Remove main valve from we m4 gbbr mags?

BG.Ghost8 · January 30th, 2012, 08:15

Is there a way to do remove it without using valve tool?

m102404 · January 30th, 2012, 08:36

Take a very large flat head screwdriver and a dremel tool...grind/cut it to shape to make it look like the tip of a valve tool.

You can also use an appropriate sized sheet of steel...and cut out the notch you need to make a sort of key. You may need to heat treat/temper it so it won't bend.

Or...you can use a lathe and turn a cylinder to fit the valve...then use a mill (or even a good file) to cut the prongs you need to fit. Again, you may have to heat treat it...depending on the metal you use.

Or...you can buy/borrow a valve key.

Jimski · January 30th, 2012, 09:30

I use a modified tweezer

Qlong · January 30th, 2012, 09:48

I use a bent fork

sometimes.

voorhees -FWA- · January 30th, 2012, 09:48

Modify makes everything!!

If you are ordering parts like your valve, chances are there's a key for sale at the same site, I recomend buying one with your next order. Makes things easier in the long run.

Jimski · January 30th, 2012, 09:58

airsoftparts.ca has one
oooooh it's the first time I see an actual valve key, this is what it looks like

Ballcancer · January 30th, 2012, 10:21

I did what M102404 did and cut mine out of an old flat head screwdriver... easy, and cost me no money, plus its already hardened so it won't flex or bend...

z0ng · January 30th, 2012, 11:34

If you can't modify a screwdriver as has been suggested or if you don't want to buy/wait for a valve key you can also use the inside measurement probes from a micrometer to apply the force required.

Did this for a few months when I first started working on resealing GBBR mags before I bought a valve key.

BG.Ghost8 · January 30th, 2012, 14:30

Thanks for for all the responses! I bought a key, but the notches are to large for the grooves of the valve. I'll try some of the techniques/modifications you all used. Thanks again

z0ng · January 30th, 2012, 15:11

If you have a good file you could try to grind the sides of the notches to bring them down until they will mate successfully with the valve.

AKA · January 30th, 2012, 15:26

I heard from my buddy that the top of scissor's work(the 2 point's.

momoney · March 23rd, 2012, 15:05

is the valve supposed to be turned a certain way?

jordan7831 · March 23rd, 2012, 15:31

turn it CCW to loosen. Should be like that for most valves

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January 30th, 2012, 08:15	#1
BG.Ghost8 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Markham, ON	Remove main valve from we m4 gbbr mags? Is there a way to do remove it without using valve tool?

January 30th, 2012, 08:36	#2
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	Take a very large flat head screwdriver and a dremel tool...grind/cut it to shape to make it look like the tip of a valve tool. You can also use an appropriate sized sheet of steel...and cut out the notch you need to make a sort of key. You may need to heat treat/temper it so it won't bend. Or...you can use a lathe and turn a cylinder to fit the valve...then use a mill (or even a good file) to cut the prongs you need to fit. Again, you may have to heat treat it...depending on the metal you use. Or...you can buy/borrow a valve key. Last edited by m102404; January 30th, 2012 at 08:41..

January 30th, 2012, 09:30	#3
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	I use a modified tweezer __________________

January 30th, 2012, 09:48	#4
Qlong Division Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	I use a bent fork sometimes.

January 30th, 2012, 09:48	#5
voorhees -FWA- Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan	Modify makes everything!! If you are ordering parts like your valve, chances are there's a key for sale at the same site, I recomend buying one with your next order. Makes things easier in the long run.

January 30th, 2012, 09:58	#6
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	airsoftparts.ca has one oooooh it's the first time I see an actual valve key, this is what it looks like __________________

January 30th, 2012, 10:21	#7
Ballcancer Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gravenhurst, ON	I did what M102404 did and cut mine out of an old flat head screwdriver... easy, and cost me no money, plus its already hardened so it won't flex or bend... __________________

January 30th, 2012, 11:34	#8
z0ng Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hamilton, ON	If you can't modify a screwdriver as has been suggested or if you don't want to buy/wait for a valve key you can also use the inside measurement probes from a micrometer to apply the force required. Did this for a few months when I first started working on resealing GBBR mags before I bought a valve key. __________________ Team GHOSTS G-42 How to fix your WE M4 Mags

January 30th, 2012, 14:30	#9
BG.Ghost8 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Markham, ON	Thanks for for all the responses! I bought a key, but the notches are to large for the grooves of the valve. I'll try some of the techniques/modifications you all used. Thanks again

January 30th, 2012, 15:11	#10
z0ng Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hamilton, ON	If you have a good file you could try to grind the sides of the notches to bring them down until they will mate successfully with the valve. __________________ Team GHOSTS G-42 How to fix your WE M4 Mags

January 30th, 2012, 15:26	#11
AKA Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: st.john's NL	I heard from my buddy that the top of scissor's work(the 2 point's. __________________

March 23rd, 2012, 15:05	#12
momoney Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NB	is the valve supposed to be turned a certain way?

March 23rd, 2012, 15:31	#13
jordan7831 will always be Mike Litoris in our hearts Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North York - Toronto	turn it CCW to loosen. Should be like that for most valves

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