Slight ego problem

Tugboater203 · 03-09-2008, 12:31 PM

I was futzing around with some old paint in my ego and it blew up a ball. No big deal I thought until I tried to get the eye cover screws off. They wouldn't budge, I mean to the point I was worried they were going to strip out. So anybody know a good trick? My normal non-electro style would be to hammer in a torx head socket and take it out but with electronics I'm hesitant, so if you have any ideas post up please.
Tug

Marauder_Pilot · 03-09-2008, 12:48 PM

Try and wipe it down with rubbing alcohol. That might clear out some of the paint without harming the eyes.

Mr. Furious · 03-11-2008, 12:08 PM

Odd that they would be in so tight unless the previous owner loctited them in....There really isn't a whole lot to worry about in an electro that you wouldn't worry about in a mech. I doubt you could harm the eyes themselves with the vibration of tapping in a torx bit. If you're really worried you could pull the board or take of the grip frame before you start working on it. I guess the solenoid may be a source of concern as well if you're really pounding it but those are also pretty easy to remove. I guess if it was me I'd strip it down to bare minimums and work on the cover screws from there.

Tugboater203 · 03-14-2008, 06:18 PM

Well a T-10 and a finish hammer and she's fine. Now all I need is a screw set.
Thanks Guys
Tug

B · 03-14-2008, 09:13 PM

Next time if you have an automatic center punch git it a try one or two shock waves should release the stuck screws with out damage to the heads.

Tigwldr · 03-15-2008, 04:30 AM

PBModshop.com has Screw kits in stainless and black. Send shaun an email and he will hook you up with some new screws. He is also hvacman250 on here if you want to hit him up in a PM.

Bill · 03-15-2008, 06:45 AM

Send me a PM with your name, address, type of marker and the serial number. I can send you one.

Mr. Furious · 03-28-2008, 10:20 AM

So Tug, did you get hold of Bill?

flyingpootang · 03-29-2008, 12:44 AM

A little oil or grease on the screw where it contacts the aluminum will keep it from sticking the next time. Dissimilar metals can cause a slight bit of corrosion to form rather quickly...

Tugboater203 · 03-29-2008, 03:43 AM

I did get ahold of Bill and he hooked me up with a full set, I bought a new set of grips too since mine were thrashed. I'll toss a little lube before instalation.
Tug

03-11-2008, 12:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Furious Got Rage? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwestern Pennsylvania Posts: 1,894	Odd that they would be in so tight unless the previous owner loctited them in....There really isn't a whole lot to worry about in an electro that you wouldn't worry about in a mech. I doubt you could harm the eyes themselves with the vibration of tapping in a torx bit. If you're really worried you could pull the board or take of the grip frame before you start working on it. I guess the solenoid may be a source of concern as well if you're really pounding it but those are also pretty easy to remove. I guess if it was me I'd strip it down to bare minimums and work on the cover screws from there. __________________ A skeleton walks into a bar and orders a beer and a mop...... Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

03-14-2008, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
B Retro grouch Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lynn, Ma Posts: 2,775	Next time if you have an automatic center punch git it a try one or two shock waves should release the stuck screws with out damage to the heads. __________________ Paintball is a game of honor, play it that way! Nelson Owners Group RIP Grifyn

03-15-2008, 04:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tigwldr Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 217	PBModshop.com has Screw kits in stainless and black. Send shaun an email and he will hook you up with some new screws. He is also hvacman250 on here if you want to hit him up in a PM. __________________ My Feedback

03-15-2008, 06:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bill Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	Send me a PM with your name, address, type of marker and the serial number. I can send you one. __________________ WWW.PAINTBALLSHOWCASE.COM Northeast Planet Eclipse Warranty Center Used gun thread: http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=2528854

03-28-2008, 10:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mr. Furious Got Rage? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwestern Pennsylvania Posts: 1,894	So Tug, did you get hold of Bill? __________________ A skeleton walks into a bar and orders a beer and a mop...... Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

03-29-2008, 12:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
flyingpootang Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 167	A little oil or grease on the screw where it contacts the aluminum will keep it from sticking the next time. Dissimilar metals can cause a slight bit of corrosion to form rather quickly... __________________ "I'm so bad I can walk on water, eat bullets, and poop ice cream".

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