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| Date | Result |
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| October 28, 2017 | Firebolt e-match blew out of epoxy |
| November 7, 2017 | First successful test |
Disassembly
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, Cleaning, and Reassembly
Details on disassembly, seal replacement, and reassembly can be found using the manufacturer's specification sheet: Piston Specifications.pdf
Disassembling the piston was surprisingly difficult. When it was finally disassembled, we noticed that the black powder residue didn't extend very far up into the bore. We theorize that this is because the reaction occurred faster than the piston rod could move up the bore. An alternative theory is that the reaction just naturally doesn't travel far up the bore.
Reassembly Procedure
Add attachment of manufacturer maintenance instructions.
To clean the piston, we use Ajax soap, and towels wetted with isopropanol. When replacing the seals, we use silicone-based lubricant to avoid damage to the O-rings.