i think i solved the problem w/ my gun, but i'm not sure yet

[ptbfighter01]

aight i know i already had a thread on this, but i think i found out what the problem is with my gun (it is uncocking and stuff)

you see i lost one of my valve bolts before and went to the hardware store to replace it. they didn't have the right length, so i had to cut it some. the thing is it doesn't screw in as good as the other one does and i don't think it is going in the way it should (hard to understand i think)

but anyways i know my valve isn't messed up cause the other screw (the one i didn't lose) still screws into the gun nicely. so my question is, could not having the right valve bolt that screws into the valve be the problem with my gun, i mean is it possible? cause i ordered a valve bolt and new ball detent today from tippmann to see if it is one of those that is causing the problem.

p.s. please don't spam this thread up like some of yall did on the first one. just answer the question if you can. thanks :)

[yakitori]

I suppose its possible, although Ive never heard that a valve screw would cause uncocking probs. It may be contributing to your problems.

If it is the valve screw having probs, you should be having inconsistent velocity probs. Go to a chronograph and see how your consistency is.

And when you get a new valve screw, be sure to put some kind of sealent on it. I use a dab of loctite just because teflon tape is hard to get around that little bitty screw. But teflon tape will work just as well. In fact, Ive used teflon tape the last time I did it, but had to try a couple of times because the tape was showing on the outside after I screwed it in.

Good luck. Since you ordered the other items, just go ahead and replace them all and hopefully that will solve your problem.

[Paintballrocks]

if you did in fact lose the ball detent like you stated in the last thread, then that could mess it up too but since you are replacing everything you should go buy some paint 200 rounds is enough and see how it works if all else fails i say just send it to the proshop;)

[fonzie]

no need to send it to a proshop save your $$$ we can fix it here. after you get the parts that you ordered replace test and lets go from there.

[Coenen]

That is most definitely the problem. Without the other screw holding correctly the valve is slightly misaligned inside the marker. Like yaki said, take out both valve screws clean the threads and then use just a dab of blue(nonpermanent) locitte to screw them back in. A new ball detent is never a bad idea either.

[Turambar]

Originally posted by Coenen
That is most definitely the problem. Without the other screw holding correctly the valve is slightly misaligned inside the marker.

Not only that, but if you notice, while firing, a LOT of air escapes out of the empty hole. I have had that problem a few times from lost valve screws.

[98c71390]

same exact thing happened to me. I needed to get my whole valve replaced though cause the threads were stripped. if the threads are still good just get new bolts, but u might need a new valve.:crazy:

[yakitori]

Originally posted by fonzie
no need to send it to a proshop save your $$$ we can fix it here. after you get the parts that you ordered replace test and lets go from there.

why spend 10-15 bucks to send it to tippmann and be w/o a gun for a week. Plus any parts that they replace they overcharge for. I called about 2 reciever screws and they wanted 6 bucks for 2 screws. I say "Screw" that :P. dont send it in. They are only going to do the same thing that we have told you to do. PPl here know what they are talking about, so take good advice.

Do you really wanna send it to tippmann when you already have a detent and stuff on order? just be patient and fix it yourself. Its not like its bad valve internals or anything. And w/ some troubleshooting, youll figure it out.

If what you replace/fix still doesnt work, then send it in. I would complain and make them give you the account to make them pay for shipping your gun to them. Afterall, if your tippmann didnt fail you, you wouldnt be having to ship it to them right?

[ptbfighter01]

no my valve is not stripped, cause i tried screwing the right screw in, and it worked fine. and yes, i have noticed alot of co2 coming out of my gun where it cocks since i lost the screw.

oh and i didn't LOSE my ball detent, i just ordered a new one in case mine ever gets worn down or somethin cause they are kinda hard to find you know.

[fonzie]

Cool wait for parts and try the new screw use the blue locktiteif you can get some if not a little teflon tape will get it good for now for testing. I'm pumped to get this fixed so that you can sling some paint.

[Paintballrocks]

note that i did say that if all else fails then do send it to the proshop, but i believe we are smart enough here to fix it;)
and not to mention that most manufacturers ( did i spell it correctly, i'm not good at spellin:P ) do overcharge for anyhting they have to do and i dont blame them ( well in some cases yes but accidents do occur so it is good and bad)

anyway when you buy everything evrything should work like tura and yak said
and dont let me forget coenen

[ghilliesnipe]

I've heard that even if you do strip the threads in the valve, you could just retap it to a slightly bigger screw and get matching screws. I was able to find the right screws at my local hardware store, but they were too long, so I just used a nut to make up for the extra lenghth. I used spray paint to lock the bolt LOL