Busted Banjos

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   Hey dudes,

I have now destroyed two banjo screws (the little elbow fitting on the side that feeds air to rotate the cyclone) on my A5.  They both happened when i was screwing in the one on to the cyclone plunger tube, probably at an awkward angle.  I don't think I was using excessive force or anything, but the screw head simply twisted right off.

When it happened the first time, I assumed that the part was just defected a little bit, and I ordered two new Elbow Banjos from tippmannparts.  However when they came yesterday, I did the EXACT SAME THING, and destroyed one of the replacement screws I bought.  I'm glad I bought two.  So I'm now extra careful, and will only remove the one from the body of the gun from now on (it is less likely to get a weird angle on).  

I was wondering if there are any more sturdy elbow fittings out there that I could get.  I don't care about getting more air flow or anything, I just want the screw to be made of a material that won't break if I screw it at anything but a 90 degree angle.  Also, is there some kind of hardline I could install for the banjo?

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GustoGaiden Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 May 2007 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote GustoGaiden Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Busted Banjos Posted: 18 May 2007 at 3:11pm
	Hey dudes, I have now destroyed two banjo screws (the little elbow fitting on the side that feeds air to rotate the cyclone) on my A5. They both happened when i was screwing in the one on to the cyclone plunger tube, probably at an awkward angle. I don't think I was using excessive force or anything, but the screw head simply twisted right off. When it happened the first time, I assumed that the part was just defected a little bit, and I ordered two new Elbow Banjos from tippmannparts. However when they came yesterday, I did the EXACT SAME THING, and destroyed one of the replacement screws I bought. I'm glad I bought two. So I'm now extra careful, and will only remove the one from the body of the gun from now on (it is less likely to get a weird angle on). I was wondering if there are any more sturdy elbow fittings out there that I could get. I don't care about getting more air flow or anything, I just want the screw to be made of a material that won't break if I screw it at anything but a 90 degree angle. Also, is there some kind of hardline I could install for the banjo?