El_Hombre Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Ok, I got my SAA just today and it's great, yadda yadda blah. Frankly, the gas extension sucks. When I put it to the fill nozzle of the SAA cylinder, it leaks like there's no tomorrow on the tube => cylinder connection. Is there any sort of clever fix for this? Teflon tape, o-rings, the magical magic of purple dancing Ubar hippos? Plus, I have a tiny, tiny o-ring, a hex key/Alen wrench and some odd thing that looks like a sort of disassembly key made from flat steel stock. Any idea WTF these are? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Ok, I got my SAA just today and it's great, yadda yadda blah. Frankly, the gas extension sucks. When I put it to the fill nozzle of the SAA cylinder, it leaks like there's no tomorrow on the tube => cylinder connection. Is there any sort of clever fix for this? Teflon tape, o-rings, the magical magic of purple dancing Ubar hippos? Plus, I have a tiny, tiny o-ring, a hex key/Alen wrench and some odd thing that looks like a sort of disassembly key made from flat steel stock. Any idea WTF these are? Thanks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Let me know if you figure them out. tape the extention to the nozzle on your gas can might help reduce the spillage a little. Also, decock the hammer completely if the nozzle on the can is still not quite long enough with the extention on. The odd looking key is for unscrewing the cylinder end. It's shown in the manual unless you didn't get a manual. Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Only thing that works is to line everything up, then go for it, showing no fear. SAAs can smell fear, you know. Link to post Share on other sites
El_Hombre Posted August 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Yeah, no manual here. It's a "Jungletoy special" from Airsoft Atlanta. Go figure. As for the fear part, time to pick up some Axe body spray. Then things will get awkward with me and the gun. That's messed up. Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 My approach (thanks to R22 for help with this): 1) Cock hammer to first position 2) Rotate cylinder til valve is visible 3) Decock hammer 4) Stand SAA on end, so it is standing on the barrel 5) Press extension tube onto valve so it is also upright 6) Line up gas can 7) Ensure fingers are clear of any venting gas 8) Go for broke. Works for me. That said, the Chiefs Special is easier to load, cos if you remove one screw, you can take the cylinder off the frame. Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 My approach (thanks to R22 for help with this): 1) Cock hammer to first position 2) Rotate cylinder til valve is visible 3) Decock hammer 4) Stand SAA on end, so it is standing on the barrel 5) Press extension tube onto valve so it is also upright 6) Line up gas can 7) Ensure fingers are clear of any venting gas 8) Go for broke. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yep, that's the way to go. I guess if I get a chance, I'll scan the SAA manual and post it in my review. It can be a bit tricky considering I don't have a scanner myself. Link to post Share on other sites
shootist Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Umm, maybe that o-ring goes on the fill pipe (on the can) before you put the extension on it, or maybe the fill pipe coming from the gun?. Just a guess. Cheers, Randall Link to post Share on other sites
1647 Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Tanaka manual illustrates that the o-ring goes onto the gas can nozzle and then you put on the extended fill nozzle... Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Yes, it does say that. But I never use it. Link to post Share on other sites
THE_ARCHANGEL Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Me either. In fact I don't even know where mine is....the fill tube though....is like the Holy Grail. Don't lose it or you'll have to fabricate something. Personally, after years of use, I just don't give a rip if I spray gas while I'm filling the gun. Hmm. that didn't sound right did it. It happens. I'd say....just get used to it. If it leaks....that's something else, but a little spray back. Pshaw. Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Got some scans of the SAA manual. Left out a couple of pages as they don't seem to contain useful info. If anyone wants a better quality scan of a page, let me know. I'm still trying to get the hang of this scanner. Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 The odd flat thing is to remove the cylinder, as I recall. edit : Ah, as shown in the scans above Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I like the smell of propane in the morning... I just wish the tube extension was a bit longer... Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 All men say that. With the exception of John Holmes and Ron Jeremy. Link to post Share on other sites
Cerebus Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Has anyone figured out how to remove the cylinder easily from a Tanaka SAA for gas refilling. I've only tried the action on someone elses SAA but I've never disassembled one. From the diagram there appears to be front and rear halves of a shaft holding the cylinder in and you need to disassemble the frame to remove the rear half of the shaft ? Could an extension be added to the front half of the shaft to extend all the way through the cylinder so you only need to remove the shaft from the front to take the cylinder out of the frame (as with the real steel) ? Chris. Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Don't know. I did consider this with mine, but it required more disassembly than I was happy to do with a new gun. Maybe if/when something goes wrong, but not yet. Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Could an extension be added to the front half of the shaft to extend all the way through the cylinder so you only need to remove the shaft from the front to take the cylinder out of the frame (as with the real steel) ? Chris. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Unfortunately, nope. The front shaft is easily removed without any tools, but the back shalf needs the hammer to be removed first, and to remove the hammer, you have to just remove the grip, in which case, you pretty much strip the gun. It's certainly not worth the trouble for filling gas purposes only. Link to post Share on other sites
Cerebus Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Hmmm, I was thinking it would be nice to find a way to swap cylinders over for quick reloads, similar to what Clint Eastwood did as the Preacher in Pale Rider (as well as easing gas refilling). Is there something that stops a shaft from running all the way through the cylinder ? Link to post Share on other sites
Shao14 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Is there something that stops a shaft from running all the way through the cylinder ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, there is. I believe it's the gas reservoir. I know what you are thinking: why don't they make a donut shaped gas reservior. Link to post Share on other sites
Cerebus Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Of course, that should have occured to me. How else is the gun going to release gas [slaps forehead]. I'm sticking to 'swing out' revolvers dammit. Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Girly man! Still, leaves more SAAs for the rest of us real men. Link to post Share on other sites
Cerebus Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Girly man! Still, leaves more SAAs for the rest of us real men. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Stand still please Sledge whilst I get my LadySmith from my handbag. Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Snubby .38? You'd be luck to hit a barn at five feet. Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Ah ha, found this thread again... First have reference to a 'dismountable' cylinder SAA upcoming. Google translating SEEMS to suggest it'll let yet fill the gas much easier... Could be the answer to your prayers... Sledge, I know you've told us before, but which barrel size does your SAA have? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 4 and 3/4 inch. Wanted the short one for fast draw and twirling. So, a thoroughly sensible choice for sound skirmishing reasons. And if their is a way to easily remove the SAA cylinder to re-gas, I'd love it! I could throw my two loading nozzles away! Or at least, the one I can find. Link to post Share on other sites
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