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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => PCP/CO2/HPA Air Gun Gates "The Darkside" => Topic started by: Steelontarget on February 13, 2022, 08:53:01 AM
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I had just finished tweaking the Condor SS and the pressure was down to about 2000 psi. So I decided to fire a few more shots for fun. I got off about 5-6 shots when, on the last shot, the slug stayed in the barrel and the tank dumped all of the pressure.
I discovered that the rear part of the top hat assembly cracked. Please see the attached photos.
I sent an e-mail to AirForce yesterday. So they can, hopefully, send me another part quickly.
That top hat assembly has always been a source of frustration for me. The darn thing is always loosening up and I have to tighten everything back up again.
I'm thinking of putting some Vibra-Tite on the threads of the valve stem after I get the new part so everything stays secure. I haven't experienced this problem with the TalonP - YET.
The set screws that held the top hat on the Talon SS kept loosening. So put Vibra-Tite on them and they have stayed in place ever since.
Has anyone else experienced this problem? If so, what are your thoughts.
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I have not had any of those issues, probably because I have spares on hand ??? :-\
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I have not had any of those issues, probably because I have spares on hand ??? :-\
That is a mechanical law that has stood the test of time. If one has lots of spare parts available, then those parts will never break or need replacing.