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  1. #1
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    Syil X4+ Gas Strut

    Whilst stripping my machine for cleaning, I took the gas strut off and noticed it was more like a slide whistle with zero resistance!!

    Anyone replaced one on their machine? The label on my strut is badly worn and torn. Not sure if it would help if I had any figures from it.

    I could try a generic one BUT I really don't know what force is required. Anyone got any suggestions?

    Matt

  2. #2
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    Re: Syil X4+ Gas Strut

    Matt,

    After you measure the original strut length checkout the McMaster-Carr part number 4138T63 with 100 pound extension force, it may be a good substitute.

    Have a most awesome day!

    Jeff...


    Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

  3. #3
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    Re: Syil X4+ Gas Strut

    Thanks Jeff,

    It looks like the head unit is approx 30kgs (66lbs) Do you think I should consider the lower spec strut (50lbs)?
    In the UK, they seem to be calibrated in Newtons - and so 30kgs equates to 300N.
    Will have a look at the McMaster parts......

    Matt

  4. #4
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    Re: Syil X4+ Gas Strut

    Make sure the new strut is mounted skinny shaft downwards, so that the seals remain covered in oil.
    Original factory install was wrong way up.
    You can get a longer strut to increase the travel of the head.
    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/syil-p...ml#post1199056
    Super X3. 3600rpm. Sheridan 6"x24" Lathe + more. Three ways to fix things: The right way, the other way, and maybe your way, which is possibly a faster wrong way.

  5. #5
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    Re: Syil X4+ Gas Strut

    Thanks neilw20.

    I read somewhere about them being the wrong way round! I have one arriving tomorrow and will ensure it is correctly installed.

    Matt

  6. #6
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    Re: Syil X4+ Gas Strut

    I can now confirm that the 400N gas strut seems to work OK. Now onto other bits of the machine!
    Matt

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