Removing a Vm68 valve?

CB103 · 09-05-2007, 01:38 PM

I just picked up my first VM a little while ago, and it appears that the cup seal is bad. If anyone could tell me how to get the valve out so I could replace it it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Schmitti · 09-05-2007, 02:03 PM

Well that was certainly the most helpful thing ever Titus!

FOr lots of good info on VM's look here:

www.vm68.com: VM-68

As Titus so generously noted, you will need a valve tool, they show up on ebay occasionally.. in fact one is for sale now:

VM-68 Valve Tool *NEW* - (eBay item 7215006202 end time Sep-19-07 08:30:06 PDT)

Once you have the valve tool you remove the back plugs from the gun, pull out the bolt and hammer, insert the valve tool into the lower tube and thread it into the valve, then unscrew the two screws (one on either side of the gun) that are about 1/3 of the way back from the front of the gun. With the srews removed you can pull the valve body out and get to the cupseal.

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Titus · 09-05-2007, 03:22 PM

Clearly is was E, glad I could lend a hand...

And just incase this post doesn't get deleted, I may have a valve tool around in one of my tool boxes. Sometime today I'll take a look and see if an extra one is there.

angelpena · 09-05-2007, 04:14 PM

I thought someone had a couple for sale here in the BST threads.

I always keep one in my toolbox.... well just because you never know when you will need one....

oldschool · 09-05-2007, 04:29 PM

you could also use a very long bolt or piece of threaded rod - I think the size is 3/8" and make a home made tool.

A.C. Basbas · 09-05-2007, 04:31 PM

...You can also remove the lower back plug, stick in a coathanger, and air up the marker

Schmitti · 09-05-2007, 05:11 PM

3/8" Coarse threaded is what you need. Pretty much a lag bolt.

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oldschool · 09-05-2007, 05:37 PM

yep - I knew Schmitti would know
course threaded rod works too - as does 3/8 nipple pipe

I just wanted to type that

Schmitti · 09-05-2007, 05:44 PM

Nipple nipple nipple

Some of that VM stuff has stuck to the little crevices in my brain.. it even suprises me sometimes what I can remember.

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CB103 · 09-06-2007, 11:12 AM

Thanks for the help guys.

09-05-2007, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
CB103 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Removing a Vm68 valve? I just picked up my first VM a little while ago, and it appears that the cup seal is bad. If anyone could tell me how to get the valve out so I could replace it it would be much appreciated. Thanks

09-05-2007, 02:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Schmitti Out and about Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	Well that was certainly the most helpful thing ever Titus! FOr lots of good info on VM's look here: www.vm68.com: VM-68 As Titus so generously noted, you will need a valve tool, they show up on ebay occasionally.. in fact one is for sale now: VM-68 Valve Tool NEW - (eBay item 7215006202 end time Sep-19-07 08:30:06 PDT) Once you have the valve tool you remove the back plugs from the gun, pull out the bolt and hammer, insert the valve tool into the lower tube and thread it into the valve, then unscrew the two screws (one on either side of the gun) that are about 1/3 of the way back from the front of the gun. With the srews removed you can pull the valve body out and get to the cupseal. E __________________ Gone fishing

09-05-2007, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
angelpena Fair Weather Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ABQ, NM	I thought someone had a couple for sale here in the BST threads. I always keep one in my toolbox.... well just because you never know when you will need one.... __________________ Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit gun whorring...

09-05-2007, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
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09-05-2007, 05:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Schmitti Out and about Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	3/8" Coarse threaded is what you need. Pretty much a lag bolt. E __________________ Gone fishing

09-05-2007, 05:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
oldschool Moderating in Moderation Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island	yep - I knew Schmitti would know course threaded rod works too - as does 3/8 nipple pipe I just wanted to type that __________________ Its all peaches & sunshine baby, peaches & sunshine.. Obsequious, purple, and clairvoyant One of the two proud members left - D FLT Politically, Socially and Aerodynamically Incorrect Everything I have ever loved is immoral or illegal Vir sapit qui pauca loquitur.

09-05-2007, 05:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Schmitti Out and about Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	Nipple nipple nipple Some of that VM stuff has stuck to the little crevices in my brain.. it even suprises me sometimes what I can remember. E __________________ Gone fishing

09-06-2007, 11:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
CB103 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Thanks for the help guys.

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