We are in day 2 of the first cycle and the barrel is rubbing on the white rings causing wear/friction/squealing. Is this normal?
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Ours did that too. We called and got it replaced. I haven't checked with my grandson to see if the replacement one is doing the same thing. I would expect his dad would have called me if it were. Hope this helps. I'd get it replaced. Otherwise it's pretty good for the price.
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Hi there. I would agree with lucky buck. Be sure it is level. I shimmed mine with small pieces of non corrugated cardboard, like from a cereal box. It is also good to put a drop of light oil on the metal shafts where they go through the white nylon rollers.
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We used some Kendall utility oil that my husband has had for a long time and put a little bit on each of the bearings. Worked very well. I imagine any kind of general purpose oil would work....like sewing machine oil.
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My rifles came from Walmart shipped directly to my home. No cosmoline on either, just a very light coating of gun oil. Don't use copper brushes just a good stiff synthetic. Make sure you get all of the lubricant out of the tube. If not you are going to be surprised with the bang you will get. I did not clean my .177 as thoroughly as I should have and the first pellet sounded like a ma duce going off.Keep them all in the X ring.Semper FiMolon LabeCHS USMCL
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Just installed another set of these on an old 3x7 speed touring bike. I drilled them out for Schrader valve. Used a 21/64" or .328" bit. Dipped the tip of bit into oil before drilling. Used moderate speed. Cleaned off resulting burrs & metal flakes. Installed 10mm rim tape. Installed Sunlite 700X20-25, 27X1 Schrader Valve Thorn Resistant Tubes m# 63134. Installed Avenir Discovery 27X1-1/8" 90 psi tires. Everything looks kick ass. Gonna go ride this bike around Stone Mountain about three times tomorrow. Only worry: these are cheap rims. They have a distinctive 90 degree construction joint covered over by the LP18 sticker. Not welded. Looks like epoxy cement connection. Used these rims before. No problems so far. Just installed another set of these on an old 3x7 speed touring bike. I drilled them out for Schrader valve. Used a 21/64" or .328" bit. Dipped the tip of bit into oil before drilling. Used moderate speed. Cleaned off resulting burrs & metal flakes. Installed 10mm rim tape. Installed Sunlite 700X20-25, 27X1 Schrader Valve Thorn Resistant Tubes m# 63134. Installed Avenir Discovery 27X1-1/8" 90 psi tires. Everything looks kick ass. Gonna go ride this bike around Stone Mountain about three times tomorrow. Only worry: these are cheap rims. They have a distinctive 90 degree... » Read More Just installed another set of these on an old 3x7 speed touring bike. I drilled them out for Schrader valve. Used a 21/64" or .328" bit. Dipped the tip of bit into oil before drilling. Used moderate speed. Cleaned off resulting burrs & metal flakes. Installed 10mm rim tape. Installed Sunlite 700X20-25, 27X1 Schrader Valve Thorn Resistant Tubes m# 63134. Installed Avenir Discovery 27X1-1/8" 90 psi tires. Everything looks kick ass. Gonna go ride this bike around Stone Mountain about three times tomorrow. Only worry: these are cheap rims. They have a distinctive 90 degree construction joint covered over by the LP18 sticker. Not welded. Looks like epoxy cement connection. Used these rims before. No problems so far. « Show Less
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Mine worked well for over a year. I like it and use it a lot but the squeak is starting to become unbearable. I've been using WD40 and it will help for a while. Also, it doesn't squeak immediately most times but only after I've been on it for a while. I'll try tighten the screws again and possibly try silicone as well.
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I just got my unit also about two weeks ago and notice a somewhat annoying creeking and clicking sound with every rotation. I have written to the sellers about this but have not received any reply. Will have to call to get an answer.
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Mine squeaked when turning the crank, so to quiet it down, I rubbed some candle wax on the circular wood surface in contact with the bottom of the metal turn crank (the metal surface rubs on the wood surface when the crank is turned).
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That happens with mine too (difficult to pump).. Probably normal =[ I suppose that's why they cost less than big name. Worth contacting Stant with that question. Let us know what you hear back
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Could be several things. Let's start with the simplest, have you cleaned the barrel recently?
