Failing Cyclone
Printed From: Tippmann Paintball
Category: Paintball Equipment
Forum Name: Gun Maintenace and Repair
Forum Description: Important info for keeping your marker in top shape
URL: http://www.tippmannsports.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=139257
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Topic: Failing Cyclone
Posted By: the Carpenter
Subject: Failing Cyclone
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 2:37pm
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Some 12000 rounds through my new A5: Turns without problems when empty. Stalls when I add paintballs to the hopper. I've stripped the entire cyclone unit now & cannot seem to find anything that looks wrong with it. There was some sticking with the ratchet, but I can't figure out why ... & it seems to have lost that habit. Seals are all good. No wear marks on the ratchet. Cylinder piston is straight. I've tried stretching the spring a bit, but haven't had a chance to test it yet. Anybody else had this problem ? If so ... what was the fix ? Cheers !
------------- I came. I sawed. I conquered. http://www.accesscomm.ca/users/endo"> 
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Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 3:09pm
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did you oil the piston?
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Posted By: jeep 98 custom
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 3:36pm
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I used to have that problem about once a month. Short term fixes,
I just sent it to Tippmann. For the long run, I got rid of the
A-5.
------------- "Yes there are two path you can go back, but in the long run, there's still time to change the road you're on" 
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Posted By: solxion
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 4:22pm
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try the a5 owners group a5.net
well informed group ------------- 98c/rt,12" j&j pro-1,java coiled remote to 20 oz,eggy II,spee-t-cocker,ghetto fab stock(homebrew),pgp2k1. 
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Posted By: solxion
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 4:24pm
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oops a5og.net ------------- 98c/rt,12" j&j pro-1,java coiled remote to 20 oz,eggy II,spee-t-cocker,ghetto fab stock(homebrew),pgp2k1.
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Posted By: bullseye9
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 7:49pm
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What up grades do you have??? ------------- Tippmann A-5 E-Grip JCS DUAL Trigger 14" J&J ceramic 68/4500 bullet drop macro line polished internals LPK The damage done to a man should be such that there is no fear of revenge!!! |
Posted By: Millslane
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 8:03pm
yeah go there ------------- www.pbteamwow.com |
solxion wrote:Posted By: Arbites
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 8:33pm
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Or call the Tippmann proshop and see if they will send you a replacement ratchet. ------------- A-5: 12" Ceramic, Egrip/WAS/Duel, HPA, MP5 sliding stock SMG-68: 12" Ceramic 68-Specials(8): 12"&14" Ceramic, 12V Revy *** 1 Tip-n-Strip, 1 Blue, 1 FA w/Qloader SL-68: 14" Ceramic SMG-60 Ext. Line |
Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 8:47pm
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I had this problem with my lil bros gun. I beat him upside the head with the thing a couple of times, and it was amazingly fixed....lol (I accually beat it on the floor, but over the head sounds funnier) ------------- 
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Posted By: the Carpenter
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 9:22pm
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It's stock with a flatline. I oil it regularly. I won't be getting rid of it any time soon. I'll try the other forum afore mentioned. I won't hit my gun. Cheers ! ------------- I came. I sawed. I conquered. http://www.accesscomm.ca/users/endo">
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Posted By: tippy279
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 9:35pm
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Ya try filling your co2 or HPA? ------------- My guns name is Mr. Max in remembrance of my dog that got hit by a car: Tippmann A-5 Ricochet R-5 JCS double Trigger Tippmann E-Grip Flatline Barrel Do you have the need for speed? |
Posted By: the Carpenter
Date Posted: 03 August 2005 at 10:44pm
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Oh, droll Fred ... droll. Is this a spam forum ? ------------- I came. I sawed. I conquered. http://www.accesscomm.ca/users/endo">
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Posted By: bullseye9
Date Posted: 04 August 2005 at 7:17am
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call tippmann service, they will either help you fix it or you will have to send it in. ------------- Tippmann A-5 E-Grip JCS DUAL Trigger 14" J&J ceramic 68/4500 bullet drop macro line polished internals LPK The damage done to a man should be such that there is no fear of revenge!!! |
Posted By: the Carpenter
Date Posted: 04 August 2005 at 7:51pm
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When they pry it from my cold, dead fingers ... ------------- I came. I sawed. I conquered. http://www.accesscomm.ca/users/endo">
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Posted By: nunrleft
Date Posted: 04 August 2005 at 8:21pm
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Check your ratchet very closely. I've replaced mine 3 times, but I have about 300,000 rounds through it. It may be cracked and it can only be seen when you apply pressure to it. ------------- www.mnmilitia.com http://www.mnmilitia.com/index.php?page_id=37 - ME http://www.mnmilitia.com/forums/ - Our Forum |
Posted By: tippy279
Date Posted: 05 August 2005 at 1:03am
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See where there may be resistance on its movement by watching it move with 6 ball in it and then send it to Tippmann if you still cant figure it out. ------------- My guns name is Mr. Max in remembrance of my dog that got hit by a car: Tippmann A-5 Ricochet R-5 JCS double Trigger Tippmann E-Grip Flatline Barrel Do you have the need for speed? |
Posted By: tippy a5
Date Posted: 06 August 2005 at 8:40pm
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jsut send it to tippmann ------------- Tippmann A5 Tippmann double trigger Smartparts Progressive 16" E-Grip Empire reverse spike Jersey 05' Proto Pants PMI 72/3000 Soon to Come WAS board reg QEV mod new barrel |
Posted By: the Carpenter
Date Posted: 10 August 2005 at 12:13pm
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Tippmann is sending me a new ratchet. Hoping that's the only issue here. ------------- I came. I sawed. I conquered. http://www.accesscomm.ca/users/endo">
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Posted By: ^Pirate^
Date Posted: 10 August 2005 at 12:28pm
Tippmann RAWKS, sendin me all these replacement parts, I could buold a new 98 from all the parts they've sent me, with a hose valve or receivers though... ------------- 
It aint about black or white becuz we human I hope we see the light before it's ruined My ghetto gospel |
Posted By: the Carpenter
Date Posted: 10 August 2005 at 6:16pm
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Yeah, there were no questions asked, other than where do you want it sent. Now ... it's just time to be patient. In the meanwhile ... I'm gonna build a replacement outta cold weld material, using a dremil to carve it. Sounds crazy, huh ? ------------- I came. I sawed. I conquered. http://www.accesscomm.ca/users/endo">
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