powertube cracked

[Big Ben]

So I have a classic valve with no stars on it and a major leak down the barrel when I air it up. After replacing o rings and lvl 10 parts I read in another thread that I may have a cracked power tube. Sure enough I find a hairline fracture of the power tube near the base. So my question is what next, can AGD replace just the tube or do I need a whole new valve? Is there any one else who may be able to replace just the tube? Can I do it myself?

Any advice would be great.

[Maggot6]

I'm sure you don't need an entire new valve, call AGD and ask. They're friendly

[Tunaman]

So I have a classic valve with no stars on it and a major leak down the barrel when I air it up. After replacing o rings and lvl 10 parts I read in another thread that I may have a cracked power tube. Sure enough I find a hairline fracture of the power tube near the base. So my question is what next, can AGD replace just the tube or do I need a whole new valve? Is there any one else who may be able to replace just the tube? Can I do it myself?

Any advice would be great.

If it's a level 7 or above, the powertube would be welded on so the valve would basically be ruined. I do have some used ones here. Email me.

[KayleAGD]

The are repariable ... let me know if your leads play out ...

[Tunaman]

Yes. They are repairable as Kayle stated..but only by a qualified welder that understands the concept of tempering stainless steel. Simply welding it and grinding/polishing the weld down back to the proper diameter is the easy part. Knowing how to COOL it properly is the only way to get the temper back to the original strength, and should not be attempted by any unqualified person to say the least.

[KayleAGD]

Yes. They are repairable as Kayle stated..but only by a qualified welder that understands the concept of tempering stainless steel. Simply welding it and grinding/polishing the weld down back to the proper diameter is the easy part. Knowing how to COOL it properly is the only way to get the temper back to the original strength, and should not be attempted by any unqualified person to say the least.

very well stated !!! the tunaman has spoken..

[Ole Unka Phil]

Didn't these also have the rare red oring in before weld?

[KayleAGD]

Didn't these also have the rare red oring in before weld?

more than likely this was before they were threaded. They were smooth and slid into the chamber and silversoldered.. OH and long time no see Phil..

[Ole Unka Phil]

more than likely this was before they were threaded. They were smooth and slid into the chamber and silversoldered.. OH and long time no see Phil..

Was up Kayle!

Yea I had a flash back to one.... with that oh so hard to find little thin red oring. I had a few of those. They scarce as rooster eggs now. I know where a couple of em still remain though. With my old tech parts kit. If anyone needs one I can send you the guys contact. He bought me out. There was two or three of them in there.