F/A Disassembly Q's - Page 2

Mayvik · 01-10-2008, 10:20 PM

Man, what a PITA. Ok, now how do I get the valve body past the shock links? I was hoping I didn't have to punch out that pin that they pivot on. The power tube / bolt guide seems stuck as well.

Clever with the little retainer insert though...never would have found that!

Edit: Nevermind, got it, have to flip them backwards. This is a pretty intricate piece of machinery. Now I just need to figure out how to take the damn Star Feed apart, since for some reason it winds backwards.

Mayvik · 01-10-2008, 11:00 PM

@&$!^(@$ Well, got the Star Feed apart...and the coil spring imploded. It now looks like a Styx tape that got eaten in the car and tossed out the window onto the side of the road. DOH!

c6quad · 01-10-2008, 11:00 PM

be carefull with the star feeder when you take it apart. you could accidently cause the spring to come unwound. then your talking about a PITA!!!!

to take it apart, put an allen wrench in the bottom bolt and hold it in one hand to keep it from turning. while holding the wrench, reach in the top and unscrew the star feeder with your fingers. it will unscrew, then you can remove the bottom spring housing. be carefull and don't try to remove the bolt from the spring housing!!! also, when you remove the housing there will be 3 small splined dowel pins that will fall out. don't lose them.

c6quad · 01-10-2008, 11:01 PM

i see my post is too late... lol...

Mayvik · 01-11-2008, 11:14 AM

Oh yeah, my life sucks now..hahaha. Any tips on how to rewind a coil spring that's fixed at both ends and looks like a metallic version of the Flying Spaghetti Monster?

The good news is it was filthy so at least it'll be clean if I ever get it back together.

c6quad · 01-11-2008, 12:22 PM

lol... i told you... if it ain't broke, don't fix it... and you had to take it apart anyway.

now that i've rubbed it in a little, i don't have any tips on rewinding the spring. i've never had to do it on one of these but i'm sure it can be done, it'll just be a PITA to do it. wish i could help you better on this one.

incynr8 · 01-11-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c6quad

lol... i told you... if it ain't broke, don't fix it... and you had to take it apart anyway.

Isn't it, "if it ain't broke, upgrade it until it is?"

c6quad · 01-11-2008, 12:44 PM

yeah, you might be right Al.

Jordan · 01-11-2008, 12:56 PM

Once it's sprung, you're SOL. I had that problem with a F/A once - called Tippmann, got laughed at, and ordered another spring. That was over 5 years ago, so it's gonna be tough to find another one.

Alternatively, with some careful measuring and drilling, you should be able to retro-fit a Cyclone system on it. Someone put an R/T into a Pro-Carbine, so I'd imagine it is possible.

Jordan

Mayvik · 01-11-2008, 01:11 PM

I shall not give up! I've gotten it about 80% rewound, I think I can do it if I have the patience not to throw it out the window!

I feel bad for the poor intern they had winding 2000 of these badboys back in the day...

01-10-2008, 10:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mayvik Sausage Lover Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 2,508	Man, what a PITA. Ok, now how do I get the valve body past the shock links? I was hoping I didn't have to punch out that pin that they pivot on. The power tube / bolt guide seems stuck as well. Clever with the little retainer insert though...never would have found that! Edit: Nevermind, got it, have to flip them backwards. This is a pretty intricate piece of machinery. Now I just need to figure out how to take the damn Star Feed apart, since for some reason it winds backwards. Last edited by Mayvik; 01-10-2008 at 10:27 PM. Reason: I AM THE SMARTEST MAN ALIVE

01-11-2008, 12:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jordan Angel for sale Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vineland, Ontario Posts: 891	Once it's sprung, you're SOL. I had that problem with a F/A once - called Tippmann, got laughed at, and ordered another spring. That was over 5 years ago, so it's gonna be tough to find another one. Alternatively, with some careful measuring and drilling, you should be able to retro-fit a Cyclone system on it. Someone put an R/T into a Pro-Carbine, so I'd imagine it is possible. Jordan __________________ *POG Member #952* Currently owned: Hurriphoon #P1710 Automag #CF48983 My Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

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01-10-2008, 11:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mayvik Sausage Lover Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 2,508	@&$!^(@$ Well, got the Star Feed apart...and the coil spring imploded. It now looks like a Styx tape that got eaten in the car and tossed out the window onto the side of the road. DOH!

01-10-2008, 11:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
c6quad MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC Posts: 4,589	be carefull with the star feeder when you take it apart. you could accidently cause the spring to come unwound. then your talking about a PITA!!!! to take it apart, put an allen wrench in the bottom bolt and hold it in one hand to keep it from turning. while holding the wrench, reach in the top and unscrew the star feeder with your fingers. it will unscrew, then you can remove the bottom spring housing. be carefull and don't try to remove the bolt from the spring housing!!! also, when you remove the housing there will be 3 small splined dowel pins that will fall out. don't lose them.

01-10-2008, 11:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
c6quad MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC Posts: 4,589	i see my post is too late... lol...

01-11-2008, 11:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mayvik Sausage Lover Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 2,508	Oh yeah, my life sucks now..hahaha. Any tips on how to rewind a coil spring that's fixed at both ends and looks like a metallic version of the Flying Spaghetti Monster? The good news is it was filthy so at least it'll be clean if I ever get it back together.

01-11-2008, 12:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
c6quad MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC Posts: 4,589	lol... i told you... if it ain't broke, don't fix it... and you had to take it apart anyway. now that i've rubbed it in a little, i don't have any tips on rewinding the spring. i've never had to do it on one of these but i'm sure it can be done, it'll just be a PITA to do it. wish i could help you better on this one.

01-11-2008, 12:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
c6quad MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC Posts: 4,589	yeah, you might be right Al.

01-11-2008, 01:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mayvik Sausage Lover Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 2,508	I shall not give up! I've gotten it about 80% rewound, I think I can do it if I have the patience not to throw it out the window! I feel bad for the poor intern they had winding 2000 of these badboys back in the day...