me feel happier! Domestic duties have got in the way of me gassing it up again yet, but I will report back soon. Anyone would think you know what your talking about 😂. Be amazing I’m sure once finished. One of the nicest looking pistols I’ve seen. |
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Post by Modski66 on Aug 6, 2022 21:16:51 GMT
Feck! Feck! Feck! 😡
It has developed a leak, probably on the inlet to the valve body. At least I know my way around it now... 🤔
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Post by HeadHunter on Aug 7, 2022 14:39:39 GMT
Feck! Feck! Feck! 😡 It has developed a leak, probably on the inlet to the valve body. At least I know my way around it now... 🤔 DON'T even pretend to be upset ! I bet you gleefully rubbed your hands together when the leak started, lol. An opportunity to 'fettle' is always superseded by the chance to do a repair and/or modification, the joys of ownership, lol  |
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Post by flatrajectory on Aug 7, 2022 15:44:24 GMT
And anyway .... how do you know how dry a witches tit might be.  ? Pete. |
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Post by Doyley83 on Aug 7, 2022 18:40:26 GMT
If anyone can fix it you can Mark 👍🏻
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Post by Modski66 on Aug 7, 2022 21:36:07 GMT
Feck! Feck! Feck! 😡 It has developed a leak, probably on the inlet to the valve body. At least I know my way around it now... 🤔 DON'T even pretend to be upset ! I bet you gleefully rubbed your hands together when the leak started, lol. An opportunity to 'fettle' is always superseded by the chance to do a repair and/or modification, the joys of ownership, lol Rumbled... 😅 |
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Post by Modski66 on Aug 7, 2022 21:40:51 GMT
And anyway .... how do you know how dry a witches tit might be. ? Pete. Shaun told me. 👅 |
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Post by Modski66 on Aug 10, 2022 18:06:00 GMT
Hopefully have just fixed my leak on the 78G by machining the seal face. Still got a tiny, tiny hiss from it, but going to leave it under pressure to see if it beds in. Got some power figures now, running at around 5.1 ftlbs with the adjuster wound all the way in. 😁💪  |
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Post by Wild Bill on Aug 10, 2022 18:52:24 GMT
It suits that box. Looks good.  |
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Post by HeadHunter on Aug 11, 2022 8:31:14 GMT
Yeah it looks great in that case Mark  |
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Post by ven on Aug 11, 2022 8:51:20 GMT
Looks awesome😎👍🏻
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Post by Modski66 on Aug 11, 2022 8:58:25 GMT
It still amazes me that it went straight in the slot where the Webley Hurricane went! The other side was tailored for an original Webley Nemesis, so it is big enough to accommodate another pistol, but what pistol? It's not quite big enough for a 79G, a Crosman 2240 will fit, but it isn't a replica.
I feel more inclined to use the space for gas, pellets, tools, oil etc, maybe with some more dividers to stop things sliding around.
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Post by Wild Bill on Aug 11, 2022 13:51:08 GMT
It still amazes me that it went straight in the slot where the Webley Hurricane went! The other side was tailored for an original Webley Nemesis, so it is big enough to accommodate another pistol, but what pistol? It's not quite big enough for a 79G, a Crosman 2240 will fit, but it isn't a replica. I feel more inclined to use the space for gas, pellets, tools, oil etc, maybe with some more dividers to stop things sliding around. One of those Rugers might fit in there nicely. |
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