So you want to build a Mechanical Ion?

[lhamilton1807]

Wanted to throw out another option for a SMAV mount that I found recently. It utilizes the slot for the electronics
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4943347

On another note, though - has anyone tried using a GMEK 3-way instead of a smav? I've got a mech Ion on the brain and have never used a smav so I don't know if it could easily be replaced by something slightly more modern, with a lighter pull, or shorter pull. I assume the two ports on top of the gmek 3-way could be tapped for barbs or ptc fittings.

[Cdn_Cuda]

I think the only thing I don’t have is the SMAV3 and a mount for it. I have lots of hosing and pretty sure I have a t-barb too.

[Jordan]

Looks like you're in BC? Maybe Cdn_Cuda can help you out with that.

[Yeti2008]

I tried activating the smav valve and the bolt stays forward. I tried switching the lines and the bolt won't move even when activating the smav valve. Not sure what is wrong, is there any trouble shooting threads for the ion/sp1 platform?

[Brokeass_baller]

Does the bolt stay back when you pull and hold the trigger? You may have the hoses mixed up. And the SP1 bolt is fine as long as it has two tail o-rings.

[Yeti2008]

I checked all the hosing nothing is kinked. What makes the bolt go to the forward position and stay there on gas up?

[Lift-off Oversteer]

Hi is their anybody on this forum I can send my parts to and assemble into Mech ion? I started gathering parts back when mech ion kit first came out on MCB and never completed it

[evilfishsticks]

Received a thrashed ion in a $10 lot over the summer. I finally got around to fielding my mech ion, third time was the charm. First two times it worked at home the night before and then not at the field. Shortened up some hoses and it was perfect. I even added the second oring to the bolt this week. Worked great, thanks for this fantastic thread.

[Yeti2008]

It did this with the sp1 mechanical noid I had until it cracked. Do I have the hoses correct? Is the SP1 bolt ok to use? Does it need modified or anything?

[JeeperCreeper]

There was just a thread about this, the front banjo hose is likely kinked. Use pen springs in the bends to prevent this

[Yeti2008]

Ok, I ordered all the parts, I put together what I have. I aired it up and the bolt goes forward when first gassed up and stays there even when I push the valve button. What am I doing wrong?

Hosing
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qkww1ogZKAS8SvhN7

SP1 Bolt
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JKyX7vR3byEjNBqh7

[Yeti2008]

Thanks for the info and all the help

[jokers]

With the front valve it is possible to use a Eclipse QEV, Clippard QEV or the 360 QEV.
Clippard part number is MEV-2 but requires another part to adapt the #10-32 thread to 1/16 (autococker) hose. I used a 11752 that has thread to 1/16th barb. But you could use something else if you want.

[Yeti2008]

Ok, what about the line from the SMAV valve to the front banjo. The front banjo has a larger barb than the cocker hosing used on the valve. Do I need some sort of adapter or is there a different banjo fitting for the front I can get?

[Cdn_Cuda]

It’s the T-fitting you need, T33-2 (From Clippard), it fits the larger 4mm hose across the top and the smaller 1/8 line on the bottom.