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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => The Shop => : cfxlongshot December 09, 2008, 01:22:48 AM

: Piston seal problem
: cfxlongshot December 09, 2008, 01:22:48 AM

I pulled the seal off the piston to lube my gamo S1K but now I can not get it back on!!  Is there a trick to this?????  I have damaged 2 seals already trying to get them back on.

: Re: Piston seal problem
: WBZsDAD December 09, 2008, 02:11:31 AM

Hold the seal under warm water then slip it over a 7/16" socket, then put the socket over (On top of)  the piston that is sitting on a bench.......apply pressure to the socket with the palm of your hand and slip it from the socket to the piston, keeping in mind this should be done while the seal is still warm.

: Re: Piston seal problem
: Gene_SC December 09, 2008, 10:15:57 AM

Simple but very effective Todd. Thanks for helping him out.

: Re: Piston seal problem
: cfxlongshot December 18, 2008, 02:46:18 AM

Worked like a charm thanks guys!!!  The shadow is back in business.

: RE: Piston seal problem
: MIKE I December 19, 2008, 12:12:47 PM

I'm sorry for the trouble you had and the two seals you lost, but greatful for the thread.  It made replacing my seal a snap!