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Easy swap a2836 -> SW220 ?

Rufctr2

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Hi

Is it an easy swap to pass from a a2836 to a gen sw220 ?

For High end gen i'm thinking to do it, but i would like to be sure before to buy a gen sw220 at cousinsuk or ofrei ;)
do you know where we can find them with the different grade ? on these website and ebay there is only one choice (I think it must be the first grade)
 

Tonyb1975

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Yeah mate here another supporter who is searching around if this can be done 1 on 1 and my concerns are the bloody hands, will they fit from Asian movement to the SW220??


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Thanks for the info but any experience with swapping hands from an Asian 2836-2 ?


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Wow, he's just told you the SW220 is a clone of the ETA 2836, the Asian 2836 is a clone of the ETA 2836. Hands will fit on all three movements - cuz they're clones . . .
 

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Look at the hand sizes listed on Otto frei. They are the same size so yes, the hands are interchangeable.
 

Tonyb1975

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I had some issues lately with second hand bp not fitting my noob v6s 2836-2 so iam a bit concerned if the rep hands are made with exact specs?


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The faults are invariably with the hands - low quality = poor tolerances. If its too loose, pinch the tube slightly to reduce diameter, if it's too tight, broach it out very gently - .10 of a millimeter +/- is enough to give problems.
 

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Check the links I gave you or startimesupply . Two good sources.