Issue with my Reo Grand

[LVnative]

Yesterday my reo started acting weird by firing fine sometimes, and not firing at all other times. I was going to give it a cleaning when
I noticed this...



Is there a way to fix that strip that goes across the firing pin, or should I just send it in for Rob to look at it?

 

[SLIPPY_EEL]

it's hard to see whats going on on that piccie mate

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

I don't see anything amiss....can you describe what it is you're concerned about? I would give it a good clean before sending it to Rob. 9 times out of 10, that's all it needs Keep us posted.

 

[LVnative]

I was going to clean it, then I noticed that little strip that the firing pin pushes down looks broken or ripped. I didn't remember seeing it look like that before.

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Huh...all I can see is the bent tip...which is as it should be. But if the contact is broken, then you can either send it in for repair or buy a repair kit. I just can't tell from the image.

 

[element77]

I was going to clean it, then I noticed that little strip that the firing pin pushes down looks broken or ripped. I didn't remember seeing it look like that before.

Some terminology helps get everyone on track. here's what I think you mean
The firing pin is the strip. the "button" pushes the firing pin (strip) down to make contact with the battery.
If I understand you correctly, and the firing pin is indeed ripped you can buy a repair kit that will include a new firing pin as Lisa stated
You can unscrew the Derlin cover and have a better look at the firing pin. There is nothing mysterious or loose underneath, so have a look and post another pic of the "rip"

 

[Filthy-Beast]

Give a good cleaning, file and noalox.

Here is what the pieces look like when not in the Reo

In this shot you can see how the tip of the firing pin is bent and then comes to a point. You might have flattened the bend by applying too much pressure when trying to get it fire due to oxidation.

 

[LVnative]

Thanks for the help guys. I thought the pin was ripped, but it was just oxidized on one side so one half looked silver, and the other half was dark. Filed off the oxidation, put a small dab of nolax, and all is as it should be in Reomille once again.

 

[super_X_drifter]

Filthy, that anatomically correct layout of the guts is first rate. Good job brother

 

[SLIPPY_EEL]

Filthy, that anatomically correct layout of the guts is first rate. Good job brother

I thought I was looking at a new Perspex reo shell

 

[Filthy-Beast]

Filthy, that anatomically correct layout of the guts is first rate. Good job brother

Thanks, they're so bullet proof it's the only use I've found for the rebuild kit.

I thought I was looking at a new Perspex reo shell

LMAO, I should have added a battery, bottle and RM2.

 

[JC Okie]

Give a good cleaning, file and noalox.

Here is what the pieces look like when not in the Reo

In this shot you can see how the tip of the firing pin is bent and then comes to a point. You might have flattened the bend by applying too much pressure when trying to get it fire due to oxidation.

Filthy-Beast, you are quickly becoming one of my favorite Reonauts. You are so helpful and so knowledgeable.....I'm truly impressed.
Hats off to you!

Jan

 

[redeyedancer]

Filthy-Beast, you are quickly becoming one of my favorite Reonauts. You are so helpful and so knowledgeable.....I'm truly impressed.
Hats off to you!

Jan

He is a keeper

 

[redeyedancer]

Thanks for all the help folks you are top notch

 

[JC Okie]

He is a keeper

Yep.........

 

[Raynman]

LVnative you might want to try putting a dab of Noalox on the button of the battery. This will use more Noalox but if gives you an oxygen free point of contact between the battery and firing pin. In an oxygen free atmosphere the will be no oxidation and then no reason to have to file the pin. Before I replaced my firing pin for a DZ/Dibby firing pin I had done this for 2 1/2 months when I removed the old pin it was clean as new.

 

[Filthy-Beast]

Filthy-Beast, you are quickly becoming one of my favorite Reonauts. You are so helpful and so knowledgeable.....I'm truly impressed.
Hats off to you!

Jan

He is a keeper

Thanks!

I'm a geek that's been in presales technical support most of my life, So it's 2nd nature to learn as much as possible and then share it.