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#76 RaZeR ShArP

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Posted 31 March 2007 - 08:13 AM

I don't think it would work... Rubber tubing is usually not thick enough, and the plug and clamp setup still needs to work.

Oh, and don't flame him. He had a legitimate question.

Edited by RaZeR_ShArP, 31 March 2007 - 08:16 AM.

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#77 Prometheus

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Posted 31 March 2007 - 10:52 AM

Well, being as this thread has been reopened (Thanks CS!) I can safely add my experiences with the magstrike without being flamed to death. I recently glued the little hole in the thing that contacts the back of the clip (the same hole that FA24 filled in). However, the thing sits a little farther forward now, so I don't need to do AssassinNF's tape mod. Also, if you were to sand off the little green tab (or remove it altogeher, and fill the space with eopxy/'insert adhesive of choice here') wouldn't that prevent it from releasing air?

mini: the point of the bladder is to expand, so when air is released, it contracts, thus creating somewhat of a constant pressure for air output.

Also, CS, I am not sure what you mean by pluggin the pump, I assume you filled the center of the end with glue/epoxy? When I pulled mine apart, I removed the O-ring to get some measurements, and possibly put tape on the end. However, due to the lubricant, the tape would not stay on, so I just reassembled it the way it was originally. Now, it won't pump worth a shit. I think it isn't sealing properly. Is there a specific size of O-ring that works well for the pump?
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Posted 31 March 2007 - 11:43 AM

sorry for replying to and old post. But has anyone tried or considered replacing the bladder with 5/8 id rubber tuber the McMaster sells? part #8637K171 its a couple inches longer then the stock one and looks like it would be easy to swap out.

The dimensions of the stock bladder are 3/4" ID and 1" OD and is made out of latex. A different size would be incompatible with the stock fittings.

Also, CS, I am not sure what you mean by plugging the pump, I assume you filled the center of the end with glue/epoxy? When I pulled mine apart, I removed the O-ring to get some measurements, and possibly put tape on the end. However, due to the lubricant, the tape would not stay on, so I just reassembled it the way it was originally. Now, it won't pump worth a shit. I think it isn't sealing properly. Is there a specific size of O-ring that works well for the pump?

I didn't mess with the O-ring. I epoxied a short piece of plastic rod into the hole in the center to make the pump slightly more efficient. The stock O-Ring on the pump works fine.
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#79 RaZeR ShArP

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Posted 31 March 2007 - 06:33 PM

I found out something else: The rib that the piston is in front of in the case serves another purpose. For a higher rate of fire, but less power, put the piston end in front of it. For more range, but slightly less speed, put it behind the ridge.

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Posted 10 May 2007 - 03:57 PM

What do you mean by OP valve?
Also, what does it mean when u say, "Flush with the white piece?
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Posted 10 May 2007 - 04:03 PM

OP = OverPressure
The green spring-loaded stub thingy. You can disable it by taking it out then glue it in place by inserting it from the inside of the bladder. Then you don't have to bother replacing the stock plug and clamp.
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#82 SHADOW HUNTER ALPHA

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Posted 10 May 2007 - 04:04 PM

What do you mean by OP valve?
Also, what does it mean when u say, "Flush with the white piece?

An OP valve is a small hole in the pump, called the over-pressure release valve, that is plugged with hot glue to attain higher pressures in the air tank. "Flush with the white piece" means until the surface is even with that of the white piece. Also, it's not a good idea to revive month-old topics with questions often answered in the text or that could easily be figured out, or to use chatroom abbreviations (I.e.: u for you, l8r for later, etc.).

Edit: Slug beat me to it.

Edited by SHADOW HUNTER ALPHA, 10 May 2007 - 04:05 PM.

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#83 dpstohl

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Posted 10 May 2007 - 06:12 PM

So ur sayin that i dont have 2 have a stupid plug OR clamp?

What do you mean abbreviations? isnt OP and abbreviation?
just saying...
anyway, thanks for the info.

Has anyone ever thought about spray painting the magstrike? that would be sweet!!
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#84 Z-man12

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Posted 10 May 2007 - 06:40 PM

Has anyone ever thought about spray painting the magstrike? that would be sweet!!



Yes it has been done, I am sure several hundred times. :lol:
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Posted 10 May 2007 - 08:29 PM

So ur sayin that i dont have 2 have a stupid plug OR clamp?

What do you mean abbreviations? isnt OP and abbreviation?
just saying...
anyway, thanks for the info.

Has anyone ever thought about spray painting the magstrike? that would be sweet!!

Just plug the valve. Also, you must not have gotten the point when I told you to stop using chatroom abbreviations, which is strictly forbidden by our Code of Conduct.
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#86 dpstohl

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Posted 22 May 2007 - 07:46 PM

My air bladder keeps popping off the white piece? What should I do? Ive already tried hot glue.
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Posted 22 May 2007 - 09:57 PM

If you read all of the posts in this thread you would know I had the same problem and I had to use Constant tension springs to fix that.
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#88 baseballnolan5

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Posted 30 May 2007 - 02:14 PM

im having some trouble getting the ar's in my magstrike clips off. Do i need to take off the little piece covering the back?

first post too! :huh:

thanks

Edited by baseballnolan5, 30 May 2007 - 02:16 PM.

