HOW TO DECOCK MAIN SPRING ON AN AEG

gun runner · March 22nd, 2008, 08:24

Wanting to know, I'm storing one of my AEG's for a while. Only using it on special games or so... I would like to know, how do I storage the gun with the main spring not compressed in the gearbox, so as time goes on it doesn't weaken the spring... Need someone's expert help.

Thanks,
Gun runner

Sorry Guys, Title should say "HOW TO DECOCK MAIN SPRING ON AN AEG"... Sorry for the miss spelling

Kokanee · March 22nd, 2008, 08:37

just fire it in semi a few times

gun runner · March 22nd, 2008, 08:39

O.K, After firing it a few times, How would I know if the spring is compressed or not?

Phil_Black · March 22nd, 2008, 08:44

1 cycle = 1 compression of the spring as soon as the shot is fired the spring is not compressed anymore.

yanhchan · March 22nd, 2008, 08:47

I find it best to do semi two to three times. Usually the first semi works but the second or third shot just eases my mind.

If you don't believe this practice you can give it a shot with the upper part of the mechbox exposed and you can see it.

Deftonius · March 22nd, 2008, 09:37

Listen carefully while shooting. If you hear the gearbox wind after the pop, it's not fully decocked.

Make sure to pull the trigger ALL the way back. Usually just one shot in semi will work, but listen to the gearbox while shooting.

Syn · March 22nd, 2008, 09:42

I put a black mark using a marker on the side of my piston (which can be seen though the cylinder port) whe I had the mechbox apart, and it tells me appoximately how much compression the piston is at. I don't think it is 100% decompressed though from the mark but pretty close.

ThunderCactus · March 22nd, 2008, 09:48

Take your pistol grip off, and pull on the anti reversal latch that's inside the gearbox. It's the best way but it's a bit tricky if you've never done it before lol

Syn · March 22nd, 2008, 09:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

Take your pistol grip off, and pull on the anti reversal latch that's inside the gearbox. It's the best way but it's a bit tricky if you've never done it before lol

hey I just had an idea of drilling a hole with my very small diameter drill bit and then I could delatch the antireverse with a pin or paperclip. Wonder if it would be a good idea?

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March 22nd, 2008, 08:24	#1
gun runner Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A little cozy place in hell	HOW TO DECOCK MAIN SPRING ON AN AEG Wanting to know, I'm storing one of my AEG's for a while. Only using it on special games or so... I would like to know, how do I storage the gun with the main spring not compressed in the gearbox, so as time goes on it doesn't weaken the spring... Need someone's expert help. Thanks, Gun runner Sorry Guys, Title should say "HOW TO DECOCK MAIN SPRING ON AN AEG"... Sorry for the miss spelling __________________ Last edited by gun runner; March 22nd, 2008 at 08:27..

March 22nd, 2008, 08:39	#3
gun runner Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A little cozy place in hell	O.K, After firing it a few times, How would I know if the spring is compressed or not? __________________

March 22nd, 2008, 08:44	#4
Phil_Black Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saguenay QC	1 cycle = 1 compression of the spring as soon as the shot is fired the spring is not compressed anymore. __________________ BBR BLUEBERRY REGIMENT http://www.blueberryregiment.com/intro.html MEDIA http://www.blueberryregiment.com/media.html

March 22nd, 2008, 08:37	#2
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	just fire it in semi a few times

March 22nd, 2008, 08:47	#5
yanhchan Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scarborough/Richmond Hill ON	I find it best to do semi two to three times. Usually the first semi works but the second or third shot just eases my mind. If you don't believe this practice you can give it a shot with the upper part of the mechbox exposed and you can see it. __________________ YANHCHAN'S AIRSMITHING: AEG repair/Tune up/Upgrades V2/V3 mechboxes, rewiring/reconnecting. Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country ~John F. Kennedy

March 22nd, 2008, 09:37	#6
Deftonius Troll Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa	Listen carefully while shooting. If you hear the gearbox wind after the pop, it's not fully decocked. Make sure to pull the trigger ALL the way back. Usually just one shot in semi will work, but listen to the gearbox while shooting.

March 22nd, 2008, 09:42	#7
Syn Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto	I put a black mark using a marker on the side of my piston (which can be seen though the cylinder port) whe I had the mechbox apart, and it tells me appoximately how much compression the piston is at. I don't think it is 100% decompressed though from the mark but pretty close. __________________

March 22nd, 2008, 09:48	#8
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	Take your pistol grip off, and pull on the anti reversal latch that's inside the gearbox. It's the best way but it's a bit tricky if you've never done it before lol

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