TM 5.1 gas spewing

turok_t · June 5th, 2010, 18:02

Bring it over, let me help u fix it.

ILLusion · July 8th, 2010, 18:19

Was this solved? I'm curious.

Slono · July 8th, 2010, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrikeFreedom

Pushing it up doesn't help, the rubber sinks down right after. I might as well use stock rubber (at least for now) since the over-sized Firefly rubber fits loosely onto the barrel and is squished inside the chamber which may ruin the air-seal and accuracy.

I had the same problem and ended up replacing it with another firefly rubber, which fit fine. I can't verify whether or not the initial firefly rubber I put on became expanded from overlubrication (I did overlubricate it once or twice) because I don't remember if the pouty lip was present before those incidents.

StrikeFreedom · July 8th, 2010, 18:47

I got a new soft Firefly and it's fine. I'm not sure why the first one swelled as it was never lubed.

StrikeFreedom · August 12th, 2010, 18:16

Actually, the second Firefly has swelled again. I realized that shots are getting random so I checked the hop up, turns out it's deformed again. Just like the first Firefly I had, I never lubed it at all. Silicone oil in magazines only. Seems like over time the propane+silicone swell up the Firefly, at least twice for me.

Now back to stock rubber...

Styrak · August 12th, 2010, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrikeFreedom

Actually, the second Firefly has swelled again. I realized that shots are getting random so I checked the hop up, turns out it's deformed again. Just like the first Firefly I had, I never lubed it at all. Silicone oil in magazines only. Seems like over time the propane+silicone swell up the Firefly, at least twice for me.

Now back to stock rubber...

How much oil do you use in your mags, and how often?

I oil my mags MAYBE once every 10 uses, most likely a lot less. They still work fine.

StrikeFreedom · August 12th, 2010, 20:10

3-4 drops in propane tank for about every 8 mags.

Styrak · August 12th, 2010, 20:12

Well I have a Firefly soft rubber as well.

You must be doing something different...
Try lubing less?

ILLusion · August 16th, 2010, 17:35

You're also using Airsoft Innovations super light weight silicone oil?

What brand of propane are you using? I haven't had this problem with any of my builds using these hop up rubbers yet.

Styrak · August 16th, 2010, 17:41

I'm not sure if it matters, but for reference I'm using 25wt silicone oil. Store didn't have 10wt which is what I would have bought.
Works fine for pistols and everything else.

ILLusion · August 16th, 2010, 18:26

I'm just wondering if the products he's using is causing a reaction in combination with the rubber.

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July 8th, 2010, 18:19	#107
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Was this solved? I'm curious. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

August 12th, 2010, 20:12	#113
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Well I have a Firefly soft rubber as well. You must be doing something different... Try lubing less? __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services Last edited by Styrak; August 12th, 2010 at 20:17..

August 16th, 2010, 17:35	#114
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	You're also using Airsoft Innovations super light weight silicone oil? What brand of propane are you using? I haven't had this problem with any of my builds using these hop up rubbers yet. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

June 5th, 2010, 18:02	#106
turok_t Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Bring it over, let me help u fix it.

July 8th, 2010, 18:47	#109
StrikeFreedom Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Markham	I got a new soft Firefly and it's fine. I'm not sure why the first one swelled as it was never lubed.

August 12th, 2010, 18:16	#110
StrikeFreedom Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Markham	Actually, the second Firefly has swelled again. I realized that shots are getting random so I checked the hop up, turns out it's deformed again. Just like the first Firefly I had, I never lubed it at all. Silicone oil in magazines only. Seems like over time the propane+silicone swell up the Firefly, at least twice for me. Now back to stock rubber...

August 12th, 2010, 20:10	#112
StrikeFreedom Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Markham	3-4 drops in propane tank for about every 8 mags.

August 16th, 2010, 17:41	#115
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	I'm not sure if it matters, but for reference I'm using 25wt silicone oil. Store didn't have 10wt which is what I would have bought. Works fine for pistols and everything else. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

August 16th, 2010, 18:26	#116
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	I'm just wondering if the products he's using is causing a reaction in combination with the rubber. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

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