new impact, break in etc questions

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Apr 7, 2008 | 10:56 PM

Shooter_Jay

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new impact, break in etc questions

I recently bought an IR impact gun on ebay. Said new, but it came without a box or instructions. I was able to find a simple manual on the ir website, but it didn't say much other than a diagram where to lube it, but even that was pretty vague.

So I'm wondering if I need to do anything special to break it in. I took it somewhat apart to look for grease, and there was grease in it. I also put 10 drops or so of mobil 1 5/30 in the intake for good measure. Is there anything else I should do before I use it? I have 25' of 3/4" od hose I think it is I had bought for a cheap gun, I coupled it permanent right to the new gun, no quick release. Should I cut the hose shorter for any reason? Do I need any kind of break in procedure? If I lube it each use with mobil 1 will that be sufficient lube? Any other suggestions?

here's the gun I bought...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=009

Apr 8, 2008 | 02:36 AM

romoranger

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I have the same gun and love it. No break in, just start killing it. I am unsure of the usage of motor oil in pneumatic tools, I always use pneumatic tool oil or marvel mystery oil.

Apr 9, 2008 | 05:38 PM

blue85355

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i've always used mac airtool oil, but thats just cause it was free, i dont know about the motor oil in a impact. i think motor oil is a little thicker though.

Apr 9, 2008 | 06:25 PM

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I have a million different types of lube between my stuff and stuff I've inhereted, not sure if I have any MMO though, have to pick some up I guess. The mobil 1 5/30 shouldn't hurt it to run through you guys think?

Apr 9, 2008 | 06:43 PM

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I use my airtools and impacts every day and run them hard as I am a heavy machinery mechanic. That gun will last you a long time just keep it oiled. I have always used the marvel mystery air tool oil, im unsure if motor oil.