Gun Maintenace and Repair - Tippman A-5 Recock Issue

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Tippman A-5 Recock Issue

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Topic: Tippman A-5 Recock Issue

Posted By: juice1971
Subject: Tippman A-5 Recock Issue
Date Posted: 22 May 2008 at 6:51pm

Hi guys, heres the scoop. I've got a Tippmann A-5 with an E Grip and a 14" Freak Barrel System. I run HPA and have been for some time. I've been having issues with the A-5 not recocking and it happens at the worst time. I purchased a repair kit and changed all the o-rings that were provided including the following
Front bolt O-Ring
Rear bolt O-Ring
Ball Latch
Valve O-Ring
Drive Spring

I had the entire marker apart and cleaned everything and when it was back together I ran some oil through the marker yet later on that day whenever I was in gun fights sometimes I would only get one shot out before I would have the recock the marker manually while other times I would be good for a couple hundred shots. I thought it might be the pressure in my tank but it happened at all time - tank full or almost empty. I'm out of ideas and could really use some help. Does anyone have anything to offer?

Thanks in advance

Justin

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Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 22 May 2008 at 7:37pm

Check your rear bolt and sear for wear.

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Posted By: juice1971
Date Posted: 23 May 2008 at 8:53pm

There is some scoring on my rear bolt - you really think that would make a difference?

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If you wont go all the way....then why go at all!

Posted By: rkenders
Date Posted: 06 July 2008 at 1:12am

Does the o-ring on your rear bolt pop off or the gun sounds like it's out of air pressure?