Classic MacDev Cyborg Disassembly

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Just picked up this pretty minty MacDev Cyborg. I think it’s an ‘04 model. Serial number is 0612. I’ve never touched a MacDev marker before, so jumped at the chance to get it.

Local pickup from a guy that hadn’t used it in a long time. Came with original case, which isn’t even dusty. Not used to getting gear in as good of condition!

In early testing board lights up and solenoid clicks, always a good sign! But it doesn’t hold air, not surprising since it’s been sitting for a decade if not two!

So, as is my usually thing, I’m going to try to disassemble and resurrect this old beast.

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Starting with the easy stuff, removing the Dye grips
first. Haven’t seen a non-yellowed pair of this in forever!
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Then removing the bottom line:
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And removing the HPR:

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I always like checking out the boards for dates. This one is dated 2003! Make it old enough to be able to legally drink in the US!

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Nice, how much did you pay for it, curious

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And remove the bolt:
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Then on to separating the body:
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Next I’ll remove the ASA adaptor, which comes off easy enough:

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Then remove the solenoid, removing the one main screw:
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Above, you can see the large gasket that sits between the body and the grip frame. And below you can see the body with internal air lines.

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Turning to the back of the marker, I removed the back cap cover to expose what I assuming is the ram housing.

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After fiddling a bit I realized this could just be pulled out

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This ram further separates into two components. This marker has a significant amount of grease that I’ve cleaned off.

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Flipping back to the front of the marker, I disassembled the LPR:

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Not being sure how to remove the rest of the LPR, I removed the valve retention bolt:

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And now I think I need to get my blow dryer out and a strap wrench to make any further progress.

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Wow so cheap,
i”m too new to PM yet

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Success! My trusty blow dryer pays off yet again. Used some hockey tape to prevent marking the LPR housing:

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And here is the LPR and valve for the Cyborg:

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And now the last little piece of the LPR needs to be removed:
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As you can see the o-rings are completely rotten.

And then finally pop out the valve:
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And here’s a look at the empty body:

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And when putting parts back on the body, remember to put the LPR back in before putting the ASA adaptor back as there’s a retention peg in the Adaptor.

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And now the body is back together:

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Next step is the Gladiator reg and the. I can add some air and see if it lives again! But that’s for another time.