need help rebuilding my reo mini

[sjoat]

so my button started getting really tight, so i decided to strip my reo and give it a vodka ultrasonic bath and move the button up and down to loosen the grime etc etc etc. one thing led to the next, i wasn't that gentle, and the tube ended up coming loose. i have spares (same as the one that came loose - the thick gauge one) so that's good. but then i started poking at the excess glue that was on there from the last time i attached a tube, and off popped this thing (attached pic). what is it? do i need it?

(^^ sounds like a porno)

please help

 

[nerak]

Might I suggest you send a PM to Robert with that pic and your question. He is the best one to help you!

 

[BGabe]

Is that the rubber / vinyl piece that slips over the firing pin? YES, you need that. It probably wouldn't happen immediately, but it's a small form of protection against a short. That screw that holds the delrin block in the body is a negative point (-). And the firing pin is positive (+). If by any chance those 2 touched, it would melt the spring I'm sure, but could end worse than that

 

[redeyedancer]

BGabe is correct that insulates the screw from the body. You most definitely need it . You can always send it to me I no a guy that repairs them

Reos mods LLC
120 Ida Jim Rd
Alfred Me 04002

 

[BGabe]

BGabe is correct that insulates the screw from the body. You most definitely need it . You can always send it to me I no a guy that repairs them

Reos mods LLC
120 Ida Jim Rd
Alfred Me 04002

That guy does awesome work too

 

[sjoat]

thanks everyone.

@redeyedancer, i'm seriously considering sending it for a tune up, but is there no way i can do this myself? is the piece itself broken by the look of it?

edit: looks pretty torn, and, yeah, gonna send you a PM - thanks dude

 

[redeyedancer]

thanks everyone.

@redeyedancer, i'm seriously considering sending it for a tune up, but is there no way i can do this myself? is the piece itself broken by the look of it?

edit: looks pretty torn, and, yeah, gonna send you a PM - thanks dude

If you can get it back on the positive plate it should be fine . I would give it a shot and if you cant just send it to me good luck

 

[sjoat]

If you can get it back on the positive plate it should be fine . I would give it a shot and if you cant just send it to me good luck

makes sense to first try, especially since i'm not in the usa. i think first i'll order another reo before sending this one for tweaks.

how do i get it back on properly? i've managed to slide it on but i'm not sure what i'm trying to achieve to prevent a short.

 

[Mudflap]

makes sense to first try, especially since i'm not in the usa. i think first i'll order another reo before sending this one for tweaks.

how do i get it back on properly? i've managed to slide it on but i'm not sure what i'm trying to achieve to prevent a short.

When you press the fire button and it pushes the flat metal plate down to make contact with your battery, you want the flat metal plate to be insulated where it comes into contact with the metal screw that holds the black delrin cover in place. If you slid it back on, it should be in the correct position to achieve this.

 

[sjoat]

thanks Mudflap.

can i get the plate off the brass shaft first? this insulator has a hole in it and it looks like the only way it's gonna fit well is if i get the plate off first somehow.

edit: found this image: http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq214/boostedrst/reo3.jpg

 

[Mudflap]

The insulator slides over the metal plate, leaving the tip exposed to make contact with the battery.

I've never disassembled my Reo as depicted in the image you linked, so I can't be certain how to answer your question. The caped mod shucker can assist you. Shoot him a private message or e-mail.

 

[redeyedancer]

sjoat You can unscrew the bottom of the feed tube and remove the positive plate . I would think if you pulled it off you can put it back on . Shoot me your email if you want to see a video of the rebuild . I sell complete rebuild kits for all the mechanical mods

 

[Plumes.91]

I'm looking all over the net for a rebuild video and I can't find one. I know I saw one but I guess I lost it. I think I bent the button contact and I want to rebend it back. Anyone know of a rebuild video? Specifically one that will go with the mini?

 

[nerak]

I'm looking all over the net for a rebuild video and I can't find one. I know I saw one but I guess I lost it. I think I bent the button contact and I want to rebend it back. Anyone know of a rebuild video? Specifically one that will go with the mini?

It is on reosmods! Here: http://www.reosmods.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=34&Itemid=3

 

[Plumes.91]

AH! thank you nerak! I found it right before I saw this link. Its in the videos section of the reo website. thanks!!!