Zephyr not doing so good

[pirate]

Finally got it apart. Had tried everything from penetrating oil to getting it hot with lots of ammo, to vices and about 30 other things people suggested. In the end, a vice and some arm strength got it loose. Just not the way I wanted it to be loose.

Wasn't very happy with what I found. Oops! Its probably seen 750-1000 rounds. I clean it about every 200 rounds ( normal day of using it.)

Guess that wasn't enough as it looks kinda dirty when I finally broke it loose.

Will be calling Thompson Machine to see what they can do, if anything.

 

[jayhawk]

Is this a result of your attempts to get it loose or was there a baffle strike or something? Were the threads seized?

 

[pirate]

The threads were definitely seized.

 

[Beowulf]

Have you contacted Thompson Machine yet to see how much the repair will be?

 

[MontereyC6]

Did you use any anti-sieze? I've learned that I need to clean my zephyr xl every 100 rounds, especially running gemtech subsonics.

 

[pirate]

I sent them an email. Still waiting on a reply.


Yes, I tried anti-sieze as well.

 

[Aszerigan]

Sucky. I hope Brooks and the crew take care of you.

 

[dudley0]

Did you use any anti-sieze? I've learned that I need to clean my zephyr xl every 100 rounds, especially running gemtech subsonics.

No kidding... 100 rounds? I dump more than that at a trip. Is this something that is common? I know I have dropped four times that easily between cleanings in my Huntertown Kestrel 22. Maybe normally more than that.

I ask because I am looking at maybe a Thompson Thirty and don't want problems.

Sorry to see that this happened to the OP... that isn't cool at all.

 

[long coat]

My Zeyphr XL also didn't want to come apart after using it Sunday at the NFA day.

I ended up putting in a vise and a wrench on the tool to get it apart.
It was seized, but came apart with out damage. It was also anti-seized.

 

[pirate]

You should see what the wrench looks like that fits in the grooves on the end. Its nearly stripped from all the pulling.

 

[long coat]

Did you have anti seize on just the threads or on the whole insert?

 

[pirate]

Just the thread holding the baffle. Which coincidentally was the one that stuck.

 

[MontereyC6]

No kidding... 100 rounds? I dump more than that at a trip. Is this something that is common? I know I have dropped four times that easily between cleanings in my Huntertown Kestrel 22. Maybe normally more than that.

I ask because I am looking at maybe a Thompson Thirty and don't want problems.

Sorry to see that this happened to the OP... that isn't cool at all.

I should have clarified. If I run it on my 10/22, I can get 150-200 rounds and it's ok, if I have it on my P22, it gets really dirty after 100. OP, sorry that you had the problems. Hopefully it won't be too much.

 

[dubsac]

just curious how long did you leave it soaking in penetrating oil??? I had a hell of a time cleaning my OBII the first time, but Now Ill just leave it soaking in wd40 for a few days before I even try knocking the baffles out.

 

[pirate]

24hrs roughly.

 

[DaKruiser]

I was having a time getting my Zepher XL apart too, I soaked it with PB Blaster over night and used a propane torch to gently heat it. The crud started breaking up and falling out of the can with the heat, I done that a few times and it broke free. I used anti-sieze on my baffles also, and I probably had two thousand rounds threw mine since it's last cleaning.

Sorry to see yours broke, hope you get it back quickly!

 

[tradertator]

I wouldn't have forced it that much. After all, its an aluminum core threaded into steel. I usually soak mine for a couple days, and twist on it. If it doesn't move, I repeat the process.

Good thing is the damaged portion is not serialized, so the repair should be simple. Id make sure to contact your dealer you purchased it through.

 

[jdmack79]

I cleaned my Zephyr XL last weekend after shooting nearly 2,000 rounds through it over the course of a month or two. It came apart with absolutely no problem. I had coated the entire baffle insert and threads with anti-seize. I routinely go a few thousand rounds between cleanings with very little to no problems.

 

[DaKruiser]

I cleaned my Zephyr XL last weekend after shooting nearly 2,000 rounds through it over the course of a month or two. It came apart with absolutely no problem. I had coated the entire baffle insert and threads with anti-seize. I routinely go a few thousand rounds between cleanings with very little to no problems.

Are you using the grey anti-seize?

 

[jdmack79]

Are you using the grey anti-seize?

I mostly use grey, although I do use copper sometimes.