98 custom valve bolts
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Topic: 98 custom valve bolts
Posted By: CAzinser
Subject: 98 custom valve bolts
Date Posted: 11 December 2007 at 2:19pm
| Both of the valve bolts went missing for my 98c. Is it unsafe to use? Where is the cheapest place to get replacements? |
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Posted By: tippmannfreak
Date Posted: 11 December 2007 at 2:52pm
| i'm not sure, but it might just be easier to call tippmann. i've never seen them for sale otherwise. it's only two little scews, it shouldn't cost too much...maybe even free. But without them your marker will leak like crazy. |
Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 11 December 2007 at 4:45pm
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give tippmann's customer service a call and ask them. I think it's a 1/4-1/8" 10/32 machine screw if you want to try and find a replacement.
It won't be unsafe, but you'll have no end of issues with it as the valve will slide around giving you chrono inconsistencies. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |
Posted By: TheWarHam
Date Posted: 11 December 2007 at 10:28pm
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If you search the right thing on ebay you may get a part like that for 2 bucks
with shipping. ------------- Indeedly |
Posted By: Darur
Date Posted: 17 December 2007 at 1:40am
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From the sticky at the top of the page: Valve bolts - 10-32 thd, 1/4" length, button head bolt (A bit of an unusual length, McMaster part number http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.ASP?tab=find&context=psrchDtlLink&fasttrack=False&searchstring=91255A261" target="Results - 91255A261 for an exact replacement). As Tallen stated, your gun will work, but not well at all. When I lost my valve bolts I could get one ok shot, one weak shot and then I would have to pull back the bolt again. ------------- Real Men play Tuba [IMG]http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1859/newsmall6xz.jpg"> PH33R TEH 1337 Dwarf! http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/log_off_user.asp" rel="nofollow - DONT CLICK ME!!1 |
Posted By: r0nin89
Date Posted: 21 December 2007 at 2:06am
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Hit up the hardware store... I'm pretty sure there were 2 in my $10 tippmann parts kit if not the $40 one should have them :D |
Posted By: drashi99
Date Posted: 31 December 2007 at 12:47am
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while cleaning my gun (98C), i noticed that one of the valve bolts is stripped. it'll basically come out next time i run with the gun. did a search and it looks like you can find them at tippmannparts.com for a buck each. hope that helps. i've read though that if the bolts are stripped then the threads in the valve are stripped as well so i need to replace the valve. in looking for a replacement valve, i guess you can purchase them with or without all the internals. i tried taking apart the valve by taking out the velocity screw and gas line but can't seem to figure out how to take the valve out of the power tube. any suggestions on how to do this or should i just get a new valve with the internals? i've read that taking apart the valve ain't too easy. or should i just upgrade that stuff? if so, what would you recommend? thanks  |
Posted By: tallen702
Date Posted: 31 December 2007 at 9:31am
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Get a wooden dowel that is small enough to fit down the power-tube but large enough that it won't snap in half. Cut a 8" length off of the dowel. Now, insert the cut length into the power-tube and place the other end of the dowel on a solid surface such as a workbench or the floor. Now, with your left hand on the dowel to steady it, and your right hand on the power-tube/valve assembly, gently tap the dowel on the floor while pushing down on the power-tube. You can tap successively harder until the valve exits the power-tube. ------------- <Removed overly wide sig. Tsk, you know better.> |