Grand not firing consistantly

[calsax]

Good morning, Reonauts! I am experiencing my first issue with my Grand. I am not gettinv a consistant fire when I push the button. Sometimes it is fine, sometimes I have to wiggle it, sometimes I have to really mash it hard. I have cleaned it (with hot tap water) reapplied noalox, and am ready to disassemble to see if I can see anything wrong. Before I take such desperate measures, does anyone have any suggestions? TIA!

 

[Justice]

I assume when you cleaned you also cleaned the atty connector threads. Are u using o e of the new button tops ? Mine was firing inconsistently recently and I found the button top had been pushed down too far must have been from when I dropped it

 

[calsax]

Yeah, when I clean I am thorough... No big button. Thanks!

 

[Mudflap]

Is it brand new or previously owned?

 

[bushmaster]

If you are thorough, you have probably tried multiple attys or cartos finding the same result, right?

 

[calsax]

It is pre-owned from the classies, I've had it for a couple of months. I think it is an early model, as it has an allen screw for the spring. This is the first time with any problem.

Yes, I have changed batteries and atties to rule that out. I guess I get to play mechanic. It's probably better than playing electronic engjneer!

 

[Justice]

I had one where I had to change the isolator gasket for the same symptoms.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Hi Calsax
Okay...here's a few suggestions.
Use an emery board or fine grit sand paper and clean off the tip of the positive battery contact on the mod and the button top on the battery. wipe clean with alcohol and see if that helps.

Take a look at the spring to see if there is any discoloration on it.

Remove the battery & atty...grab the tube as close to the top as possible and gently push up...it shouldn't move much. Then reattach the atty and firm it down without applying too much torque.

Keep us posted.

Worst case, call Rob. It may just need a tune up.

 

[Honkey Kong]

Find a Nail File and lightly brush the Firing Pin, possibly even the Positive Connector on your Battery (Nipple).

"Invisible" corrosion builds up there and does not give you a perfect connection.

EDIT: Lisa beat me to it while I was typing lol

 

[Mudflap]

I'm also guessing oxidation build up is the culprit. Following Rhapsodie's advice will probably get you sorted.

 

[calsax]

Thanks, all! I'll post results!

 

[Justice]

Hope you find an easy solution

 

[pianoguy]

You may also want to try removing the bottom spring, cleaning both the bottom plate of the spring and where it mates to the mod, and applying a dab of noalox between them before re-assembling.

 

[hubseven]

Had same problem and lightly filing the nipple on battery, the firing pin and adding Noalox did the trick. How old are your batteries and what type? Good Luck

 

[unsure]

Im have a slightly different issue with mine. After a few pushes in the on postion it too easily turns enough to be in the off position. I would have thought the on/off button would be a permanent locking CLICK and not just a turn motion. I gotta be honest and say I never been a metal REO fan but since I needed a 18650 REO while waiting for Rob to get healthy and back to wood shucking plus the new button top I decided to get one. I don't see be keeping it once I get the Woodvil I want.

 

[Justice]

I just remove the safety lock. That way it's always ready to go . Only had one accidental firing.

 

[Dmegs]

Hey I was having the same problem with my REOs not fireing consistently. I gave them a good cleaning and tried the emery board on the fireing pin and it is good as new! So happy! Glad I dropped in and read the fix-it tips. : )

 

[Mudflap]

I've read good things about using this stuff to remove oxidation. I'll have to try it out some day.