Based on recommendations, I contacted Rich from Mich and bought a complete set up, tarantula spring, guide, seal, the whole works. Between his instructional write up and info I found in this site's library (Charlie's tuning guide, I think?) over the course of three evenings I built a spring compressor (with the help from Chris in FWB) pulled the gun down, filed all the receiver edges, honed the compression cylinder and re-assembled the gun very carefully (I'm sure it's not ANY where near what real tuners achieve) but the difference is night and day, no doubt. No more twang, no more dieseling, after about 100 shots or so the groups tightened up dramatically and the gun is actually enjoyable to shoot. Next time I need something like this done I may do it myself, just for the experience, but then again, sending it to an expert is sounding more and more like the real deal. Many thanks to all who offered help and those who post info on the site, what a great gathering of ...of....whatever you maniacs are!
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