Bad Frame Rail???

[loudhush]

I just gassed up my classic mag for the first time this year to give it a quick test before i run out to the field tommorow.

The problem is after a shot there is gas leaking out the power tube. Which leads me to believe that it's the on/off assembly. BUT if i smack the back of the valve it stops.

On closer inspection, the valve is actually moving backwards on the shot and hitting the back of the valve is putting it back in the correct position.

So my question is this. If the valve is moving from a shot, does this mean that the frame rail is shot? If so do you have any suggestions for a quick fix to get me playing tommorow.

BTW the thumb screw is in as tight as i can do it by hand. I kind of doubt that using an allen key to make it tighter will help...but it's still an option.

I hope this picture will help a little.



Scott

[danheneise]

have you checked to see if the rail bushing is in place, its the little silver cylinder piece that goes in the field strip pins hole in the rail

[loudhush]

Yea i have.

It's not 100% round anymore though...a little worn down on the rear side of the valve. Not enough to warrant that kind of movement though.

I tried to get a picture of it, but i couldn't get a good enough shot to show the damage...so it is pretty negligible.

However i did get a great picture of the rail...it's looking pretty damn beat up to me. Is there any other possible cause that you guys can think of?





Scott

[ZapTheMad]

I'd try a new rail bushing if it's not round. Inpect the rail, screw, and valve for damage around the area of that hole too. I have a couple extra bushings if you want one for cheap.