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Title: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: benji397 on January 03, 2022, 09:07:17 PM
I've only shot this in the garage over the chrono and always felt it took a lot of force to open the pump arm when closed against the pump tube. So, I had it out and just looking it over and discovered there is a metal plate screwed to the stock and the forearm has a strong magnet screwed to it.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: Back_Roads on January 03, 2022, 09:20:26 PM
 Maybe a slice or two of electric tape on the metal part, would give the magnet less force, does that setup make a click or clack ???
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: benji397 on January 03, 2022, 09:24:51 PM
Maybe a slice or two of electric tape on the metal part, would give the magnet less force, does that setup make a click or clack ???

Good idea on the electrical tape. Yes, it clacks pretty good.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: superchikn on January 03, 2022, 09:34:43 PM
That is a pretty neat use of a magnet. Yes a layer or two of electrical tape will help reduce the strength.


More importantly, at least in my mind is that rare earth (Neodymium) magnets rust very easily.  The nickle plating is to prevent rust, it is thin and somewhat fragile, more so if the magnet is actually making contact with the steel plate.  A piece of tape would go a long way towards protecting the magnet which may see high humidity, rain, sweat etc. which may cause corrosion if the plating wears.   
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: desertplinker on January 06, 2022, 09:35:03 PM
wonder if the "pumper pleasure dots" that was suggested to quiet the pump clanking would help this any?
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: 19Sheridan57 on January 07, 2022, 07:13:50 AM
   If the " clackity-clack " bothers you on ANY pumper, stick a piece of Velcro, fuzzy side, on the contact areas.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: avator on January 07, 2022, 07:32:10 AM
Without hands on one I can't help but wonder...
Typically the pump arm is held closed by a cam over affect. Cam over does put some pressure on the piston head and valve face and virtually eliminates head space with the cone shaped cup engulfing the valve. This cam over should eliminate the need for a magnet to hold the pump arm closed.
Makes me wonder.. is there now head space that can be adjusted out?
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: 19Sheridan57 on January 07, 2022, 07:49:21 AM
  I wondered that, too. I would not think that magnet would be necessary. Maybe finding a way to keep the forearm up was a reason for all the delay in the production ? If the magnet, or steel plate, was not there, would the forearm just drop down ?
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: avator on January 07, 2022, 07:58:10 AM
  I wondered that, too. I would not think that magnet would be necessary. Maybe finding a way to keep the forearm up was a reason for all the delay in the production ? If the magnet, or steel plate, was not there, would the forearm just drop down ?
If the piston was adjusted properly, it shouldn't. What confuses me is the fact that Crosman engineers should know this better than anyone. I just can't wrap my head around any other reason for the magnet.
Wait, yes I can... come to think of it, that extended pump arm handle has to be heavier than the previous shorter design. Maybe the cam over pressure is not enough to hold it closed. Increased cam over adjustment might just put too much pressure on the valve and pivot points in the pump arm linkage.
I once had a 2200 magnum that the pump arm would pop open after every shot. This was due to the the 'nub' on the end of the pump handle was warn. I had to build that nub back up with JB Weld to make it "click" into place over that pressure button.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: Wayne52 on January 07, 2022, 08:00:15 AM
I wonder if they're going to make these with a wood stock in the near future, it would make a very nice back yard gun with just a few pumps shooting my wad cutters I'll bet ???  I might even consider getting one to eradicate some of these red squirrels that have been starting to over run the neighborhood again.  I pretty much cleaned them out a few years ago however using my Liberty is a bit much for my back yard.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: avator on January 07, 2022, 08:06:02 AM
LOL Wayne... I keep saying I have no need for one of these because I have a boatload of 'lego' guns. But, I can't help but be drawn to everyone of these 5 or 6 threads on the gun.
A wood stock set just might make it hard to resist.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: Wayne52 on January 07, 2022, 08:14:47 AM
Bill I do like the co2 guns that I have however it's usually June before I can use one early in the morning when those reds are most active, three pumps with the 362 shooting wad cutters would probably do a job on them.

(https://i.imgur.com/KRtBMFo.jpg)
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: 2K1TJ on January 07, 2022, 02:51:55 PM

Makes me wonder.. is there now head space that can be adjusted out? :o

That was my first thought. Might be an intentional buffer or governor to keep from over-stressing these.

It'll be a while before I can find out on mine. I ended up having to get my rotator cuff fixed yesterday. I had put it off too long. They say it's gonna be a 3-6 month recovery
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: Ronno6 on January 07, 2022, 03:15:23 PM
Without hands on one I can't help but wonder...
Typically the pump arm is held closed by a cam over affect. Cam over does put some pressure on the piston head and valve face and virtually eliminates head space with the cone shaped cup engulfing the valve. This cam over should eliminate the need for a magnet to hold the pump arm closed.
Makes me wonder.. is there now head space that can be adjusted out?

2100's etc all have that pump arm retainer button protruding out the front of the receiver, (forgot to place that
critter in position prior to closing up many a receiver...) and Daisy currently uses a transverse spring to catch
a hook on the pump handle. Both guns achieve the cam over state...when rubber parts are in good shape.
Both need the arm closing mechanisms when rubber parts begin to show signs of aging...

Dunno 'bout the Benjis....I would have to check.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: avator on January 07, 2022, 03:21:11 PM

Makes me wonder.. is there now head space that can be adjusted out? :o

That was my first thought. Might be an intentional buffer or governor to keep from over-stressing these.

