Post by Kreeper X on Oct 19, 2005 20:38:55 GMT -5
There are several things that can go wrong with your cyclone feed system, so finding out what's wrong can be a bit of a time consuming process. This will help you narrow down your problem.
[glow=red,2,300]Feeder Arms not spinning [/glow]
[glow=red,2,300]Cyclone is chopping paintballs [/glow]
[glow=red,2,300]Cyclone Feeder movement is not crisp, is slow or not responding to the firing cycle [/glow]
[glow=red,2,300]Cyclone Feeds inconsistently, firing a couple shots and then skipping, requiring manual feed depression to continue [/glow]
[glow=red,2,300]Feeder Arms not spinning [/glow]
Symptoms: Paintballs do not feed into the A-5.
Possible cause: Not enough air in your tank.
Solution: Fill your tank. Once the output pressure falls below a certain level, the cyclone arms stop spinning when you shoot. This will be about 20 to 30 shots before your tank falls below minimum needed to fuel the valve.
Possible cause: Air is not flowing freely between the valve and the cyclone
Solution: Check your hoses for leaks and kinks. Check your banjo fittings and make sure they are tight enough to seal the connections. Inspect the o-rings and make sure they are good.
Possible cause: Ratchet is worn, damaged, or broken at the feeder axle
Solution: To see if this is the case. Place your finger in one of the feeder arms and apply enough pressure to keep your finger from moving when you press the manual feed plunger. If the feeder plunger remains depressed and the feeder arm is applying pressure to your finger, allow the feeder arm to move your finger until the cyclone resets. Do this for all five arms of the cyclone. If at any point the feeder plunger comes out of the cyclone cylinder without moving your finger, open the bottom of the cyclone and replace the ratchet.
Possible cause: Receiver finger is applying pressure to the feeder axle.
Solution: If the cyclone feeder bolt is too tight, it can result in the receiver guide finger applying pressure to the feeder axle, slowing or even stopping the feeder axle from spinning. Turn the bolt out in quarter turns until the feeder finger and the feeder axle are not interacting.
[glow=red,2,300]Cyclone is chopping paintballs [/glow]
Symptoms: Paintballs are being broken inside the cyclone and not at the front bolt.
Possible cause: Cyclone bottom plate screws are too tight.
Solution: This can actually result in the points of the screws penetrating into the feeder cup, making it possible to shred paint on the points of the screws. Run your fingers along the bottom of the feeder cup and check for sharp points and then take the screws out a quarter turn at a time until the points are recessed enough to stop poking holes in your paint.
Possible cause: Receiver finger is applying pressure to the feeder axle.
Solution: If the cyclone feeder bolt is too tight, it can result in the receiver guide finger applying pressure to the feeder axle, slowing or even stopping the feeder axle from spinning and resulting in the bolt and the cyclone not being properly timed together. Turn the bolt out in quarter turns until the feeder finger and the feeder axle are not interacting.
[glow=red,2,300]Cyclone Feeder movement is not crisp, is slow or not responding to the firing cycle [/glow]
Symptoms: Well, duh...
Possible cause: Cyclone cylinder is dirty or otherwise obstructed.
Solution: In order to work properly the feeder piston and manual feed plunger MUST be able to move freely. Any sort of grime or obstruction in the cyclone tube will cause the piston to fail or respond slower than it needs to. Make sure to give the tube a good cleaning and remove anything that could prevent free movement of the piston.
Possible cause: Piston O-ring is loose/damaged/missing.
Solution: Disassemble the cyclone feeder and remove the piston. Inspect the o-ring for cracks, or damage and for fit. Test the travel of the piston in the tube and look for gaps in the seal. Replace the o-ring seal if necessary.
Possible cause: Feeder tube is damaged or bent.
Solution: Disassemble the cyclone feeder and remove the piston. Test the travel of the piston in the tube and look for gaps in the seal. Replace the tube if necessary.
[glow=red,2,300]Cyclone Feeds inconsistently, firing a couple shots and then skipping, requiring manual feed depression to continue [/glow]
Symptoms: Well, duh...
Possible cause: You're running low on air.
Solution: Refill your tank and re-test
Possible cause: Air is not flowing freely between the valve and the cyclone
Solution: Check your hoses for leaks and kinks. Check your banjo fittings and make sure they are tight enough to seal the connections. Inspect the o-rings and make sure they are good.
Possible cause: Ratchet is worn, damaged, or broken at the ratchet teeth.
Solution: This causes the feeder spring to work until you reach the damaged ratchet tooth, then the feeder skips because the spring has little to nothing to latch onto. Open the bottom plate and check the teeth of the cyclone ratchet where the "dog-leg" looking spring contacts the ratchet. The wear or damage should be obvious. Replace the ratchet.
