lockstockandbarrel Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Need to remove the regulator from an early Daystate Air Ranger. Has anyone ever done this?, if so any advice as to how best to complete the task would be gratefully received. Many thanks LS&B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 there is a cracking stripdown vid on the tube, will see if I can get the link bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockstockandbarrel Posted July 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 there is a cracking stripdown vid on the tube, will see if I can get the link bud Thanks mate if you can find a video (or any info) on the removal of the regulator you are a better man than I. I have come across bits and bobs and a few vids about stripping but absolutely nothing that shows how to remove the regulator. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 not sure about the regulator on the early ranger, it might be an idea to speak with a daystate engineer , you will have to ring daystate up after 4pm, they usually are very good when you speak to them over the phone, will see if I can find that vid but as you know its like trying to find a needle in a haystack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 May I ask why the reg has to be removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockstockandbarrel Posted July 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 May I ask why the reg has to be removed? To be serviced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 To be serviced Is that code for not working? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockstockandbarrel Posted July 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Is that code for not working? :-) There was me full of optimism thinking you were going to say something constructive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I have not said anything negative bud, just wondered. Nevemind. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockstockandbarrel Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Worth an evening ask I think, someone out there has removed one surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockstockandbarrel Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Another try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockstockandbarrel Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Another try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffo Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 If this is the stainless external reg, like on a Merlyn or a Mk3, you need a specialist tool if you don't want to damage/mark the reg body/cap. After making an almighty f'up of one of mine, I spoke to someone at SCR, who told me you need a collet tool to unscrew it, same principle as a Dremel chuck (but much bigger). It grips evenly round the whole reg. Allegedly they should not be screwed in much more than finger tight............. You can try mole grips, but you will (a) mark the body and (b) risk deforming the cap of the reg gripping it hard enough so the jaws don't slip. If you are going to do that, try padding the jaws with an old leather belt to protect the reg cap. And if you are unlucky enough to find that a retard put the original reg in using a bit of scaffolding for extra leverage to get it "nice and tight", and the cap of the reg unscrews but the body doesn't, don't try and grip the reg body. If you damage the threads, you are in a world of pain - welcome to MY world ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockstockandbarrel Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 If this is the stainless external reg, like on a Merlyn or a Mk3, you need a specialist tool if you don't want to damage/mark the reg body/cap. After making an almighty f'up of one of mine, I spoke to someone at SCR, who told me you need a collet tool to unscrew it, same principle as a Dremel chuck (but much bigger). It grips evenly round the whole reg. Allegedly they should not be screwed in much more than finger tight............. You can try mole grips, but you will (a) mark the body and (b) risk deforming the cap of the reg gripping it hard enough so the jaws don't slip. If you are going to do that, try padding the jaws with an old leather belt to protect the reg cap. And if you are unlucky enough to find that a retard put the original reg in using a bit of scaffolding for extra leverage to get it "nice and tight", and the cap of the reg unscrews but the body doesn't, don't try and grip the reg body. If you damage the threads, you are in a world of pain - welcome to MY world ! Hi Biffo thanks so much for commenting on my thread. It would appear that in some cases at least the regulators are put in way tighter than is necessary and this makes matters more difficult. It sounds like you had a hell of a game getting yours off.Have sent you a PM. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipper Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Not sure but I think there are some tutorials and exploded diagrams on daystate owners club website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockstockandbarrel Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Not sure but I think there are some tutorials and exploded diagrams on daystate owners club website Thanks for your post mate. To save anyone else time and frustration there is nothing whatsoever on the Daystate Owners Club Website about removing and servicing the regulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Thanks for your post mate. To save anyone else time and frustration there is nothing whatsoever on the Daystate Owners Club Website about removing and servicing the regulator. I,ve searched and searched for ya bud but only strip downs, have you tried asking in the technical questions on the daystate owners club ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 If you do get that reg out fit a big spring and piston in its place. It will be simpler:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 If you do get that reg out fit a big spring and piston in its place. It will be simpler:-) :lol: trust you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Joking aside, I have always wanted to see or design a pump gun that uses the long cylinder of a traditional PCP lay out but the pump comes out of the front, it held extended by the operators foot and the whole rifle lifted up and down to charge a reservoir. If only single shot so what. It would be so simple. It could be made so easy to service. No fancy linkages and pretty quiet to charge in the field if be it slow. Going off on a tangent arnt I! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Yes I have removed one,tough to shift! Used strip cut from bike innertube wrapped round reg,tightened jubilee clip on top of innertube then gripped jubilee clamp in old record bench vice and twisted rifle action.Managed to undo it without marking/doing damage but felt as though it was a close thing!Simple enough to adjust once/IF you can get it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 From what I read they are difficult to remove for a reason. Mmmm I wonder why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosthunter Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Not sure where you are OP but a shop not too far from me got my AirWolf MVT serviced and the guy who does it used to work for and design the Daystates.. and on top of all that, it only cost me £65 for the service..... http://www.guns.gb.com/is who it is.... Way cheaper than using Daystate themselves... unkless that is you really want to do it yourself... I CBA at that sort of price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 From what I read they are difficult to remove for a reason. Mmmm I wonder why. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Excuse me for being dumb, Wots the regulator for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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