Restoring and updating an Angel LCD

[RustyShackleford]

IMG_0795.jpg 3mm x 8 mm pins sourced from Amazon did not quite fit so I had to take a drill bit to my trigger and frame. The trigger itself fits super tight in this frame- not sure if it's from the plating but it's got some decent movement right now time to source some 4-40 screws and mount this switch!

[screwloose45]

Those frames trigger pin holes were too small due to the plating. The black ones didn't have the issue

[RustyShackleford]

I figured it was from the plating I'm gonna try and make it work anyhow, i love single trigger setups!

[nadrepadre]

if you really want to push it, you can get an external LPR and conjoin the lower tubes in front of the valve. Will cut your operating pressure in half roughly.

[RustyShackleford]

Hahaha maybe on the next one, lets see if im a decent enough tech just to shoot some balls. I will have another angel coming in to tinker with soon!

[RustyShackleford]

IMG_1110.jpg IMG_1109.jpg We have Anti Chop Eyes!!!

[RustyShackleford]

Ok, i went back to my brothers frame- as much as i liked the chrome single trigger, i could use the money for bills and such. I broke down and got a LCD mount from a guy on ebay. Absolutely worth it- i know its not DIY but it makes mounting the switch better.
Dr Strangelove on PBnation hooked me up with some angel eyes that are a wee bit longer than usual so i can plug it into the ribbon into the PM7 board! So this morning i got it all hooked up and took apart and serviced the mini-reg. Pretty incredible some of the Orings were still good, i just had to change one.

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[RustyShackleford]

i think its time to gas this puppy up and check for leaks. Do you guys have any advice for this process? This will be my first time with an angel!

[RustyShackleford]

https://youtube.com/shorts/TnIuE87yH...aOyJhCZcJvRBOt

[RustyShackleford]

IMG_1421.jpg guys - it's a success- aired up without issue - the anti chop eyes from Dr.Strangelove (angeleyes) absolutely work- no leaks- this is my first Angel restore - my brothers marker from 20+ years ago- just used a donor body from eBay- pm7 board, mount, and some elbow grease. Post video- I used a flat file to make clearance for the 9v inside the frame!

big shout out to all of you guys- all the encouragement really helped keep it going.
And Myrkul- big inspiration for posting this project! Thanks MCB! I'll post up the next one as soon as I get on itIMG_1420.jpg

[BigRed]

Awesome job, looks great too!!

[RustyShackleford]

Got the grips on (i had to file the inside of the frame to get the 9v to fit and not put pressure on the board, not too bad- here's the finished product! excited to take her out for a spin in a few weeks! IMG_1566.jpg IMG_1567.jpg