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Post by charleyfoxtrot on Dec 31, 2007 13:50:21 GMT -5
I have an m1 carbine in great shape, but all three mags leak to some degree. I took them all apart, cleaned the seals and the put them back together with some silicon caulk around th seals. I am pretty sure its the valve leaking. Can you still get valves for these, are the valves universal, and how do I change one when I get it?
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2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jan 3, 2008 21:29:46 GMT -5
It is very common for the Marushin 8mm magazines to lose the O ring on top of the magazines and it is a very standard size O ring so you should be able to get replacements at Home dpot etc. Mount with some glue to help hold them in place and enhance the seal.
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YankeeDiv26
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Post by YankeeDiv26 on Jan 3, 2008 21:51:55 GMT -5
Yep, just run to the local hardware store and they'll be able to hook you up with some O-rings. Don't bother with ordering any online or at a airsoft retailer, they're overpriced (even for O-rings) and not worth the wait. One of my marushin magazines leaked when I got it, I used a dab of glue and placed an O-ring on. Worked fine for me.
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Post by charleyfoxtrot on Jan 6, 2008 19:57:52 GMT -5
Ok it took me a bit to get t lowes, i grabbed a couple sizes.. It sounds more like the air is leaking from the fill valve. Also I am looking at the mag and don't see anywhere to put an o-ring other than to cram in into the hole, or the recessed depression around the hole. The mag leaks whne out of the gun so it isn't a connection between the mag and gun. Thank you for the info so far.
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Post by fido on Jan 7, 2008 6:59:48 GMT -5
fill the mag with gas and put it into a bowl of water  |
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Post by charleyfoxtrot on Mar 31, 2008 7:52:20 GMT -5
I know this is a bit old, but I finally got off my duff and started working on this again. It is the valve that was leaking. There is a little o-ring on it that was shredded. my problem now is that it isn't a standard o-ring (I think) I have the right diameter, but the o-ring on the valve needs to be thinner. Anyone know where to get them. I have looked at the hardware store around here and know luck. Can I use one meant for different mags, or butane lighters?
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savoy6
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Post by savoy6 on Apr 15, 2008 8:12:44 GMT -5
the valve o-ring is there to help seal the gas container's fill tube to the mag if i'm correct....when i had my marushin i got some of those at my local ace hardware store...i think they are 1mm....
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