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    Posted: 14 January 2006 at 4:38pm

 

 

I have a brand new A-5 E.

 

Only thing I have done to it  is replace the stock plastic tube with a red hot power tube.

 

today I hooked up my PMI 88/4500 tank to it  by remote.. and before i even get it sealed all the way on.. I have air shooting out of the barrel etc..  I know that's not supposed to  happen.

 

Wondering what some of u experience guys think it could be?  maybe i re asembled it incorrectly?  I don't think I did.. but I have tons of air constantly shooting though the barrel before I can even open up the remote all the way

 

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Make sure your valve o-ring is in place and oiled.
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Is the marker cocked when you try to air it up? If not your hammer is most likely sitting on the Valve releasing Air.
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Originally posted by Snake6 Snake6 wrote:

Is the marker cocked when you try to air it up? If not your hammer is most likely sitting on the Valve releasing Air.


this man is probably right
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I check those things.. everyhting seems to be in order... it is possible it's my air tank?  because it seems to push out air   even when I would think it's not supposed to.

 

i guess my question is  is it normal for a tank when screwed in  to shoot air through a gun at all times...  I bought the tank used and got it filled today  so who knows if it is the tank maybe?

 

yes I am a noob  and i am frustrated as they come.
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It doesnt sound like the tank. It sounds like the valve Replace the aftermarket powertube with the stock one, and see what happens.
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u have a bad oring in the tombstone thingy i had the same prob with my gun ull have to buy a $10 o ring set
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Did you dry fire it with no tombstone????If yes, you popped your oring out in the powertube, and probably the washer that holds the spring in the powertube.
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