I sorry to report I've had a lot of problems with my 22 Cricket. Magazine advance didn't work (new advance tang), breech air leak (new o-ring}, no set screw for the barrel alignment ( Made one then read that there are a lot of Crickets that don't have them), Wouldn't cock ( watched Ernest's video a lot and got it working but trigger adjustment is difficult to change 1st & 2nd stages) Now I have an air leak that feels like it is in the receiver not the breech o-ring. Watched another of Ernest's videos on receiver removal, air leaks and o-ring replacement. Checked all but there isn't an air tube leak ... yet. I'm totally frustrated now and would have sent it in for a complete overhaul and tune but I'm in Mexico and won't be up to send it in until mid July. Any ideas or help ??? I've learned a lot about the Cricket now but am still in need of knowledge! Lastly...... could I get some recommendations on where to send it for repairs and a tune up?
Cricket receiver air leak ?
- Thread starter russinbaja
- Start date
Sorry to hear of your troubles with your Cricket. The good thing is that it is a gun that is very easy to work on. First off, regarding the leak, it is an easy fix as long as you have spare O-rings. Have you checked the leaks by putting soapy water on the suspected section of the leak? You can also dip it in water and look for bubbles (which is an indication of a leak) and trace its location; just make sure you wipe it dry and apply a light coat of oil on the region you immersed in water after to prevent corrosion. For the trigger adjustment, Ernest's videos help a lot. The first stage adjustment is done via the long rod that connects the trigger shoe to the actual main trigger unit which houses the sears, springs, etc. Just do it slowly and adjust one piece one at a time. The second stage adjustment is done through the leaf spring as shown in Ernest's video.
Upvote 0
Is the leak only felt when fired???
if not how did you check for leak on the air tube be???
Is the mag lever on auto index, sometime you need to rotate mag while pushing mag pin foward down to get in auto position.
what is this new Tang on the mag???
Upvote 0
Thank you for the quick replies. Yes the only time I feel the leak is when I shoot. I get a small blast of air around my cheek and no leak I can feel at the breech. I'll try the soapy water to isolate the leak area. There is enough pressure to send a pellet out but at 20 yards it is hitting the target 10" below where it should. Below is at pic of the original magazine advancement part that Dirty Harry found a fix for and latter he sent me the updated part because the fix wouldn't stay in place. The" tang" is the part that moves the magazine.
On another subject I read on someones post that they sent a donation to Ernest but no mention on how to do that. His videos have been my salvation while doing repairs and learning about the cricket and other airguns and I'd like to say Thank You!
On another subject I read on someones post that they sent a donation to Ernest but no mention on how to do that. His videos have been my salvation while doing repairs and learning about the cricket and other airguns and I'd like to say Thank You!
Upvote 0
no need to leak check the air tube, its blowing from the probe oring, its in the barrel or the barrel OD oring from front and rear of TP or worst the brass bushing for the VS, has too much wear clearance you have to replace that bushing but never seen one needing replacement--but I do have the bushing. best to remove barrel so you can easily replace the probe and barrel OD oring."russinbaja"Thank you for the quick replies. Yes the only time I feel the leak is when I shoot. I get a small blast of air around my cheek and no leak I can feel at the breech. I'll try the soapy water to isolate the leak area. There is enough pressure to send a pellet out but at 20 yards it is hitting the target 10" below where it should. Below is at pic of the original magazine advancement part that Dirty Harry found a fix for and latter he sent me the updated part because the fix wouldn't stay in place. The" tang" is the part that moves the magazine.
On another subject I read on someones post that they sent a donation to Ernest but no mention on how to do that. His videos have been my salvation while doing repairs and learning about the cricket and other airguns and I'd like to say Thank You!
the fix for the small lever that you put a shim under, is to bend it back enough to fully rotate the mag. just have to make a video to show how--its a commend issue. there a trick in bending it just right.
here's the link to Donate--button is at the bottom of the home page., been busy to update the site, but have a lot more info and videos to upload.
http://sniperlabyo-precision-airguns.com/
Ernest Rowe
Upvote 0
The Cricket comes with a 1 year warranty. If parts are broken then just ask for new ones. I had new parts at my door in a week.
