Valve Lining Up?

idkfa · 01-03-2008, 11:25 PM

I have a question about my new Mag. I was reading through the many FAQs and troubleshooting guides to familiarize myself with it before I get it working (I am waiting on a vertical ASA and hosing before I use it), and I noticed something.

It has been mentioned that the "AUTOMAG Classic" logo on the valve should line up when the two halves are properly in line. I noticed if I kept the words lined up, the rear screw hole does not line up with the hole in the rail, so I cannot screw the rear screw into the valve. If I screw the valve halves together so that the logo on the regulator is 1/8" higher than that on the valve it makes the screw holes line up and allow me to assemble the gun. And for information's sake, the serial numbers match on both the valve and regulator housing.

My question is, does this small difference affect anything?

Thanks in advance if someone can help.

secretweaponevan · 01-03-2008, 11:38 PM

Sometimes my minimag won't line up if I don't take great care when inserting the valve into the body because of the "z pin?", but if I put it in and then lift up on the fitting going into the valve it will line up for the screw to go in.

It is trickier for me because of the quick disconnect going from the valve to the vertical asa, but it can be done...er except for now because the marker is in a garage at 9 degrees F and it won't stay aligned because an o-ring is forcing it back out of alignment.

It should be fine though, as long as everything still seals.

Ir0nExpress · 01-04-2008, 03:04 AM

I've had one of the less well aligned valves, nothing happens, just less cosmetically friendly looking.

Cunha · 01-04-2008, 05:21 AM

Mine line up when threaded tight, and misalign when gassed up. All of the mags I have owned so far (all stainless valves)

sdawg · 01-04-2008, 10:42 AM

Answer: No.

Grendel · 01-04-2008, 10:51 AM

Yup, its no big deal. I've never had a valve [stainless] that the lazer etch lined up after installation and airing up. Never had a leak, never had a problem.

PumpMag · 01-11-2008, 11:38 PM

Should be ok, mine is slightly off alignment sometimes too. It does get to me once in awhile so I'll go the extra effort of making it line up.

Don't worry, your mag will shoot.

01-03-2008, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
idkfa Stock Class Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. John's, NL, Canada	Valve Lining Up? I have a question about my new Mag. I was reading through the many FAQs and troubleshooting guides to familiarize myself with it before I get it working (I am waiting on a vertical ASA and hosing before I use it), and I noticed something. It has been mentioned that the "AUTOMAG Classic" logo on the valve should line up when the two halves are properly in line. I noticed if I kept the words lined up, the rear screw hole does not line up with the hole in the rail, so I cannot screw the rear screw into the valve. If I screw the valve halves together so that the logo on the regulator is 1/8" higher than that on the valve it makes the screw holes line up and allow me to assemble the gun. And for information's sake, the serial numbers match on both the valve and regulator housing. My question is, does this small difference affect anything? Thanks in advance if someone can help. __________________ MCB Feedback The PhOG Feedback eBay Feedback

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Ir0nExpress Kawaiii~~ SUGOI DESU NE?! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staten Island/Stony Brook New York	I've had one of the less well aligned valves, nothing happens, just less cosmetically friendly looking. __________________ President of the SUNY Stony Brook Paintball Club. Pbreview Feedback MCarterBrown Feedback Automags.org Feedback

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sdawg MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	Answer: No. __________________ Everybody: Let's ease up on the red loctite, 'kay? Thanks. Feedback

01-04-2008, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Grendel MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lexington, SC	Yup, its no big deal. I've never had a valve [stainless] that the lazer etch lined up after installation and airing up. Never had a leak, never had a problem. __________________ "Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud." -Sophocles My Pyre #PY008 RF Oak Grendel's Feedback on MCB

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01-04-2008, 05:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cunha MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Monterey, CA	Mine line up when threaded tight, and misalign when gassed up. All of the mags I have owned so far (all stainless valves)

01-11-2008, 11:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
PumpMag Rec Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California, AutomagLand	Should be ok, mine is slightly off alignment sometimes too. It does get to me once in awhile so I'll go the extra effort of making it line up. Don't worry, your mag will shoot.