Page 4 - Benjamin & Sheridan Repair Kit Reviews

good price

put in a good o ring seal the kit has a split o ring hard to put back together had to use different seal

pain in but to put back together

Fair price, considering it includes a high quality removal/installation tool.

Check what type of piston seal you have before you order it. It comes with a solid seal, but mine had a seal with a hole in the middle. I was able to machine an adapter. The tool could use a plastic sleeve to center it in the striker bore, not a big deal. The instruction text was very good, but, the illustration was almost unrecognizable. I realize we're working with a low volume part for a 45 year old rifle, so, overall all, not bad at all.

This kit is very efficient and works perfectly. My Silverstreak shoots like the day it was made.

The text in the instructions might be hard for some to read do to it being copied from a copy too often, but is accurate and labels every part accurately.

If you do not want to use the nylon piece for the check valve, you can peel the old rubber off the original, flip it and then re-seat it. Do this only if the rubber is still good and not cracked. This will give new life to the old part that isn't made any longer. Given this was the main issue with my rifle, it fixed it from having to inconsistently pumping 20 or so times to a solid 5 pumps. The new check valve spring makes a big big difference as well.

This kit comes with the tool if purchased separately the tool along could cost 50.00 so this is a great value.

My biggest gripe is i think the tool could be a little longer with some sort of handle on the end , with reinstalling the valve it comes up short.

Take your time it is NOT a five minute job. I took my Sheridan Silver Streak(1975 model) apart at least 20 times or more because of something not going together right. I took apart so much that i stripped out the brass jam nut . Luckily i was able to find one on Ebay. So the last disassembly it finally worked. It has been stored with 2 pumps and now holds air indefinitely . Got my kit on Ebay and it included both springs plus the tool , but at twice the price of this one.Recently rebuilt a Daisy 881 and it only took maybe 45 minutes from start to finish , worked the first time. These Sheridans take patience . It was worth it bringing back a 40 year old wood and metal airgun to life , they don't make them like that any more.

Everything I needed to bring the old blue streak back to service. First time repairing a soldered valve and it went together very well. Three pellets touching at 25 yds. Makes great pressure. Very pleased.

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To finally be able to rebuild my old classic. I had to use a drill and file to grind back side of the valve stem so that it fit into the spring inside the pressure chamber. The rubber cup for the pump didn't fit but I was able to heat the old one in boiling water and then stretch it over a socket and now it seals and pumps fine. My brother and I each own a Benjamin 312 and I got both working. I will try to attach pics of the guns and original paperwork that came with them. Both shooting at 11-12FPE. With 8 pumps.

Comes with a valve tool.

The white check valve is worthless, it is not machined properly both in dimension and quality. I received the white one, not the one pictured. If you receive the white nylon valve you need to check the factory valve and install it if possible. If you need to use the white valve and it does not function properly removing it is difficult. The only way I found to remove it is to install the main valve for back pressure then put a few ounces of oil in the compression tube and swiftly pull down the pump handle. Bumping the stock or pushing it out from the inlet side will not happen. You will know if the valve is bad because it will not fall into place, you will need to press it in and if you find this to be the case DON NOT press it in. The valve will restrict the inlet putting back pressure on the pump handle and not allowing the compression stroke to be completed.

Review the diagram closely, you will see the position of each part other than the check valve. If using the factory valve (recommended if possible) look at the marking on both sides of the valve and you will see which side was against the spring and which was against the seat. Take precautions while cleaning the valve seats, use plastic tools if possible but be patient, the worst thing you can do is damage a seat. You may find the main valve seat washer/seal has fused itself to the valve and deteriorated. If this is the case carefully remove the material without scratching the seat itself. You have a step-down system from the main valve to check valve and will need different size dowels to reach the seat. You can get wood dowels from a box store and glue some 1500 wet dry sandpaper to the end to clean it. I also recommend polishing the shaft on the exhaust valve but only polish the area exposed when the valve is pushed open by the hammer. The key to this job is patience, don't try to hurry.