If you bought the gun used, are you sure that the previous owner didn't drill an exhaust hole in the shroud? If done wrong, that could explain the blast of air in your face when you shoot. Are pellets coming out? Is the blast of air the only issue?
A new indexing piece cost around $35 directly from Kalibrgun. You can bend the old one but I'm not a fan of that kind of thing. Metal weakens when you bend it and I am convinced it will bend back over time until it breaks.
I heard that ER uses a little solder in the joint of the indexing piece to keep it bent down in the right position. That sounds like the best diy option to me.
If you bought the gun used, are you sure that the previous owner didn't drill an exhaust hole in the shroud? If done wrong, that could explain the blast of air in your face when you shoot. Are pellets coming out? Is the blast of air the only issue?
A new indexing piece cost around $35 directly from Kalibrgun. You can bend the old one but I'm not a fan of that kind of thing. Metal weakens when you bend it and I am convinced it will bend back over time until it breaks.
I heard that ER uses a little solder in the joint of the indexing piece to keep it bent down in the right position. That sounds like the best diy option to me.
Upvote 0
Ernest, Thank your for your time in the Navy.
I'm afraid I didn't explain the photo. That was the original Part and Dirty Harry sent me the upgrade part under warranty.
I'll remove the barrel and replace the orings on the out side and the one inside that seats the pellet. I may have damaged it when I replace it a short time ago. I don't understand some of the abbreviations you used. "OD oring from front and rear of TP or worst the brass bushing for the VS". I'm still a novas at this. Being out of country I have to learn to do some repairs myself. I do think you'll be seeing my Cricket on your work bench in July when I return and can ship it to you.
Accuracy, I bought the Cricket new so no modifications done. The pellets do go out but maybe only about half power. It's not a blast of air I feel only a very light puff. thank you for your response. I'll be changing oring tomorrow.
Ernest, as you update you site maybe it could allow us to change the amount of the donation. You've helped me a lot already. From knowing nothing to at least understanding how little I know. Thanks!
I'm afraid I didn't explain the photo. That was the original Part and Dirty Harry sent me the upgrade part under warranty.
I'll remove the barrel and replace the orings on the out side and the one inside that seats the pellet. I may have damaged it when I replace it a short time ago. I don't understand some of the abbreviations you used. "OD oring from front and rear of TP or worst the brass bushing for the VS". I'm still a novas at this. Being out of country I have to learn to do some repairs myself. I do think you'll be seeing my Cricket on your work bench in July when I return and can ship it to you.
Accuracy, I bought the Cricket new so no modifications done. The pellets do go out but maybe only about half power. It's not a blast of air I feel only a very light puff. thank you for your response. I'll be changing oring tomorrow.
Ernest, as you update you site maybe it could allow us to change the amount of the donation. You've helped me a lot already. From knowing nothing to at least understanding how little I know. Thanks!
Upvote 0
I wasn't able to jump right into trying to do the fix until this morning. Changed the two outer barrel o-rings and the breach o-ring. The outer o-rings are now SAE and slightly thicker than the originals that appeared too narrow for the groove they sit in. The barrel slid in the receiver without much effort but definitely tighter than with the factory 0-rings.
I slipped the scope on, set the target out and shot a couple pellets free hand to see how it felt. I'm back to smiling with the Cricket again. No leak when firing and I'm happy with the free hand group at 20 yards. Plan to set up a bench and shoot thru the crony and get back to having a blast. Thank you for the help ! !
I slipped the scope on, set the target out and shot a couple pellets free hand to see how it felt. I'm back to smiling with the Cricket again. No leak when firing and I'm happy with the free hand group at 20 yards. Plan to set up a bench and shoot thru the crony and get back to having a blast. Thank you for the help ! !
Upvote 0