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Post by sarge12 on Oct 28, 2010 23:31:22 GMT -5
Like many CYMA Thompsons, the part which connects the barrel to the receiver cracked. I ignored this and it split completely off. What should I do without having to buy a new receiver and (outer) barrel?
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Post by kalbs on Oct 29, 2010 1:46:07 GMT -5
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Post by 10target on Oct 29, 2010 13:19:59 GMT -5
You would think the 1928 would have more issues given less support, but I have not had a problem yet. Really, the only way to prevent this from happening is to tighten ALL outer screws after each game. Mine has been kept in tact this way.
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Post by tommygunner9 on Mar 14, 2012 23:27:41 GMT -5
I have a similar problem, the barrel cover keeps coming off of the other half of the gun. I don't know what to do.
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Post by aj czarkowski on Mar 15, 2012 16:50:39 GMT -5
I have the m1928, and it broke that same way after the bastogne event last weekend. I'm sure I can fix it with JB Weld as it hasn't completely broke off yet
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Mar 15, 2012 17:01:37 GMT -5
What is the problem exactly? Has the barrel part which screws into the receiver broke? Or the actually receiver itself? If its just the barrel part it isn't too hard to fix. Happened to mine.
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Mar 15, 2012 17:21:23 GMT -5
I had mine break there too, sanded the inner part of the barrel to the metal, same with the part it slides over, jb welded it and it is solid
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Post by tommygunner9 on Mar 15, 2012 19:15:18 GMT -5
I will post a picture.
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Post by volkssturm on Mar 15, 2012 19:40:18 GMT -5
If you mean the outer barrel broke off right where it enters the receiver, there's a thread here somewhere about fixing that, but I'm too lazy to look it up. Basically, you find a piece of electrical conduit that will fit inside the barrel, stick it in the receiver, slide the barrel over it, then pin it in place with a couple screws through the receiver and barrel into the conduit.
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Post by tommygunner9 on Mar 15, 2012 19:52:48 GMT -5
Here are some pics of the problem:  The two pieces are seperated.  I tried super gluing them together, but even I knew that wasn't going to work.   Is there supposed to be a connection there? I know the barrel cover can come off, and I have done it before, but now it won't stay. Does it look broken? I'm not too good with gun part names, so I'm not sure if it is the barrel that is separated from the receiver. Any help on this would be great. And if there is a thread on this already, I do apologize. |
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Mar 15, 2012 20:02:13 GMT -5
Thats exactly what happened to mine, I'm tellin ya, jb weld works, just sand to the metal where the parts touch and put jb weld on the bare metal. figure out a way to keep it aligned and let the weld cure.
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Post by tommygunner9 on Mar 15, 2012 20:11:41 GMT -5
Where can I get JB weld? At an store or does it have to be ordered online? And is there a certain type of this product that I need or is there only one kind? And also, since I tried super gluing the pieces together (that was dumb), will sanding it help get the glue off? Or am I screwed? Haha.
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Mar 15, 2012 20:19:50 GMT -5
if i remember right i got jb weld at walmart. sanding will remove the glue as well as the paint, jb weld will bond with the metal that way. It should cost you no more than $5-10.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 15, 2012 20:23:01 GMT -5
JB weld is in every hardware store I've ever seen. Usually in the automotive. You will want sand and clean off all the super glue residue. The is both quick cure and regular JB weld. It's a hard epoxy (two part) that you mix together into a paste and apply. It will work well if applied properly.
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Post by tommygunner9 on Mar 15, 2012 20:35:16 GMT -5
Thank you for your help, I will surely do this! I love my tommy, and now I don't have to get another one!
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Mar 15, 2012 21:18:14 GMT -5
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Post by aj czarkowski on Mar 15, 2012 21:25:18 GMT -5
Just fixed mine litterally 5 minutes ago. I put JB weld on the broken part same place where tommygunner's broke and now I will wait untill tomorrow so it will dry.
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Post by tommygunner9 on Mar 15, 2012 23:36:46 GMT -5
You and I both garnett502ndpir. You mixed the two solutions of the weld right?
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Post by tommygunner9 on Mar 16, 2012 11:09:10 GMT -5
So I woke up this morning and I checked on my Thompson. It was holding fine until I noticed that it was wobbling. Then it was quite easy for me to pull right off. I think it was because I did not sand it thoroughly. I sanded it quite well this time, hopefully it works this time!
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Mar 16, 2012 14:00:07 GMT -5
Also, I packed mine with jbw, had to sand off the excess when it cured. just a little isn't going to do, it needs to be clean metal all the way around (you don't have to take all the paint off, just about half should do), and smother it it in jbw.
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Mar 16, 2012 14:01:17 GMT -5
And I forgot to mention, I would give it a day and a half to be safe, just overnight isn't long enough either.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 16, 2012 14:46:52 GMT -5
Just as the shown repair uses a bracket of steel bar I would recommend you do the same and attach it in place with JB weld or crew it into place (or both) Clearly this is a serious stress point on the gun (especially if you use a sling) This repair when done well will be much much stronger than the original brand new gun and hence should allow for the use of a sling.
Fair warning that if you do have a Thompson and have an attached sling be someone cautious with how you fling it about. Also by slinging the gun muzzle down (as was typically done with Thompsons anyway) you put less stress on this area.
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Post by aj czarkowski on Mar 16, 2012 15:50:11 GMT -5
You and I both garnett502ndpir. You mixed the two solutions of the weld right? Yes and I put a crap load to make sure |
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Mar 16, 2012 17:39:27 GMT -5
Fair warning that if you do have a Thompson and have an attached sling be someone cautious with how you fling it about. Also by slinging the gun muzzle down (as was typically done with Thompsons anyway) you put less stress on this area. I learned that from Combat, Saunders always carried his Thompson like that ;D. Anyhow I recommend you at least use a screw along with the JB weld for extra strength. It will give the JB Weld more to grip onto also. Just to make sure this is the spot you should put the JB weld on (highlighted in grey). i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/M1A1MetalBody.jpg |
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Post by aj czarkowski on Mar 16, 2012 20:14:45 GMT -5
That's not the place it breaks...
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Mar 16, 2012 20:26:03 GMT -5
aj czarkowski, no that is not the place it breaks. it is however the place to sand to the metal as well as the portion of the outer barrel (on the inside) that needs sanded. trust me, that's where i jbw'd mine and it is rock solid.
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Post by aj czarkowski on Mar 16, 2012 20:32:26 GMT -5
I'll go to my basement and see how it turned out, I actually haven't checked it since yesterday night =\ definitly dry by now!
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Post by tommygunner9 on Mar 16, 2012 21:15:10 GMT -5
That's not where I put mine either. I put it on the break. God, I hope I don't have to do this again..
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Post by bloodandguts5150 on Mar 16, 2012 21:30:42 GMT -5
putting it on the break alone will not fix the problem
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Mar 16, 2012 23:09:36 GMT -5
That's not where I put mine either. I put it on the break. God, I hope I don't have to do this again.. That's not the place it breaks... Putting it on the place it breaks will do basically nothing. Trust me, JB weld isn't that strong. Like I said before put it on the area highlighted in grey. i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh11/Fighten3rd/M1A1MetalBody.jpgPut it there and it should work pretty well, combine that with a screw and it should hold even better. This is the only fix I would completely trust though. www.ww2airsoft.org.uk/php/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9183There is no harm in trying the JB Weld route though, its cheap and easy. |
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