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mastersgtzeus
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A-5 Air issue Help! Jan 14, 2006 16:14:08 GMT -5

Post by mastersgtzeus on Jan 14, 2006 16:14:08 GMT -5

I have a brand new A-5 E.

Only thing I have done to it is replace the stock plastic tube with a red hot power tube.

today I hooked up my PMI 88/4500 tank to it by remote.. and before i even get it sealed all the way on.. I have air shooting out of the barrel etc.. I know that's not supposed to happen.

Wondering what some of u experience guys think it could be? maybe i re asembled it incorrectly? I don't think I did.. but I have tons of air constantly shooting though the barrel before I can even open up the remote all the way

Help?

MerrSonn
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A-5 Air issue Help! Jan 14, 2006 18:44:34 GMT -5

Post by MerrSonn on Jan 14, 2006 18:44:34 GMT -5

Are you making sure to cock the marker before you gas up? Normally failing to do so only causes a small leak down the barrel, but just thought I'd check.

This sounds like a problem with the valve/cup seal. I would suggest that you disassemble the marker, clean everything thoroughly, apply a light coat of oil, and put everything back together, using the manual for reference.

Wings
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A-5 Air issue Help! Jan 19, 2006 18:21:15 GMT -5

Post by Wings on Jan 19, 2006 18:21:15 GMT -5

Make sure your power tube internals are in the right order and oiled. Check the o-rings for any damage caused by removing them from the stock tube and putting them into the new one. And, as Merr said, make sure to cock the marker first.