What is the oli combination for the F/A shocks?

infamoussmiley · 08-11-2008, 11:41 AM

Hi,
I'm trying to fix a tippmann f/a. Its missing the hopping spring and the marker does not do full auto properly. It cycles out of control. I was told that possibly the pistons are empty of the oil.
Suggestions? And what is the oil mixture that they use for the pistons?

Smiley

Azzy · 08-11-2008, 11:49 AM

IIRC, use ATF, and reassemble them under it all to keep from getting air in the mix.

Maj Tom · 08-12-2008, 12:08 AM

Yes the maintenance video recommends ATF or other comparable hydraulic oil.

Mayvik · 08-12-2008, 12:16 AM

Tranny fluid is a good bet, or any other fairly viscous oil.

If you're missing the hopper spring, you're SOL though. Tippmann doesn't carry F/A parts anymore.

The easiest option is get a machinist to rig up an adapter to run a Qloader or Warp directly into the breech, that screws into the mounting holes. Alternately, you can hook up a Cyclone, however you still need an adapter spacer to go between the body and feeder, and need to run the air line somehow. The least destructive way I figured out was to get a 1/4-28" hollow threaded rod and replace the velocity screw, then screw it into a custom adapter to take 10-32 threads. The problem is there is no such thing as 1/4-28 hollow threaded rod, so you have to get 1/4" tube, and a 28 die and thread it yourself. The only 1/4-28 female to 10-32 female threaded fittings I've found are like $35 each..with a min order of $50.

Maj Tom · 08-14-2008, 10:07 AM

I got a quote a while ago for a custom order for replacement F/A power springs but never got enough interest to offset the cost. Maybe I should try again.

infamoussmiley · 08-23-2008, 11:56 AM

its transmission fluid 120 weight. I talked to Scott at Tippman. thanks guys

smiley

08-11-2008, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
infamoussmiley MCB Member Join Date: May 2006	What is the oli combination for the F/A shocks? Hi, I'm trying to fix a tippmann f/a. Its missing the hopping spring and the marker does not do full auto properly. It cycles out of control. I was told that possibly the pistons are empty of the oil. Suggestions? And what is the oil mixture that they use for the pistons? Smiley

08-11-2008, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	IIRC, use ATF, and reassemble them under it all to keep from getting air in the mix. __________________ 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

08-12-2008, 12:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mayvik 1-866-MEAT-4-YU Join Date: May 2007 Location: Binghamton NY	Tranny fluid is a good bet, or any other fairly viscous oil. If you're missing the hopper spring, you're SOL though. Tippmann doesn't carry F/A parts anymore. The easiest option is get a machinist to rig up an adapter to run a Qloader or Warp directly into the breech, that screws into the mounting holes. Alternately, you can hook up a Cyclone, however you still need an adapter spacer to go between the body and feeder, and need to run the air line somehow. The least destructive way I figured out was to get a 1/4-28" hollow threaded rod and replace the velocity screw, then screw it into a custom adapter to take 10-32 threads. The problem is there is no such thing as 1/4-28 hollow threaded rod, so you have to get 1/4" tube, and a 28 die and thread it yourself. The only 1/4-28 female to 10-32 female threaded fittings I've found are like $35 each..with a min order of $50. __________________ <Painthappy_Drinking> There's never a wrong hole <souz4402> i was imaginnig the gay party All sales closed until after I move. My Feedback

08-23-2008, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
infamoussmiley MCB Member Join Date: May 2006	120 weight its transmission fluid 120 weight. I talked to Scott at Tippman. thanks guys smiley

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08-12-2008, 12:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Maj Tom MCB Member Join Date: Sep 2006	Yes the maintenance video recommends ATF or other comparable hydraulic oil.

08-14-2008, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Maj Tom MCB Member Join Date: Sep 2006	I got a quote a while ago for a custom order for replacement F/A power springs but never got enough interest to offset the cost. Maybe I should try again.