Posted by: Dale "Head_Hunters" DuPont on November 20, 2002 at 19:47:13

I was thinking about trying a soft steel hammer for another application. Just to be able to manufacture it easily. I was going to solve YOUR problem by simply tapping a hole in the center where the hammer strikes the valve and insert a HARDENED Stainless or Steel hex bolt. Red locktite it in place and torque it down... Then let IT go at the valve stem... Haven't got it done yet. I don't have a lathe..... Why you going to a lighter hammer? People usually are thinking a heavier hammer would hold the valve open for a slightly longer duration so they can lower the operating pressure. They haven't enjoyed much success with heavier hammers. Remember, it is the kinetic energy, (Velocity x Mass) that opens the valve. A lighter hammer would require a heaver spring to produce the same kinetic energy and thus velocity. Right? In a spyder that would also increase the trigger pull resistance but maybe less so on a E 99. How about a favor?????? One good turn deserves another.... Make my hammer. I'll throw in a side mounted Spyder Auto Rangefinder. Looks a little clunky but is more accurate than your marker and paint at any distance up to 60-70 yards which is beyond getting a break anyway. Why do you think they call me Head Hunter..... Send me an e mail if you're interested.

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