Broken Piston O-ring

Down-side · July 12th, 2007, 18:16

I've never run into this problem before.. What are my options on replacing it? I went down to the local parts store but they dont have anything that matches it. And i cant seem to find anyone that sells JUST the O-ring.

Renegade) · July 12th, 2007, 18:30

Not sure, youd probably be best to purchase a used piston head from someone thats identical to yours, and taking the ring, or invest in an upgraded piston head like I did.. lol

CDN_Stalker · July 12th, 2007, 19:11

An unused condom should work fine. Lubricated will save you a step.

Lol, ignore that. Ya, there are options out there, should try other stores in your area if you can. If not, you can ask some of your local guys that work on airsoft guns if they might have an extra kicking around you could buy for a couple bucks. Or, like above, buy a new piston head.

yanhchan · July 12th, 2007, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDN_Stalker

An unused condom should work fine. Lubricated will save you a step.

Lol, ignore that. Ya, there are options out there, should try other stores in your area if you can. If not, you can ask some of your local guys that work on airsoft guns if they might have an extra kicking around you could buy for a couple bucks. Or, like above, buy a new piston head.

*Taps PC screen* is that you droc?

Renegade) · July 12th, 2007, 19:54

hahaha, must use pretty "small" condoms huh boys? hahaha couldnt resist

Down-side · July 12th, 2007, 19:58

well the problem is i think its already upgraded... it looks like a CA silent head... guess i'm skrewed

Renegade) · July 12th, 2007, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down-side

well the problem is i think its already upgraded... it looks like a CA silent head... guess i'm skrewed

If the piston head isnt damaged, dont quote me but it sounds right, find a stock CA used piston head from somewhere, buy it, and swap rings? Would that work good enough with some oil?

CDN_Stalker · July 12th, 2007, 21:09

No not Droc, but he's a bud of mine and has corrupted me (to the point htat last game, Sniper Hunt 2, I went around leaving tampons at enemy objectives we took, each one had "IN CASE OF SUDISTAN RAPAGE" written on with marker.

Anyways, for the most part, a large number of O-rings work across the board as far as size goes. I think it's safe to assume at least an 80% compatibility across general brands such as CA, TM, etc. I found ICS to be different, but that was only having the experience putting an ICS piston head into a CA SCAR, zero compression, stock TM pistonheads, same deal. Had to keep the ICS head on the piston to get any compression.

Darklen · July 12th, 2007, 22:28

Go to an industrial supply shop and take the damaged oring with you. Home Depot might have something as well. If you're really desperate, find an MSA air pack service center and see if they will sell you an oring, part number 60707. They aren't inexpensive (about $8-$10 cdn each), but they are slightly larger than the stock oring and they seal great without being too tight and they will take much more abuse than the orings in the stock piston heads as they are designed to withstand +4500 psi in the air pack.

damage · July 12th, 2007, 22:40

Crap Tire. Bring your O-ring and look for the right size. I forgot what section.

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July 12th, 2007, 18:16	#1
Down-side Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US	Broken Piston O-ring I've never run into this problem before.. What are my options on replacing it? I went down to the local parts store but they dont have anything that matches it. And i cant seem to find anyone that sells JUST the O-ring. __________________ www.kinkairsoft.com/

July 12th, 2007, 18:30	#2
Renegade) A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tottenham, Ontario	Not sure, youd probably be best to purchase a used piston head from someone thats identical to yours, and taking the ring, or invest in an upgraded piston head like I did.. lol __________________ W1-5

July 12th, 2007, 19:11	#3
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	An unused condom should work fine. Lubricated will save you a step. Lol, ignore that. Ya, there are options out there, should try other stores in your area if you can. If not, you can ask some of your local guys that work on airsoft guns if they might have an extra kicking around you could buy for a couple bucks. Or, like above, buy a new piston head. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

July 12th, 2007, 19:54	#5
Renegade) A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tottenham, Ontario	hahaha, must use pretty "small" condoms huh boys? hahaha couldnt resist __________________ W1-5

July 12th, 2007, 19:58	#6
Down-side Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US	well the problem is i think its already upgraded... it looks like a CA silent head... guess i'm skrewed __________________ www.kinkairsoft.com/

July 12th, 2007, 21:09	#8
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	No not Droc, but he's a bud of mine and has corrupted me (to the point htat last game, Sniper Hunt 2, I went around leaving tampons at enemy objectives we took, each one had "IN CASE OF SUDISTAN RAPAGE" written on with marker. Anyways, for the most part, a large number of O-rings work across the board as far as size goes. I think it's safe to assume at least an 80% compatibility across general brands such as CA, TM, etc. I found ICS to be different, but that was only having the experience putting an ICS piston head into a CA SCAR, zero compression, stock TM pistonheads, same deal. Had to keep the ICS head on the piston to get any compression. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

July 12th, 2007, 22:28	#9
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	Go to an industrial supply shop and take the damaged oring with you. Home Depot might have something as well. If you're really desperate, find an MSA air pack service center and see if they will sell you an oring, part number 60707. They aren't inexpensive (about $8-$10 cdn each), but they are slightly larger than the stock oring and they seal great without being too tight and they will take much more abuse than the orings in the stock piston heads as they are designed to withstand +4500 psi in the air pack.

July 12th, 2007, 22:40	#10
damage Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC	Crap Tire. Bring your O-ring and look for the right size. I forgot what section. __________________ Team P.I.M.P. Vancouver BC -Guntech(PM or E-mail only)

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