Need help learnin about all the inside parts!!!!!

[p8ntbala]

Hi,
Does any1 have a link to a site that can show me a good picture and tell me all the inside parts of a basic gun? I really need it so I can know how to maintinince my gun and so I can just learn the terminology in general of a paintball gun.

THX!

[Dancing racoon]

What gun do you have?

[p8ntbala]

VL prodigy but I am gettin a cocker

[SpUnKy-BoLtOn]

if u dont know how a VL works, then you have no business getting a cocker. Im not being mean or n e thing, but u really shouldnt. Keep that gun for another 4-5 months, learn it inside and out, learn how it fires, and then get a cocker.

[p8ntbala]

I figured all the parts in it and how it shoots actually and read all about the cocker so...

[x skyline x]

well...a cocker is a big step from a blowback..i assume thats wut ur VL is. i knew my spyder....way bak...inside out. knew how id worked and stuff. but when i got my cocker..i was overwhelmed because of the different procedure of how it shoots. urs is a open bolt blowback marker, while an autococker is a closed bolt. the timing realy took me a couple weeks before i got it. if u want tho, this site mite help u get started on learnin about cockers

www.customcocker.com

[cocker kid 2k2]

Are you trying to learn the parts inside your marker, or a cocker? If its your marker can you post a picture on what it looks like? If so then I can tell you all the parts inside it and show you were they are.

[p8ntbala]

actually I learnned all about my gun and all about the cocker and how it works, but I dont know how to maintain it and what I need to oil and grease and stuff so thats what I need 2 know.

[Natedowg]

You should oil all the o-rings on your gun, and make sure that you have some oil on the bolt because they can get scratched.

[p8ntbala]

is that the same 4 the cocker or do I need to oil some extra parts on the cocker? And also is that all I hav 2 do?

[Dancing racoon]

Find schematics to your gun on the site then print it out and take your gun apart worked for me

[p8ntbala]

what u mean just take my gun apart for u???

[squirrels]

this is all you need.
http://thecog.bizland.com/howitworks.html
also, go to "diagram" on the left column, click on different parts of the gun, it will break it up into different parts, telling you what each part is, what it does.

[p8ntbala]

ok, but how do I maintinince it??? just oil all the o-rings, is that all??

[dcmaho92588]

haha he wants a cocker. i have had my cocker for 9 months and im still a lil confused about the internals

[p8ntbala]

actually I think I may just get an impulse. R they hard to maintinince??

[MVpBaller]

impulses are very easy to mantain

[p8ntbala]

ok good

[Coal-Cracker]

Don't let the "confusing mechanics" of a 'Cocker keep you away. The are countless websites that can help you learn the ins and outs of cocker maintenance and timing. It took me a few months of "passive" research to understand the marker and now I could probably suction time it blindfolded (slight exaggeration, lol).

Here's a few helpful sites:
http://www.air-powered.com
http://www.wildlion.edikos.com/ACTD.html
http://www.paintballravi.com/Articles/AutocockerInfosheet/ACTroub.html
http://www.moodypaintball.com/vantrepes/pages/timing.htm
http://thecog.bizland.com/timing.html

As far a maintenance: Generally, I just put a few drops in the ASA and fire about 20-30x (sans barrel). I also put a drop or so in the 3-way, ram, and trigger components. I also keep the bolt lubed to prevent unnecessary friction. Periodic tear-down/cleaning of the internals every few months. It may be overkill, but it keeps it working well.

Timing it takes a bit longer the first few times, but it is REALLY not that difficult to understand. Trust me, I'm not mechanically inclined and I figured it out.

That said, I just picked up a Minimag and it will probably end up replacing my 'Cocker as my primary marker. Take it for what it is.... (psst.... check out mags before you make your final decision.)

Good luck,
Coal-Cracker

[dcmaho92588]

hey p8ntbala, I wouldn't entirely believe what mvpballer says, he is one of my friends, and this kid cleans his gun 89514912 times a day. he has had to much practice maintaining his gun. make sure u get some one to help u and show u things as u soon get your impy. they are tricky at first

[p8ntbala]

ok. ummm.... mvpballer can I put u on my list so when I need help doing maintinince I can just IM u for help???

[squirrels]

here's a hint on what to do nextime, when SEARCHING for help: click here (http://www.raceworx.com/funnypics/search.gif)

[p8ntbala]

haha pretty funny I was asking him a question not u.