98 Custom Velocity Problem
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Topic: 98 Custom Velocity Problem
Posted By: bpersohn
Subject: 98 Custom Velocity Problem
Date Posted: 06 February 2006 at 10:15pm
| My son's 98 Custom Sniper w/Flatline only shoots approximately 10-20 feet. He tried three different CO2 cannisters but it didn't solve the problem...it's as if it doesn't get any CO2. Is there a place on the gun itself susceptible to leaks, i.e. bad o-ring that we should look at first? |
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Posted By: spudcrazy
Date Posted: 06 February 2006 at 10:24pm
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When you put a FULL CO2 tank on the marker, can you hear a "hiss"? If you do, try to solve the leak problem there. However, I'm guessing you've tried that, so let me try to grab at straws. Does the marker recock after it shoots the 10-20 feet? I'm guessing NO. What kind of mods are on the marker? Do you have a regulator? If you do, make sure the pressure is up enough. Does it have a remote or On/Off? Make sure it's allowing gas to flow. So, start off by responding back with some answers and I'm sure myself or someone on this board can help you out...Good luck and let us know. ------------- http://www.thelloydsonline.com/paintball - SPUDCRAZY http://www.oldmanmilitia.com"> 
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Posted By: Hippiepower
Date Posted: 07 February 2006 at 4:47pm
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how old is the gun, if it is older, then the springs might be worn out ------------- 99% percent of all people have been harasses by michael jackson, if you are part of the 1% that is barred up in his room with a loaded 50 cal waiting for him, put this in your sig |
Posted By: jrod1321
Date Posted: 07 February 2006 at 7:58pm
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its the valve probably, that happened to me before ------------- Evil PIMP Smart Parts ION 2-98 customs Ariakon Sim4 Ariakon Overlord Mech DragunFly |
Posted By: Ilford Rule
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 8:31pm
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Listen for hisses if its an older gun it could be a dead valve/dead drive spring the spring is easily replacable, and the valve requires some (very little) work if you need valve instructions just ask i assume you made sure the velocity screw was properly adjusted ------------- CPro (w/ polished internals) 14" Bigshot BT SBS Various Rails NcSTAR D4B Macro AA 68/45 
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Posted By: Bango
Date Posted: 08 February 2006 at 8:37pm
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Make sure your ball detent isn't in backwards. If it is, it's keeping the rear bolt from fully contacting the valve's pin, which would explain the loss of power. The ball detent is the little orange thing that reminds me of french fries. ------------- http://imageshack.us"> 
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Posted By: cus98tom
Date Posted: 09 February 2006 at 11:01am
| Did you or your son open the marker for service, cleaning, etc., or did this problem arise acutely, a little more information could help solve your sons marker problem. |
Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 15 February 2006 at 1:11am
| Looks like the guy's not coming back! |
Posted By: Ashdawg
Date Posted: 15 February 2006 at 8:18pm
thanks for leaving us hanging dud-a-mus...
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Posted By: bpersohn
Date Posted: 15 February 2006 at 9:19pm
| The gun was used only a couple of times and then i used it once and it worked just fine but, for some reason, the second time i used it the gun would shoot a shot and then act like the CO2 tank was out of air but it had just been refilled. I think it has something to do with the CO2 connection but i have no idea. Thanks |
Posted By: jrod1321
Date Posted: 15 February 2006 at 10:18pm
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did u try the things everyone said? ------------- Evil PIMP Smart Parts ION 2-98 customs Ariakon Sim4 Ariakon Overlord Mech DragunFly |
Posted By: Monk
Date Posted: 16 February 2006 at 12:27am
| Valve bolts. Definatly loose vavle bolts. |
Posted By: Ilford Rule
Date Posted: 16 February 2006 at 7:03pm
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not neccesarily monk... but could be. definitely a possibility. ------------- CPro (w/ polished internals) 14" Bigshot BT SBS Various Rails NcSTAR D4B Macro AA 68/45
CCI Phantom 45 Grips |