Cutting wire to remove buffer tube.

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This seems like a daft question, but I want to replace my sling point on my AEG (Raider 2.0), but to remove the buffer tube, I need to cut the fuse off, because it won’t pass through the hole at the bottom of the  buffer tube.

Am I good to just re-solder the wires back together, or am I better off re-wiring the whole section and taking apart the gear box? 

Even as a newbie this doesn’t intimidate me, but I don’t want to waste time unnecessarily.

Cheers!

 
What kind of fuse is it?  I usually just remove the fuse to do that (two blade type).  The fuse holder can then fit without the fuse.

When soldering near a fuse I always remove the fuse to prevent damage.

Cheers

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With the fuse holder taken apart, it should fit through the buffer tube hole, although on my CYMA it was a tight sodding fit and no mistake.  Stick with it for a while, see if you can persuade it through.

 
There should/might be a tiny join with 2.8mm connectors on the black/red wires

if the whole wiring loom won't pass through - you should be able to splice the join and pull apart

see the pic - there is short pair of wires out of gearbox then joined to rest of wiring to fuse/battery....



fairly good pic of a Raider btw

This is the Swedish-IKEA version, some self assembly may be required

edit did say splice the joint but don't wish to give the wrong idea/advice

so ensured I changed it to join not joint....

joint-transparent-1.png




 
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Spot on SD, thank you. Didn’t spot the 2.8mm connectors under the shrink tube the other day. Sliced the shrink tube to loosen the connectors; I’ll get some insulation tape tomorrow just to be ultra sure nothing shorts out accidentally. 

New sling attachment in place now. ?

 
Rogerborg said:
If you're not going to shrink wrap over them again, I'd recommend self-amalgamating tape.
Click to expand...
Click to shrink...


I cant see any exposed connector showing to be honest, but I may just cut the shrink tube off and get some new shrink tube just to neaten it up.

Thanks again guys. 

 
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