ICS Gear Position

ToTaL_oWnAgE · October 20th, 2008, 20:50

I've got a ICS M4 with the split mechbox. I was reading through the manual on how to change my cylinder when I noticed a part that said "Have the gun in semi and check gear positioning". it shows a picture with the smooth side of the gear on top but mine still has the gears half showing. Is this a problem or is there a way to fix this by rotating it.

I thought about trying to fire it with the gearbox open to turn the gear but decided against it due to the fact that I don't want to f*** anything up. Keep in mind that I know very little about how these things work. Worst comes to worst I take it to my local gun doc.

Thanks

Styrak · October 20th, 2008, 20:52

Fire it with it open until you get the gears in the right position.

If you don't and close the mechbox with the gear teeth up, you could seriously fuck up your piston.

HaZarD SFD · October 20th, 2008, 20:53

Actually when closing the upper with the teeth up it wont close and will just mar your piston really well.. I suggest holding the anti reversal forward and put it on full auto and squeeze it a couple times till its smooth side up.. WOrks for me..

cbcsteve · October 20th, 2008, 21:01

Its in the Manual

For the ICS M4 CQB (I am selling :P)

The gear teeth have to face completely downwards or the spring guide (If it is not metal)

Will break

MrEvolution · October 20th, 2008, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

Fire it with it open until you get the gears in the right position.

If you don't and close the mechbox with the gear teeth up, you could seriously fuck up your piston.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaZarD SFD

Actually when closing the upper with the teeth up it wont close and will just mar your piston really well.. I suggest holding the anti reversal forward and put it on full auto and squeeze it a couple times till its smooth side up.. WOrks for me..

Good advice.
I find that you should also make sure you press the forward assist before opening the receiver, i didnt once or twice and was treated to a nice WHIRRRR sound as the tension was released quickly.

Kos-Mos · October 20th, 2008, 21:36

You also can spin them backward. It take quite a lot of force, but nothing get's damaged by doing it.

ToTaL_oWnAgE · October 20th, 2008, 23:49

Problem solved! thanks for the help. I just fired it with the Gear box open

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October 20th, 2008, 20:50	#1
ToTaL_oWnAgE Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Red Deer, Alberta	ICS Gear Position I've got a ICS M4 with the split mechbox. I was reading through the manual on how to change my cylinder when I noticed a part that said "Have the gun in semi and check gear positioning". it shows a picture with the smooth side of the gear on top but mine still has the gears half showing. Is this a problem or is there a way to fix this by rotating it. I thought about trying to fire it with the gearbox open to turn the gear but decided against it due to the fact that I don't want to f*** anything up. Keep in mind that I know very little about how these things work. Worst comes to worst I take it to my local gun doc. Thanks __________________

October 20th, 2008, 20:52	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Fire it with it open until you get the gears in the right position. If you don't and close the mechbox with the gear teeth up, you could seriously fuck up your piston. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

October 20th, 2008, 20:53	#3
HaZarD SFD Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ottawa	Actually when closing the upper with the teeth up it wont close and will just mar your piston really well.. I suggest holding the anti reversal forward and put it on full auto and squeeze it a couple times till its smooth side up.. WOrks for me.. __________________ No Comment.

October 20th, 2008, 21:01	#4
cbcsteve Nice Guy Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto	Its in the Manual For the ICS M4 CQB (I am selling :P) The gear teeth have to face completely downwards or the spring guide (If it is not metal) Will break __________________ 蕭- Pistolero Steve - 蕭

October 20th, 2008, 23:49	#7
ToTaL_oWnAgE Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Red Deer, Alberta	Problem solved! thanks for the help. I just fired it with the Gear box open __________________

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