EVOL Use only Ultimox Teflon Grease

[Dairyboy]

Lol I know I'll be taking mine down and using the ultimox I ordered when I have time when I get back home.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Some Amazon seller who’s been sitting on little jars of Ultimox for months is probably wondering why all of a sudden (s)he’s seeing multiple orders back to back over the course of a few days.

Thanks Tom.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Looks like I’ll be ordering some too. Pulled my Evol out to wipe down this evening and the reservoir is flat, as in “on zero.” I haven’t shot it in a while. Didn’t think it had been that long. Looks like I’ve gotta change o-rings myself. This thread came right on time.

 

[Woogie_man]

UPS is showing that the package arrived down to AAA headquarters! Now comes the nervous part of hoping I didn't mess the threads up, and that it is an easy fix!

 

[Woogie_man]

From Tom......

We tried everything we could think of to remove this, but it would not come out. I had to cut it out in the lathe by making it paper thin, and then folding itself on itself to remove. As you can see in the picture on the right, there is aluminum stuck in the thread, and there is also some damage to the thread below, which I can’t explain.



I am guessing when I was getting a little grabbing when removing I should have stopped. Forcing the end plug caused even more damage and this is the result. Be careful guys and go slow!

Thankfully Tom is getting me taken care of and I should have my Paradigm back up shooting soon!

 

[CTAirgunner]

From Tom......

We tried everything we could think of to remove this, but it would not come out. I had to cut it out in the lathe by making it paper thin, and then folding itself on itself to remove. As you can see in the picture on the right, there is aluminum stuck in the thread, and there is also some damage to the thread below, which I can’t explain.

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I am guessing when I was getting a little grabbing when removing I should have stopped. Forcing the end plug caused even more damage and this is the result. Be careful guys and go slow!

Thankfully Tom is getting me taken care of and I should have my Paradigm back up shooting soon!

You're not gunna get pictures and personal replies like this from other manufacturers, really happy he was able to remedy this for you @Woogie_man

 

[Dairyboy]

Wow that's unfortunate! Sucks this happened to you but hopefully this will save others from having the same problem in the future. My ultimox arrives tomorrow so I'll probably tear down and do it then

 

[Ezana4CE]

@Woogie_man Wow!! Thank you for sharing your experience.

 

[Woogie_man]

You're not gunna get pictures and personal replies like this from other manufacturers, really happy he was able to remedy this for you @Woogie_man

Agreed!! That is why I have no problem paying for a replacement. I know the threads were clean and very nicely machined when tuning the regulator before. So this is something I did .... somehow. Both Tom and I are baffled at how this happened, about the only thing I can think of would be galling. And when it got stuck I forced it apart and messed up the threads.

It was my fault but I am working with Tom to get a replacement.

Be smart when working, don't be like me....be smart. Lol

 

[Woogie_man]

Wow that's unfortunate! Sucks this happened to you but hopefully this will save others from having the same problem in the future. My ultimox arrives tomorrow so I'll probably tear down and do it then

Agreed!! I have always been taught that you learn far more from mistakes and failures, than you do from success.

So learn from my mistake and go forth.

 

[IAMzehTOASTY1]

question! If it "stays put forever"; why explain other options and such?just wondering

 

[pan60]

well i am no expert but i am a machinist and i would say it will saty put forever or until you pull it apart wash it up and get ready to reassymble maybe?
just a thought.

 

[Woogie_man]

Just paid Tom, and it wasn't a cheap repair but it wasn't as bad as I was thinking either.

Hoping to get the cylinder back, as well as a few added parts

 

[A_Shomer]

Thanks Woogie_man it takes a standup guy with heart to willing expose their own mistakes.
And perhaps helping or preventing others from traveling down their same sad path.
And a standup AAA to support their works thanks Tom and company.

 

[Woogie_man]

Just wanted to let you guys know that I haven't forgotten about you. I talked with Tom and UPS lost his package from anodizing. He has to remake parts so it may be another week or so.

Once parts are in hand I will get pictures up. Should be a new cylinder, new end cap with external reg adjuster, as well as a plenum spacer.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@Woogie_man That’s gotta be frustrating to lose product to a courier service when you make your own parts. Thanks for the update.

 

[Woogie_man]

@Woogie_man That’s gotta be frustrating to lose product to a courier service when you make your own parts. Thanks for the update.

I am sure it does. I know Tom is working on it and the rifle will be fixed. So I am not worried at all. Patients will be rewarded

 

[Dairyboy]

I used to sell and ship so much stuff before and never had an issue. I'm so hesitant to do it anymore from how bad they've gotten now though. Hopefully it gets back to you soon!

 

[Madeintheuk]

Ups lost a package on me also. @CTAirgunner sent it to me from 2hrs away, and it went missing. Filed a claim and all. Crickets from ups. Then, 3 months later out of the blue, it shows up on my doorstep. So it took ups 3 months to deliver a package 2hrs away. I’d say there’s some issues going on there. Lol.

 

[CTAirgunner]

Ups lost a package on me also. @CTAirgunner sent it to me from 2hrs away, and it went missing. Filed a claim and all. Crickets from ups. Then, 3 months later out of the blue, it shows up on my doorstep. So it took ups 3 months to deliver a package 2hrs away. I’d say there’s some issues going on there. Lol.

Yet with benefits a UPS brown driver after 5 years of employment will make $175k a year....