Smokin C-3.....Literally
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Topic: Smokin C-3.....Literally
Posted By: Reb Cpl
Subject: Smokin C-3.....Literally
Date Posted: 10 February 2006 at 1:25pm
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Okay, I took my C-3 to a field last night to get it chronoed and maybe mess around with it a little. I was loading the balls 1 by 1 and when I would pull the trigger, sometimes it would fire, sometimes it wouldnt. When I would cock the marker again after firing, Smoke would rise from the feed neck. Grey, wispy smoke. I've never heard of this happening before....so I disconnected the tank and put it away until I could figure something out here. I haven't consulted my manual yet, but I wanted to see if anyone else has had this problem, or knows what the deal is. ------------- ? |
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Posted By: cus98tom
Date Posted: 10 February 2006 at 4:06pm
| I think I would capitulate and call Tippmann on that one. |
Posted By: evillepaintball
Date Posted: 11 February 2006 at 1:06am
| id assume its just smoke from the propane venting, but dont take my word for it, ive only held a c3 once. play it safe and call tippmann |
Posted By: DanSD
Date Posted: 11 February 2006 at 1:14pm
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A smoking paintball gun? Great now I have to save up for one of those! Let me know when the issue is resolved. Thanks. ------------- Don't hate the player... Hate the game. |
Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 11 February 2006 at 10:54pm
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are you giving it a full stroke when you pump it?
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 12 February 2006 at 6:02am
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You may need to adjust your fuel mix if it isn't firing consistently. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: lilkiller
Date Posted: 12 February 2006 at 2:27pm
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thats beyond me........anything you cant fix with duct tape is beyond me
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Posted By: danieljk
Date Posted: 12 February 2006 at 6:16pm
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Haha, same here... Like they always say, "if you can't duct it... **edited** it." ------------- O look, there's nothing here! |
lilkiller wrote:Posted By: Enos Shenk
Date Posted: 14 February 2006 at 8:42am
Thats what I would suggest as well. Ive had to adjust mine a couple times as the regulator spring pack begins to wear in. ------------- 
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Posted By: Yomillio
Date Posted: 14 February 2006 at 3:11pm
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I'd be scared that my gun would blow up... or something. ------------- 
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Posted By: Ilford Rule
Date Posted: 15 February 2006 at 7:18pm
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All fuels produce smoke if the fuel/oxygen or fuel/air mixture is wrong. Thats probably your problem.
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Posted By: Tippyprouser
Date Posted: 16 February 2006 at 10:17pm
now just consalt your manual on how to do that, until you get it right  ------------- Setup: Tippmann Custom Pro E-trigger 12" All American BT Folding Stock GTA Inline Expansion Chamber Kit Dead on Pro seal Cyclone Feed System Remote Line Polished internals |
Posted By: gomez583
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 10:33pm
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Regulator Adjustment: Make sure there are no paintballs in your marker and hopper when you adjust the regulator. The regulator controls the air/fuel mixture and the marker will not fire if the mixture is too rich or too lean. It is set at the factory for best performance. This setting may need to be adjusted over time as the internal parts break-in or if the unit has been disassembled for service. The regulator adjustment knob is located at the front of the regulator body and is adjusted as follows: 1) Turn the adjustment knob clockwise all the way with a 3/16” allen wrench to completely shut off the flow of gas. 2) Turn the adjustment knob 1/2 turn counterclockwise; pump the marker several times and attempt to fire in a safe direction. Repeat this process until the marker fires for the first time - then go 1/2 turn further. This setting should offer the best performance (The range between too rich and too lean is approximately one full turn - the ideal setting is half way between). ------------- Tippmann 98 Custom Pro E Ricochet Apache LCD Tapco T6 Stock 10 Pc Empire Barrel Kit Low Pressure Kit Palmer Male Stabilizer Ape Board Ape Trigger D H Titanium Hammer (soon) |
Posted By: Sureshot3091.
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 10:56pm
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Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 20 February 2006 at 12:14pm
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Yeah, the fuel mixture was the problem. I got it fixed in no time. Turns out, someone was monkeying with it at home while I wasnt there, and played around with it. I knew I didn't touch the mixture setting, so that didn't cross my mind when I started having the smoke problems. ugh. Thanks fellas. ------------- ? |