valves and stem damage

[KevG]

got to be one of the worst yet
kevG

[KCE]

That has had some stick Kev.
what was the cause ?.

Regards kev.

[Therapidman]

Was it a ox spring he was using as a hammer spring

[Ca_Varminter]

To Rip A Metal Valve-body out.... and bent the Valve-stem into a Pretzel.....
I hope he used a XTRA HEAVY HAMMER!!!
          
Any Damage to the Receiver??

Stuart

[Brooksy]

I'll bet that made a horrible noise!

[KevG]

he bought the gun leaking needing a service. stupid ebay hammer spring, the action sealing face was badly damaged and could not be polished out.so had to make a one of valve a few mm longer with oring right at the end were action widens out slightly.  very lucky to get this one sorted.
kevG

[maxtich]

Good work as usual Top man

[Squinty]

WTF? looks like someone tried to hammer out the valve without undoing the location grub.

[Brooksy]

WTF? looks like someone tried to hammer out the valve without undoing the location grub.

While forgetting to undo the valve retaining cap?

[angrybear]

Jesus H      how is it even possible to do that sort of damage ?

[KevG]

stupidly strong hammer spring and 12 ftlbs hammer pip full length. strange thing is everything else was standard.
kevG

[Squinty]

WTF? looks like someone tried to hammer out the valve without undoing the location grub.

While forgetting to undo the valve retaining cap?

bent the stem first then tried to hammer out the valve body.
Either way a proper job