Ever since I got the wildcat it has been very hard to slide the probe in the fill port on the gun. I have to push the probe in hard and push in the opposite direction on the cylinder so I can get it in. Lately it has gotten worse and now I’m seeing premature wear on the probes o-rings. I just watch a video of a guy one handing the fill process on his wildcat. That would be impossible with mine. Nothing looks to be obstructing it and the port looks clean. What are some options/opinions/tips? Is there anything I can put on the probes o-rings to make it slide better without contaminating my air cylinder? Thanks.
Tuning FX Wildcat MK3 Fill Probe is Hard to Insert in Gun
- Thread starter Al_Miller
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have u lubricated the o rings with silicone? i put a tiny dab of silicone grease or oil on mine. you might need new o rings. once they get damaged, can be hard to insert.
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Hi
A small amount of silicone grease should solve the problem. If it persists, you may have a manufacturing problem in the measurements of your probe
Regards
Enkey
A small amount of silicone grease should solve the problem. If it persists, you may have a manufacturing problem in the measurements of your probe
Regards
Enkey
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I have had similar problems on probes, sometimes o-ring groove is not well machined and o-ring does not sit down low enough in groove, you can check groove and o-ring seating or change oring size slightly to ensure 1). it fits in filler hole 2). still seals when filling...
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Purchasing the stainless steel HUMA probes fixed all my probe issues with problem fill guns of several different manufacturers especially when replacing the factory brass probes.
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X2. I replaced a brass fill probe on my TaiPan with steel from Donny FL and cant believe how easy it slides in now. His came real fast too. I ordered a spare from Huma but it’s still in transit.
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Thank you for all the replies! Just picked up some silicone oil so ill try that. Then replace orings. Probably order a better probe also.
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Bingo! Just the smallest layer of silicone oil on the o-rings and she slides in and out with no resistance. Thanks everyone.
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