Got this MacDev Clone in a bundle couple of years ago and this poor gun was in pieces, missing the board and no idea on solenoid condition.
With the wave of mech conversion I decided I should try it.
After analysing the animation, I wad able to confirm it was a good candidate. When the bolt move foward, a slide ring move to block the inlet of the dump chamber.
I also checked the operating pressure to see if it was bellow the rating of the clippard pneumatic I wanted to use.
Since I did not wanted to directly drill and tap the body, I had a manifold built by Kit in a trade deal. This manifold bolt at the same place as the solenoid with no modification.
As most MCBer, I have many piles of project gun and I will usually fix gun to sell rather than finish some project. There come a second trade deal, now with Jordan. I have seen many of his project over the years and always admire his work. I asked if he could help me with some modification to help get this project on track. He went above and beyond my initial request and basically completed the entire project.
Originally I though a SMAV3 with couple of QEV could do the trick but after some discussion with Jordan we decided to use a SMAV3 activating a MPA3 on a MAV4. Jordan was also able to fit some QEV for a better cycle time.
Manifold that replace the solenoid
manifold in the frame ( note the spring around the tube to prevent hose pinch in the bend)
Picture of both QEV in the frame
Clippard SMAV3 installation actuating the MPA3 on top of the MAV4
Some frame modification was needed. The trigger spring tab needed to be removed to make space for the SMAV3 and some small grinding for clearance.
With the wave of mech conversion I decided I should try it.
After analysing the animation, I wad able to confirm it was a good candidate. When the bolt move foward, a slide ring move to block the inlet of the dump chamber.
I also checked the operating pressure to see if it was bellow the rating of the clippard pneumatic I wanted to use.
Since I did not wanted to directly drill and tap the body, I had a manifold built by Kit in a trade deal. This manifold bolt at the same place as the solenoid with no modification.
As most MCBer, I have many piles of project gun and I will usually fix gun to sell rather than finish some project. There come a second trade deal, now with Jordan. I have seen many of his project over the years and always admire his work. I asked if he could help me with some modification to help get this project on track. He went above and beyond my initial request and basically completed the entire project.
Originally I though a SMAV3 with couple of QEV could do the trick but after some discussion with Jordan we decided to use a SMAV3 activating a MPA3 on a MAV4. Jordan was also able to fit some QEV for a better cycle time.
Manifold that replace the solenoid
manifold in the frame ( note the spring around the tube to prevent hose pinch in the bend)
Picture of both QEV in the frame
Clippard SMAV3 installation actuating the MPA3 on top of the MAV4
Some frame modification was needed. The trigger spring tab needed to be removed to make space for the SMAV3 and some small grinding for clearance.
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