Trracer Center Feed

NoZebra · 12-28-2006, 01:37 AM

So I'd like to make my new Trracer a centerfeed. I'd also like to give it a feed tube, custom stock, and make it lever action, but first things first!
The OD of the body is 1" and the wall thickness is about 0.18". A new hole would have to be cut in the top of the body. I figure a 1" copper T cut a bit would work nicely as a feedneck, but it would have to wrap around the body enough to cover where the old feedneck was. It could be soldered directly to the body or I could use small set screws.
Any suggestions? Should I stop now before ruining a perfectly good Trracer?

muttdog16 · 12-28-2006, 06:21 PM

i need to know how to do this too. i never thought of using the T bracket though...

Rap4paintball · 12-28-2006, 09:15 PM

Just a hint, Aluminum cannot be soldered. Good idea with the T fitting, just make sure that the I.D. of the fitting is a hair bigger than 1" all the way through. I would secure it with set screws myself. If you need any help, there are alot of machinists/handmen here that would be willing, including myself.

muttdog16 · 12-28-2006, 10:29 PM

how do you remove the standard feedneck though? i'm going a little crazy with this one since it seems to be solidly attached to the body.

NoZebra · 12-29-2006, 02:32 AM

curse you aluminum and your properties!
Using L type 1" copper pipe has (frome acehardware.com) 1.125" OD and 1.025" ID. It'll be snug, and I imagine some sanding will be involved. I've got some small screws that could be used, I just have to find a tap to match, or there's always my good friend JB Weld.
Taking the feedneck off I planned on using a Dremel with a cutoff wheel. I'll post pics as things progress.

robbie · 12-29-2006, 05:26 AM

Since, your going to have to slot the bottom of the tee anyways, you could easily bend it out a little bit to the perfect fit.

NoZebra · 12-30-2006, 04:45 AM

staus update:
feedneck is off. After a bit of working on it, I found that it is in fact threaded. It sort of broke off half way through cutting it and I had to work the rest of the threaded bits out with some pliers.
Instead of a 1" T, I found a nice 1"-3/4". I think the 3/4" will work better for a feeneck than a 1", especially since I had planned on using a feedtube.

pillage · 12-30-2006, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muttdog16

how do you remove the standard feedneck though? i'm going a little crazy with this one since it seems to be solidly attached to the body.

Apply some heat to the joint, then unscrew it with a strapwrench.

NoZebra · 12-31-2006, 05:15 AM

The feeneck is now attached. I went with the JB Weld rout, and I only semi-regret it. As it cured, while I was at work, it shifted to the right about a degree or so. Not a big deal. However, with the added width on the body the pump needs to be modified a bit so it can travel all the way back. I'll get pics up soon.
I believe the next step is the feed tube. Then onto the stock.

NoZebra · 01-03-2007, 07:01 AM

Sorry about the delay, my camera and my computer were having a fight. Here we go, still have yet to mod the pump.

12-28-2006, 01:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
NoZebra Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan	Trracer Center Feed So I'd like to make my new Trracer a centerfeed. I'd also like to give it a feed tube, custom stock, and make it lever action, but first things first! The OD of the body is 1" and the wall thickness is about 0.18". A new hole would have to be cut in the top of the body. I figure a 1" copper T cut a bit would work nicely as a feedneck, but it would have to wrap around the body enough to cover where the old feedneck was. It could be soldered directly to the body or I could use small set screws. Any suggestions? Should I stop now before ruining a perfectly good Trracer? __________________ If you can't learn to play well, then at least enjoy playing poorly.

12-28-2006, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rap4paintball MCB Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio	Just a hint, Aluminum cannot be soldered. Good idea with the T fitting, just make sure that the I.D. of the fitting is a hair bigger than 1" all the way through. I would secure it with set screws myself. If you need any help, there are alot of machinists/handmen here that would be willing, including myself. __________________ My Feedback Am I really a dealer you ask? Verification Link: http://www.rap4.com/dealers/dealerde...dealers_id=416

12-29-2006, 02:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
NoZebra Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan	curse you aluminum and your properties! Using L type 1" copper pipe has (frome acehardware.com) 1.125" OD and 1.025" ID. It'll be snug, and I imagine some sanding will be involved. I've got some small screws that could be used, I just have to find a tap to match, or there's always my good friend JB Weld. Taking the feedneck off I planned on using a Dremel with a cutoff wheel. I'll post pics as things progress. __________________ If you can't learn to play well, then at least enjoy playing poorly.

12-30-2006, 04:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
NoZebra Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan	staus update: feedneck is off. After a bit of working on it, I found that it is in fact threaded. It sort of broke off half way through cutting it and I had to work the rest of the threaded bits out with some pliers. Instead of a 1" T, I found a nice 1"-3/4". I think the 3/4" will work better for a feeneck than a 1", especially since I had planned on using a feedtube. __________________ If you can't learn to play well, then at least enjoy playing poorly.

12-31-2006, 05:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
NoZebra Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan	The feeneck is now attached. I went with the JB Weld rout, and I only semi-regret it. As it cured, while I was at work, it shifted to the right about a degree or so. Not a big deal. However, with the added width on the body the pump needs to be modified a bit so it can travel all the way back. I'll get pics up soon. I believe the next step is the feed tube. Then onto the stock. __________________ If you can't learn to play well, then at least enjoy playing poorly.

12-28-2006, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
muttdog16 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006	i need to know how to do this too. i never thought of using the T bracket though...

12-28-2006, 10:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
muttdog16 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006	how do you remove the standard feedneck though? i'm going a little crazy with this one since it seems to be solidly attached to the body.

12-29-2006, 05:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
robbie Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006	Since, your going to have to slot the bottom of the tee anyways, you could easily bend it out a little bit to the perfect fit.

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