[jim4130]

So I have a VL evlution 4 loader and the feedneck snapped off and kee apparently offers no replacement parts for these loaders so to not have it sit here and be a paperweight I need to bond it back together. Anybody got any tips on what to use for the job to make it nice and strong?

[inmylife2415]

Post a pic

[jim4130]

My plan is to drill 3 holes in each piece and insert whatever the recommended epoxy is and some cut down screws and bond it back together I just dont know what type of plastic VL uses for these or what type of epoxy to use.

[first out]

How closely does the ID match to paintballs? If there is some room I would consider also inserting a sleeve. Adhesives work better on lap joints than they do on butt joints.

Get a plastic bonding adhesive/epoxy for sure. The plastics are probably either ABS and/or Polycarbonate.

What does the in hopper portion of the feed neck look like?

[jim4130]

I was thinking of trying a lap joint of sort but on the outside rather than inside.

[I'm_Addicted]

People still use eggs? Huh...I have an egg2 in my basement, pain in the *** to take apart

[basementN3k0]

jim, try PVC pipe.
i wish my house had a basement...

[first out]

I still use a View Loader Revolution. It used to have the TurboRevy board until that burned out stock board replacement burned out, at which point I replaced it with another stock board. You use what works. I like it because it is one of the lighter agitating hoppers out there.

[cpt_crunch]

What happens if you remove the pictured screw? Is there a larger element that can be replaced or rebuilt? let me tell you, the thing broke once, glue isn't going to do much better of a job.

[jim4130]

Originally Posted by I'm_Addicted

People still use eggs? Huh...I have an egg2 in my basement, pain in the *** to take apart

The egg 1/2/3 were a whole different animal compared to the egg 4. The egg 4 is very easy to take apart.

Originally Posted by basementN3k0

jim, try PVC pipe.
i wish my house had a basement...

I dont think PVC will do the job unless your talking about as a material for a lap joint.

Originally Posted by cpt_crunch

What happens if you remove the pictured screw? Is there a larger element that can be replaced or rebuilt? let me tell you, the thing broke once, glue isn't going to do much better of a job.

The part of the neck that broke is also part of the raceway that screw connects the raceway/feedneck to the black outer shell.

[basementN3k0]

have a new neck made that's threaded and tap/thread the hopper?

[pbkidminion]

I have the simplest and easiest answer.












duct tape.

[Lawpass]

Same thing happened to me, and the break in the neck looks exactly the same! There's also a crack in mine that i found when i took it apart, that runs up into paint tray on the inside. If you have something similar then you might need a plan to provide additional stabilization at the joint. Hope you find a good solution (or inspire the sale of replacement parts)!

[inmylife2415]

A few Dowel pins and and plastic epoxy is your best bet.... if you object to an insert or sleeve idea

*that is a s*itty place for a hopper to break