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Posted 30 May 2007 - 02:41 PM

im having some trouble getting the ar's in my magstrike clips off. Do i need to take off the little piece covering the back?

Clean up your post. If all you do is cut out the pegs you will still have the issue of having a partial seal on the rings that used to hold the pegs in place. For a more airtight barrel you have to take the back plate off, removed the pegs, plug the little holes, then glue the back piece back on.

Edited by CaptainSlug, 30 May 2007 - 02:41 PM.

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#90 baseballnolan5

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Posted 31 May 2007 - 02:21 PM

thanks. Now that i know that Im still having trouble getting the back plate off. I did what angel said but i cant get it in far enough to push the back plate up.

Edited by baseballnolan5, 31 May 2007 - 02:35 PM.

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#91 Prometheus

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Posted 31 May 2007 - 02:56 PM

thanks. Now that i know that Im still having trouble getting the back plate off. I did what angel said but i cant get it in far enough to push the back plate up.

Use a thin knife blade, and slide around it until you find a nice gap. Or, if you want, some acetone should be able to remove the glue, but I don't know if it will have an effect on the plastic.
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Posted 31 May 2007 - 03:10 PM

Thanks prometheus I got it off with a knife. Also for those of you who like me don't have acess to brass or just dont feel like buying it you can take the top of the clip off and plug the hole with hot glue. The hot glue will hold since it's a small hole.

Edited by baseballnolan5, 31 May 2007 - 03:51 PM.

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#93 Retiate

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Posted 03 June 2007 - 12:03 AM

I have a question on brassing the clips:
Is there an alternative to using silicon caulking to seal the clips? Like, would plumbers goop work? Or would hotglue work?
I don't think I have any silicon caulking anywhere, so I was just wondering if there was an alternative that would work just as well as silicon caulking.
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#94 Prometheus

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Posted 03 June 2007 - 12:17 AM

I have a question on brassing the clips:
Is there an alternative to using silicon caulking to seal the clips? Like, would plumbers goop work? Or would hotglue work?
I don't think I have any silicon caulking anywhere, so I was just wondering if there was an alternative that would work just as well as silicon caulking.


I would use plumber's goop, as I find hot glue a royal pain in the ass. The goop will fill holes as it settles, but since hot glue is a soft thermoplastic, it cools quickly, thus hardening, which doesn't allow for as good a seal.

Edited by Prometheus, 03 June 2007 - 12:21 AM.

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Posted 03 June 2007 - 04:05 AM

I have a question on brassing the clips:
Is there an alternative to using silicon caulking to seal the clips? Like, would plumbers goop work? Or would hotglue work?
I don't think I have any silicon caulking anywhere, so I was just wondering if there was an alternative that would work just as well as silicon caulking.


Plumbers goop should work. Try and use the white nozzle piece that comes with the plumbers goop to disperse the goop evenly.
You can find the silicon caulking at any hardware store. I personally got mine at wal-mart in the paint section.
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 11:49 AM

I still have not been having problems with the original mod posted. I tried CPVC inserts in the clip, but my range was better without the CPVC.
We should stop calling out/making fun of/pissing GC off. He's actually contributed and is available for trade. He's a better than average member no doubt. Got your back Cole.
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Posted 03 June 2007 - 11:54 AM

That is because CPVC is insanely tight on darts for an air powered automatic.
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Posted 20 June 2007 - 11:52 PM

It came to my attention today that Nerf is starting to add overpressure valves on their Magstrikes.
At first I couldn't believe it but then I was sent the photos.
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If your magstrike does come with a hole in the center of the plunger's head it has an OP valve. Plug it up with some hot glue.

I would like to thank JRoD for being the first to notice this and then bringing this to my attention.

You see kiddies? Always read my write ups all the way to the end. Who knows what new helpful info will come up.

EDIT: Do not plug the valve!!! Disregard this post.[u]

Edited by Forsaken_angel24, 22 June 2007 - 08:36 PM.

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Posted 21 June 2007 - 12:03 AM

It came to my attention today that Nerf is starting to add overpressure valves on their Magstrikes.
At first I couldn't believe it but then I was sent the photos.
If your magstrike does come with a hole in the center of the plunger's head it has an OP valve. Plug it up with some hot glue.

I would like to thank JRoD for being the first to notice this and then bringing this to my attention.

You see kiddies? Always read my write ups all the way to the end. Who knows what new helpful info will come up.


I noticed that when I got my first one a year ago. I thought it was common knowledge.

ForsakenAngel, your guitar is what my bass is sans two strings.

Edited by ‡Fireshot‡, 21 June 2007 - 12:04 AM.

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#100 Forsaken angel24

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Posted 21 June 2007 - 12:13 AM

Not my Guitar, It is JRod's he sent me that photo.
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