A quick oring question...

JKR · 05-11-2008, 04:52 PM

Decided today to tear down the 'Mag and replace all the orings. Well, the power tube oring was in bad shape. In taking it apart, I decided to replace the oring on the power tube tip (the one that is used to keep the tip in place). In getting it off, I ended up cutting it and ruining it. It was then that I realized that I don't think I had to proper replacement!

The oring is larger than the power tube oring (unless it has stretched). I managed to get a power tube oring in place, but it doesn't feel right when I screw the tip on.

Anyone know if the power tube oring and the oring that fits at the base of the tip are the same?

At this point I don't believe that the oring I need is in the kit.

Neo_samurai · 05-11-2008, 08:00 PM

i was reading the manual and i seem to remember that that o-ring is a "non active" o-ring, and that size is used in a couple other spots on the mag, so i think you can throw one of the ones you where using before onto the powertip...

i just don't remeber which one...

cheers

b-cuzz · 05-11-2008, 09:34 PM

I think I've used powertube o-rings to go go around the tip before.

secretweaponevan · 05-11-2008, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_samurai

i was reading the manual and i seem to remember that that o-ring is a "non active" o-ring,

Yep, IIRC, that o-ring is just to keep the power tube tip from unscrewing. Hardware-store buna would probably suffice if a powertube o-ring doesn't fit.

JKR · 05-12-2008, 05:25 PM

I called AGD today (I needed some other parts too) and confirmed that it is a different oring. Ordered one to replace the one I cut. Dumb move on my part but that little bugger is a pain to get off of the power tube tip.

Zoo · 05-12-2008, 05:44 PM

I know firsthand how much of a pain that one is to replace. I fought with one of mine for a bit before saying "screw it". Unless that one is badly damaged, I'm not bothering to replace it.

05-11-2008, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
JKR Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mineral Wells, WV Posts: 223	A quick oring question... Decided today to tear down the 'Mag and replace all the orings. Well, the power tube oring was in bad shape. In taking it apart, I decided to replace the oring on the power tube tip (the one that is used to keep the tip in place). In getting it off, I ended up cutting it and ruining it. It was then that I realized that I don't think I had to proper replacement! The oring is larger than the power tube oring (unless it has stretched). I managed to get a power tube oring in place, but it doesn't feel right when I screw the tip on. Anyone know if the power tube oring and the oring that fits at the base of the tip are the same? At this point I don't believe that the oring I need is in the kit. __________________ "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." -- Dwight D. Eisenhower "Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company." -- George Washington View My Special Ops Brigade Page

05-11-2008, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neo_samurai MCB Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 178	i was reading the manual and i seem to remember that that o-ring is a "non active" o-ring, and that size is used in a couple other spots on the mag, so i think you can throw one of the ones you where using before onto the powertip... i just don't remeber which one... cheers __________________ Impulse for sale please make an offer http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/e...tml#post398448

05-11-2008, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
b-cuzz Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 197	I think I've used powertube o-rings to go go around the tip before. __________________ Might as well play mech, 'cuz if ya need full auto, you've already lost! "Must the show go on?" -- R. Waters "The show must go on" -- F. Mercury

05-12-2008, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
JKR Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mineral Wells, WV Posts: 223	I called AGD today (I needed some other parts too) and confirmed that it is a different oring. Ordered one to replace the one I cut. Dumb move on my part but that little bugger is a pain to get off of the power tube tip. __________________ "A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." -- Dwight D. Eisenhower "Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company." -- George Washington View My Special Ops Brigade Page

05-12-2008, 05:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zoo formerly guseppe16 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Buckeyes' HQ Posts: 419	I know firsthand how much of a pain that one is to replace. I fought with one of mine for a bit before saying "screw it". Unless that one is badly damaged, I'm not bothering to replace it. __________________ www.DeltaSquad.info Either an inflatable bunker or a tree, both work for me.

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