new impact, break in etc questions
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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
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
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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.
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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?