Tippman A-5 Recock Issue

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   Hi guys, heres the scoop. I've got a Tippmann A-5 with an E Grip and a 14" Freak Barrel System. I run HPA and have been for some time. I've been having issues with the A-5 not recocking and it happens at the worst time. I purchased a repair kit and changed all the o-rings that were provided including the following

Front bolt O-Ring

Rear bolt O-Ring

Ball Latch

Valve O-Ring 

Drive Spring

I had the entire marker apart and cleaned everything and when it was back together I ran some oil through the marker yet later on that day whenever I was in gun fights sometimes I would only get one shot out before I would have the recock the marker manually while other times I would be good for a couple hundred shots. I thought it might be the pressure in my tank but it happened at all time - tank full or almost empty. I'm out of ideas and could really use some help. Does anyone have anything to offer?

Thanks in advance 

Justin

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juice1971 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 12 November 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote juice1971 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Tippman A-5 Recock Issue Posted: 22 May 2008 at 6:51pm
	Hi guys, heres the scoop. I've got a Tippmann A-5 with an E Grip and a 14" Freak Barrel System. I run HPA and have been for some time. I've been having issues with the A-5 not recocking and it happens at the worst time. I purchased a repair kit and changed all the o-rings that were provided including the following Front bolt O-Ring Rear bolt O-Ring Ball Latch Valve O-Ring Drive Spring I had the entire marker apart and cleaned everything and when it was back together I ran some oil through the marker yet later on that day whenever I was in gun fights sometimes I would only get one shot out before I would have the recock the marker manually while other times I would be good for a couple hundred shots. I thought it might be the pressure in my tank but it happened at all time - tank full or almost empty. I'm out of ideas and could really use some help. Does anyone have anything to offer? Thanks in advance Justin
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	Check your rear bolt and sear for wear.
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juice1971 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 12 November 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote juice1971 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2008 at 8:53pm
	There is some scoring on my rear bolt - you really think that would make a difference?
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	Does the o-ring on your rear bolt pop off or the gun sounds like it's out of air pressure?