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the Carpenter 
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 Topic: Failing CyclonePosted: 03 August 2005 at 2:37pm |
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Some 12000 rounds through my new A5: Turns without problems when empty. Stalls when I add paintballs to the hopper. I've stripped the entire cyclone unit now & cannot seem to find anything that looks wrong with it. There was some sticking with the ratchet, but I can't figure out why ... & it seems to have lost that habit. Seals are all good. No wear marks on the ratchet. Cylinder piston is straight. I've tried stretching the spring a bit, but haven't had a chance to test it yet. Anybody else had this problem ? If so ... what was the fix ? Cheers !
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The Guy
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 3:09pm |
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did you oil the piston?
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 3:36pm |
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I used to have that problem about once a month. Short term fixes,
I just sent it to Tippmann. For the long run, I got rid of the
A-5.
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"Yes there are two path you can go back, but in the long run, there's still time to change the road you're on"
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solxion
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 4:22pm |
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try the a5 owners group a5.net
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98c/rt,12" j&j pro-1,java coiled remote to 20 oz,eggy II,spee-t-cocker,ghetto fab stock(homebrew),pgp2k1.
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solxion
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 4:24pm |
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oops a5og.net
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98c/rt,12" j&j pro-1,java coiled remote to 20 oz,eggy II,spee-t-cocker,ghetto fab stock(homebrew),pgp2k1.
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bullseye9
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 7:49pm |
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What up grades do you have???
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E-Grip JCS DUAL Trigger 14" J&J ceramic 68/4500 bullet drop macro line polished internals LPK The damage done to a man should be such that there is no fear of revenge!!! |
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Millslane
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 8:03pm |
yeah go there |
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Arbites
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 8:33pm |
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Or call the Tippmann proshop and see if they will send you a replacement ratchet.
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Snake6
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 8:47pm |
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I had this problem with my lil bros gun. I beat him upside the head with the thing a couple of times, and it was amazingly fixed....lol (I accually beat it on the floor, but over the head sounds funnier) |
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the Carpenter
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 9:22pm |
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It's stock with a flatline. I oil it regularly. I won't be getting rid of it any time soon. I'll try the other forum afore mentioned. I won't hit my gun. Cheers ! |
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 9:35pm |
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Ya try filling your co2 or HPA?
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the Carpenter
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Posted: 03 August 2005 at 10:44pm |
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Oh, droll Fred ... droll. Is this a spam forum ? |
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Posted: 04 August 2005 at 7:17am |
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call tippmann service, they will either help you fix it or you will have to send it in.
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Tippmann A-5
E-Grip JCS DUAL Trigger 14" J&J ceramic 68/4500 bullet drop macro line polished internals LPK The damage done to a man should be such that there is no fear of revenge!!! |
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the Carpenter
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Posted: 04 August 2005 at 7:51pm |
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When they pry it from my cold, dead fingers ...
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Posted: 04 August 2005 at 8:21pm |
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Check your ratchet very closely. I've replaced mine 3 times, but I have about 300,000 rounds through it. It may be cracked and it can only be seen when you apply pressure to it.
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Posted: 05 August 2005 at 1:03am |
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See where there may be resistance on its movement by watching it move with 6 ball in it and then send it to Tippmann if you still cant figure it out.
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My guns name is Mr. Max in remembrance of my dog that got hit by a car: Tippmann A-5
Ricochet R-5 JCS double Trigger Tippmann E-Grip Flatline Barrel Do you have the need for speed? |
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Posted: 06 August 2005 at 8:40pm |
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jsut send it to tippmann |
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the Carpenter
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Posted: 10 August 2005 at 12:13pm |
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Tippmann is sending me a new ratchet. Hoping that's the only issue here. |
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Posted: 10 August 2005 at 12:28pm |
Tippmann RAWKS, sendin me all these replacement parts, I could buold a new 98 from all the parts they've sent me, with a hose valve or receivers though... |
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the Carpenter
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Posted: 10 August 2005 at 6:16pm |
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Yeah, there were no questions asked, other than where do you want it sent. Now ... it's just time to be patient. In the meanwhile ... I'm gonna build a replacement outta cold weld material, using a dremil to carve it. Sounds crazy, huh ? |
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