Major problems
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Forum Name: Gun Maintenace and Repair
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Topic: Major problems
Posted By: Copello
Subject: Major problems
Date Posted: 12 September 2005 at 11:03am
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I recently purchased a second-hand tippmann A5. Disensemblied it an it all looked fine. All parts are there, they are clean and intact. But when trying to fire the marker (equiped with the e-grip) it goes wild. When trying to fire one round, the marker fires of the ball but also aditional empty gas-shots. It is like having no control over it, does more or less what it wants. Also suffered major ball breaks in the barrel and in the cyclone feeder. I have no experience of paintball markers and can't figure out whats wrong. When firing the marker without paintballs it seems to work fine, cyclone feeder moves accordingly to number of rounds set on the e-grip. Any suggestions to what's wrong. Can I repair or adjust on my own or should I turn to Tippmann Inc. ? thanks, Andy from Sweden
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Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 12 September 2005 at 11:28am
| Did you shoot it before you disassembled it? |
Posted By: whack-a-mole
Date Posted: 12 September 2005 at 2:43pm
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did you test it out before you took it apart? ------------- NASA and the Americans spent millions of dollars and hundreds of hours to develop a pen that would write in space.....The Russians used a pencil. |
Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 12 September 2005 at 3:06pm
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remove the grip and pull out your trigger assembly. Does the sear have a round opening or an oval? Does the trigger still have its metal clip installed? ------------- http://www.anomationanodizing.com - My Site 
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Posted By: Enos Shenk
Date Posted: 12 September 2005 at 4:20pm
You realize he wouldnt even be able to pull the trigger and fire the gun once without that clip right? ------------- 
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The Guy wrote:Posted By: Bango
Date Posted: 12 September 2005 at 5:13pm
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I'd say check out the http://www.a5og.net - A5OG or send it in to Tippmann. They'll fix it for free.
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Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 12 September 2005 at 5:22pm
he has an e-grip ------------- http://www.anomationanodizing.com - My Site
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Posted By: Copello
Date Posted: 13 September 2005 at 9:36am
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Hi, Thanks for your advice. I did'nt test shoot it before the disassembly. I do however think I put the marker thoroughly together. Problem is that when put in i.e single round mood (e-grip) the marker goes wild when i fire it. It's more lika a automatic mode, a lot of empty gas-shots. Occationaly, lets say 1 out of 10, it performs well and fire that one ball with one gas puff. Also in the other fire modes the marker is uncontrolable. Finally I end up with ball breakages in the barrel and in the cyclone feeder. I get the feeling this isn't something I can fix myself. How much would Tippmann Inc. charge me for servicing the marker or is it possible they do it for free as somebody here suggested. Think I still have warranty on the marker. Ohter than this it seems to be a nice marker.... thanks, Andy from Sweden |
Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 13 September 2005 at 10:48am
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Tippmann usually just fixes, with no particular charge. But - do you have a regular grip? This could be a problem with the E-Grip or with the hammer/valve. If you could put a regular grip on there you could see if it is the E-Grip or not. |
Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 13 September 2005 at 10:52pm
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Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 15 September 2005 at 8:42pm
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