I was wondering if any of you have had an issue with your Russian 91% leaking from the 510 connection. Mine does it repeatedly and I cannot figure out for the life of me as to why. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Leaky 510 Connection On Russian 91%
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I assume either the screw is loose, or the insulator is worn out and leaking. You can buy a rebuild kit from Fat Daddy Vapes.
Yes! I have a Russian 91% and the exact same problem! I have taken that thing apart numerous times. The insulator is fine, I've tightened the inside screw (just last night again) no matter what I do the 510 screw has always been loose. I also have a kayfun, it has yet to give me a day of trouble. I'm not to happy with the Russian. I'll be interested in futher comments. The Russian is only a few months old, just used as a backup. It has never been right.
I think I'll give that rebuild kit a try. It's really annoying to have that leak.
Same here, I've got 2 Kayfun Lites and never a single issue with either of them.
Yes, teflon tape would work to stop the leaking. But you have to be careful not to cover all the screw threads. Have to have some metal to metal contact to maintain conductivity. I'd try a very small o-ring.
I ended up replacing the delrin insulator under the block and that took care of the problem. I've run 30 mils through the tank and not a single leak. I did notice that the insulator I removed was slightly deformed from the factory, almost like it was tightened down too much. Thanks to VaPries for pointing me in the tight direction!
Thanks Gr8MonkE- I replaced the round insulator, and thus far, no leaking! Also the adjustable center pin is tighter and stays put. Excellent!
I have had the same issue. I tried extra O-rings and plumber's tape in various different places: around the circular part of the positive block insulator; around the 1/2 of the centerpin threads; around the base of the centerpin; around the threads of the 510 screw. Nothing worked until I replaced the stock centerpin with the one from FatDaddyVapes and used the insulators from KidneyPuncher.
Well, it was too good to be true. After sitting overnight, there was leaking. Not a lot, but it's annoying.
Is the center pin from FDV the adjustable type like the stock pin? It looks like it is. I wonder what is different about the replacement pin and insulators that stopped the leaking?
Thanks for the tip! I replaced the centerpin with the one from FatDaddyVapes, and no leaking after 24 hours!
Can we get an update? Is it still leak free? I just got one of these and it appears that it may also be leaking from the center pin. If your solution worked out, then I'm off to FDV to pick up a few replacement parts!
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Update: Still pretty much leak free. Just a bit of shine on the inner o-ring (up under the small 510 screw) maybe 1 week and 6 tankfulls after first fill. But nothing that actually seeps down onto the mod connection. I also used the positive block isolator (from KP) which seems to provide a tighter fit to the center air channel. I get far more condensation and then seepage up through the drip tip and also out the airflow adjustment screw than down around the 510, which is next to nothing.
Is it an authentic R91, or a clone? I have an authentic R91 and never have a problem unless the refill screw is not tight.
I have the authentci Russian 91 v2 with the new pin and my 510 connection part leaks no matter what I do to it. You pay 100.00 for something to have it leak is bull..I love how it works but the leaking is a issue for me. I can't find a fix and replaced the little black o rings and still leaks.
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