Need help removing Akela hammer spring

[Benj312]

Hi,

I am in the process of adding a regulator to my Akela. I have been following Sub12's Youtube video. I have run into my first obstacle. I am trying to remove the hammer spring assembly. My receiver did not have the tamper proof device as Sub12's had. It appeared that my receiver had the device sunk into the hole. It was about 11mm deep. I thought that it was a sunken tamper proof device that was threaded, and could be removed with a broken screw extractor. After further visual examination, I found that there were some threads in the hole for about 5-6mm, but after that...no threads. I am not sure how to get the hammer assembly out. The only thing I can think of is that it is actually a pin, since there is a small hole aligned with the bottom hole on top of the receiver that has no thread too. If so, hammered out from the top of the receiver.


This is the hammer assembly hole I am referring too.

HELP!

TIA -Joe

 

[Benj312]

I should also add that I can't seem to find whatever is in that hole on the parts diagram from Benjamin. I am not going assume that there is a pin in that hole until I hear from somebody that has been through the process.

Joe

 

[Tomygun1]

Im with you. I have had my hammer spring out previously and if I remember correctly the hammer slid out with it. As I too plan to ad a regulator I’ll keep watching closely.

 

[BigTinBoat]

There is nothing in that hole. Look at the side of your receiver. Below the cocking lever you should see a "pin". This is what is holding the hammer adjuster in. Put a punch on the side and lightly tap, it will drive it out the opposite side of the receiver and the adjuster will pop out. You may need to put pressure on the adjuster (pushing it towards the muzzle) with your finger to relieve the pressure of the spring on the retaining pin to make it easier to drive out.

 

[Benj312]

Thanks, I'll try that. After looking at Sub12's video, it appeared there was a set screw that needed to be removed.

 

[Benj312]

BTB,

Well, I made that WAY harder than it was. Your advice was right on. Thanks again.

 

[Oldanornery]

Have you already installed the reg ?

 

[Benj312]

Have you already installed the reg ?

No, in fact I do not have the Lane regulator yet. I have been doing everything in Sub 12's Youtube video in preparation for the Lane. Using BLO on the stock. I'm at coat 5 right now, and it is looking nice. I'm in no hurry!

 

[BigTinBoat]

The inner beauty of the Akela stocks can be brought out with a little bit of elbow grease......

 

[Benj312]

Very nice! Actually gorgeous. Is that a custom made stock? I see no stippling on the grip. Maybe you sanded that out?

 

[BigTinBoat]

Very nice! Actually gorgeous. Is that a custom made stock? I see no stippling on the grip. Maybe you sanded that out?

It's the original Benji stock. I did sand that machine cut "checkering" off. Started at 100 and ended at 400 grit. A little Birchwood Casey Walnut stain and then 6 or 7 hand rubbed coats of Tru-Oil.

 

[doninva]

The factory didn't drill the hole all the way thru. I drilled mine out and finished tapping the hole. Then added a set screw to lock hammer assembly in.

 

[Benj312]

Odd that they changed that design from when Sub12 did his video. It did have the set screw.

 

[Oldanornery]

If you get a second go to "airgunrevisions.com" click on the link for the Akela spring kit, long story short I have used both the Lane and Huma-Air regs, both worked with a lot of tuning, but then I'm particular lol. I purchased the spring kit form AirGun Revisions and removed the reg and installed the kit. He has a shot string readout on that link, its the real deal. I'm getting the same results for 25 bucks and a much simpler install. I've had to kick myself twice , maybe this will save you the pain . Good luck man.

 

[Benj312]

I'll take a look at that, but I wanted to feel the pain as I have never worked on an air gun until I disassembled the Akela. After watching Sub12's video, it seemed like a good project. The Lane is on order, so I will stick with that.

Now to clarify, the Airgun Revisions spring kit is NOT required/needed for improved performance if I install the Lane. Is that correct?

 

[Benj312]

I should add that I just bought the Akela when Utah was selling them at a very low price. I bought it specifically as a project gun. I should not have done this, but I tore it apart before firing a single pellet through it. It will be hard to tell if any improvements will have been made, although I know the stock will be prettier! :-0

 

[Oldanornery]

Yes, in fact Rick from AR says the kit will not benefit from the Reg at all.

 

[Oldanornery]

At the end of the day it's all about personal preference

 

[doninva]

If you cut the spring and add a ssg, the shot count will go up about 25%, like the guy in the UK did.

 

[Oldanornery]

doninva is correct, the hammer spring modification is recommended , that spring kit from AR does come with a new hammer spring that is shorter and stiffer than the stock spring and works very well. Theirs also a new hammer spring adjuster thats a huge improvement over stock as it accepts a 5mm allen instead of a flat head screwdriver. I feel like those 2 items alone were worth the 20 bucks . This would be your shot string with the spring kit , it'll give you something to gauge the reg performance against.