Long lost to the ages, there was once a bunch of information published about jb welding a hole on early model metadyne havocs as they cut an o ring repeatedly. Something about an early model over pressure vent hole that isnt needed. That thread contained more bits of infornation for early havoc flaws, and I cant seem to findany of this info anymore.
I have also been told the edges of the reg piston chamber just need to be chamfered or filed, but im not sure if thats the fix either.
I am the proud owner of serial m500-00089, i got this havoc for a steal from one of the IYOYAS back in the a5og days. It came with 2x stripped screw holes. We tapped the one 1/4-20, and the other 10-32, and it was operational aside from the on and off issues. I eventually just used urathane orings for the hpr piston, and had issues less often. Lately its gotten more tempermental to the point it never works on the field when I need it to, but will likely chrono fine, one or 2 shots. Id like to use my havoc more at my local big games, and Id like to run through those fixes that were once published on the interwebs over the winter as there arent many big games here in winter.
I was hoping you guys would have some insights on bringing the OG havocs up to snuff.
On the other hand, I was on the verge of buying myself a new model undermount as they are avialable right now, and I figure itll work better over all. But Im not sure if Ill just have buyers remorse when the new one gives me issues too.
Here is my havoc as it sits. Last I tried to use it, it chronod 2x rockets. And wouldnt fire again. The lpr piston got caught in the dump chamber hole and it didnt recharge from what I can gather. I swapped to another o ring. And i got one shot over chrono with no recharge. I just put it away after that.
I just mocked the sidemount asa up with the sawnoff grip. It can only be fired left handed, but I may try it like this. Figured Id at least share a pic.
Thanks for the help!
I have also been told the edges of the reg piston chamber just need to be chamfered or filed, but im not sure if thats the fix either.
I am the proud owner of serial m500-00089, i got this havoc for a steal from one of the IYOYAS back in the a5og days. It came with 2x stripped screw holes. We tapped the one 1/4-20, and the other 10-32, and it was operational aside from the on and off issues. I eventually just used urathane orings for the hpr piston, and had issues less often. Lately its gotten more tempermental to the point it never works on the field when I need it to, but will likely chrono fine, one or 2 shots. Id like to use my havoc more at my local big games, and Id like to run through those fixes that were once published on the interwebs over the winter as there arent many big games here in winter.
I was hoping you guys would have some insights on bringing the OG havocs up to snuff.
On the other hand, I was on the verge of buying myself a new model undermount as they are avialable right now, and I figure itll work better over all. But Im not sure if Ill just have buyers remorse when the new one gives me issues too.
Here is my havoc as it sits. Last I tried to use it, it chronod 2x rockets. And wouldnt fire again. The lpr piston got caught in the dump chamber hole and it didnt recharge from what I can gather. I swapped to another o ring. And i got one shot over chrono with no recharge. I just put it away after that.
I just mocked the sidemount asa up with the sawnoff grip. It can only be fired left handed, but I may try it like this. Figured Id at least share a pic.
Thanks for the help!