Hey everybody, I currently have a problem breaking in a 1/4" threaded ball valve I plan on using on my bb/marble rifle. It will be used as an exhaust trigger so it has to be easily opened. I have worked (open/close repeatedly) the s.o.b for days and used every oil and lubricant known to man and it's still as stiff as a board.
Any suggestions?
Breaking in Ball Valve
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What type of grease do you recommend?
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i don't know what it is called. i just have it in the shop.
the things you put in grease presses and lubricate (?) car suspentions through nipples is what i use. really thick nasty stuff.
the things you put in grease presses and lubricate (?) car suspentions through nipples is what i use. really thick nasty stuff.
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Oh, I have used that too, it's not quite as thick as you would think, but it is good old fashion grease. I still got that sh!t on my hands from 2 days ago lol.
any other suggestions?
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lol, nah...I have already modified it to a point where I can't return it. And I did get the one that opened best when I was shopping for them. But I did bend the handle to make it straight. Maybe there is a kink in it that is rubbing on the brass preventing a easy motion. Ill check it out and keep ya posted 
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Ok, I bent it back and now nothing is rubbing to a point of it affecting the smoothness of the motion. It seemed to help a little but it's still being stubborn. I'm actually starting to get pissed 
. lol, I'm just gonna drowned the sucker in the grease and work the hell out of it. And maybe.....just maybe....god will shine a little light my way 
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W.A.S. here; (I think I read this somewhere, not sure)
Do you have a drill press and vise?
Lube the valve, and then take the handle off.
Pop the lubed up valve in the vise and turn it with the drill press. (not too fast and DO NOT attempt to hold the valve in your hand)
Do you have a drill press and vise?
Lube the valve, and then take the handle off.
Pop the lubed up valve in the vise and turn it with the drill press. (not too fast and DO NOT attempt to hold the valve in your hand)
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I've done that just taking off the handle and putting the threaded part in a vice. then just manually turning the valve for about 30 minutes non-stop.
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Well, if it is metal, and he doesn't spin it too fast, I think it should be ok. I would be more concerned that he wouldn't be able to line it up again.
EDIT: Well, never mind about the lining up part.
EDIT: Well, never mind about the lining up part.
He's talking about the rubber rings that seal against the actual ball to prevent air from leaking. So if the friction between the two gets hot enough when turning it....it might possibly melt. Understand?ammosmoke wrote:Well, if it is metal, and he doesn't spin it too fast, I think it should be ok.
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