Carrier Stuck Inside PowerTube - I'm guessing this is causing the leak

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  • Caffeine
    Registered User
    • Mar 2015
    • 2
    #1

    Carrier Stuck Inside PowerTube - I'm guessing this is causing the leak

    Hey guys, first post here :)
    Got an automag at the beginning of the year but haven't really played with it yet due to leaks. When I aired it up for the first time their was quite a bit of leaking down the barrel. I'd done my research and knew to put a drop or two of oil in the ASA and that definitely helped, there's a lot less leaking now, but the marker's still leaking. I read somewhere that if the leak stops when I hold down the trigger (which it does) then it's a problem with the power tube or bolt.
    I took the marker apart and found that the carrier is stuck in firmly, really tight. Does this mean that the carrier being used is too large? A few others came with the marker so I can try those if I can get the current one out.
    So first question: Is this the reason the marker's leaking?
    If so, how do I get it out without damaging O-rings or the power tube inside?

    More info: It's got the lvl 10 bolt and X-valve. I can show some pictures of the internals if anyone needs.

    Can't wait to get this sorted and start playing with my Automag, thanks for any and all help!
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    • OPBN
      OldPBNoob

      • Sep 2008
      • 5240
      #2
      Yes, you need the next smallest carrier. Use the field strip screw to remove it.
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        • Cyco-Dude
          #3
          I just use an o-ring pick to get the carrier out. You work it one side at a time; it'll come out. Once it's out, use the next smallest carrier to stop the leak. You want to keep the same o-ring that's inside the currently installed carrier; the carriers are there to give the o-ring a proper fit to the bolt stem. You want to use the largest carrier that does not cause it to leak down the barrel. Here is a carrier size chart:

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            • Tunaman
              Specialized AGD Tech

              • Dec 2000
              • 8643
              #4
              Don't use an oring pick. You will scratch and nick the oring. Screw the field strip screw right in there and pull. Works every time.
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                • Caffeine
                  Registered User
                  • Mar 2015
                  • 2
                  #5
                  Used the screw to get the carrier out. Never actually knew it could be used for that. Went from the 1 carrier to the 0.5 carrier and it seems like it works!
                  Thank you so much for help, guys! Looking forward to getting to play in the next few weeks!

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                    • Cyco-Dude
                      #6
                      Originally posted by Tunaman
                      Don't use an oring pick. You will scratch and nick the oring. Screw the field strip screw right in there and pull. Works every time.
                      i hook in behind the washer.

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