It'll be a while before I can find out on mine. I ended up having to get my rotator cuff fixed yesterday. I had put it off too long. They say it's gonna be a 3-6 month recovery
Won't take that long.. stay diligent but don't over do rehab. I was using mine in 2 months but, it failed. I waited too long to have it repaired... 35 years. So the next step was total reverse shoulder replacement. That also failed. Now I am left with a shoulder that falls out of socket and I only have about 50% movement in it. I find ways to work around it but I look pretty funny doing it.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: desertplinker on January 07, 2022, 03:28:32 PM
Bill
Sorry to hear about your shoulder. I think you are on to something with the long pump handle. The magnet might have been an after thought like how do we hold that long handle in place. As far as a wood stock, it won't take long for someone to find one that can be made to fit, and I don't think it will be Crosman.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: 2K1TJ on January 07, 2022, 03:37:37 PM

Makes me wonder.. is there now head space that can be adjusted out? :o

That was my first thought. Might be an intentional buffer or governor to keep from over-stressing these.

It'll be a while before I can find out on mine. I ended up having to get my rotator cuff fixed yesterday. I had put it off too long. They say it's gonna be a 3-6 month recovery
Won't take that long.. stay diligent but don't over do rehab. I was using mine in 2 months but, it failed. I waited too long to have it repaired... 35 years. So the next step was total reverse shoulder replacement. That also failed. Now I am left with a shoulder that falls out of socket and I only have about 50% movement in it. I find ways to work around it but I look pretty funny doing it.

Ouch, that not worthy. Hopefully I'll have a little better luck with mine.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: avator on January 07, 2022, 03:38:42 PM
If a plastic pump handle struggles to stay up and needs a magnet, then a wood one is also going to present a problem.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: avator on January 07, 2022, 03:41:31 PM

Makes me wonder.. is there now head space that can be adjusted out? :o

That was my first thought. Might be an intentional buffer or governor to keep from over-stressing these.

It'll be a while before I can find out on mine. I ended up having to get my rotator cuff fixed yesterday. I had put it off too long. They say it's gonna be a 3-6 month recovery
Won't take that long.. stay diligent but don't over do rehab. I was using mine in 2 months but, it failed. I waited too long to have it repaired... 35 years. So the next step was total reverse shoulder replacement. That also failed. Now I am left with a shoulder that falls out of socket and I only have about 50% movement in it. I find ways to work around it but I look pretty funny doing it.

Ouch, that not worthy. Hopefully I'll have a little better luck with mine.
Yep, best of luck to you. I just waited way too long, that was my bad. Don't look if you have a weak stomach. Here is some of the damage.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: desertplinker on January 07, 2022, 03:45:54 PM
Bill
Yikes!! I have had Steroid shots in each shoulder and x-rays of course but no surgery. Does your shoulder have pain all the time? what about when you sleep?
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: avator on January 07, 2022, 04:15:14 PM
Bill
Yikes!! I have had Steroid shots in each shoulder and x-rays of course but no surgery. Does your shoulder have pain all the time? what about when you sleep?
I am a recovering addict, been clean since '96. Pain meds scare the snot out of me. I take 800mg Ibuprofen for pain only. Yes, there is some level of pain always. Especially at night. The worse thing is when the shoulder dislocates. I have to pull my arm across my chest to pop it back into socket. It brings on that bright white light flash and light headedness....  :o
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: desertplinker on January 07, 2022, 04:26:58 PM
Bill
while I have your attention I posted this in another thread that I started but I did the Baker brass trigger mod with the two screws and spring on my Maximus which I guess also fits the 2260 and Disco, will that same trigger fit the C362?
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: avator on January 07, 2022, 04:31:39 PM
Yup, it should.
Here is a crazy 'lego' build I did. It began life as a 2240. Then graduated HPA with 2260 parts and finally got stuffed into a 180 wood stock.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: avator on January 07, 2022, 04:36:37 PM
Just for a sneak peak.... this is the muzzle break I have stashed for it.
Look familiar? It's from a Beeman X2 dual caliber boinger...  ;)
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: 2K1TJ on January 07, 2022, 04:44:56 PM

Makes me wonder.. is there now head space that can be adjusted out? :o

That was my first thought. Might be an intentional buffer or governor to keep from over-stressing these.

It'll be a while before I can find out on mine. I ended up having to get my rotator cuff fixed yesterday. I had put it off too long. They say it's gonna be a 3-6 month recovery
Won't take that long.. stay diligent but don't over do rehab. I was using mine in 2 months but, it failed. I waited too long to have it repaired... 35 years. So the next step was total reverse shoulder replacement. That also failed. Now I am left with a shoulder that falls out of socket and I only have about 50% movement in it. I find ways to work around it but I look pretty funny doing it.

Ouch, that not worthy. Hopefully I'll have a little better luck with mine.
Yep, best of luck to you. I just waited way too long, that was my bad. Don't look if you have a weak stomach. Here is some of the damage.


Yikes, that had to hurt! Mine wasn't a complete tear, but enough to need attention.  And my surgeon said it'll be a stronger repair if he fixed it now rather than after I tears completely.
Title: Re: Just noticed this on the Crosman 362....
Post by: Caleb18 on February 06, 2022, 11:07:18 AM
   If the " clackity-clack " bothers you on ANY pumper, stick a piece of Velcro, fuzzy side, on the contact areas.
That works well. Nice reminder !