I broke it ... :(

[FisherPal]

Well ... maybe not 'broke' it exactly but tried to install new guts from the repair kit I bought some time ago and had no end of trouble. Which doesn't surprise me knowing me but the video make it look so foolproof. Anyway, the bottom line is that I pushed too hard on the 510 head when doing that last little bit of 'snugging' up the bottom piece below the firing pin and now the gasket has pushed up. And, of course, I cannot push it down around the connection. I really should have known better than to try and do this myself.

 

[tobarger]

Relax
Your not the first to have a problem installing the connector pin and gasket
Mine went together, no problems
You may have to send it back to Robert if you can't get it right

 

[bsidb]

start from the begining with every thing out of it, go slow you'll get it, mine popped a few times also but is in there nice now

 

[redeyedancer]

From what I can tell people are trying to put the center post and gasket in the mod as once piece this is the wrong way to go about doing this . The silicone gasket needs to be installed first once its in place drop the white Teflon gasket in now your ready to install the center post . Hope that helps

 

[FisherPal]

Your are absolutely correct Robert. That is what I tried to do. The problem now is trying to get it out without breaking it. Taking the old one out was easy as you just 'snapped' that bottom step piece of but, obviously, I cannot do that now as this is the only center post I have. I will work with it a bit and see what I can do. sigh ... I hate being without my REO!

 

[FisherPal]

Okay - limited success. I managed to 'unscrew' the bottom of the connector and finally get the firing pin off of it so now have the connector re-seated properly (gasket in FIRST). Now my problem is that I cannot get the firing pin back on. I simply cannot force it on over the bottom of the firing pin. It looks so simple in the video but it simply will not easily snap on ... I'm afraid of bending it totally out of shape trying to force it on. Will re-watch the instructions again to see if there is something I am missing. It simply cannot be that difficult as I know many of you have done this.

 

[Izan]

Hi Mate...
Poke a small pin/tooth pick through the hole in the firing pin...I had a "hanging chad" of tubing (small, clear and hidden) that needed removed. After that, it slid home like it grew there.

Cheers
I

 

[dragoi90]

You can watch pbusardo video!
It starts at the 25 minute!
Here's the link: http://youtu.be/QOcs3kdv97o

 

[muzichead]

Did you possibly take the plastic off the firing pin and put it back on backwards? There is a hole in it to line up for the center pin to go through. Did you take the nut off the center pin? Couple possibilities there. Pics help a lot in instances like these...

 

[mackman]

Another thought if you used a tool to unscrew the connector it may have scored the outer casing of the connector. Might suggest you inspect it and if scored use fine emery cloth or a fine emery board and smooth it. Try sliding the firing pin on the connector before inserting it onto the 510.

 

[redeyedancer]

Your always welcome to send it to me I always go easy on folks that tried to do it themselves . I understand it can be difficult to do most things are if you have never done it before . Don't be hard on yourself

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

Your always welcome to send it to me I always go easy on folks that tried to do it themselves . I understand it can be difficult to do most things are if you have never done it before . Don't be hard on yourself

How could you not love this guy?

 

[FisherPal]

Your always welcome to send it to me I always go easy on folks that tried to do it themselves . I understand it can be difficult to do most things are if you have never done it before . Don't be hard on yourself

Bet you all understand better now why I am so reluctant to go the Reomizer route ...

With that said, however, if I can't get it on tonight, I guess sending it back and asking you to just rebuild it is the only viable option. Sigh ... you are a gem, Rob! I just hate the thought of being without it for a few weeks - no jab at you, this is strictly postal service issues! Seems to take forever - well, okay, especially when you are waiting for your Reo. And that, I know, everyone understands!

 

[FisherPal]

You can watch pbusardo video!
It starts at the 25 minute!
Here's the link: A PBusardo Review - The Reo Grand - YouTube

THANK YOU!! Although he followed exactly the same steps as a the tutorial video I watched, maybe it was the camera angle or maybe it was just that my frustration level had dropped from walking away from it for the day when I was at work but when it came to a certain critical part, I saw immediately what I had done wrong. Took me a fair amount of time to correct my error (I am far too humiliated to admit what it was) but the end result is ... SUCCESS!! OMG! This really is such a simple process and I must be the only person on the face of the earth that can take a 10 minute operation and turn it into a 3 hour marathon! Arghh!! But again ... the end result is the only thing that counts, right?

However ... now that I have done it once and truly understand the order of the steps to be taken ... am tempted to order the 'new and improved' innards. Yes, I still had the old repair kit, lol. Hadn't needed to use it until now. Best leave well enough along for now though. When I can convince myself that I am capable of the Reomizer, I will order it all. In my defense, once I have done it right, then I remember. But, by God, getting to that 'first right time' can be a real journey!

Thank you everyone for all of your tips and advice. There is nothing worse than that panic moment when you realize that your REO isn't working! Life looks a lot better all of a sudden.

 

[tobarger]

Nice Work
Sending it back to Rob is always available as a last resort
But the wait is no picnic
Glad you finally GotErDone