Grinding Noise

Airsoft Team Altona · October 20th, 2008, 20:23

First of all, I have a Kraken AK-47, its been working fine since but now whenever I try to shoot, It makes a harsh grinding sound. So, I look into the spot wear the bb's are fed from the mag and theres a bb stuck in there. I take out the cleaning rod and take the bb out. Now it fires fine, so I put the mag in it again and it works for a few shots then grinds and stops shooting. I was hoping one of you gun docs could help me with this. If I also may add, this gun is pretty new (only used it once).

m102404 · October 21st, 2008, 10:35

You'll need to get into the mechbox to sort out what's wrong.

First, take a look at Mechbox.com for some video's of working on a v3 mechbox. There might also be some stuff about disassembling an AK (which is very straight forward).

If you are mechanically inclined and not discouraged about what you see...go for it, you've got little to loose at this point. If you're totally overwhelmed and lost with the video...don't do it, you'll just end up angry/stressed/pissed-off.

There's a lot of finer points to getting it right, but you probably won't get that from the Internet.

And...now you know why cheap rifles are cheap...sorry for your luck.

sushi_boy604 · October 22nd, 2008, 04:17

This actually kind of reminds me of my TF-16. My problem was that the motor wasn't adjusted to the right height. But for the Kraken, i have no idea how you would do that. For mine i had to use a hex key. But yes, cheap guns are no good. I regret buying mine. Save up for at least a TM. I am still loving mine.

Dusti69 · October 22nd, 2008, 04:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by sushi_boy604

This actually kind of reminds me of my TF-16. My problem was that the motor wasn't adjusted to the right height. But for the Kraken, i have no idea how you would do that. For mine i had to use a hex key.

on v3's the motor adjustment screw is in the hole where youd screw the aks pistol grip on and it takes a very small allen wrench

Airsoft Team Altona · October 22nd, 2008, 10:08

i almost got it, I have it at shooting every other time. Well its not really shooting bb's for some reason. But it makes the right sound.

Skladfin · October 22nd, 2008, 12:36

motor height

Crunchmeister · October 22nd, 2008, 12:55

Motor height would be my first guess too. Sounds like the motor is too low. Had a similar issue with my JG 416. repeated vibrations from firing would slowly loosen the motor height screw. The same may be happening with your Kraken.

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October 20th, 2008, 20:23	#1
Airsoft Team Altona Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manitoba	Grinding Noise First of all, I have a Kraken AK-47, its been working fine since but now whenever I try to shoot, It makes a harsh grinding sound. So, I look into the spot wear the bb's are fed from the mag and theres a bb stuck in there. I take out the cleaning rod and take the bb out. Now it fires fine, so I put the mag in it again and it works for a few shots then grinds and stops shooting. I was hoping one of you gun docs could help me with this. If I also may add, this gun is pretty new (only used it once). __________________ When the enemy advances, withdraw; when he stops, harass; when he tires, strike; when he retreats, pursue.

October 22nd, 2008, 10:08	#5
Airsoft Team Altona Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Manitoba	i almost got it, I have it at shooting every other time. Well its not really shooting bb's for some reason. But it makes the right sound. __________________ When the enemy advances, withdraw; when he stops, harass; when he tires, strike; when he retreats, pursue.

October 22nd, 2008, 12:55	#7
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Motor height would be my first guess too. Sounds like the motor is too low. Had a similar issue with my JG 416. repeated vibrations from firing would slowly loosen the motor height screw. The same may be happening with your Kraken. __________________

October 21st, 2008, 10:35	#2
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	You'll need to get into the mechbox to sort out what's wrong. First, take a look at Mechbox.com for some video's of working on a v3 mechbox. There might also be some stuff about disassembling an AK (which is very straight forward). If you are mechanically inclined and not discouraged about what you see...go for it, you've got little to loose at this point. If you're totally overwhelmed and lost with the video...don't do it, you'll just end up angry/stressed/pissed-off. There's a lot of finer points to getting it right, but you probably won't get that from the Internet. And...now you know why cheap rifles are cheap...sorry for your luck.

October 22nd, 2008, 04:17	#3
sushi_boy604 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: British Columbia	This actually kind of reminds me of my TF-16. My problem was that the motor wasn't adjusted to the right height. But for the Kraken, i have no idea how you would do that. For mine i had to use a hex key. But yes, cheap guns are no good. I regret buying mine. Save up for at least a TM. I am still loving mine.

October 22nd, 2008, 12:36	#6
Skladfin Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia	motor height

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