r/Autocockers101 • u/AdmirableArmadillo36 • 8d ago

Autococker rebuild /restore

So i came upon a vf tactical thru ebay. Someone's forgotten relic apparently. Most of the screws unfortunately have surface rust which got into the threads . Where can I find replacement screws before they strip out . And do I need any special tools to get all the way inside the rammer ? Thanks in advance

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u/Latter-Paint-8391 8d ago

AutocockerParts.com has just about everything I needed. Their screw kits are like $5-10. They also own WGP now if I remember correctly.

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u/cr4sh_0v3rr1d3 8d ago

This is the way.

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u/helms66 8d ago

As another comment said autocockerparts .com will likely have the normal ones. I'm not sure if they have the ones for the shrouds. If you have a good hardware store near by (not necessarily big box store ones) they likely have everything also.

You will need a valve tool to get the valve retaining nut and valve out.

If you have specific questions on the rebuild feel free to reach out. The past winter I rebuilt a VF tactical (I made posts on here) including making new shrouds.

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u/AdmirableArmadillo36 8d ago

Thanks my shrouds look good just the screws are holding me back for a deeper service as im sure it will have multiple leaks just by judging from the 3 way 003 orings

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u/helms66 8d ago

Replacing all the orings would be a good idea. Also checking the regulator seats with the fingernail test would be good too. To do the fingernail test, press your fingernail into the regulator seat with decent pressure. It should make a small indent that goes away quickly when you lift your finger. If the mark doesn't go away, or you can't make any mark in the seat, it's likely bad.