Can the R/T piston be disassembled?

I've had a R/T for years.  Recently, it first started slowing down, then it stopped working.  I have taken it apart and have cleaned & oil the best I could.  I think I have some gunk built up inside the piston.  Everything else appears clean, but the piston seems to have more resistance than it used to.

I took it out of the gun, but I can't seem to figure out how to get inside of it.  I just want to clean it out, and lube it up really good.  When I fire, the piston rod jumps, but not hard enough to actually re-set the trigger.

If all else fails, I plan to call Tippmann Tomorrow.


Edited by motopsycho650 - 06 April 2008 at 7:48am

It's an R/T kit for a 98C.  It's old enough that I'm sure it's the original design, (I didn't know they ever re-designed it).  I'm thinking that yes, it's a sealed piston.  The more I look at it, the more I'm thinking the end caps are press-fitted.

Did Tippmann redesign the piston so it can be disassembled?

Everytime I've played, I put 2 drops of oil in the ASA to lube my PPS Stabilizer, and the valve internals.  I'm thinking time, use, and old oil build-up has gunked-up the piston and/or the o-ring has swelled.

I wrote Tippmann a detailed email, I'm hoping they may help me out.  I don't want to buy another R/T kit, but I guess if I have to...


Edited by motopsycho650 - 06 April 2008 at 8:49am