Tippmann Factory FA, what weight oil?

Rap4paintball · 06-15-2007, 01:11 AM

Does anyone know off hand what weight oil goes in the shock cylnders? Also tips on adjusting the shock sears? Mainly what the two brass adjustment screw do on the front of the shock assembly. I understand they limit the flow of the oil, just some specifics or diagrams would be great. Thanks.

titan aresta · 06-15-2007, 09:04 AM

When I had my F F/A it came with a manual, and I made a scan of it.
I'm not sure if it will help you, but here it is.

Chemical-X · 06-15-2007, 09:32 PM

If you are having a real hard time finding light viscosity oil try looking at hobby stores for RC shock oil. I want to say it was light weight hydraulic oil. But I am not certain at all.

You could ask for scotty in the tech service for tippmanns ft wayne IN ofice. Just ask him what oil he reccomends fo the FA shock sears, Scotty was the one who rebuilt my FA's for me last time.

Al Ray · 06-15-2007, 09:43 PM

I thought it was 80/90 gear oil? Maybe Im way off. Probly am

RepomanGene · 06-16-2007, 07:49 PM

The trick given to us buy the Tippmann Tech that did all the work on these guns when they came in was as follows.

Disassemble and clean the System...re-assemble submerged in Hydraulic Fluid.

he had a tub of it sitting on his work station complete with Dead Floating flys

Rap4paintball · 06-16-2007, 10:39 PM

I have heard the submerge part (to get rid of any air bubbles) but anyone know what oil to use?

c6quad · 06-16-2007, 10:44 PM

just use some hydraulic fluid.

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RepomanGene Damage Inc, War Chief Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 356	The trick given to us buy the Tippmann Tech that did all the work on these guns when they came in was as follows. Disassemble and clean the System...re-assemble submerged in Hydraulic Fluid. he had a tub of it sitting on his work station complete with Dead Floating flys __________________ The years like great black oxen tread the world with God, the herdsman, goading them on behind . . . .And I am broken by their passing feet.

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Rap4paintball MCB Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 587	I have heard the submerge part (to get rid of any air bubbles) but anyone know what oil to use? __________________ My Feedback Am I really a dealer you ask? Verification Link: http://www.rap4.com/dealers/dealerde...dealers_id=416

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06-15-2007, 09:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
titan aresta MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 320	When I had my F F/A it came with a manual, and I made a scan of it. I'm not sure if it will help you, but here it is.

06-15-2007, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chemical-X Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,139	If you are having a real hard time finding light viscosity oil try looking at hobby stores for RC shock oil. I want to say it was light weight hydraulic oil. But I am not certain at all. You could ask for scotty in the tech service for tippmanns ft wayne IN ofice. Just ask him what oil he reccomends fo the FA shock sears, Scotty was the one who rebuilt my FA's for me last time.

06-15-2007, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Al Ray GWC Lifetime Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 2,251	I thought it was 80/90 gear oil? Maybe Im way off. Probly am

06-16-2007, 10:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
c6quad MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC Posts: 4,399	just use some hydraulic fluid.