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    Posted: 25 October 2007 at 5:32pm

Hey, I have the Tippmann X7 and for some reason my cyclone feed isn't spinning anymore, it happend about a month ago when I was playing. I thought it was because the 9 ounce tank didn't have enough pressure and I also tried cleaning it. However I tested it today and it is still not working, I tried different tanks to make sure that it wasnt that, I have tried a 12 and a 20 ounce also so I don't know what the problem is. I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas.
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Apart from the cyclone not cycling, is the marker firing (at least air) and recocking?
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Can you cycle it manually? Or is it frozen in place?

I know Tippmann had problems with the cyclone on the A-5 like this. It was in the cyclone ratchet where a break would occur and the cyclone would cycle manually, but not automatically. I believe that it was fixed, but my X7 knowledge is limited and it still may be a recurring issue.
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It is shooting air, and I can cycle it manually and it will fire the odd paintball really rarely though, like maybe 1 in 30 shots if that.
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What kind of paint are you using? If it's not that, your running low on air.
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Sounds like a broken ratchet. Call tippmann's customer service and explain the issue to them, they'll more than likely take care of it for free.
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I have repeatedly had problems with the cyclone feed on mine. I have had really great dealings with tippmann as far as getting the ratchet replaced, I have upgraded paint(although tippmanns are not picky), changed brands of paint, etc., but mine still only turns when it wants to. If you figure out the problem I will appreciate it.
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Originally posted by leigelord leigelord wrote:

I have repeatedly had problems with the cyclone feed on mine. I have had really great dealings with tippmann as far as getting the ratchet replaced, I have upgraded paint(although tippmanns are not picky), changed brands of paint, etc., but mine still only turns when it wants to. If you figure out the problem I will appreciate it.

Sounds like a broken ratchet.  I used to buy 3 at a time so I could fix it out on the field.  Replaced it with a metal one and fixed it permanetly.
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Your Ratchet is broken.. (Its a piece inside the Cyclone)
This also happened on my X7...

I'm told the initial X7's (Serial <30000 or something like that) had inferior ratchets..

Its ~$5 replacement piece, you should be able to get your local store to replace it for free...


I'm running on my replacement now.. and I have another incase I need one on game day...  If it breaks again in the next year or 2..  I'll just grab a Vortex mod..    (Metal Ratchet instead of plastic)


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I had it once where I had the cyclone "teeth" screwed in too tight after cleaning up my gun (ab ball broke in my flatline and it exploded backwards, lots of fun). Once i loosened it just barely it turned with no problem.
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OK, figure this one out.... The ratchet has been replaced 4 times- does not work. Changed the entire cyclone out with another one- does not work. Changed paint numerous times- no effect. Could it be a cracked power tube? Tanks are full- compressed air and Co2- no change.
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Cracked Power Tube,
Bad Banjo Fitting,
Blocked AirLine to Cyclone,
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Sounds like a broken tube, broken fitting, cracked hose to the cyclone, or possibly an obstruction somewhere along the airflow's path. Have you tried feeling for leaks around the fittings + cyclone when you fire?
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