Problem with X7 cyclone
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Topic: Problem with X7 cyclone
Posted By: Sigma9
Subject: Problem with X7 cyclone
Date Posted: 25 October 2007 at 5:32pm
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Hey, I have the Tippmann X7 and for some reason my cyclone feed isn't spinning anymore, it happend about a month ago when I was playing. I thought it was because the 9 ounce tank didn't have enough pressure and I also tried cleaning it. However I tested it today and it is still not working, I tried different tanks to make sure that it wasnt that, I have tried a 12 and a 20 ounce also so I don't know what the problem is. I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas. |
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Posted By: tippmannfreak
Date Posted: 25 October 2007 at 6:18pm
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Apart from the cyclone not cycling, is the marker firing (at least air) and recocking? ------------- Tippmann 98 Custom Psycho Ballistics X-Chamber P.B. Drop Forward Polished internals Lapco Bigshot 12" Macro Line Rufus Dog Double Trigger Dye Stickies Polished Receiver Halves |
Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 25 October 2007 at 6:23pm
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Can you cycle it manually? Or is it frozen in place? I know Tippmann had problems with the cyclone on the A-5 like this. It was in the cyclone ratchet where a break would occur and the cyclone would cycle manually, but not automatically. I believe that it was fixed, but my X7 knowledge is limited and it still may be a recurring issue. ------------- 
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Posted By: Sigma9
Date Posted: 25 October 2007 at 10:11pm
| It is shooting air, and I can cycle it manually and it will fire the odd paintball really rarely though, like maybe 1 in 30 shots if that. |
Posted By: Kingtiger
Date Posted: 25 October 2007 at 11:34pm
| What kind of paint are you using? If it's not that, your running low on air. |
Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 26 October 2007 at 12:17am
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Sounds like a broken ratchet. Call tippmann's customer service and explain the issue to them, they'll more than likely take care of it for free. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: leigelord
Date Posted: 26 October 2007 at 8:07pm
| I have repeatedly had problems with the cyclone feed on mine. I have had really great dealings with tippmann as far as getting the ratchet replaced, I have upgraded paint(although tippmanns are not picky), changed brands of paint, etc., but mine still only turns when it wants to. If you figure out the problem I will appreciate it. |
Posted By: GBLoon
Date Posted: 14 November 2007 at 12:04am
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Sounds like a broken ratchet. I used to buy 3 at a time so I could fix it out on the field. Replaced it with a metal one and fixed it permanetly. |
leigelord wrote:Posted By: ShadowRam
Date Posted: 14 November 2007 at 1:35pm
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Your Ratchet is broken.. (Its a piece inside the Cyclone) This also happened on my X7... I'm told the initial X7's (Serial <30000 or something like that) had inferior ratchets.. Its ~$5 replacement piece, you should be able to get your local store to replace it for free... I'm running on my replacement now.. and I have another incase I need one on game day... If it breaks again in the next year or 2.. I'll just grab a Vortex mod.. (Metal Ratchet instead of plastic) |
Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 14 November 2007 at 5:23pm
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I had it once where I had the cyclone "teeth" screwed in too tight after cleaning up my gun (ab ball broke in my flatline and it exploded backwards, lots of fun). Once i loosened it just barely it turned with no problem. ------------- Stay low, run fast, and hope that paintball doesn't hit your... http://www.deltasquad.info/"> 
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Posted By: leigelord
Date Posted: 31 December 2007 at 7:32am
| OK, figure this one out.... The ratchet has been replaced 4 times- does not work. Changed the entire cyclone out with another one- does not work. Changed paint numerous times- no effect. Could it be a cracked power tube? Tanks are full- compressed air and Co2- no change. |
Posted By: ShadowRam
Date Posted: 14 January 2008 at 10:27am
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Cracked Power Tube, Bad Banjo Fitting, Blocked AirLine to Cyclone, |
Posted By: Ilford Rule
Date Posted: 15 January 2008 at 5:57pm
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Sounds like a broken tube, broken fitting, cracked hose to the cyclone, or possibly an obstruction somewhere along the airflow's path. Have you tried feeling for leaks around the fittings + cyclone when you fire?
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