Mkll Airsporter

[brouwpa]

A numpty question, is there an easy way to get the trigger block back onto the action? If I put it on the compressor, how do I then twist it onto the threads?

 

[Backgardenplinker]

A numpty question, is there an easy way to get the trigger block back onto the action? If I put it on the compressor, how do I then twist it onto the threads?

Ive done flat ended threaded blocks on a compressor before, theres a knack to it. Just get it so threads are touching, twist it back anticlockwise a fraction then small amount of pressure and clockwise and they should start to engage. Not ideal but ive done this on a HW35 and 77 when experimenting with spring lengths. It will be very tricky on the airsporter though due to the pointed shape. Im sure a box section of wood could hold it straight, just need to make that and have it on the compressor clamping face.

When i did my airsporter i managed the block by hand using bodyweight. I jammed the barrel on a slatted wooden chair seat, stood behind the backrest with the end block in a thick gloved hand and pushed down. This way you can turn the whole action/cylinder threads into the block threads which makes it easier somehow. Again i usually find twisting anticlockwise a fraction first before clockwise helps the start of the threads engage

Edit. Once threads have engaged 3 or 4 full rotations its then definitely safe to release pressure of clamp/bodyweight and tighten easily by hand.

 

[brouwpa]

This is what my pal came up with!

 

[Backgardenplinker]

Looks like just the job