Remora Block Spring Pin

diverreb · 1st February 2008, 20:00

I have two Remora Blocks where the pins no longer spring back in. Not a big deal, but if there is a way to remedy this I'd like to.

Looks like there is a spring of some sort inside the little screw that causes the pin to pull back. It must have corroded out and I can't figure out how to replace it after playing with it for a bit.

DiveRite doesn't seem to carry it as a spare part....

Thanks,

Richie

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 4th February 2008, 20:00

I also have to jiggle mine a bit. It holds once in place though. I am guessing its got some build up on it inside.

jiseson · 4th February 2008, 20:35

would n't a set of tank banks made for the tank size be a simplier and more stable piece for this?

**kybrt** · 4th February 2008, 21:48

richie,

squirt some vineagear in there, see if it helps.

diverreb · 4th February 2008, 21:59

It's completely shot..... No tension or binding whatsoever. I'm assuming the spring, if that's the mechanism by which it works, is gone.

I gotta believe that the screw, post & little plastic knob assembly are available from who ever is manufacturing the block for DiveRite. Could very well be an overseas vendor, which is why it's not available as a replacement part.

Richie

Dsix36 · 4th February 2008, 23:03

I used a stainless steel doubles band for my steel 27's. added stiffer center plates with 2 through bolts to clamp it together and use the center hole to mount to backplate. It is much stabiler than the remora ever was.

Tony_Q · 6th February 2008, 23:03

Hi Richie,

I followed up with my local Dive Rite distributer. Word back from the USA was that where the spring has been an issue (one only), the Remora unit was replaced by Dive Rite.

Maybe you need to ask a different question, not about replacing a failed spring, just replacement of the faulty unit/s under warranty.

Regards,
Tony

diverreb · 7th February 2008, 00:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tony_Q)

Hi Richie,

I followed up with my local Dive Rite distributer. Word back from the USA was that where the spring has been an issue (one only), the Remora unit was replaced by Dive Rite.

Maybe you need to ask a different question, not about replacing a failed spring, just replacement of the faulty unit/s under warranty.

Regards,
Tony

One of the reasons I choose the O2ptima was DiveRite's commitment to their customers and the experiences I've had with their products. The way they have handled the few issues I may have had with those products really impressed me. This issue has been no exception.

I didn't even have to contact them after posting here. I got a PM from DR that new blocks were on the way.

First rate service from a first rate company!!!!

Richie

Tony_Q · 7th February 2008, 01:34

Good to hear outcome.

Dive Rite's reputation for good customer service and standing behind their products was a major reason behind my choice of the O2ptima.

Regards,
Tony

1st February 2008, 20:00	#1 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 661	Remora Block Spring Pin I have two Remora Blocks where the pins no longer spring back in. Not a big deal, but if there is a way to remedy this I'd like to. Looks like there is a spring of some sort inside the little screw that causes the pin to pull back. It must have corroded out and I can't figure out how to replace it after playing with it for a bit. DiveRite doesn't seem to carry it as a spare part.... Thanks, Richie
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*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,210	Re: Remora Block Spring Pin I also have to jiggle mine a bit. It holds once in place though. I am guessing its got some build up on it inside. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 610	Re: Remora Block Spring Pin would n't a set of tank banks made for the tank size be a simplier and more stable piece for this? __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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kybrt too legit to quit Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Neuw Yawk Posts: 376	Re: Remora Block Spring Pin richie, squirt some vineagear in there, see if it helps. __________________ Marv Fidelis Ad Mortem www.diveboatkaren.com
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4th February 2008, 21:59	#5 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 661	Re: Remora Block Spring Pin It's completely shot..... No tension or binding whatsoever. I'm assuming the spring, if that's the mechanism by which it works, is gone. I gotta believe that the screw, post & little plastic knob assembly are available from who ever is manufacturing the block for DiveRite. Could very well be an overseas vendor, which is why it's not available as a replacement part. Richie
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4th February 2008, 23:03	#6 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,137	Re: Remora Block Spring Pin I used a stainless steel doubles band for my steel 27's. added stiffer center plates with 2 through bolts to clamp it together and use the center hole to mount to backplate. It is much stabiler than the remora ever was. __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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6th February 2008, 23:03	#7 (permalink)
Tony_Q RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 80	Re: Remora Block Spring Pin Hi Richie, I followed up with my local Dive Rite distributer. Word back from the USA was that where the spring has been an issue (one only), the Remora unit was replaced by Dive Rite. Maybe you need to ask a different question, not about replacing a failed spring, just replacement of the faulty unit/s under warranty. Regards, Tony
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7th February 2008, 00:56	#8 (permalink)
diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 661	Re: Remora Block Spring Pin Quote: (Originally Posted by Tony_Q) Hi Richie, I followed up with my local Dive Rite distributer. Word back from the USA was that where the spring has been an issue (one only), the Remora unit was replaced by Dive Rite. Maybe you need to ask a different question, not about replacing a failed spring, just replacement of the faulty unit/s under warranty. Regards, Tony One of the reasons I choose the O2ptima was DiveRite's commitment to their customers and the experiences I've had with their products. The way they have handled the few issues I may have had with those products really impressed me. This issue has been no exception. I didn't even have to contact them after posting here. I got a PM from DR that new blocks were on the way. First rate service from a first rate company!!!! Richie
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7th February 2008, 01:34	#9 (permalink)
Tony_Q RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 80	Re: Remora Block Spring Pin Good to hear outcome. Dive Rite's reputation for good customer service and standing behind their products was a major reason behind my choice of the O2ptima. Regards, Tony
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