This is a nice kit , plus the tool is included.

The only issue that I found is the small o-ring for the slide bolt is to large.

Kit contained all the parts needed to repair gun.

an alignment sleeve to keep tool centered to make it easier to start threads.

The kit replacement parts installed and worked fine. I installed the kit on a sheriden blue streak 1964

Nothing Except for orientation of check valve

I used a half inch drill chuck off my hand drill as a handle on the supplied tool for installing the lock nut, worked great. Find the first thread by turning the tool backwards until you feel the thread leads line up (little click) then begin tightening. Make sure all old remaining seal pieces are cleaned out. I used a shotgun cleaning swab to clean the piston end and the breach end. Lubed with air tool oil and o'ring grease.

worked well for my 1979 sheridan

would like to see a kit without the tool, have more guns to work on but only need 1 tool.

The assistance provided from the sales dept to speak to tech "Stacey" made all the difference when ordering the correct parts and the knowledge that she shared made this a perfect match for what was needed to repair this older model air rifle - she is to be commended for all of her knowledge and kind assistance.

Nothing.

Always ask and discuss what is needed to repair with Pyramyd Air's tech department when there are any questions or concerns before you order as they are also able to guide you toward installation as well.

Tool worked with no problems. Replacement parts worked perfectly.

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Most parts will fit both the Benjamin and the Sheridon pump guns. I was able to repair 2 guns one kit.Most parts will fit both the Benjamin and the Sheridon pump guns. I was able to repair 2 guns one kit. I really like he exploded drawing of gun and where the parts go in the kit.

Nothing all good.

Worked perfectly on a 1967 Sheridan Blue Streak. The kit worked and brought an old Sheridan back to life for another generation of shooters!

I would have liked to see lead replacement seals in the kit but that's not a huge deal.

Well, the kit is excellent, the parts are the correct ones (despite the change in materials in some of them)

My rifle is a 1973 Benjamin T342, and the piston cap included didn't fit, i send a inquiry but haven't had a response yet

If you are looking for a repair/rebuild/disassembly kit for a Benjamin.. this is it, the tool alone is a must if you want to disassembly the rifle, the valve and the coil are brand new

Took me a while to figure it all out. Taking it all apart was quite a challenge. Luckily I had all the tools, including a bench vice to assist. All the parts were correct. Directions were pretty good, but had to use some common sense. Had a few questions, called, Stacey was very polite and helpful. Put it back together, "IT DID NOT WORK"! Thought about it for a few days, took it apart again, reset everything, added a small rubber seal I was not sure about, "NOW IT WORKS LIKE "NEW"! Now I can go back to 'shootin them squirrels' for another 25 years, thanks Pyramyd Air!

1.Crisper exploded view (although I assume that is all they have.) Go the the website and download their .pdf and zoom in and print it. 2. Add a warning that this is no job for someone with little skill or short on tools. 3. Include a small tube of lubricant for the rubber parts. (Sure charge for it, but useful). 4. Have a tech to a short take-apart video, that would be extremely helpful.

Glad that the rebuild kit is available with the wrench. Good tip on wrapping duct tape around the wrench when reassembling the parts. Gun works fine now. Good set of instructions included with parts. Great help from customer service with my questions.

Had a question on which way one of the parts went in, not addressed in the instructions. Found out that it doesn't matter.

Clear instructions, quality parts, great tool. Very helpful tech department.

My 1956 to 1958 production Blue Streak has the molded pump cup - this replacement cup won't fit. I found a replacement pump rod assembly following the guidance of your tech department.

Price and ease of installation

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At the price of a used Sheridan Blue or Silver Streak in good working condition, the cost of the repair kit and the time it takes to install the parts and get a non-functioning Sheridan working again are insignificant. The instructions accompanying the kit are more than adequate, but if you are hesitant to tackle installation and have a digital camera, take pictures at each stage of disassembly and you will have a pictorial record of where the parts belong.