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I've noticed that the rubber gasket that meets the barrel has a tendency to become loose and leak. Additionally, the faucet becomes loose when over used or bumped. To correct this problem I would advise using some super glue to seal everything as best you can. It's still a really good deal. Aside from the issues of maintaining a good seal the whole assembly works great!
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I did not have that problem. Try a coat of quality gun oil and wipe it dry see if that helps.
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No groove lines but plenty of nicks. My xxf also had bumps all over it which after 12 hours of working on still wouldn't hone smoothly much over the xf grit so I wore them down with another xxf diafold that I had. This helped with the bumps for sure so now other than being scratched up from the wear down has a relative constant honing resistance to it. I had another diafold that had the machining lines in it on the xxf side and you could feel the zzzz of them when going across the surface. Dmt said that it was defective and replaced it for free. If you don't feel the lines then it should be fine. No groove lines but plenty of nicks. My xxf also had bumps all over it which after 12 hours of working on still wouldn't hone smoothly much over the xf grit so I wore them down with another xxf diafold that I had. This helped with the bumps for sure so now other than being scratched up from the wear down has a relative constant honing resistance to it. I had another diafold that had the machining lines in it on the xxf side and you could feel the zzzz of them when going across the surface. Dmt said that it was defective and replaced it for free. If you don't feel the lines then it... » Read More No groove lines but plenty of nicks. My xxf also had bumps all over it which after 12 hours of working on still wouldn't hone smoothly much over the xf grit so I wore them down with another xxf diafold that I had. This helped with the bumps for sure so now other than being scratched up from the wear down has a relative constant honing resistance to it. I had another diafold that had the machining lines in it on the xxf side and you could feel the zzzz of them when going across the surface. Dmt said that it was defective and replaced it for free. If you don't feel the lines then it should be fine. « Show Less
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Hi Diamond Girl,Try lubricating the front wheel with some WD40. Maybe the front wheel is sticking a bit and not responding to the handle! Good luck, Alison.
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If you have the two-barrel model (the A-R2), I've had the same problem. I find it helpful to run it with both barrels in place, even if you're only actually using one barrel; I usually fill the barrel I'm not using to actually tumble rocks (the "empty" one) with enough water so that its weight is as close to the weight of the filled barrel (the one containing stones plus grit, or whatever you're tumbling) to help keep barrels from riding along the rails, jumping track, etc. Just a suggestion. And my tumbler came with a parts list for ordering all kinds of things, including replacement barrels--but therockshed.com is a good link. If you have the two-barrel model (the A-R2), I've had the same problem. I find it helpful to run it with both barrels in place, even if you're only actually using one barrel; I usually fill the barrel I'm not using to actually tumble rocks (the "empty" one) with enough water so that its weight is as close to the weight of the filled barrel (the one containing stones plus grit, or whatever you're tumbling) to help keep barrels from riding along the rails, jumping track, etc. Just a suggestion. And my tumbler came with a parts list for ordering all kinds of things, including... » Read More If you have the two-barrel model (the A-R2), I've had the same problem. I find it helpful to run it with both barrels in place, even if you're only actually using one barrel; I usually fill the barrel I'm not using to actually tumble rocks (the "empty" one) with enough water so that its weight is as close to the weight of the filled barrel (the one containing stones plus grit, or whatever you're tumbling) to help keep barrels from riding along the rails, jumping track, etc. Just a suggestion. And my tumbler came with a parts list for ordering all kinds of things, including replacement barrels--but therockshed.com is a good link. « Show Less
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I have never lubricated the o-ring, just made sure the seat is *absolutely* clean and dry before I screw the housing back together. But the only other place I've ever dealt with o-rings is underwater camera housings, so I may be missing something on these Big Blue cylinders.
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This was a great question. My 2 cycle 33cc is having issues and I was wondering the same thing. Did you end up purchasing it? If so, how does it compare now that you've had both?
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Yes it is normal. You dont have to worry. It is a great gravel cleaner for the money.
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A whine in the rear end is usually a sign or worn bearings or the lube presently is not the correct viscosity. I had a little noise in my rear end and the Royal purple fixed it for me. But I was lucky. Royal Purple is good stuff but it cannot repair worn out parts.