leaks with smallest carrier

[.68bruise]

just got my xvalve and it is leaking down the barrel with every carrier and o-ring combo. when i pull the trigger the leak stops and then continues when trigger pressure is released. the body, frame, and rail are all classic. any help is welcome.
-j

[MonsterMag]

did you oil it? and also what spring are you using?




Level 10 for Dummys

~Springs~

Shortest spring 250 - 280fps (maybe a little higher but thats rare).

Red Spring 270 -300fps

gray 275 - 310fps


~Oil~

Put oil in 3 places... 2-3 drops in the macro fiiting or QD on the valve, 2-3 down the power tube, 1-2 on the on/off assembley

~Leaks~

If it leaks "down the Barrel" , then the carrier oring has gotten too worn, go down one size in the carrier.
Or
There could be too many shims (rare), but does happen. Remove shims if carrier is nice and tight. You see the shims adjust when the bolt will start to vent.

Different Spring

Oil

[.68bruise]

i am following the level x directions on ao so i lightly oiled the carrier and o-ring and i am using my original spring. i gave it a more liberal dose of oil and it still leaks.

[White_Noise]

sounds like you need to work with the shims, its very odd to have a marker use the lowest carrier, in my experience ie found most markers to use the 1, 1.5, and 2 carriers

[MindJob]

you can try a fresh o ring in the carrier. I had a similar problem. Then it was like 'DUH'

Hope you get it straightened out.

[.68bruise]

i assembeled the bolt without the power tube tip and it did not leak. does that help to trouble shoot?

[MindJob]

i assembeled the bolt without the power tube tip and it did not leak. does that help to trouble shoot?


hmmm.... maybe try the 'taking shims out' approach

[.68bruise]

got new o rings and it works. thanks for the help

[the electrician]

If you are using air and NOT CO2, you can use soft buna-n o-rings and it will seal very easily, and with less friction. you can pick them up at the local hardware store.