Factory New Problems Clocking Issue

OldVet · Apr 18, 2025

It Came in my .22 caliber Guantlet 2 SL. The tank is loose in the box , so to tighten it down the foster is facing down , and the guage up.
Is there a way to adjust the clocking on the tank. I bought this to have something to shoot while I was moding my Zelos , but I'm already needing help , and have to work on it. OldVet needs help please. Thanks.

WorriedMan · Apr 18, 2025

My original Gauntlet was same way, not an uncommon situation, adjust bottle so foster fitting and gauge align properly, bottle slightly loose isn't a problem. Hajimoto's video library has many Gauntlet repair/upgrade entries, IIRC, one addresses bottle clocking. WM

OldVet · Apr 18, 2025

WorriedMan said:
My original Gauntlet was same way, not an uncommon situation, adjust bottle so foster fitting and gauge align properly, bottle slightly loose isn't a problem. Hajimoto's video library has many Gauntlet repair/upgrade entries, IIRC, one addresses bottle clocking. WM

Ok thanks brother , so the clocking is simply adjustable.
OldVet appreciated that.

WorriedMan · Apr 18, 2025

OldVet said:
Ok thanks brother , so the clocking is simply adjustable.
OldVet appreciated that.

Loose bottle threw me off at first but they're plenty of threads involved and "O" ring seals just fine. Never bothered with Hajimoto's "fix" since many Gauntlets are same way and bottle solid as a rock under pressure. WM

WorriedMan · Apr 18, 2025

If I recall correctly, Hajimoto"s "fix" involved regulator alignment adjustments. Search his video library, if interested. WM

OldVet · Apr 18, 2025

I seen the 2 Allen wrench screws I thought were the place you loosen to set the clocking , but it was not.
I very carefully accidently pulled the regulator apart , and did not even know this is where the regulator was , but now I know added a little silicone grease to threads , I didn't mess up the stack , but wow how easy to get to if needed to adjust the stack to shoot lighter pellets.
Anyway I tightened everything back down , and screwed the bottle on , and it it off by a 180° , but everything is right now , and I'm happy I fill it up.

WorriedMan · Apr 18, 2025

OldVet said:
I seen the 2 Allen wrench screws I thought were the place you loosen to set the clocking , but it was not.
I very carefully accidently pulled the regulator apart , and did not even know this is where the regulator was , but now I know added a little silicone grease to threads , I didn't mess up the stack , but wow how easy to get to if needed to adjust the stack to shoot lighter pellets.
Anyway I tightened everything back down , and screwed the bottle on , and it it off by a 180° , but everything is right now , and I'm happy I fill it up.

I can't recall exactly what Hajimoto did for clocking bottle but it involved regulator disassembly. Your braver than me going in blind but seems to have worked out, Hold off on silicone grease on threads, not correct application of that lubricant, I did same thing and galled metal threads. Members straightened me out on silicone grease. WM

OldVet · Tuesday at 2:30 AM

I'm glad the guage is on the left side because I can see it much easier.
I shot these .22 Crow Magnums at around 950 fps got 70 shots 14 five shot groups. Filled it to 4,400 psi
70 shots brought it down to 2,100 psi
still above the 1,900 reg pressure. Going to restack the belliview washers try to get the 18 grains down to 890 , or so the 950 too hot.