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   Got it shootin', but seems pretty stiff. I'm wondering if the "new" plunger is binding. I may put the old one back in for comparison. Not quite getting the speed I expected, even with an over-bored air tube.

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10thumbs Members Profile Find Members Posts Groupie Joined: October-21-2021 Location: Verne, IN Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote 10thumbs Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-10-2021 at 4:10pm
	Got it shootin', but seems pretty stiff. I'm wondering if the "new" plunger is binding. I may put the old one back in for comparison. Not quite getting the speed I expected, even with an over-bored air tube.
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cobalt327 Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: November-15-2013 Points: 3046	Post Options Post Reply Quote cobalt327 Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-11-2021 at 4:00pm
	If you converted to rubber seals, I have seen an occasional loss of power compared to leather seals. Say what you will but the leather seals were excellent, as long as they weren't allowed to develop dry rot, or the gun was dry fired with dry seals, that sort of thing. Earlier, someone here suggested using a drill to spin a 3M pad inside the chamber to polish it and break any glaze that might be present. I wish I could give credit, but I can't remember who it was but I'll do a search to try to find the thread. You can also use wet emery paper on a hard flat surface to remove material from the face of the piston to lessen friction (arrows show what I call the face). This works because the sides of the piston are tapered, so removing from the face makes the largest part of the piston become smaller. Use plenty of water to flush the paper clean and use a circular motion to remove material evenly. Check the fit often.

10thumbs Members Profile Find Members Posts Groupie Joined: October-21-2021 Location: Verne, IN Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote 10thumbs Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-20-2021 at 3:23pm
	While waiting for parts, it seemed a good time to give the whole thing a (Mark Lee) rust-blue. Too bad I'm not savvy enough to put up a picture, but I'm well pleased how it turned out.
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cobalt327 Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: November-15-2013 Points: 3046	Post Options Post Reply Quote cobalt327 Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-21-2021 at 3:56pm
	My email is in my profile, if you'd like I'll post your photos here.

10thumbs Members Profile Find Members Posts Groupie Joined: October-21-2021 Location: Verne, IN Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote 10thumbs Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-24-2021 at 11:13am
	Thanks. Sent you a picture.
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cobalt327 Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: November-15-2013 Points: 3046	Post Options Post Reply Quote cobalt327 Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-24-2021 at 11:51am
	Haven't received anything yet (35 minutes since you posted). Lately my email has been erratic. Outlook is the worst!