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Morini cylinder problem

Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 4:52 pm
by sal6781
I had a Morini cylinder completely fail after two years. They never were tight and lost air over time both on and off the gun. I ordered a new one and it seems to be fine. I returned both these cylinders when I got the gun new and the seller returned them saying they were fine. Any comments ? Where are you Rover ?

Re: Morini cylinder problem

Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:09 pm
by David M
What was never tight ?
need's more information

Re: Morini cylinder problem

Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:58 pm
by Rover
Sorry. No Morini experience, but I'd like one.

I did pellet test one for Bill Poole. It was good, but I found (on that gun) that accuracy deteriorated about 15 shots before lockout.

Re: Morini cylinder problem

Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:56 am
by sal6781
Well since they leaked somewhere, I assume there was a leaky seal. I put them in water and there were no bubbles that were noticeable.

Re: Morini cylinder problem

Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 8:57 am
by sal6781
I will fill the failed cylinder and see where that one leaks. Just thought of it.

Re: Morini cylinder problem

Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:24 am
by pbrejsa
Did its had air loss in the free state or screwed on the pistol?

Re: Morini cylinder problem

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 12:52 am
by spektr
to see if they leak, place them inside a ziplock bag.
I have had cylinders leak at the air tank valve because they get lightly corroded.
If you take a drop of synthetic oil, lube the pin valve and exercise it with something soft like a pointed bamboo skewer about once a year,
they dont become slow leakers. Also, if you have 2 tanks, use both and swap them occasionally .

Re: Morini cylinder problem

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:08 am
by sal6781
Thank you. It's holding air off the gun. Now I have it screwed on to see if holds on the gun. I wish I had waited to replace it. 200.00 dollars down the drain. Not too bright !!!!!

Re: Morini cylinder problem

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:53 am
by spektr
Did you lube the valve and exercise it?

Re: Morini cylinder problem

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:46 pm
by sal6781
Yes worked great ! Thank You.