98 Custom Not ReCocking*new Problem!*

You're missing screws, 2 of them.  Where?  Well, when you're looking down your site, the two screws on the right side, right about where your valve is located, call Tippmann or go visit your local hardware store.

Bruce A. Frank wrote: Chrisb319 wrote: After I installed my new valve my gun is uncocking after every single shot. There is no leaks whatso ever so I'm clueless. Could it be that my C02 is low?(my tank was near empty) yes I lubed my front and rear o-rings. The ball detent/latch is correctly placed. If the screws Mehs mentioned aren't missing then yes, it is 99% likely that your CO2  is low.

The two screws are there :)

Wow...if his tank was near empty...it should not recock.  Hey!  Does it make like a full auto burping noice and then stop uncocked?  If so...fill your tank.

Hey bruce...how do you make the subscript 2 in this forum?


Edited by FA22RaptorF22 - 28 June 2006 at 1:31pm

dont loctite anything. your tank is empty. it wont recock if there isnt enough air to recock it! get it filled then report back.

DeTrevni wrote: dont loctite anything. your tank is empty. it wont recock if there isnt enough air to recock it! get it filled then report back.

FA22RaptorF22 wrote: No. Just like DeTreveni said, you dont thread lock anything. If you want at best, clean it all out, fill your tank, and screw hand tight.

Alright, this is a classic. Two people in a row that don't have a clue of what they are talking about.

FA22RaptorF22 wrote: Edit: Ok...after looking now...that im tired....the two things i put locktite on are a thin layer on the velocity screw...to keep it from being loose and the vavle screws...b/c i remember them coming loose....I hate when im tired

Because they are from the factory

If that isn't a good enough reason, the power tube could move if they fall out, and when the hammer hits the powertube it will break.

It that isn't good enough, air leaks out of them when you shoot, if this happens blowback pressure will decrease. You gun will shoot one shot fine, the second will be weak and the gun will not cycle. Repeat.

Good enough?

EDIT: Amazing timing. You edited between the time my page loaded and I read it, to the time I clicked quote.

Edited by S\/\/4T-L()G4N - 28 June 2006 at 11:44pm

S\/\/4T-L()G4N wrote: DeTrevni wrote: dont loctite anything. your tank is empty. it wont recock if there isnt enough air to recock it! get it filled then report back. FA22RaptorF22 wrote: No. Just like DeTreveni said, you dont thread lock anything. If you want at best, clean it all out, fill your tank, and screw hand tight. Alright, this is a classic. Two people in a row that don't have a clue of what they are talking about.

right. im starting to get the feeling you dont like me much.

too bad.

here's what i heard: his gun wont recock, his tank was near empty, it made the "burrrrp" noise, there were no leaks, the valve set screws are there, and i have yet to hear him say anything about him refilling. those are the ingredients to an empty tank.

so tell me, by saying he was out of air, how was I "clueless?" if it was the loctite comment, you once again read too deep into what i said. my 98s valve screws arent loctited and my gun shoots fine. if loctiting makes it shoot better, super. i just said he was out of air.

please, stop crying over the smallest crap.

Edited by DeTrevni - 29 June 2006 at 12:12am

 DETREVNI --Well, he is firm on the locktiting of the valve screws...therefore that is what he is chastising us about...then again he is right and i edited another post because i realized that i do indeed do that.

And ok: Edit: put a drop or so locktite on the velocity screw and rub it around with your fingers.  Then put it in and move it in and out a bit.  Set it it a bit past flush with the gun and leave it for now.  Locktite the valve screws...with the gun assembled, unscrew them, apply locktite and screw em in...your done!


Edited by FA22RaptorF22 - 29 June 2006 at 12:15am

FA22RaptorF22 wrote:  DETREVNI --Well, he is firm on the locktiting of the valve screws...therefore that is what he is chastising us about...then again he is right and i edited another post because i realized that i do indeed do that. And ok: Edit: put a drop or so locktite on the velocity screw and rub it around with your fingers.  Then put it in and move it in and out a bit.  Set it it a bit past flush with the gun and leave it for now.  Locktite the valve screws...with the gun assembled, unscrew them, apply locktite and screw em in...your done!

Won't the locktite ruin the threading on the valve body?

Chrisb319 -- No, use blue locktite, it comes off easier.