Velocity problem - 98 custom
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Topic: Velocity problem - 98 custom
Posted By: Pennyless Gamer
Subject: Velocity problem - 98 custom
Date Posted: 31 March 2008 at 3:36pm
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I did a search for this problem, but came back with 374 matches. My computer is slow so it takes forever for me to read all these posts. I went paintballing with my new marker (98 Custom with a J&J 12inch barrel) for the first time and was unable to get the velocity above 240fps. Turned the velocity screw all the way in and out. No change at all. I was using a remote with a 20oz CO2. Not sure if that matters or not. Everything was brand new. I bought 2 of everything for me and my son. My son's marker went to 290 no problems. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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Posted By: Snake6.
Date Posted: 31 March 2008 at 4:42pm
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Sounds like a faulty rear drive spring. Contact Tippmann and they might be able to give you new one. If they won't give you a new one for free, just pick up a Maddmann Spring kit which can be found for about $5 at any decent paintball store. ------------- 
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Posted By: Pennyless Gamer
Date Posted: 31 March 2008 at 5:46pm
| Thank you! I'll buy it tonight. |
Posted By: Pennyless Gamer
Date Posted: 01 April 2008 at 5:17pm
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If the new spring doesn't do the trick, can you tell me how to check for leaks? I saw this come up in an older post but no one actually wrote out the procedure. Thanks again for all your help! |
Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 01 April 2008 at 5:30pm
| Was your son's marker using a remote also? When you turn on the remote via knob, turn back the knob about a quarter turn. Sometimes poor machining causes them to actually block the air passage. |