DanBow

I clicked on it and it played the video. Didnt have a clue what was going on though. Lol

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It looks like it's doing what it's supposed to. You pull the top slide backward and it compresses the spring, as it goes forwards it loads a bb (not bullet) into the barrel. Then you pull the trigger and the spring is released pushing the bb out. When you've pulled the top slide back, and let it go forward, does the spring release when you pull the trigger?

No.

Just an afterthought, G&G use 160mm springs but every aftermarket one seems to be 175mm. Unless I fit something like an M80 and hope that with it being compressed to 160mm makes it equivalent to an M100/90/95. I don't think the actual spring rating is that important as long as it's at the right fps. Not sure if rate of fire would be changed with it being a "weaker" spring but, again, will compressing it not affect that???? My head is about to fall off! I'm going for coffee!

Only got one bearing. Would removing a mm or 2 make that much difference? I'm looking at shortening my spring by about 17mm? I need to drop about about 20fps. Really grateful for all of your input too. 😁

That's a good shout. I might try that before cutting. 👍

Yes, me too. I've got heat and files so I think I'll cut it with my hacksaw and file it or cut it, heat it and hammer flat.

Right, I'm enjoying this home teching malarky but there is so much to learn. Like not all springs are equal. Like not equal in length!!! I suppose common sense should have told me that a longer spring, even though a lower rating, would make it more spicy than the standard m110 spring! Who knew that G&G use a shorter main spring? Well, I did actually when the seller told me! But did I realise the implications of that! No. Well I did but it was after I had bought the new spring and wanted to get it put together. Impatient? Me? Absofuckinglutely! Anyway, got it all put together and it shoots lovely. The protruding bearing is not an issue at all. My delivery of parts from @ak2m4 just came and although I am very happy with the service and cost, I didn't need it but will definitely being using him again. Thanks Pete. So, no pics this morning but while I start searching for springs in 160mm length, can anyone point me in the direction of some? Oh, I'm probably going to take the new spring out and cut 10mm off the end. Got nothing to lose at this point!

Its probably the exhaust valve. If you can, take it out and oil it or replace the o rings.

Nope, inserted the right way. I did continue to play with it before i came to work and the selector does sit flat ish on the gearbox. I've put it back in the reciever and, apart from forgetting to put the selector spring back in, it selects fine. I'll finish it off when i get up tomorrow and report back.

Ok, I really shouldnt be having a look as I dont have a good track record of doing things when I'm on nights . . . but Ive just pulled the selector plate off and the underside is already recessed in the two areas that sit over the bearings. I'm going to leave it for now and put it all back together properly over the weekend and see how it goes. 👍

Last night shift tonight so I'll pull it apart at the weekend and measure everything.

Its not money wasted, its a valuable lesson on you get what you pay for. You may have bought a pos this time, but next time you'll know better. 👍

you're right, they are lipped so will only go in one way, it's an almost new rif so no massive wear and tear and they are a snug fit anyway. I've just seen that there are low profile bushings but, to my mind, that's a backwards step going from bearing to bushings? Unless I do just the one? I don' know.

So, I finished work early this morning and rather that go straight to bed I got on my hands and knees to look for the missing anti reversal latch spring from Wednesday afternoons shenanigans. Much to my surprise I found it in the exact place that I had looked when I first lost it! So, all rebuilt, which is great but I didn't need to purchase a complete gearbox spring set and gearbox clip, but I now have a different issue! I shimmed it but a couple of the bearings now protrude out of the gearbox. One of them is causing an issue that it sits underneath the safety selector switch and interferes with it. It protrudes by 1.12mm I've had a look but you don't seem to be able to get thinner bearings so what do you suggest? Admittedly, I haven't played with it properly and it might be fine but I'll have another look later on after some much needed sleep.

You need to be really specific about what actually breaks, how it breaks and what you do to resolve it. Pictures or, ideally, a video will help is diagnose whats wrong. The vagueness of your description is of no use. As you say, they are complicated things with many parts that can go wrong.

What part breaks? Have you got any pics of the broken bit?

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Yep, cant go wrong with the Nuprol cases.

I've successfully reshimmed and got stuck getting it all back together, so I've left it on the table until my block of night shifts is over then I'll try again. I know they're not premium but are they that bad?

Time to see if I can rebuild as easily as I can take apart!

Any specific kind of clip??