F/A Disassembly Q's - Page 3

c6quad · 01-11-2008, 02:24 PM

i second the thought of retro fitting a Cyclone. that'll solve everything and you won't have to wind the spring(if you get it back together) all the time when your playing in a game.

i do have two new spring assemblies for the F/A but i'm not parting with them because i own 3 F/A's and need to keep them for spares. i'd call Tippmann ASAP and see if they still have them and buy one and maybe a spare.

Chappy · 01-11-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

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

Due to the valve setup, the Carbine is much easier to tap for the rt/cyclone than the prolite(which has the same valve/body setup as the f/a iirc). In fact, no one has done it yet as far as I've seen. Not saying its not doable, but its not as simple as doing it like a carb does. I'd really like to see it done, would be a very cool piece.

Mayvik · 01-11-2008, 03:17 PM

Maybe if I pick up a 2nd one I'd consider it, but I'd like to keep this one stock if possible (aside from fubaring the spring..

).

Mayvik · 01-11-2008, 03:37 PM

FYI - Called Tippmann, they no longer carry F/A parts.

Azzy · 01-11-2008, 03:58 PM

Oh, a tip I gleaned form Weltman many posts ago was to re-assemble the dampeners / shocks while submerged in automatic transmission fluid.

At least I think it was ATF....

incynr8 · 01-11-2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azzy

Oh, a tip I gleaned form Weltman many posts ago was to re-assemble the dampeners / shocks while submerged in automatic transmission fluid.

At least I think it was ATF....

yeah but only Weltman has adapted to be able to breathe while under that stuff.

Jordan · 01-11-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappy

Due to the valve setup, the Carbine is much easier to tap for the rt/cyclone than the prolite(which has the same valve/body setup as the f/a iirc). In fact, no one has done it yet as far as I've seen. Not saying its not doable, but its not as simple as doing it like a carb does. I'd really like to see it done, would be a very cool piece.

I thought of that as soon as I had posted.

Jordan

Mayvik · 01-11-2008, 06:50 PM

ARGH...got it all recoiled except for the last little bit. Coil springs are exceptionally good at ripping all the skin off your fingers, in case you're looking for a way to do that.

If I get this to work I will be offering Star Feed repair as a service. Cost will be $203957802983509283058930598 (USD) plus shipping (lower 48 only), and I get to kick each customer in the junk. Hard.

Mayvik · 01-13-2008, 08:45 PM

Fixed!

As Axel Rose said, all I needed was just a little patience.

That said, I'm NEVER DOING THAT AGAIN.

ModestMike · 01-31-2008, 04:47 PM

Here's the maintenance video. Enjoy!

Part 1: YouTube - Tippmann Factory F/A part 1

Part 2: YouTube - Tippmann Factory F/A part 2

Part 3: YouTube - Tippmann Factory F/A part 3

01-11-2008, 03:17 PM	#23 (permalink)
Mayvik 1-866-MEAT-4-YU Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binghamton NY	Maybe if I pick up a 2nd one I'd consider it, but I'd like to keep this one stock if possible (aside from fubaring the spring..).

01-11-2008, 03:58 PM	#25 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	Oh, a tip I gleaned form Weltman many posts ago was to re-assemble the dampeners / shocks while submerged in automatic transmission fluid. At least I think it was ATF.... __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.” - Dean Alfange

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01-11-2008, 02:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
c6quad MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC	i second the thought of retro fitting a Cyclone. that'll solve everything and you won't have to wind the spring(if you get it back together) all the time when your playing in a game. i do have two new spring assemblies for the F/A but i'm not parting with them because i own 3 F/A's and need to keep them for spares. i'd call Tippmann ASAP and see if they still have them and buy one and maybe a spare.

01-11-2008, 03:37 PM	#24 (permalink)
Mayvik 1-866-MEAT-4-YU Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binghamton NY	FYI - Called Tippmann, they no longer carry F/A parts.

01-11-2008, 06:50 PM	#28 (permalink)
Mayvik 1-866-MEAT-4-YU Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binghamton NY	ARGH...got it all recoiled except for the last little bit. Coil springs are exceptionally good at ripping all the skin off your fingers, in case you're looking for a way to do that. If I get this to work I will be offering Star Feed repair as a service. Cost will be $203957802983509283058930598 (USD) plus shipping (lower 48 only), and I get to kick each customer in the junk. Hard.

01-13-2008, 08:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
Mayvik 1-866-MEAT-4-YU Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binghamton NY	Fixed! As Axel Rose said, all I needed was just a little patience. That said, I'm NEVER DOING THAT AGAIN.

01-31-2008, 04:47 PM	#30 (permalink)
ModestMike Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Easton Pa	Here's the maintenance video. Enjoy! Part 1: YouTube - Tippmann Factory F/A part 1 Part 2: YouTube - Tippmann Factory F/A part 2 Part 3: YouTube - Tippmann Factory F/A part 3