#11's from Lowes and I use Lithium Grease regularly. You can tell when the o-rings need to be replaced. They stretch. If not greased regularly they dry rot and crack too.
I take them off carefully with a small screw driver. If you just cut them off with knife you scratch the shafts.
I don't seem to have problems with my bumper boys like others have stated. But I do all of the listed, plus, before I put the bumpers on each time, I clean them out with a rag wrapped around my heeling stick. Cleans out all the trash, gunpowder, gunk.....I have the old electronics and same servos too. They are 8 shooters used regularly. I am regularly reprimanded by a retired marine about my equipment though. His is in perfect condition!
No matter where you buy the O'Rings they are all the same size. Meaning a #10 at Lowes is the same size as a #10 at Home Depot. They are all industrial sized. Also, maybe look to buy the Viton O'Ring instead of a Buna
i use BAG BALM on the orings and also on the electrical connections, keeps the orings sliperry and the connections dry and corrosion free. also good for skin, and other uses stated on can.
I cant find any spray graphite like they show on the bb videos....regular powdered works the same right? Forgive my ignorance on the subject...thanks in advance.
Not positive, but ACE Hardware should carry a selection of O-rings as well. And you'll find them faster than the warehouse stores.
I needed to replace one for our kitchen sink stopper (bigger than 1" diameter) and I remember they had quite a selection of sizes. And this was at a small ACE neighborhood store.
I got the graphite spray at NAPA auto store, $8 or so for the can. I tried Fastenal, but no luck, although the internet said they have it.
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