Tex Rex 457 valve coming loose

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@Poke-E Seems like a similar issue occurs in Texans.

Airforce - AIRFORCE Texan tired of tank loosening!!!

Ahh it drives me nuts over the years ive owned my Texan no matter what i do the tank lossens..Accuracy suffers..No matter how tight i tighten tank spin-loc and set screw it always works free some how.. I can achieve accuracy with my .510 but the tank valve has to be perfectly tight.. The big...
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I have extensive experience with the old design, I may end up purchasing a Tex-Rex simply to understand the newer technology. With that being said, I need to ask if you are making, or have made, any adjustments to the top hat by backing it out, turning counterclockwise in an attempt to increase power?
 
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Poke-E said:
I bought a Tex Rex 457 and when I shoot two or three shots the valve loosens up in the spin lock. I have to tighten it back up. I just simply grabbed the bottle and spin to tighten back up. Anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent this from happening?
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You can't tighten the hex screw up enough to keep the nut from loosening up...The only way i fixed mine ....I have a full stock on my .510...I jammed rubber underneath tank and stock making a solid wedge basically...Its been good now...The recoil and springs and power more on T-rex...Can't imagine the the vibrations being less...Without a stock i dont now how to fix....here to help
 
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Ezana4CE said:
@Poke-E Seems like a similar issue occurs in Texans.

Airforce - AIRFORCE Texan tired of tank loosening!!!

Ahh it drives me nuts over the years ive owned my Texan no matter what i do the tank lossens..Accuracy suffers..No matter how tight i tighten tank spin-loc and set screw it always works free some how.. I can achieve accuracy with my .510 but the tank valve has to be perfectly tight.. The big...
www.airgunnation.com www.airgunnation.com
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@Ezana4CE I appreciate the link. I am going to try the DAP tread tape to start with!!!
 
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The Archer said:
I have extensive experience with the old design, I may end up purchasing a Tex-Rex simply to understand the newer technology. With that being said, I need to ask if you are making, or have made, any adjustments to the top hat by backing it out, turning counterclockwise in an attempt to increase power?
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@The Archer I may be mistaken but I do not believe the Tex Rex has a top hat per say. The valve is designed nothing like my standard Texan or the AAO valve, it is simply open at the part that would hold the top hat. 🤔
 
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RM.510bigbore said:
You can't tighten the hex screw up enough to keep the nut from loosening up...The only way i fixed mine ....I have a full stock on my .510...I jammed rubber underneath tank and stock making a solid wedge basically...Its been good now...The recoil and springs and power more on T-rex...Can't imagine the the vibrations being less...Without a stock i dont now how to fix....here to help
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A mad dog stock may be the way I go!! Just when I thought it could not get any more expensive!!!😂😂😂
 
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